Dr. Cheng-Shane Chu was: Head of Academic Affairs Group, Advanced Study Promotion Office, Ming Chi University of Technology (2019~present) Dean, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology (2016~2019) Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology (2017/8~present) Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology (2013~2017/7) Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology (2010~2013) Engineer, HannStar Co., Ltd., Engineering Department (2004~2005) Assistant Engineer, Engineering Department, Dengtai Circuit Machinery Co., Ltd., (1997~1998).

He is working on optoelectronics and biomedical applications for real time analysis. Mainly he has developing gas sensors and its applications towards Optical sensor for dissolved ammonia.  

Research Highlights

• Optical Sensor Innovation: He specializes in developing optical fiber sensors, including ratiometric sensors for detecting carbon dioxide (
• Nanomaterial Applications: His work often incorporates advanced materials such as quantum dots (CdSe/ZnS) and perovskite quantum dots to enhance sensor sensitivity and stability.
• Highly Cited Work: His research is widely recognized, with a Google Scholar H-index of 24 and over 2,000 citations as of early 2026. One of his most notable papers discusses highly sensitive optical fiber oxygen sensors.

Dr. Cheng-Shane Chu research topic is on:

The optical techniques in precision measurement, experimental mechanics, development of novel optical sensors for industrial, biological and environment application,

Practical applications of nanoparticles in optical fiber sensors.

Research Focus and Expertise

The lab's primary mission is to develop and optimize high-performance sensors for a variety of critical applications. Key areas of focus include:

• Novel Optical Sensors: Development of sensors for industrial, biological, and environmental monitoring, specifically targeting
• Nanoparticle Integration: Practical application of quantum dots (such as CdSe/ZnS and carbon quantum dots) and other nanoparticles to enhance the sensitivity and stability of optical fiber sensors.
• Precision Measurement: Utilizing advanced optical techniques for precision measurement and experimental mechanics.
• Biomedical Diagnostics: The lab contributes to the development of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices, with projects focusing on instrumentation for blood glucose and cholesterol determination