Advanced Materials Innovation Technology Lab
Research Field
Tz-Feng Lin received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, in 2005 and 2010, respectively. Dr. Lin was the recipient of the NEXT POWER Prize from AUO Optronics in 2008 and was awarded the Graduate Student Study Abroad Program (GSSAP) fellowship in 2009. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at National United University.
His career spans both industry and academia.
From 2011 to 2016, Dr. Lin served as a senior researcher at DAXIN Materials Corporation. His research interests focus on soft electronic printing, including the development of thermoplastic adhesives for heat and fire resistance, high-resolution photo-spacers, optically clear resins, and alignment films for display technologies. He also developed both negative- and positive-tone photoresists using DOE methodology, resulting to two patents that highlight advancements in display processing.
From 2016 to 2019, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the 3D Printing Medical Research Center, China Medical University Hospital. He then joined Feng Chia University as an Assistant Professor, where he taught EMI courses from 2019 to 2024. In 2024, Dr. Lin was promoted to Associate Professor, focusing on the study of carbazole derivatives for sensor applications and pluronic polymers for sustained drug release systems.
Prof. Lin’s research foucuses on polymer science, advanced molecular design and synthesis of functional materials, photoresist and semiconductor applications, microscopy techniques, microstructure analysis, and synchrotron radiation studies. His work also extends to 3D printing technologies, photocurable material development, and the integration of artificial intelligence in materials innovation. He specializes in the design of carbazole derivatives for sensor applications and carriers for sustained drug release. Also, he is actively engaged in the development of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for practical use. By combining materials science, electrochemistry, and structural identification engineering, Prof. Lin exemplifies an interdisciplinary approach that positions him at the forefront of modern research and innovation.
(1) Green synthesis of nitrogen-fixing and carbon-fixing molecules for use in sustainable polymer weaving physical composite structures and practical research
(2) Development of electrocatalytic covalent organic framework green materials with respect to pesticide sensor applications
(3) Self-assembled nanostructures of Pluronic polymer blended with copolymers and homopolymers for the application of drug carriers
(4) Explore the Frank-Kasper microstructure to the benefits of a microenvironment model for biomimetic spheroids
Dr. Lin was the recipient of the NEXT POWER Prize from AUO Optronics in 2008 and was awarded the Graduate Student Study Abroad Program (GSSAP) fellowship in 2009. He received the Feng Chia University Outstanding Thesis Award consecutively from the 2020-2023 academic year. He supervised Master's student Shih-hsuan Yeh in the Taiwan Society of Building Medicine Master's Thesis Competition, which was selected and won the "2021 Outstanding Thesis Award" for the topic: Development of Innovative 4D Drug Release Composite Structures: Application in Inhibiting Multidrug Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer. He also supervised Undergraduate student Tsung-han Tsai in the 2025 U-start Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project, using reuseable stamps on cardboard boxes to overcome the sustainability issue of non-recyclable tape in parcel and logistics packaging, receiving a grant from the Ministry of Education's Youth Development Administration.
Tz-Feng Lin received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, in 2005 and 2010, respectively.
Job Description
(1) Nanostructured Polymers: Investigation of self-assembled nanostructures using Pluronic polymers blended with copolymers and homopolymers for drug delivery systems.
(2) Biomimetic Microstructures: Exploration of Frank-Kasper microstructures to advance microenvironment models for biomimetic spheroids.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
We are seeking talented and motivated individuals with a Bachelor’s degree or higher to join our innovative research team. Candidates will contribute to cutting-edge projects at the intersection of green chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomimetic materials.
Skill sets or Qualities
Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. Strong interest in sustainable materials, nanotechnology, and applied research.
- Collaborative and supportive research environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Opportunity to work on pioneering projects with real-world impact.
- Professional growth and development in advanced materials science.
Job Description
(1) Nanostructured Polymers: Investigation of self-assembled nanostructures using Pluronic polymers blended with copolymers and homopolymers for drug delivery systems.
(2) Biomimetic Microstructures: Exploration of Frank-Kasper microstructures to advance microenvironment models for biomimetic spheroids.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
Strong interest in sustainable materials, nanotechnology, and applied research.
Skill sets or Qualities
Collaborative and supportive research environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Opportunity to work on pioneering projects with real-world impact.
Professional growth and development in advanced materials science.