From August 18–22, 2025, Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) Thin Film Research Center successfully held the Biomedical Materials Design and Industrial Applications Workshop at its Hua Shin Lecture Hall and Center conference facilities. Supported by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education Higher Education Sprout Project, the event brought together top experts and scholars from leading universities across Taiwan, attracting over 360 participants and underscoring CYCU’s commitment to advancing cross-disciplinary education and research.
The workshop centered on “Material Interfaces and Thin-Film Science Training”, with a particular focus on biomimetic dual-ion materials and their biomedical applications. Courses were designed to balance theory with practice, covering chemical property analysis, physical characterization, and biocompatibility studies. Beyond keynote lectures, participants engaged directly in hands-on training with the center’s state-of-the-art facilities, including polymer thin-film systems, nanostructure analysis, and biomedical interface material technologies. This approach ensured that students not only absorbed academic concepts but also acquired practical laboratory skills aligned with industry needs.
Led by Professor Yung Chang, Director of CYCU’s Thin Film Research Center, the program featured lectures from a distinguished lineup of experts, including Professor Chun-Jen Huang and Assistant Professor Hsiao-Fang Wang (National Central University), Professor Chen-Liang Liu (National Taiwan University), Professor Chieh Wang (National Tsing Hua University), Assistant Professor Chia-Chih Chang (NYCU), Professor Hsiu-Wen Chien (National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology), Assistant Professor Ying-Nien Chou (National Chung Cheng University), and Assistant Professor Chung-Jung Chou (CYCU). Together, they delivered eight intensive courses that combined academic breadth with forward-looking perspectives.
CYCU highlighted that this workshop not only enhanced the professional knowledge and skills of graduate students and project researchers, but also strengthened the bridge between academic research and industrial applications. Through high-intensity training, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments in thin-film science, with direct applications in biomedical devices, smart healthcare, and environmental monitoring.
The Thin Film Research Center emphasized that the workshop served as both a valuable learning experience and a strategic platform for future industry-academia collaboration. Supported by the Ministry of Education, this initiative reflects CYCU’s broader mission to promote cutting-edge research, foster cross-disciplinary integration, and cultivate globally competitive talent. Looking ahead, CYCU will continue to integrate domestic and international research resources to create educational and research exchanges with global impact, fulfilling its vision of holistic education and social responsibility.
