Functional Biomedical Composites Group
Research Field
We welcome high school, undergraduate, master, and doctoral students with interdisciplinary backgrounds in biomedical science, chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields to join us! Lab visits are always welcome. If you're interested, feel free to contact the professor via email for further discussion!
Our research group aims to leverage expertise in biomedical engineering, materials engineering, and chemical engineering to develop diverse functional materials for a wide range of medical applications. These include tissue engineering, drug delivery, cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as disease prevention and management.
The research directions of our laboratory focus on the following areas:
Research area 1: Polymeric biomaterials for medical applications
Polymeric biomaterials, derived from synthetic or natural polymers, have gained significant attention in medical applications due to their biocompatibility and functionality. Our group aims to develop natural or synthetic polymers, incorporating modification and drug-loading strategies to design functional hydrogels, microspheres, and fibrous membranes. These materials can serve as scaffolds for tissue regeneration, implants for minimally invasive surgeries, drug carriers, wound dressings, tissue adhesive materials, and more.
Research area 2: Bioceramic composites for medical uses
Bioceramics have been extensively developed for drug and gene delivery systems, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and disease prevention and treatment. Our group aims to develop various bioceramics and their composite materials, including hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, zeolite, and porous carbon materials, for a wide range of medical applications.
Research area 3: Synthetic and natural fibrous membranes for medical devices and energy applications
Polymeric and composite fibrous membranes are nonwoven mat structures composed of multiple microfibers or nanofibers. Their porous structure, interconnectivity, large surface area, ease of processing, tunable mechanical properties, and adjustable properties make them ideal for biomedical applications, such as artificial organs, tissue engineering scaffolds, drug-controlled release matrices, wound dressings, and wearable medical devices. Our group aims to utilize centrifugal spinning and electrospinning systems for the preparation of nonwoven fibrous membranes for broad applications in the medical and energy fields.
- Young Investigator Competition - First Prize, 7th International Symposium of Materials in Regenerative Medicine, Taiwan, 2025
- 114年度 國立中山大學 新進教師獎勵, 2025
- Tiente Lee Biomedical Foundation Distinguished Thesis Award (永信李天德傑出論文獎), Taiwan, 2024
- NSTC Postdoctoral Research Abroad Program (博士後千里馬計畫), Taiwan, 2024
- Lam Research Thesis Award (科林研發論文獎), Taiwan, 2023
- Outstanding research paper award, EBM Technologies Incorporated Medical Engineering Research Scholarship (商之器科技醫學工程研究獎學金), Taiwan, 2022
- Awarded for International Cooperative Graduate Program (ICGP) Fellowship under the “National Taiwan University - NIMS Cooperative Graduate Program, Japan, 2021.
Ph.D. (2019.09~2023.06)
Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
M.S. (2018.09~2019.08) Direct Admission to Doctoral Program
Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
B.S. (2014.09~2018.06)
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Job Description
The intern also participates in materials characterization to verify the success of the synthesis and to better understand material behavior. This includes preparing samples for structural verification using NMR, FTIR, and other characterization assays. Additionally, the intern conducts literature reviews to identify optimized synthetic routes for specific functional groups and evaluates the functionality and biocompatibility of the polymeric biomaterials.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
- University students in their third or fourth year of undergraduate studies, as well as graduate students, are eligible.
- Applicants should major in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry.
Skill sets or Qualities
- Practical experience with wet chemistry techniques and purification methods
- Basic familiarity with spectroscopic and analytical techniques
- Ability to write clear, objective, and well‑structured technical reports
- Strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols and waste disposal regulations
- Methodical approach to complex, multi‑step synthesis tasks
Internship-related fee required by the school/institution
Interns who conduct their internship on campus must apply as visiting students at least 1 month before their arrival. They are required to pay the fees listed on this page
<https://oia.nsysu.edu.tw/p/412-1308-20683.php?Lang=en>
and complete registration/leaving procedures. Please note that NSYSU does not provide on-campus housing for visiting students. Interns will have to look for off-campus housing by themselves. Off-campus housing resources can be found on this page
<https://oia.nsysu.edu.tw/p/412-1308-20683.php?Lang=en>