Professor Shiao Wei Kuo is the current Dean of the College of Engineering at National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Taiwan. He earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Applied Chemistry at National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. 

Professor Kuo began his academic career in 2007 as an Assistant Professor at NSYSU, where he was later promoted to Associate Professor and Full Professor in 2014. His leadership within the university has included serving as Chairman of the Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science from 2021 to 2023. In recognition of his academic excellence and administrative capabilities, he was appointed Dean of the College of Engineering in 2023.

His research interests span a wide range of cutting-edge materials science topics, including polymer self-assembly, mesoporous materials, conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), polymer nanocomposites, CO₂-based polymers, and novel thermosetting and low surface energy materials. His work has been widely cited, with total citations surpassing 25,000 highlighting his impactful contributions to the field. Through his academic and research leadership, Professor Kuo continues to shape the advancement of polymer and materials science both nationally and internationally.

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🔗 Lab Website (http://smr.nsysu.edu.tw/)

This research center was established in 2014 as part of the National Science Council's deep cultivation plan. It has developed extensive expertise in the preparation of functional polymer materials, including condensation reactions, addition reactions, and ring-opening polymerization. Members of the center have trained in relevant synthetic procedures at leading universities in the United States and Japan. The center is particularly skilled in advanced active polymerization techniques, such as cationic polymerization, anionic polymerization, and controlled radical polymerization (e.g., ATRP, RAFT, TEMPO). Additionally, the center has significant experience in catalytic reactions, including metallocene polymerization, supported by numerous journal publications and patents. This broad range of capabilities makes the center one of the few institutions in the country with such diverse and advanced synthetic expertise.

In the field of supramolecular interactions, the center has published over 100 papers and, according to Web of Science statistics, is likely the leading institution globally in this area. This highlights the center's position at the forefront of technological innovation. Through ongoing projects, the center aims to further enhance its equipment and resources, contributing to the development of skilled researchers and advancing the field of polymer and materials science.

The affiliated laboratory, established in August 2007, focuses on fundamental and applied research in areas such as interpolymer interactions, organic-inorganic nanocomposites, self-assembled nanostructures, nanoporous materials, supramolecular materials, and low-surface-energy materials. To date, the lab has graduated 17 Ph.D. students and 84 Master's students. The current team includes 5 postdoctoral researchers, 14 Ph.D. students, over 30 Master's students, 2 undergraduate project students, and 1 research assistant, totaling more than 50 members. This team is dedicated to cutting-edge research and technological development in functional polymer materials.

The center and laboratory are actively involved in numerous high-impact projects, including those funded by the National Science Council, industry-academia collaborations, and higher education initiatives. Over the past three years, the center has secured funding exceeding 100 million NTD. It also maintains strong collaborative relationships with domestic and international research institutions, facilitating research partnerships, student exchanges, and joint projects, including National Science Council international cooperation and integrated projects. This collaborative and forward-thinking approach ensures the center remains a leader in polymer and materials science research.