RESEARCHES AND SERVICES HEADQUARTERS
ABOUT RSH
Approved by the Ministry of Education, the Researches and Services
Headquarters (RSH) of NCKU was formally established on July 1, 1996. This
pioneering university organization is located at an Administrative and Research
Building of RSH in An-Nan Campus of NCKU. RSH is headed by a director and
consists of Administrative Division, Planning Division, and Business Division,
each of which manages related affairs.
Since the establishment of RSH, a total of 53 research centers have been founded.
Important centers include the Aerospace Science and Technology Research Center,
the Satellite Geoinformation Research Center, the Fire Protection and Safety
Research Center, the Disaster Prevention Research Center, Research Center of
Chinese Traditional Medicine, National Cheng-kung University Business
Incubation Center, Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center, Institute of Resources
Recycling and Management, Research Center For Environmental Trace Toxic
Substances, NCKU Technology Licensing Office, Assistive Technology Research
Development and Service Center for the Disabled, Environmental Resource
Management Research Center, Particulate Materials Research Center, Vehicles
Crash Research Center. Each of these centers is funding from various governmental
agencies or private sectors. Although each research center has its own mission,
they were all established to integrate university resources and research outcome for
the establishment of collaboration among industry, government, and academia.
Under this circumstance, the common goal among these centers in the RSH is to
transfer academically developed technologies to industry and to implement spin-off
researches and development. Recent advance in technologies at NCKU has set a
new stage for RSH in reaching such a common goal.
The traditional Taiwan industries are at a cross road of having to choose between
moving into high-tech sectors or moving production to developing countries. RSH
has been active working with the Tainan Science-based Industrial Park and Tainan
Technology Park to accelerate the industrial and technical development in southern
Taiwan; that is, RSH strives to strengthen the coordination and collaboration
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between the research centers and the teaching units of this University to make the
best use of all resources and therefore offers better services to the community.
SERVICES
The services offered by each Center are very individualized, and they are listed
separately in the following section. However, the main services can be categorized
as: （1）to provide consultation for all public and private sectors （2）to offer
incubator service for medium and small size enterprises（3）to undertake research
projects granted by public or private institutions （4）to conduct certification
programs for professionals （5）to assist all research centers to become more
entrepreneurial in their management styles （6）to organize research teams and
groups of this University into more research centers.
AFFILIATED CENTERS
The 53 centers include (1) Fishing Boat and Marine Engineering Research
Center (2)Aerospace Science and Technology Research Center (3)Metal
Processing Technology Center (4)Environmental Research Center (5) Research
Institute of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine(6)Steel Technology Research
Center (7) Satellite Geoinformation Research Center (8)Fire Protection and Safety
Research Center (9)Taiwan Culture Research Center (10)Survey and Statistics
Research Center (11)Mechanical Technology Research and Development Center
(12)Disaster Prevention Research Center (13)Archilife Environ-Control Research
Center (14)Public Construction Research and Development Center (15)Agriculture
Biotechnology Research Center (16)Center for Semiconductor Studies (17)Center
for German Studies (18)Computers and Automation Research Center (19)Medium
and Small Enterprise Research Center (20)Research Center of Chinese Traditional
Medicine (21)National Cheng-kung University Business Incubation Center
(22)Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center (23)Materials Corrosion Prevention
Research Center (24)Ancient Chinese Machinery Research Center (25)Petroleum
Resources Research Center (26)Center for National Land Development Research
(27)Institute of Resources Recycling and Management (28)Energy Research Center
(29)Heart Science Research Center (30)Electric Motor Technology Research
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Center (31)Institute of Public Affairs (32)Research Center For Environmental
Trace Toxic Substances (33)Electrical and Information Technology Center
(34)Technology and Innovation Management Research Center (35)Soil
Remediation Research Center (36)Breast Cancer Research Center (37)Research
and Development Center For Light Metals (38)Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Biomechanics Research Center (39)NCKU Technology Licensing Office
(40)Center for Gender and Women’s Studies (41)Biodiversity Research Center
(42)Research Center for Medical Shock-wave Applications (43)Research Center of
Advanced Mathematics (44)Center for Biomaterials Research (45) Occupation
Safety, Health, and Medicine Research Center (46)Research Center for Advanced
Geotechnology (47)Architecture Science and Technology Research Center
(48)Research Center for Micro-Bioanalysis Science and Technology (49)Assistive
Technology Research Development and Service Center for the Disabled (50)
Environmental Resource Management Research Center (51) Particulate Materials
Research Center (52)Vehicles Crash Research Center (53) Center for Petroleum
Strategies Study.
FISHING BOAT AND MARINE ENGINEERING RESEARCH
CENTER
1. Ship hull forms optimization and automation of rational improvement of
marine fishing technology and its systematization;
2. Improvement of marine environment;
3. Study of new materials and new type for fishing and special purpose ships;
4. Simulation programs to find economically optimum fishing boats;
5. Performance test and trials of fishing boat and special purpose ships;
6. Improvement of energy-saving design features.
AEROSPACE
SCIENCE
RESEARCHCENTER
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TECHNOLOGY
1. Transonic Wind Tunnel
(1)Aerodynamic characteristics of regional jet; (2)Development of high
speed gasdynamics; (3)Aerodynamic design of high speed train; (4)CFD
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verification; (5)Shock and boundary layer interactions.
