Integrated BioFabrication Lab
Research Field
Dr. Pei-Chun Wong is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics at Taipei Medical University. Before that, he served in the Department of Orthopedics at Taipei Medical University Hospital in 2020 as a Medical Research Fellow. Dr. Wong received the M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, in 2012, and the Ph.D . degree in Biomedical Engineering from National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2017. His research interests include composite biomaterial; tissue engineering & regenerative medicine; antibacterial surface modification; orthopedics research, and photobiomodulation application. Dr. Wong is a member of Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society.
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Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
PhotoBioModulation
Porous Biodegradable Implant Design & Development
3D printing
Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, 2020
Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, 2019
Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, 2018
Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, 2017
Excellent Paper Award, Materials Research Society Taiwan, Taiwan, 2012
Light Metal Award (1st place), Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, 2012
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan 2017
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, National Central University, Taiwan 2012
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, St. John's University, Taiwan 2009
Job Description
Material Preparation & Characterization：Synthesize and test nanomaterials with photothermal properties, such as gold nanoparticles or iron oxide nanoparticles, and evaluate their thermal response characteristics.
Hydrogel & Magnesium Alloy Scaffold Integration：Design and test the phase transition behavior of thermoresponsive hydrogels and their drug release kinetics.
3D Cell Culture & Biocompatibility Testing：Perform 2D and 3D cell cultures to evaluate the material’s effects on osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and extracellular matrix deposition.
Mechanical & Optical Testing：Analyze the mechanical strength, degradation behavior, and laser-induced heating effect of magnesium alloy scaffolds and hydrogels.
Data Analysis & Report Writing：Organize experimental data, conduct statistical analysis, and assist in writing research reports and papers.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Undergraduate or Master’s students：
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Medicine or Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering with biomaterials experience preferred
Skill sets or Qualities
Applicants should possess a passion for research and a desire to learn.