Microwave and Energy Materials (MEM) lab
Research Field
Professor Horng-Yi Chang previously served as Department Manager at EMTAC Technology Corp. in the Hsinchu Science Park and as a Principal Researcher at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Marine Engineering at National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU). In addition to his academic appointment, he serves as a Director of the Taiwan Association for Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell (THEFC), a Director of the China Marine Institute, and an Alternate Director of the Taiwan Ceramic Society.
Throughout his academic career, Professor Chang has published more than 200 scientific papers in internationally renowned journals as well as in national and international conference proceedings. He is frequently invited to serve as a peer reviewer for SCI(E) journals and has played an active role in the organization of academic activities and international conferences. In recognition of his outstanding professional contributions, he was awarded the “Golden Gull Award” for Outstanding Maritime Professional in 2024.
Professor Chang’s early research focused on microwave sintering and microwave dielectric materials, core–shell structured materials, laser annealing processes, and nanoparticle surface treatments. In recent years, his research has increasingly centered on energy-related materials, including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and solid oxide electrolytic cells (SOECs), oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts, photosensitive solar cells, and luminescent energy conversion technologies, with an emphasis on practical and industrial applications.
Our Microwave and Energy Materials (MEM) lab. is one of the specific labs. in the Department of Marine Engineering. The MEM lab. concentrates on the materials science and engineering research topics which relate to energy efficiency, energy saving, carbon dioxide reduction and environmental friendly.
There are two main topics of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Long-afterglow phosphors defined by the MEM lab.
The variety of materials syntheses/processes and measurement instruments are setup well in the lab.
Professor Horng-Yi Chang is the advisor of the MEM lab.
Professor Chang engaged in studying microwave sintering and microwave dielectric materials, core-shell structural materials and laser annealing process as well as nano-particles treatment. Now, his research focuses on materials about solid oxide fuel cells, photosensitive solar cells, Phosphors and piezoelectric energy conversion.
Develop core-shell structural particles applied in SOFC and Phosphors properties enhancement. Push the fuel cells to set-up in marine applications.
Professor Horng-Yi Chang received both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from National Tsing-Hua University (Taiwan).
Job Description
- Learn to know the processing parameters correlated with the measured electrochemical performances. Then, establish the SOFC development skill.
- Publish SCIE paper at the end of the intern.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
The seniors with Materials science and engineering background are basic requirement. The graduates and Ph.D. students are more welcome.
Skill sets or Qualities
Materials Science and engineering; English speaking and writing; Team work character
Job Description
- Phosphors synthesis and properties measurements. Learn to know the processing parameters correlated with the optical performances and investigate the luminescence mechanisms. Then, establish the phosphor development skill.
- Publish SCIE paper at the end of the intern.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
The seniors with Materials science background are basic requirement. The graduates and Ph.D. students are more welcome.
Skill sets or Qualities
Materials Science and engineering; English speaking and writing; Team work character