2. Low Speed Wind Tunnel
(1)Wind load testing; (2)Environmental wind effect; (3)Ground effect on the
aerodynamics of wingship; (4)Wind speed meter calibration.
3. Water Tunnel
(1)Vortex aerodynamics; (2)Three-dimensional separated flow; (3)Unsteady
flow visualization.
4. Combustion Lab
(1)Development of ramjet and liquid rocket; (2)Development of RPV and
industrial combustor; (3)Development of industrial burner; (4)Fundamental
study of combustion and heat transfer.
METAL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY CENTER
1. Integrate the resources of MIRDC and NCKU to provide industrial technical
services;
2. Promote research collaboration between MIRDC and NCKU;
3. Promote research collaboration between MIRDC and the related colleges and
universities;
4. Retrieve information related to Metal Processing and Industrial Management
from the campus network at NCKU for the researchers and engineers at
MIRDC;
5. Plan training courses and recruit professors to teach or supervise;
6. Sponsor or co-sponsor academic conferences about Metal Processing;
7. Assist with the editorial work of the journal Metals Industry
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
1. Water Pollution Control
(1)River pollution remediation; (2)Groundwater pollution cleanup; (3)Water
treatment system design; (4)Water resource management.
2. Air Pollution Control
(1)Air quality monitoring network design; (2)Waste air treatment system
design; (3)Air pollutant transport modeling; (4)Abatement of air pollutant
emissions from stationary source;
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3. Environmental Monitoring/Lab Analysis
(1)River/dam water quality monitoring; (2)Air pollutant analysis
(3)Noise/vibration detection; (4)Soil/solid-waste analysis; (5)Nauseous odor
detection; (6)Ecosystem investigation; (7)Groundwater monitoring; (8)Volatile
organic compound analysis; (9)Insecticide/toxic chemical analysis;
(10)TCLP/EP test; (11)Heavy metal analysis; (12)Drinking water quality
analysis.
4. Factory Consulting/Training Short Course
(1)Factory ISO 14000 approval consulting; (2)ISO 14000 workshop;
(3)Special chemical workshop; (4)Technician training short course for air
pollution control ; (5)Technician training short course for water pollution
control.
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY
MEDICINE
1. Cytogenetic and molecular genetic laboratory
（1）Cytogenetic studies for prenatal monitoring（2）Routine genetic counseling
for genetic diseases（3）Cytogenetic analysis of leukemia/lymp
2. Virology and Molecular Virology Laboratory
Isolation, identification, and rapid diagnosis of viral diseases using cell culture,
immunodiagnosis, serology, electron microscopy, in situ hybridization, and
molecular methods such PCR and DNA sequencing;
3. Molecular Pathology Laboratory
Molecular diagnosis of diseases at the tissue level, including oncogenes,
bacterial (TB) and viruses, and gene translocation studies by PCR, Southern
blot hybridization, and in situ hybridization. RT-PCR for acute promyelocytic
leukemia(APL,M3). Chronic myelogencous Leukemia. EBV infection by
EBER1;
4. Surgical Pathology Laboratory
Routine surgical pathology, frozen section service, and immunohistochemical
studies. Electronmicroscopy, cytopathology, and in situ hybridization.
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STEEL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER
1. Ironmaking Laboratory: Study of direct iron smelting process;
2. Steelmaking Laboratory: (1)Study of tool steel processing technology (2)Study
of secondary refining technology (3)Study of steelmaking technology for basic
oxygen furnace (4)Study of steelmaking technology for arc furnace;
3. Continuous Casting laboratory: Study of clean steel technology;
4. Rolling Laboratory: Study of direct rolling technology and steel formability;
5. Process Simulation and Control Laboratory: Process modeling for ironmaking,
steelmaking, and rolling;
6. Refractory Laboratory: Prolonging refractory life and development of new
refractory materials;
7. Pollution Control Laboratory: Reduction of pollution for steel industries;
8. Secondary Processing Laboratory: Study of casting, forging, sheet metal
forming, welding, and surface/heat treatment;
9. New Materials/Process Laboratory: High nitrogen stainless steel, high
strength/ductility steel, and IF steel.
SATELLITE GEOINFORMATION RESEARCH CENTER
1.Study and develop the latest satellite technologies such as global positioning
system (GPS), navigation, remote sensing, geographic information systems
(GIS), and system integration, etc. The main tasks include:
(1) Apply GPS satellite receivers as real time data-collecting tools;
(2) Develop GPS navigation systems for automobiles and airplanes;
(3) Undertake the development of broadcast station and mobile
communication technology;
(4) Construct pseudo GPS satellite ground transmitting station;
(5) Utilize GIS for data base control and analysis;
(6) Implement and design GIS;
(7) Combine GIS and decision-making model for analysis and policy-making
references;
(8) Integrate navigation information system for fire engines and ambulances;
(9) Process and plots navigation map and satellite image;
(10) Locate satellite radar remote sensing (RS) receivers for the researches of
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disaster-preventing, reducing and rescue missions;
(11) Develop the technology of satellite radar inter-ferometry data analysis;
(12) Utilize the technology of radar remote surveying for analyzing sea wave
field, earthquake prediction and earth movement;
(13) Research the subject of global changes;
(14) Survey crust subsidence;
2. Carry out research, planning, design, survey and evaluation projects for
governmental or private institutions;
3. Provide consultation and services for satellite spatial information and
technology;
4. Offer professional training courses of satellite spatial information;
5. Provide advice for related regulation;
6. Sell digital maps on behalf of the Ministry of the Interior.
FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY RESEARCH CENTER
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Flammability test of material;
Fire retardancy test of material;
Fire resistance test of building construction and material;
Fire detection and alarming device testing;
Fire extinguishing equipment testing;
Evacuation and escape equipment testing.
