NCKU, National Cheng Kung University - Stories & Perspectives

NCKU Civil Engineering Professor Jiun-Shyan (J. S.) Chen Receives John von Neumann Medal from U.S. Association for Computational Mechanics

2025-04-02

Following his receipt of the Raymond D. Mindlin Medal from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) last year, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Yushan Scholar Professor Jiun-Shyan Chen of the Department of Civil Engineering has been awarded the John von Neumann Medal, the highest honor from the U.S. Association for Computational Mechanics (USACM), in recognition of his contributions to computational mechanics. While maintaining long-term collaborations with the domestic academic community, he expressed that Taiwan places great emphasis on hardware development, but there is still room for growth in software and scientific computing.

NCKU Hosts the 2025 SATU Presidents' Forum General Assembly, Focusing on Sustainable Governance for University

2025-03-13

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) hosted the 2025 General Assembly of SATU Presidents’ Forum of Southeast and South Asia and Taiwan Universities (SATU Presidents' Forum) on March 12-13, uniting the Presidents and representatives from 65 universities across 8 countries. The General Assembly, themed "Sustainable Governance for University," emphasized the vital role of universities in cultivating future leaders and advancing societal development amidst global challenges. Engaging discussions highlighted sustainability, digital transformation, and cultural heritage, reinforcing a collective commitment to innovate and collaborate for a stronger higher education network.

NCKU Launches Center of Crystal Research: SiC Technology Breakthrough to Boost Semiconductor and Laser Competitiveness

2025-03-11

Taiwan has achieved another breakthrough in semiconductor materials technology with the official launch of the Center of Crystal Research at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in 2025. The opening ceremony was held on the morning of February 26th at the NCKU-Delta Building in the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP). The NCKU Center of Crystal Research is currently the only academic institution in Taiwan equipped with ultra-high temperature (above 2300°C) large-size silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth furnaces. Moving forward, the center will collaborate with global industry partners to accelerate technology transfer and promote the application of SiC and gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) materials in semiconductors, optics, lasers, and medical fields, strengthening Taiwan’s competitiveness in the global market.

A university that inspires the city and honors the nation

2025-03-11

Over 100 Types of Single Crystals Grown from Crystal Growth Laboratory at National Cheng Kung University, a Global Rarity; Four Papers Published in Nature Series Journals in a Single Year, Remarkable Achievements

2025-02-21

To study and develop advanced crystalline materials, the ability to grow single crystals is essential. With funding from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), the Crystal Growth Laboratory at the Department of Physics, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), led by distinguished Professor Chin Shan Lue, has made remarkable accomplishment after more than a decade of effort. Through growing high-quality single crystals and collaborating with over 80 research groups from both domestically and abroad, the laboratory achieved marvelous success. In just the past year alone, four papers on crystalline material research were published in top-tier "Nature" series journals, marking a tremendous achievement.

New Chapter in Precise Measurement: Latest Research from QFort at the National Cheng Kung University Paves the Way for Innovative High-Sensitivity Quantum Sensors

2025-02-19

Imagine a future world where high-sensitivity quantum sensors can detect even the smallest tumors, leaving nothing hidden. A research team led by Professor Yuen-Nan Chen, Director of the Center for Quantum Frontiers of Research & Technology (QFort) at National Cheng Kung University, has successfully proposed a groundbreaking theoretical framework that precisely describes exceptional points in non-Markovian open quantum systems. This achievement opens up new possibilities for designing high-sensitivity quantum sensors and advancing quantum technology applications. The results were published in Nature Communications.

Ministry of Education Grants Full Approval to NCKU’s USR Projects

2025-02-13

At NCKU, “courageously fulfilling the social responsibilities of universities” is a core aspect of its administrative promotion and development. This year, NCKU submitted five thematic projects on social responsibility, all of which received approval under the Ministry of Education's fourth-phase (2025-2027) University Social Responsibility (USR) Implementation Plan. These include one international cooperation project, one characteristic sustainability project, two cultivation projects, and one emerging project. The five diverse project types and implementation aspects concretely demonstrate NCKU's long-term commitment to social responsibility practice issues.

2025 The Earthshot Prize: NCKU Becomes Asia's Sole Accepting Proposal University, Leading the Global Sustainability Stage

2025-02-11

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has once again demonstrated its outstanding commitment to global sustainable development. In the official nomination of the Earthshot Prize (TEP), the most prestigious environmental award established by Prince William of the United Kingdom, NCKU successfully nominated nine forward-thinking and innovative solutions. This marks a historic milestone as the highest number of nominations submitted by NCKU. Among these, five proposals originated in Taiwan, while four were international, fully demonstrating Taiwan's higher education's innovative momentum and global perspective on sustainability issues. The nominated solutions address diverse sustainability issues: 5 focus on Fixing Our Climate, three on Building a Waste-Free World, and one on Reviving Our Oceans.

A research team from the Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing (AISSM) at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has developed an innovative optical biomimetic device, paving a new horizon for proximity sensing technology.

2025-01-23

Taiwan, widely recognized as the kingdom of semiconductors, continues to lead global advancements in cutting-edge technology. A research team led by Professor Ya-Ju Lee from the Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing (AISSM) at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has achieved a major breakthrough by developing an advanced optical neuromorphic synaptic device utilizing all-inorganic perovskite (CsPbBr3) quantum dots (QDs). This innovative device integrates sensing, memory, and computing functions, paving the way for significant advancements in in-sensor computing technology. Its potential applications include efficient color image recognition for autonomous vehicle navigation, smart manufacturing, and medical imaging analysis—offering tremendous opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The team's groundbreaking findings were published in the prestigious international journal “Advanced Science”, earning widespread global attention.