Advanced Energy Technology and Storage Materials Lab
Research Field
Over the past five years, Dr. Wei-Hsuan Hung's laboratory has made several unique contributions to the development of clean energy technologies, improving solar energy conversion efficiency and enhancing environmental quality through the use of nanoparticles (NPs) and high surface area carbon-based materials.
Dr. Hung has published a series of papers and patents in the field of sustainable energy, including hydrogen energy, solar fuel production (CO₂ reduction reaction, CO₂ RR), water purification, green flexible electronics, advanced greenhouse carbon-based composite catalysts, and their potential applications.
(For example: Nature Catalysis 2023; Materials Chemistry and Physics 2023; JACS 2022; Nature 2021; ACS Nano 2021; Nano Energy 2016; Applied Materials & Interfaces 2016, 2015; Applied Physics Letters 2015; The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2014; ACS Catalysis 2011; Nano Letters 2010; Taiwan Patent Nos. I342077, I734605, I811047, and I318384.)
Our research efforts bridge various science and engineering disciplines, and we are dedicated to materials innovation for technological applications. Our program consists of four major research thrusts as defined by the targeted applications: (i) Electrochemical Catalytic Reactions, (ii) High Entropy Materials, (iii) Laser Fabrication Technology, (iv) Low Dimensional Materials, (v) Energy Storage Materials, (vi) Plasmonics. These thrusts hope to contribute to the earth, improve energy and pollution, and create a better future together. A short summary of each of these thrusts, including a few examples of our group’s most important advancements can be accessed from the schematic above.
- Electrochemical Catalytic Reactions
- High-Entropy Materials
- Laser Fabrication Technology
- Low-Dimensional Materials
- Hydrogen Production and Applications
- Plasmonics
Research areas include hydrogen energy, CO₂ reduction reaction, nanocatalysts, water purification, and green electronics technologies.
Published in top-tier journals such as Nature Catalysis, JACS, and ACS Nano.
Hold multiple patents in Taiwan and actively engage in industry-academia collaborations with successful technology transfer.
Awards:
- Outstanding Research Award, National Central University (2022–2024)
- Outstanding Young Scholar Award, Taiwan Vacuum Society (2021)
- New Faculty Excellence Award, National Central University (2019–2022)
- Outstanding Research Award, Feng Chia University (2016–2017)
- Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University (2015–2018)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University (2011–2015)
- Honorary Nomination, Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Ceramic Society (2016)
- Third Prize, Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Ceramic Society (2015)
- Honorary Nomination, Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Ceramic Society (2015)
- Honorary Nomination, Taiwan Vacuum Society (2015)
- Outstanding Research Award, Feng Chia University (2012–2016)
Education:
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Ph.D.
Experiences:
- Professor, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, National Central University (2021–Present)
- Co-Chair, Hydrogen Energy, Taiwan Net-Zero Technology Promotion Task Force (T-STONE) (2024–Present)
- Director, Decarbonization Technology Program, Institute of Sustainable and Green Energy Technology, National Central University (2024–Present)
- Chairman, Taiwan Net-Zero Strategy and Sustainable Development Association (2024–Present)
- Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University (2015–2019)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University (2011–2015)
- Visiting Scholar, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, USA (2017–2018)
Job Description
1. Educational Background:
Strong academic training in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related disciplines
2. Research Experience:
Prior experimental research and numerical modeling experience is essential
3.Preferred Skills / Project Experience
(1)Laser-based additive manufacturing
(2)Fuel combustion simulations
(3)Microscopy-based material characterization
3. Interdisciplinary Environment:
Exposure to a wide range of cross-disciplinary topics and collaborative settings
4. Work Attitude:
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset toward addressing complex theoretical and practical problems
5. Application Relevance:
Especially suitable for candidates aiming to translate research into real-world applications, particularly in industrial R&D or energy systems
Preferred Intern Education Level
PhD student / Strong academic training in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related disciplines
Skill sets or Qualities
Qualifications (Simplified)
- PhD student in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
- Experience in experimental research and numerical modeling
- Familiar with ion transport, electrochemical systems, or simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS)
- Bonus: experience in laser processing, combustion modeling, or materials characterization (e.g., SEM, TEM)
- Strong English communication skills (writing & presentation)
- Team player with a proactive attitude and interest in sustainable hydrogen technologies
- Motivated to bridge modeling and experiments for real-world applications