CENTER FOR TAIWANESE CULTURAL STUDIES
The center conducts research on the issues of Taiwanese culture which may be
divided into the following areas:
1. History: Issues of cultural strata, place names, population, immigrants, etc.;
2. Religion: Catholicism, Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Tsai (literally,
fasting), I-kuan Tao, etc., and temples or churches of the aforementioned
religions;
3. Language: (Taiwanese, Hakka) Research on the influence of languages and
dialects spoken in mainland China on Taiwanese;
4. Literature: Folklore, folk-songs, folk-tales, Taiwanese literature, and modern
Taiwanese literature, including that of Taiwanese, Hakka, and aboriginal;
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5. Music: Nan-kuan, Pei-kuan, shadow puppet show, puppet show, Taiwanese
opera (Taiwanes, Hakka) and music accompanying its original counterparts
from the Mainland China;
6. Customs: Holidays, festivals, wedding, ceremonies, and funerals.
SURVEY AND STATISTICS RESEARCH CENTER
Using computer assisted telephone interview system (CATIS) and the database
of telephone population of Taiwan area, Survey and Statistics Research Center
serves as the teaching and research support tools for the department of Statistics.
Currently, this center can support activities for research, extension education and
social services, including poll survey, public opinion survey, market research,
consumer research, medium research and business system research.
This center can support all kinds of survey works, including project design,
questionnaire design, sampling design, telephone survey, field survey, statistical
consultation, data analysis and statistical report. The scopes of our service cover
poll survey, public opinion survey, governmental issue research, social environment
research, consumer behavior survey, consumer satisfaction survey, product analysis,
sale predication, product distribution research, product image research, advertising
survey, ad. post-test survey, TV reach and impact survey, etc. Since the computer
assisted telephone interview system is a very powerful tool for survey, our main
work focuses on telephone survey.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
CENTER
This is a joint research center of mechanical science and technology serving
industry, government and academic sectors. It was originally established as a
rapid design and manufacture technology research and development center by the
National Science Council.
Technical services are offered in the following areas: automation technology,
CAD, CAM, CAE, stress analysis, vibration, control technology, mechanical design,
analysis on IC packaging, pump design, thermal and fluid science.
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DISASTER PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER
1. Management and installation of land-slide warning systems throughout Taiwan;
2. Management and installation of debris-flow monitoring network throughout
Taiwan;
3. Management and establishment of land-slide database throughout Taiwan;
4. Investigation, planning, and engineering detection on land-slide hazard;
5. Formulating regulations and engineering codes on land-slide hazard
prevention;
6. Preparing evaluation system for land-slide exercise;
7. International conference and workshop on disaster technologies;
8. Lab-scale testing;
9. Prevention and mitigation of man-made disasters;
10. Coastal and urban disaster;
11. Integrated program on river-basic disaster prevention pilot-scale and
demonstration scale;
12. Application of remote-sensing technologies on disaster mitigation;
13. Development of new disaster forecasting and data communication;
14. Pilot scale and demonstration scale.
ARCHILIFE ENVIRON-CONTROL RESEARCH CENTER
1. To establish and manage the physical environment databank of Taiwan area;
2. To investigate, analyze, simulate and forecast the built-environment;
3. To research the environment-control technology;
4. To build the full-scale test chamber for environment study;
5. To promote international cooperation and to hold technical seminars.
PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
CENTER
1. Research on the national standards and technical codes concerning public
construction;
2. Investigation and mitigation for construction and geological disasters;
3. Research, development and quality inspection on material of public
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construction;
4. Application of GIS to public construction;
5. Research on the functional design and establishment of hardware related to
land, marine and air transportation;
6. Research and development of geotechnical engineering;
7. Research and development of construction material;
8. On-the-job training of quality control of public construction for personnel of
local government.
AGRICULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER
The Agriculture Biotechnology Research Center promotes research collaboration
among the Department of Biology and other biotechnology-related departments at
National Cheng Kung University, other institutions, and the Biotechnology District
of the Tainan Science-based Technology Park. This center serves as a bridge
connecting the upstream research and development community and the downstream
industry mass production.
The Agriculture Biotechnology Research Center serves the following industries:
floral, animal vaccine, animal breeding, biopesticides, and functional food.
MEDICAL
CENTER
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PHARMACOLOGICAL
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Medicinal biotechnology is one of the most important high-tech industries in the
21st century. The main duty of the center is to promote the cooperation of
academic basic research scientists and development of biotech industry in Taiwan.
The specific aims of the research center include improvement of drug production
process, development of protein and DNA as diagnostic kits and vaccines, and
development of new diagnostic methods. This center will provide the information
about the expertise of the scientists and trends of biotech industry. The center will
also organize industry-related workshops and personnel training programs.
The expertise of this center includes the following:
1. Protein biotechnology;
2. Transgenic animal;
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Gene therapy;
Vaccine and antibody production;
Drug absorption, metabolism and clinical trial;
Drug design and development;
Educational seminars and training courses.
