Functional Composite Material Laboratory (FCML)
Research Field
Academic paper publication performance, paper quality, and influence:
H-index = 21 (based on Web of Science, browsed on December 29, 2025)
Total number of SCI academic journal papers published: 42
Total number of papers published in the Scientific Development Monthly: 1 (Biomass Torrefaction Technology, 2020, 569, 27-31)
The total number of citations for published SCI papers exceeds 892, with an average of about 18 citations per paper. The average Impact Factor per paper is over 6.
7% of the published SCI papers are ranked in the top 5% in their respective fields.
38% of the published SCI papers are ranked in the top 10% in their respective fields.
28% of the published SCI papers are ranked in the top 25% in their respective fields.
28% of the published SCI papers are ranked in the top 50% in their respective fields.
The total number of international collaborative SCI papers is over 20, covering collaborations with France, the United States, China, Japan, and Malaysia. This has made significant contributions to promoting Taiwan’s international cooperation and visibility in the academic community.
Welcome to the “Functional Composite Materials Laboratory” at Tunghai University’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering, where I serve as an Assistant Professor. Our lab is dedicated to the development and exploration of four key areas:
1. Waste Reuse Materials: We are committed to the development of materials that can efficiently reuse waste, aiming to address the global waste crisis and contribute to a sustainable future.
2. Catalyst Materials: Our research in this area focuses on designing and synthesizing materials that can speed up chemical reactions without being consumed, thereby improving the efficiency and sustainability of industrial processes.
3. Wastewater Treatment: We are working on innovative solutions for treating wastewater, to protect our water resources and contribute to environmental sustainability.
4. Functional Composite Materials: Our lab is also involved in the development of composite materials with tailored properties for various applications.
In addition to these research areas, our lab integrates the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions, with the ultimate goal of achieving net-zero emissions. This holistic approach ensures that our research not only leads to technological advancements but also promotes environmental sustainability. We welcome all who are interested in joining us on this exciting journey of discovery and innovation.
1. Waste reuse materials
2. Catalyst materials
3. Wastewater treatment
4. Functional Composite materials
Achievements (2023–2025)
2023
• Selected as Top 40 Team – 1st Cohort, Ministry of Science and Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incentive Program; awarded implementation grant
• 2nd Place – NCKU Innovation Dream Program; awarded subsidy
• Finalist (Top 100 Concept Group) – 2nd “Citong Cup” International Design Competition, Quanzhou, Fujian (selected from 12,000 entries)
• Passed Review – National Science Council Research Value Creation Program (Seed Stage)
• Honorable Mention – 2023 TECO International Net-Zero Carbon Emission Technology Competition
• Academic Research Innovation Award – 20th National Innovation Award
• Selected as Top 38 Team – 2nd Cohort, MOST Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incentive Program; awarded implementation grant
• Selected as Top 17 Team – 2nd Cohort, MOST Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incentive Program; awarded implementation grant
• Selected as Top 7 Team (Entrepreneurial Potential Award) – 2nd Cohort, MOST Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incentive Program; awarded implementation grant
• Advanced to Top 279 – Jiangmen “Mayor’s Cup” Industrial Design Competition (selected from 2,368 entries)
• Bronze Medal – Zhongshan Industrial Design Competition, Guangdong Province, Concept Group (11th place out of 2,170 entries)
• Awarded New Faculty Research Incentive – Tunghai University, Academic Year 112
2024
• Finalist (Top 16 nationwide) – FITI Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incentive Program, NSC (Team Shui Dang Dang); awarded implementation grant
• Finalist (Top 14 nationwide) – FITI Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incentive Program, NSC (Team Algae Burst); awarded implementation grant
• Finalist – NCKU Dream Program 2024 (Second Review)
• Finalist (Top 20 nationwide) – MOE Sustainable Energy Creative Implementation Competition, University Net-Zero Emission Group
• Honorable Mention – 2024 TECO Net-Zero Emission Technology Competition “Main Contest” (selected from 240 teams across 13 countries)
• Honorable Mention – Poster Presentation Competition, 2024 Chemical Engineering Annual Conference (Advisor: Xu Ruoting)
• Academic Research Innovation Award – 21st National Innovation Award
• Excellence Award – Smart Sustainable Circular Technology Symposium Competition
• Finalist (Top 21 nationwide) – NSC Open Call Science Communication Creativity Hackathon
• Awarded New Faculty Research Incentive – Tunghai University, Academic Year 113
2025
• Finalist (Top 28) – 4th Green Chemistry Creative Competition for Universities, Ministry of Environment, Chemical Substances Administration (Undergraduate Group, Xu Ruoting)
• Finalist (Top 16 nationwide) – FITI Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incentive Program, NSC (Team Ping Shui Xiang Feng); awarded implementation grant
• Finalist (Top 32 nationwide) – MOE Climate Change Creative Implementation Competition (Team Zha Bu Duo Shuo) – “Reaching New Heights”
• Finalist (Top 12 nationwide) – MOE Sustainable Energy Creative Implementation Competition, University Short Film Group (Team Zha Zhuan Xin Sheng)
• Finalist (Top 20 nationwide) – TECO Net-Zero Emission Technology Competition “Main Contest” (selected from 230 teams across 11 countries); withdrew due to overseas schedule conflict with finals (official announcement July 18)
• Finalist (Top 25 nationwide) – MOE Sustainable Energy Creative Implementation Competition, University Green Energy Innovation Group (Triple Energy Regeneration—Methanol Partial Oxidation Hydrogen Production Waste Heat for Roasting and Thermoelectric Power Generation)
• Awarded Future Technology Award – High-efficiency capture, transformation, reuse, and carbon material development technology
• Awarded Outstanding Mentor – Tunghai University, Academic Year 113
• Bronze Medal – 2025 Taiwan Innotech Expo Invention Competition
• Honorable Mention – 2025 Taiwan Materials Science Microstructure Image Aesthetics Competition, SEM Image Group (Symbiotic Bond between Coffee Grounds and Mold)
• Best Implementation Award – National University-Industry Innovation Implementation Competition
• Honorable Mention (10/125) – 114th China Mining & Metallurgy Engineering Society Paper Competition
• Invited to contribute to Special Issue – 114th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Materials Science Society
• Honorable Mention – Student English Oral Presentation, 72nd Annual Meeting of Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (TwIChE 2025)
• Gold Award – Smart Sustainable Circular Technology Symposium & Competition (Research on Coffee Grounds Composite Building Materials)
• Silver Award – Smart Sustainable Circular Technology Symposium & Competition (Research on Slag Reuse for Organic Wastewater Treatment and CO₂ Capture)
• Participant – 6th Taiwan-Japan Student Original Illustration & Manga Competition
• Silver Award – Tunghai University Student Learning Community Evaluation, Academic Year 114-1
• Awarded New Faculty Research Incentive – Tunghai University, Academic Year 114
Philosophy Doctor (September 2009～ June 2013)
Department of Chemical Engineering
National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
Job Description
The accepted intern will have the opportunity to learn their experimental skills in the investigation of waste reuse operation using UV-vis, LCA, FTIR, and TGA instruments or software.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
International graduate students with an engineering/science background are welcome.
Skill sets or Qualities
The applicants should have experience in water treatment and materials processing.
Job Description
The accepted intern will have the opportunity to learn their experimental skills in the investigation of waste reuse operation using UV-vis, LCA, FTIR, and TGA instruments or software.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
International graduate students with an engineering/science background are welcome.
Skill sets or Qualities
The applicants should have experience in water treatment and materials processing.