Research

Physics

A Step Closer to Dark Energy

The first cosmological analysis of joint X-ray and optical weak-lensing data from more than 500 galaxy clusters paves the way for future research on larger datasets.

Material

AI Model in Freeze-Casting for Bioinspired Porous Materials

Semiconductor

Advances in Photoelectron Holography Pave the Way to Better Diamond-based Semiconductors

By adjusting the retarding voltage applied to the spherical grids, one can filter out photoelectrons coming from the diamond–aluminum oxide interface based on their energy. This can be leveraged to gain information about the precise atomic arrangement of interface defects.

Environment

Research on Clouds and Storms to Improve Global Climate Change Models

A groundbreaking theory has been developed that explains how moisture is transported from the lowest layer of the atmosphere to the upper layer through strong updrafts, which could improve weather forecasting and detection of air turbulence. This research provides insights that will lead to a better understanding of atmospheric processes related to storms and clouds, helping to improve global climate change models.

Healthcare

Machine-learning Assisted Detection of Age-related Macular Degeneration from Fundus Photos

Researchers proposed a model for the early detection of AMD using various ML architectures. Their model ranked fourth in the ADAM challenge and was found to be extremely lightweight while being comparable in performance to other state-of-the-art models.

Energy

Electroless Plating Method to Create Affordable lithium-ion Batteries

A method to chemically coat sulfur particles with nickel for use in lithium-ion battery cathodes, resulting in a high-sulfur content nanocomposite that exhibits superior electrochemical characteristics.

Quantum

Weaving single crystal thin films to Fabricate Twisted Epitaxial Lateral Homostructures

Scientists develop a new technique for controlling the properties and lattice arrangements of epitaxially-grown twisted lateral homostructures; this approach can be used to develop new nanoelectronic architectures for the semiconductor industry.

Environment

Intelligent Building Design to Reduce Carbon Emissions

An integrated learning model combined with a new optimization algorithm improves prediction and optimization of carbon emissions from buildings.

Space

Launch of Two-Stage Hybrid Rocket

NCKU is the first academic unit in Taiwan to launched a two-stage hybrid rocket with 1,500 kg-class thrust and 300 kg-class thrust.

Quantum

Distill, Transform, Classify: Taking a Deep Dive into Quantum Steerability

An international team of researchers investigate, in a new study, the complete classification problem of quantum steerability using local filters in relation to the concept of measurement incompatibility. Their findings could enhance the performance of quantum networks.

Quantum

NCKU Scientists Develop New Method to Control Electron Spins Using Electrical Signals

Healthcare

Risk of Non-typhoidal Salmonella Vascular Infection Increases with Atherosclerosis

Presence of atherosclerosis risk factors and inflammation can help predict life-threatening vascular infection associated with non-typhoidal Salmonella bacteremia.

Energy

What if We Could Recycle the Energy Remaining in Discarded Batteries?

In a new study, researchers from Taiwan demonstrate a new approach to recovering residual energy from discarded primary batteries, paving the way for their reutilization and a circular economy for discarded batteries.

Healthcare

Possible Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Autoimmune Disorders

Researchers in Taiwan report a rare case of acquired hemophilia A and bullous pemphigoid following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine administration, suggesting a possible association between mRNA vaccines and autoimmune diseases

Material

The First Dual-mode Piezotronics-based Force Sensor

NCKU researchers first demonstrate a fully-functional piezo-gated thin film transistor using zinc oxide (ZnO) that shows a dual-mode operation along with an analytical model explaining the mechanism underlying their functioning.

Environment

Re-usable hydrogel removes toxic dyes from industrial wastewater

NCKU researchers working alongside colleagues from the US and Iran have developed a novel nanocomposite hydrogel that is ecofriendly, reusable, and has the ability to absorb high amounts of methylene blue and Congo red dye. The hydrogel could potentially be used to remediate wastewater.

Healthcare

New antibodies created that neutralize a cancer-promoting protein

By identifying how the cancer-promoting protein chitinase-3-like-1 is released by cells, a team of researchers from NCKU has succeeded in creating antibodies to neutralize it and stop cancer growth.

Energy

Taiwan’s powerhouse for green energy

Inside the Hi-GEM Research Center of NCKU, a group of diligent academics are searching for a new future for Taiwan’s green energy technology through multidimensional applications of materials.

Space

Set Light to the Future by Satellite

Talents from NCKU are involved in an international collaboration between Taiwan (NSPO) and the United States (NOAA) and are expected to improve the accuracy of weather forecasting, especially for the subject of precipitation.

Quantum

QFort

Quantum technology has the potential to enhance societies and lead us into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Over the past decade, NCKUI has invested significant resources and manpower towards quantum science and technology and has led to the finest research outcomes in Taiwan.