CENTER FOR SEMICONDUCTOR STUDIES
1. To establish process capability of Si, GaAs and Si/Ge, and to develop key
components of wireless communication, IC power electronic semiconductor
and other related special semiconductor;
2. To establish the capability and environment of semiconductor, IC design,
manufacturing measurement and packaging, and to provide the experimental
environment of special topics (Si, GaAs and Si/Ge);
3. Integrate human resource of the department in NCKU that are working on the
semiconductor and IC-related research, to establish a research center that can
be shared by everyone;
4. Provide semiconductor related facilities and space for undergraduate and
graduate students in this center and southern Taiwan, and provide various kinds
of training courses for people who can be employed by local companies,
especially those companies in Tainan Science-based Technology Park and
Tainan Technology Park.
CENTER FOR GERMAN STUDIES
1. To study the humanistic, social, scientific-technological, and commercial
institutions of the German-speaking nations, their recent developments and
other related information, with a view toward adopting whatever is potentially
applicable to our nation;
2. To assist our manufacturing, public, and academic sectors in the activities of
personnel liaison, informational and economic/commercial exchange, and
business promotion with German-speaking nations;
3. To provide information on funds available for training, development, and
research in the German-speaking nations;
4. To receive commissions from relevant organizations and individuals of
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German-speaking nations in search of relevant domestic organizations and
individuals for purposes of exchange and business promotion;
5. To organize promotional activities to give our citizens a better understanding
of the various aspects of German-speaking nations;
6. To provide consultative service for visitations, promotions, competitions,
training, and commerce in German-speaking nations;
7. To do other work which contributes to the enhancement of mutual
understanding and exchange between our nation and the German-speaking
nations.
COMPUTERS AND AUTOMATION RESEARCH CENTER
The Center for Computer and Automation provides the
computer-based automation applications related to smart card system:
1. Government;
2. Health care;
3. Transportation;
4. Banking;
5. Retail;
6. Parking;
7. Networking;
8. Electronic commerce.
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MEDIUM AND SMALL ENTERPRISE RESEARCH CENTER
1. Business auditing and diagnosis: Diagnose and analyze the difficulties and
problems of managing medium and small enterprises and provide solutions;
2. Revitalization of the organization: Based on the results of business auditing
and diagnosis, provide plans to revitalize the organization, including
organizational culture and structure, employee training and development, and
management by objectives;
3. Establishment of internal control system: Provide suggestions and consulting
services on medium and small enterprises’ seven cycles of internal control.
(1)Sales and payment cycle (2)Purchasing cycle (3)Wage and employment
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cycle (4)Finance cycle (5)Production cycle (6)Fixed asset cycle (7)Investment
cycle;
Establishment and execution of management by objectives system: (1)Set
each department’s goal (2)Set control points for work in process and postcompletion work (3)Suggestions on work know-how (4)goal revision;
Planning and design of management information system: Establish support
system that can assist medium and small enterprises’ managers in analysis and
decision making in the areas of staffing, marketing, production and financial
control;
Analysis of investment feasibility: Assess the feasibility of market, plant
construction, technology, finance, environmental protection and social
welfare;
Medium and long term strategic planning: (1)Suggestions for medium and
long-term operation of the enterprise, including strategic panning.
(2)Suggestions for medium and long-term operational goals. (3)Suggestions
for strategic objectives and planning of the enterprise’s operational
management, including: production, marketing, human resources, finance, and
research and development; (4)Suggestions for improving operational
performance;
Collaboration with enterprises: Work with enterprises to exercise new
management methods and manipulate certain variables;
Training courses: Establish management training courses for business
executives, including business management courses, and management system
courses, etc.
RESEARCH CENTER OF CHINESE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
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Bioassay of Chinese traditional medicine;
Analysis and purification of active principles;
Research and development of Chinese traditional medicine;
Toxicological evaluation of Chinese traditional medicine;
Education program for recent view of Chinese traditional medicine;
Development of animal models;
International Congress and Symposium of Chinese Traditional Medicine;
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8. Development of chronic toxicity screening;
9. Evaluation of toxic effects of herbs;
10. Research and Development of new substances from herbs;
11. Intercommunication of Chinese traditional medicine in southern Taiwan;
12. Clinical trial for effects of herbs and Chinese traditional medicine;
13. Information network for Chinese traditional medicine between college and
institutes in Taiwan;
14. Publication of journal and/or books for Chinese traditional medicine;
15. Development of biotechniques in the preparation of active principles.
NATIONAL
CHENG-KUNG
INCUBATION CENTER
UNIVERSITY
BUSINESS
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and the Small & Medium Enterprise
Administration (SMEA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and officially began
operation on December 24, 1997. Recently, the Tainan Technology Triangle (TTT)
is formed by National Cheng-kung University, Tainan Science-based Industrial
Park and Tainan Industrial Park of Science and Technology.
NCUBIC plays an
active role in this golden technology triangle. It participates in the planning of the
incubator of Tainan Science-based Industrial Park. In addition, the new incubation
building of NCUBIC located in An-Nan campus provides office space for start-up
companies of Tainan Industrial Park of Science and Technology. Through the
integration with TTT, a high-tech platform is formed and NCUBIC can provide
superior incubation services.
