The 76th “German Nuremberg International Invention Exhibition” (iENA) concluded in 2024, with CYCU winning 1 gold, 2 silver medals, and the Best International Invention and Innovation Award among over 500 entries from 31 countries. Highlights include:
- Gold Medal: Prof. Shih-Lun Chen (Electronic Engineering) for a “Miniaturized Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Chip,” reducing power consumption by 50% with applications in GPS and hospital tracking. The invention is mass-produced in Taiwan, marking a milestone in pressure sensor technology.
- Silver Medals: Prof. Wei-Jen Liu (Chemical Engineering) and Prof. Min-Hua Chen (Biomedical Engineering).
- Special Award: Prof. Yu-Kun Lai (Electrical Engineering) received the Best International Invention Award from Thailand’s National Research Council.
These achievements reflect CYCU’s exceptional R&D strength and industrial impact.
Professor Wei-Jen Liu from the Department of Chemical Engineering received a silver medal for his invention of a “Graphene Lithium All-Solid-State Battery.” This innovation achieves a stable sulfide-based lithium all-solid-state battery by replacing liquid electrolytes with sulfide solid electrolytes, which offer high ionic conductivity and enhanced safety. The invention also incorporates high-quality graphene technology produced through a green, high-conductivity innovative process, further improving the energy density, cycle life, and rate performance of solid-state batteries. This lithium solid-state battery technology has promising applications in electric vehicles, wearable electronics, and energy storage systems, representing a significant step forward in green energy innovation.
The other silver medal was awarded to Professor Min-Hua Chen from the Department of Biomedical Engineering for the invention of the “Innovative Wart Treatment: Imiquimod Microneedle Patch.” This technology offers a painless and precise drug delivery method that effectively treats warts while minimizing side effects. The patented process utilizes a specialized low-temperature imprinting technique to increase the material concentration of dissolvable microneedles, achieving sufficient mechanical strength without the need for adhesive agents. This advancement significantly enhances the clinical application value of the Imiquimod microneedle patch.
Professor Yu-Kun Lai from the Department of Electrical Engineering received the Best International Invention and Innovation Special Award (granted by the National Research Council of Thailand) for his invention of a “Low-Latency TCP Reassembly Method for Securities Trading Protocols.” This technology employs specialized FPGA hardware circuits to significantly reduce packet processing latency, enabling a low-latency risk management system for high-frequency financial trading.
