Frontier Materials Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Research Field
- PI got a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.
- He has published more than 80 SCI papers and several patents. He has served as Department Chair of Biomedical Engineering and Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at CYCU.
- His lab has connections with international scholars from the USA, Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, India, and Europe. Welcome to join the lab.
The lab's research is focused on biomaterials applications. The lab is aimed at two themes: 1. biomaterials for cartilage repair and 2. theranostic drug delivery systems. We are equipped with advanced instruments for research, such as a confocal microscope. For more details, check the website of the lab or contact PI (Ming-Fa Hsieh, E-mail: mfhsieh@cycu.edu.tw)
Update for IIPP applicants: We gained great experience with some IIPP interns from 2023 to 2025.
In 2026, we wish to accept applicants who are well-trained in chemistry, materials science, and biosciences.
- Biomaterials for Cartilage Regeneration. In Particular, the Biomimetic Polymers for Mechanotransduction.
- Synergistic Effects of Extracellular Vesicles and Mechanical Stimulation on the Chondrogenesis of Adipose-derived Stem Cells
- 2025 Annual Best Paper Award (single recipient), Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Springer-Nature
- 2024 Silver Medal, Taiwan Innotech Expo, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2023.11 Annual Excellent Paper Award (5 recipients), Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Springer-Nature
- 2022.12 National Innovation Award (Clinical innovation), Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry Taiwan
- 2020.6-11 Outstanding Startup Award, FITI competition, Ministry of Science and Technology Taiwan
- 2019-2021 Excellent Industrial Cooperation Awards (year of 2019, 2020 and 2021), CYCU
- 2019 Excellent Technology Transfer Award, CYCU
- 2019 Excellent Team, Biomedical Integration Program, Department of Academia-Industry
Collaboration and Science Park Affairs, Ministry of Science and Technology Taiwan - 2017 Silver Medal, Taipei Intl. Inventional Show and Technomart, Taiwan
- 2017 Silver Medal, Innovative Excellence in the category of Medical, 2017 Invention and
New Product Exposition, Pittsburgh, USA
PhD and MSc in Materials Science and Engineering, BSc in Chemistry
Job Description
Please refer to the research topics shown in the lab introduction section.
In the past three years (2023-2025), we have successfully recruited two applicants to our lab. We gained experience in integrating the lab members with the applicants.
We expect the applicants to have the following background:
- Education in Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science
- Good English communication
- Passionate about innovating medical technology.
For those interested in this opportunity, please submit the application materials on the official website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the PI.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Master or PhD students are welcome
Skill sets or Qualities
Have lab experience in Biomaterials research, cell culture or laboratory animal experiments.