NCUBIC provides the following services:
1. Provide technology licensing and transfer;
2. Conduct research and lab testing;
3. Provide Technical consultation;
4. Host product exhibition shows;
5. Provide quality control and operation management consulting;
6. Host investment road shows and asssit in securing financing;
7. Develop marketing strategies;
8. Provide administration support;
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9. Assist in applying for government grants;
10. Provide training courses.
COASTAL OCEAN MONITORING CENTER
1. Design, direct, or supervise the manufacture of automated meteorological
and oceanographic observing systems, including the data buoy, marine pile
station, water level station, and weather station;
2. Establish hydraulic observing systems, which monitor river level,
groundwater, or rainfall;
3. Establish the automated transmission systems, including radio telemetry,
telephone, or satellite;
4. Develop and operate the aforementioned observing systems;
5. Provide the supports of deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of
aforementioned observing systems;
6. Collect, analyze and distribute historical and real-time observations and
predictions of water levels, coastal currents and other meteorological and
oceanographic data;
7. Execute data quality control and data analysis of hydraulic, oceanographic, or
meteorological observing data;
8. Establish data base system and web site service;
9. Organize seminars or conferences and promote collaboration or
communication among international academic circles or technical personnel.
MATERIALS CORROSION PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER
The Materials Corrosion Prevention Center specializes in the research and
development of corrosion resistant materials, corrosion phenomena, corrosion
mechanism, anti-corrosion and electrochemical related technologies.
The Expertise Include:
1. Atmospheric corrosion;
2. Soil corrosion;
3. Underground corrosion;
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4. Localized corrosion;
5. Environmentally assisted cracking;
6. High temperature corrosion;
7. Passivity of metals and alloys;
8. Corrosion monitoring and testing;
9. Life prediction;
10. Surface technology;
11. Electrochemical processing technology.
The Following Services Are Provided:
1. Research and development of corrosion resistant materials;
2. Development of corrosion prevention technology;
3. Failure analysis;
4. Performance testing of anti-corrosion product;
5. Corrosion prevention consultation.
ANCIENT CHINESE MACHINERY RESEARCH CENTER
This center seeks to promote the achievement and culture of ancient Chinese
machines, especially the research and recovery of the lost machines. In addition
to preserving and introducing the beauty of traditional locks, this center also
encourages works on innovative design technology for machinery. The expertise
of this center include:
1. Establish an “Ancient Chinese Locks Museum” to preserve and display the
beauty of ancient Chinese locks;
2. Study the scientific and technological background of “Ancient Chinese
Machines”, and uncover the reusable potential of these designs;
3. Find historical documents of “Ancient Chinese Machines;”
4. Design and manufacture the recovered objects of “Ancient Chinese
Machines;”
5. Collect the genuine and recovered objects of “Ancient Chinese Machines;”
6. Host and support seminars, workshops, conferences, visitations and
exhibitions on “Ancient Chinese Machines” and “Creative Design
Technology;”
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7. Hold contests on “Ancient Chinese Machines” and “Creative Design
Technology.”
PETROLEUM RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER
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Petroleum exploration technology;
Petroleum underground water resources assessment;
Reservoir engineering technology;
Reservoir and underground water simulation;
Production engineering technology;
Production related environmental problems;
Other petroleum related topics.
NATIONAL LAND RESEARCH CENTER
The National Land Research Center provides integrated services through the
following groups:
1. Planning group: national land planning, environmental planning, water
resource planning, etc.;
2. Research group: national land development mechanisms and integration of
national land information system;
3. Construction group: transportation, civil engineering, architect, environmental
engineering of national major land construction;
4. Administration group;
5. Consultant group.
The goal is to integrate professionals from national land planning and control,
including urban planning, environment planning, political economic, land
economic, public administration, and civil engineering.
INSTITUTE OF RESOURES RECYCLING AND MANAGEMENT
1. Resource recycling and management consultancy services;
2. Waste management and waste minimization;
3. New recovery and recycling technologies, techniques and services;
4. Training courses and conferences.
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ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER
1. Conduct research on reaction kinetics, aerodynamics and pollutant formation
mechanisms in combustion;
2. Apply computer modeling and laser diagnostic techniques to combustion
research;
3. Promote cooperation among industry, government, and university partners;
4. Provide fundamental and applied research and training opportunities for
highly motivated students and professionals at all levels.
HEART SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER
The objective is to promote and advance the technology of heart science in
Taiwan. Heart Science Research Center will provide an environment for engineers
and physicians to work together, aiming at developing various artificial heart
systems and the related devices in biomedical engineering and material science
applications.
The NCKU Heart Science Research Center possesses the strongest team in
developing artificial heart systems. Major achievement lies in the successful design,
manufacturing and clinical experiment of the Phoenix-7 total artificial heart to
clinical uses. Phoenix-7 is the only total artificial that has been proved successful in
various animal and two human-body transplants. The Center will perform research
and provide services in the following areas:
1. Long-term development of electro-hydraulic total artificial hearts and left
ventricular assist device;
2. Clinical experiment of electro-hydraulic total artificial heart;
3. Realization of pneumatic Phoenix-7 artificial heart in human bodies;
4. Related design and development of materials actuator system control, power
devices, mechanism, etc. in artificial heart systems;
5. Development of Hemodynamic and cardioangiology.
ELECTRIC MOTOR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER
The primary task of RCMT is to develop and design high precision motors for
use in the application of electronics and automatic control. Besides, the research on
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small motors with specific mechanical structures is also included. The tasks of
RCMT include:
1. To collect various kinds of records, books, literatures and research papers
related to motor technology;
2. To study the background of motor design and development;
3. To analyze the characteristics of magnetic materials and design magnetic
circuits for motor;
4. To develop new types of motor and its application in industry;
5. To develop the high performance motor drive technology;
6. To explore the possible application of motor in medical fields;
7. To sponsor the conference meeting related to the motor design and drive
controller;
8. To advance the research results related to the motor design and drive
controller;
9. To exhibit the physical parts and components of different kinds of motors and
their associated illustrations.
INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS RESEARCH
1. Through interdisciplinary scientific research, find ways for public policies to
be practiced effectively;
2. Through combining the power and wisdom of the public, establish a think-tank
for both government and society;
3. Establish the academic, non-governmental institution through carrying out
academic diplomacy as to build the cooperating relations between the main
research organizations in the world;
4. Conduct research on environmental protection, ecological balance,
biotechnology, political, economy, and human rights;
5. Publish in academic periodicals.
RESEARCH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TRACE TOXIC
SUBSTANCES
1. Sampling and analysis of environmental trace toxic substances (dioxins, PCBs,
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pesticides, and heavy metals) in various environmental samples collected from
air, water, and soils;
2. Sampling and analysis of the environmental trace toxic substances in various
biological matrices, such as human blood, egg, fish, meat, and dairy products;
3. Toxicological and biological assays of the environmental trace toxic
substances;
4. Epidemiological study of the environmental trace toxic substances;
5. Identification, risk assessment, and control of the trace toxic substances in
occupational environments;
6. Survey studies, risk assessment, and control of the trace toxic substances in the
environment;
7. Health effects and clinical aspects associated with the environmental trace
toxic substances.
ELECTRICAL AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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Technology research and consultation;
Promotion of collaboration between academia and industry;
Training in electrical and information related fields;
Commercialization of professors’ research works;
Involvement in setting standards and policies in electrical, information,
industrial and manufacturing engineering;
6. Analysis and investigation in electrical, information, industrial and
manufacturing engineering areas.
TECHNOLOGY AND
RESEARCH CENTER
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (TIM)
Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) Research Center was
established in 2000 under the supervision of the Researches and Services
Headquarters of the National Cheng-Kung University. The main purposes of the
TIM Research Center are as follows.
1. Study the theoretical frameworks and evaluation methods of the high-tech
industry policies.
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2. Provide consultation services for the development and evaluation of the
high-tech industry policies.
3. Develop specific business operation theories and techniques for the high-tech
firms.
4. Provide consultation services for the business operations of the high-tech
firms.
5. Study the theories and practices of the innovation management.
6. Help firms establish or improve the mechanisms of the innovation
management.
7. Work together with the incubator center to help new venture development and
management.
8. Increase the interaction of the theories and practices of the innovation
management domestically and internationally.
9. Hold conferences and publish papers and research reports of technology and
innovation management.
10. Hold other activities related to the technology and innovation management.
SOIL REMEDIATION RESEARCH CENTER
1. Soil gas surveys;
2. Leak detection of storage tanks and pipelines;
3. Leak detection of landfill liners;
4. Hydrogeology (aquifer description, tracer test, pumping test);
5. Soil and groundwater sampling and analysis;
6. Soil and groundwater remediation;
7. Simulation of contaminant transport in soil and groundwater;
8. Risk assessment of soil and groundwater contamination.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH CENTER
The main aim of BCRC is directed toward the development of new technologies
for the screening and diagnosis of breast cancer. Most importantly, BCRC will
focus on the research related to the preventive as well as the therapeutic measures,
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which hopefully will help to lower the mortality rate of breast cancer.
The expertise of BCRC includes the following:
1. Development of the molecular technology applications for the detection of
breast cancer;
2. Provision of the molecular diagnostic methods for
breast cancer and the
related technical consultation;
3. Training of molecular-technicians in the screening and diagnosis of breast
cancer;
4. Organization of the prospective research projects focusing on the prevention
and treatment of breast cancer;
5. Organization of international conferences on breast cancer.
RESEARCH
METALS
AND
DEVELOPMENT
CENTER
FOR
LIGHT
1. Technological trends in light metals: based on the results of a survey about
future trends in light metals, a report will be issued in March 2001;
2. Development of technology for practical application of semi-solid forming,
plasma spray forming and strip casting process;
3. Functional aluminum-based materials: the working team on aluminum surface
modification will survey aluminum surface modification technology by
Plasma Transferred Arc process on
eutectic alloys;
4. Research on aluminum-based wear-resistant materials. The aim is to explore
the relationship between erosion wear test results and wear properties, and to
promote the development of wear-resistant aluminum alloys as a replacement
for iron-based materials;
5. Technology for promoting magnesium alloys recycling: study how to
effectively convert magnesium alloy scrap into usable raw materials.
ORTHOPEDICS
AND
REHABILITATION
BIOMECHANICS
RESEARCH CENTER
1. Development of new techniques and methods for clinical diagnosis and
evaluation of orthopedics and rehabilitation biomechanics;
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2. Development and manufacture of artificial joints, fixtures and related surgical
instruments;
3. Development and manufacture of prostheses, orthoses and other assistive
devices;
4. Education and training of graduate, medical and post-doctoral students, and
clinicians;
5. Technical consultation and services;
6. Collaboration with academic institutes, medical centers and companies;
7. Application of research outcome in orthopedics and rehabilitation
biomechanics;
