Dr. Chung-Jen Tseng is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Central University (NCU), Taiwan, and currently serves as Director of the Center for Energy Research in the College of Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, USA. With over 25 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Tseng has made significant contributions to the fields of hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and energy storage technologies.

His research interests span hydrogen production via electrolysis and photoelectrochemical methods, hybrid energy systems, laser-material interactions, thermal-fluid analysis, and simulation of electrochemical transport phenomena. He is particularly recognized for his work in innovative PEM fuel cell and SOFC system design.

Dr. Tseng has held numerous prestigious positions, including President of the Taiwan Association for Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell, Vice President of the Taiwan Hydrogen Industry Advancement Alliance, and Chair of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Subcommittee of Taiwan’s National Standards Technical Committees. He also serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Energy Engineering and has been Guest Editor for the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

His leadership in national committees such as the National Climate Change Committee and contributions to hydrogen energy policy and standardization underscore his influence in shaping Taiwan’s energy future. Dr. Tseng has published extensively and continues to lead interdisciplinary research that supports the development of sustainable and scalable energy solutions.

Experience:

• Member, National Climate Change Committee, Office of the President, Taiwan (2024.08–present)
• Director, Center for Energy Research, College of Engineering, National Central University (2020.01–present)
• Associate Editor, Journal of Energy Engineering, ASCE (2012.10–present)
• Guest Editor, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2017)
• Editorial Board Member (Energy area), The Scientific World Journal (2012.06–present)
• NCU Distinguished Professor (2017.01–present)
• President, Taiwan Association for Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell (2019.11–2023.10)
• Board Member, Taiwan Association for Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell (2014–2019.10, 2023.10–present)
• Vice President, Taiwan Association for Hydrogen Industry Advancement (2018–present)
• Vice General Director, Taiwan Energy Storage System Industry Advancement Alliance (2021.09–present)
• Review Committee Member, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (2020–2022)
• Committee Member, Government Sponsorship for Overseas Study, Ministry of Education, Taiwan (2018–2022)
• Chair, Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Subcommittee, National Standards Technical Committees, ROC (2017.08–present)
• Chair, Hydrogen Power Theoretical & Engineering Solutions International Symposium (HYPOTHESIS) (2022)
• Member, Board of Examiners for Senior Civil Service Examination, Ministry of Examination, Taiwan
• President, The Combustion Institute of Taiwan (2018–2020)
• Board Member, The Combustion Institute of Taiwan (2014–2024)
• General Secretary, The Combustion Institute of Taiwan (2010.04–2014.03)
• Researcher, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan (1995–1998)

Our lab focuses on cutting-edge research and development of hydrogen energy technologies and electrochemical energy conversion systems. With a cross-disciplinary structure, our research spans materials science, system modeling, and device engineering. We are committed to creating high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions for next-generation applications.

Research Divisions and Focus Areas:

1. Polymer Membrane Fuel Cells Group
   Focused on the fabrication and optimization of catalyst layers for low-temperature and high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC).
2. Low-Temperature Water Electrolyzers Group
   Dedicated to the advancement of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE) systems, with a focus on porous electrode design and stack fabrication.
3. Solid Oxide Material Group
   Investigating hydrogen fuel compatibility, metallic supports, and solid electrolyte material development.
4. Multiphysics Modeling Group
   Utilizing COMSOL/Ansys Fluent for finite element analysis of devices such as methanol reformers, methane cracking reactors, and complete PEMFC and AEMWE systems.
5. System Simulation Group
   Employing Matlab/Simulink/Thermolib to evaluate the efficiency and integration of hydrogen energy systems, enabling system-level optimization and performance prediction.

Through collaboration across these divisions, our lab integrates material innovation with system-level thinking to address key challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and utilization.