Optoelectronic and Energy Materials Laboratory
Research Field
Prof. Lee’s research group is primarily engaged in the development and application of functional thin-film materials and nanomaterials. The group employs techniques such as atomic layer deposition (ALD), electrochemical deposition, and hydrothermal processes to fabricate functional materials for applications in optoelectronic devices and electrochemical energy storage systems. In recent years, the group has focused on the surface modification of carbon-based materials (e.g., carbon felt and carbon cloth) and their applications in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs), supercapacitors, and metal-ion batteries.
Prof. Lee’s research group is primarily engaged in the development and application of functional thin-film materials and nanomaterials. The group employs techniques such as atomic layer deposition (ALD), electrochemical deposition, and hydrothermal processes to fabricate functional materials for applications in optoelectronic devices and electrochemical energy storage systems. In recent years, the group has focused on the surface modification of carbon-based materials (e.g., carbon felt and carbon cloth) and their applications in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs), supercapacitors, and metal-ion batteries.
Prof. Lee’s current research interests include:
1. Development of growth and fabrication processes for functional thin-film materials and nanomaterials
2. Applications of functional materials in optoelectronic devices and electrochemical energy storage devices
3. Surface modification of materials and electrode engineering
4. Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs), supercapacitors, and metal-ion batteries
Recently, Prof. Lee’s NSTC research projects have focused on Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries, as follows:
1. Development of vanadium redox flow battery electrodes with high energy efficiency and long-term charge-discharge stability, (Project number: NSTC 112-2221-E-153-001-MY3), 2023/08/01 ~ 2026/07/31. (PI) Ongoing
2. Development of redox flow battery with metal bipolar plates, (Project number: NSTC 112-2622-E-153-001), 2023/11/01 ~ 2024/10/31. (PI) Finished.
3. Development of high-performance carbon-based energy storage electrodes using atomic layer deposition technology, (Project number: NSTC 111-2221-E-153-002), 2022/08/01 ~ 2023/07/31. (PI) Finished
4. Graphite felts modified by nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide nanocoatings of atomic layer deposition as high-performance electrodes for vanadium redox flow batteries, (Project number: MOST 110-2221-E-153-004), 2021/08/01 ~ 2022/07/31. (PI) Finished
5. Research on surface modification and application of graphite felt, (Project number: MOST 109-2622-E-153-001), 2020/11/01 ~ 2021/10/31. (PI) Finished
Ph. D., Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, TAIWAN.
Job Description
Participate in research work and tasks related to research projects executed by the principal investigator (PI).
# Job Responsibilities:
Interns must complete tasks assigned by the PI, including but not limited to:
1. Retrieving, reading, organizing, and summarizing research materials.
2. Conducting experiments and collecting experimental data.
3. Analyzing, organizing, and summarizing experimental data.
4. Oral presentation of the experimental results and writing the research report.
5. Writing and submitting the IIPP internship reports on time.
6. Other assignment.
# Important Notes:
1. After receiving the offer of admission, interns may not apply to change or extend their internship period unless due to force majeure or visa-related issues.
2. Interns who arrive early or leave late must cover their own living expenses (It is noted that these days cannot be counted in the IIPP Living Subsidy).
3. Interns must purchase accident and medical insurance in their respective places of residence before they arrive in Taiwan.
4. Interns are required to submit a mid-term internship report monthly for the first two months and a complete final internship report in the last month.
5. Only sickness and personal leaves approved by the PI can be accepted as valid reasons for an intern’s absence from Lab work or activities. Otherwise, the intern's Living Subsidy will be reduced (NT$1000/day), and in serious cases, the intern will be disqualified from continuing to participate in the IIPP.
6. If interns need to make changes to their internship period in Taiwan, they must submit a request during the first half of the internship period and obtain approval from the PI. Additionally, any overpaid IIPP Living Subsidy must be returned before leaving Taiwan.
7. Interns must strictly comply with the Taiwan Laws, the Regulations of National Pingtung University, and the Lab Rules and Confidentiality Regulation.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
# Acceptable Education Level:
1. Fourth-year undergraduate students (STEM background)
2. Second-year or higher Master's students (STEM background)
3. Second-year or higher PhD students (with research area in materials, batteries, or electrochemistry and have published SCI papers)
# Applicants must be fluent in Mandarin or English.
# Applicants who intend to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in Taiwan will receive priority consideration.
Skill sets or Qualities
1. Applicants should have an academic background in materials science and engineering, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, or related fields.
2. Applicants who have research experience and published academic papers will be given priority consideration.