9. Other matters related to biomechanics research.
TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OFFICE
National Cheng-kung University’ Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is
established in October 2000. TLO is responsible for the licensing and managing of
university technology. We provide services to faculties, research fellows and
industries. Our services include:
1. University intellectual properties planning and managing
2. Patent
3. Negotiating licensing contracts
4. Legal consultation on intellectual properties
5. Host tech shows and other activities to introduce university’s technology
CENTER FOR GENDER AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
The Center for Gender and Women's Studies commits itself to trans-disciplinary
researches on gender related issues in order to cope with the significant domestic
and international trends. The domestic trends include Taiwan's rapid national
development, social changes, and educational reformation. The international trends
include the impact from growing multiculturalism and the re-organization of the
international community. It is the goals of this Center to enhance the awareness of
gender in contemporary society, to promote greater multicultural understanding. In
addition, this Center aims to develop local studies of gender issues as related to
races, class, human rights, and social rights and to use these studies to entail
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teaching and learning programs and to influence social service policy. In the
process of enacting related policy, this Center will play an effective role in
supervising the local campus administration and the current Taiwanese government.
In brief, the six missions of this Center are to:
1. Encourage scholarly research on gender and women's studies.
2. Develop inter-disciplinary （or, trans-disciplinary） curricular on gender
related issues and women's studies.
3. Design concrete exchange and cooperation programs for domestic and
foreign related institutes.
4. Launch academic-orientated workshops, seminars, and conferences.
5. Render social services and organize lectures, promotions, and publication.
6. Supervise and enforce social policy.
BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER
Biodiversity consists of all kinds of life forms on earth, including animals, plants,
microorganisms and their genetic materials, as well as various ecosystems formed
by these organisms and environments. There are three different categories for
biodiversity: genetic diversity, species diversity and ecological diversity.
The establishment of the biodiversity research center is base on the cooperation
with the principle of the global and national policies. The ultimate goals of this
research center is to promote the conservation of natural resources, maintain the
ecological environment and achieve the sustainable management of all kinds of
organisms in Taiwan.
This center will make all efforts to advocate the concepts of ecological
conservation to Taiwan residents, enforce environmental regulations and discover
the biological resources, in order to raise up the quality of living in Taiwan.
RESEARCH
CENTER
APPLICATIONS
FOR
MEDICAL
SHOCK-WAVE
The application of medical shock waves has been rapidly developed in recent ten
years. Extracoporeal shock-wave therapy is a non-intrusive method, which is
widely accepted by doctors. This research center is devoted to the fundamental
study of medical shock-wave applications and to the development of associated
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products. The short-term goal will focus on improving the efficiency of our
automatic stone-tracking system developed for lithotriptors. The intermediate goal
will be orthopaedic applications such as unification of broken bones, shoulder,
tennis elbow, heel spur, and platar fasciitis. The long-term goal will be the
sterilization of bacteria and virus as well as shock wave therapy with chemotherapy
for cancers. To do that, the center has five missions:
1. to drive the research on medical shock-wave applications;
2. to develop the curricula on studies of medical shock-wave applications;
3. to establish the domestic and foreign cooperative programs and the activities
of academic exchanges;
4. to hold workshops and seminars for medical shock-wave applications;
5. to assist the development of medical products associated with shock-wave
therapy.
RESEARCH CENTER OF ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
This Center is going to seek for the research spirit of Princeton tradition in
up-grading our international status of mathematics research and also in the sense of
future expectation for the bridging the gap of mathematics and their related
applications for the high-tech and knowledge-base-economy.
The targets are:
-Further research and development in
-Number Theory and Algebra;
-Analysis and Topology;
-Differential Equations and Geometry;
-Computational Mathematics and Statistics.
CENTER FOR BIOMATERIALS RESEARCH
Introduction
Biomaterials and medical device have experienced rapid growth worldwide.
Recent developments have led to progressions to higher quality of living. Industries
that utilize biomaterials find Taiwan a favorable environment due to the low cost of
resources and highly educated base.
The Center for Biomaterials Research (CBR) was established in 2001, bringing
together professors and physicians from the Material Sciences as well as clinicians
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to carry out exciting and innovative multidisciplinary research. Furthermore, CBR
currently has five post-doctoral students, actively devoted in materials, focused on
in vivo and in vitro research. CBR’s goal is to become a gateway of promoting
quality and competitiveness of biomaterials products from Taiwan.
CURRENTLY RESEARCH TOPICS AT CBR
1. Tissue engineering materials
2. Titanium casting for dental and orthopaedic applications
3. High strength, low modulus titanium alloys
4. Ultra-low mercury release Pd-containing dental amalgam
5. Calcium phosphate cement as bone filling/regenerating material
SERVICES
1. Promote best practice in product/process development
2. Develop and design biomaterials relative products or devices
3. Give biomaterials lessons or symposiums
4. Educational-industrial-governmental plan
OCCUPATION SAFETY, HEALTH, AND MEDICINE RESEARCH
CENTER
The principal goals of the center are promoting occupational health and safety,
encouraging occupation-related medical education and research, and advancing
complete welfare of our workers and society.
The objectives of our center include:
1. To promote research in occupational health and safety, and in occupational
medicine and occupational health nursing;
2. To assist industries to enhance workers’ health care and safety, and to
cooperate with medical institutes for the safety and hygiene promotion in
work places.
3. To assist governmental authorities to carry out polices of worker’s protection
and health promotion in work places.
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4. To host international and domestic conference, symposium and workshop on
occupational safety and health.
5. To communicate and collaborate with international and domestic research
institutes.
6. To design and develop courses, programs, and curriculums of occupational
safety and health, occupational medicine and occupational nursing.
7. To publishing teaching materials and journals on occupational health and
safety, occupational medicine, and occupational nursing.
8. To educate and train medical doctors, nurses, and related public health
personnel on occupational health and safety.
9. To establish database on occupational health and safety, occupational
medicine, and occupational nursing.
10. To build up further occupational medicine research and collaboration with
domestic and international medical institutes.
RESEARCH CENTER FOR ADVANCED GEOTECHNOLOGY
The Research Center for Advanced Geotechnology (RCAG) was founded by Dr.
Huang, Chin-Chuan, Professor at Department of Civil Engineering, National Cheng
Kung University, in 2002. The advisory committee of RCAG consists of twenty
specialists from Japan, America and Taiwan. We develop innovative geotechnical
technologies to materialize sustainable development of the natural resources. We
also develop new underground probe system to enhance the accuracy of disaster
prediction and prevention systems. Current research projects focus on : (1)
developing fast consolidation and stabilization systems for dredged material using
geosynthetic tubes and / or bags, (2) developing a new vibration-mitigation system
for electronic factories in Tainan Science Park.
ARCHITECTURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
CENTER
The main objective of ASTRC is to do building related research and to transfer
the research results to building industry.The main tasks of BSTRC include:
1.Development building equipment and material, performance test, identification
service.
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2. Consultation service of building equipment, and building construction.
3. Seismic code related study and drafting.
4. Seismic assessment and retrofit of various building structure.
5. Development of energy-saving techniques.
6. Development of green architecture and ecological building engineering.
7. Development of conservation of ancient monument and historic building.
RESEARCH CENTER FOR MICRO-BIOANALYSIS SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY .
The Research Center for micro-Bioanalysis Science and Technology was
founded by Dr. Chen, Shu-Hui, Professor at Department of Chemistry, National
Cheng Kung University, in 2002.
The co-founders include professors from
Science, Engineering, and Medical colleges and the advisory committee of the
Center consists of specialists from Europe, America and Taiwan.
The main goal
of the Center is to promote innovative bioanalysis science and technology by
integrating the manpower from different disciplines.
The Center serves as an
interaction channel for academic researchers and industry people to accelerate the
product development.
The Center also provides consultancy and lab services of
bioanalysis to the public.
Current research projects focus on developing
microfluidic biochip systems and novel proteomics methodologies.
We hope to
promote biotechnology industry in Taiwan through the discovery of innovative
platform technologies.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND
SERVICE CENTER FOR THE DISABLED
The Center will direct its efforts on research and development of domestic
assistive technologies and devices as well as service delivery models to improve the
quality of life for the disabled. With the mission of academic research for social
services, the center is incorporative with industry, government, academy, research
center and social welfare resources to develop assistive technological devices for
living, education, rehabilitation and vocation needs.
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The aims are to (1) develop and establish assistive technology database for
domestic needs; (2) design, develop and manufacture assistive devices as well as
technology transfer; (3) develop evaluation protocols for using assistive devices
and service delivery models; (4) provide education and training for assistive
technologies; (5) promote assistive device demonstration, used assistive devices
center and maintenance.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
CENTER
The Environmental Resource Management Research Center (ERMRC)
sponsored by the Ministry of Education is to conduct the disposal of laboratory
wastes as well as the promotion of environmental research.
Three advanced waste
treatment processes (including physical-chemical, incineration and plasma
vitrification systems) were developed and well integrated to ensure a zero (toxic)
emission to environment.
In addition, demonstration, training and education of
the unique techniques are also the main objectives of the ERMRC.
PARTICULATE MATERIALS RESEARCH CENTER
Introduction
The Particulate Materials Research Center (PMRC), established in September
2003, is a subordinate of the Grand Research Centers of National Cheng Kung
University. The objectives of PMRC are:
1) To perform the research and development of nano powder synthesis
technology, specific function and product design at the requirements of
advancement, energy saving and low pollution; 2) To build a table for NCKU and
the industry people, who have different academic and industrial backgrounds, to
associate in the research and utilization of nano powders; 3) To promote
academic-industry alliance and international cooperation based on research results;
4) To strengthen the research and manufacturing capability of native industries so
as to achieve industry and economic continuing development.
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS AT NPRC
1. Preparation of nano α-alumina powders
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2. Dispersion of nano α-alumina colloidal systems
3. Sintering behaviors of nano α-alumina powders
4. Surface modification of nano α-alumina powders
SERVICES
1. Characterization of nano powder products
2. Academic-industry nano powder joint researches
3. Development and design of nano powder products
4. Short courses on nano powder related areas
CENTER FOR PETROLEUM STRATEGIES STUDY
The Center of Petroleum Strategy Study (CPSS) was established in November
2003 through the project sponsored by Energy Commission, Ministry of Economic
Affairs. Dr. Chia-Yon Chen, Professor with Department of Resources Engineering,
National Cheng Kung University, brought together preeminent experts on various
expertise(e.g. petroleum economics, strategic planning, law, energy security,
environmental, and technology) to found the Center as a leading group specializing
in the formulation of petroleum strategy.
This integrated expertise enables CPSS to carry out the following tasks:
. To conduct in-depth analyses on the issues related to petroleum markets,
geopolitics, and strategy;
. To provide short course pertaining to petroleum strategy and management;
. To offer training opportunities for government officers, professionals as well as
master & Ph. D. students; and
. To provide consulting services in petroleum field.
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