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07 Oct 2026
National Taiwan University
Water-based electrochemical devices could help convert low-temperature waste heat into electricity. However, much remains unknown about how they work, and detailed measurements at National Taiwan University are now revealing their inner workings and genuine operational efficiency.
06 Oct 2026
National Taiwan University
Published in Journal of Hazardous Materials, a new study reveals that atmospheric particles can have high harmful potential even when visibility is only slightly reduced, and that water-soluble organic matter and particle water content help determine whether these two effects occur together. Researchers also found that nitrate can strongly reduce visibility without causing a similar increase in harmful potential, suggesting that pollution-control strategies should consider both effects.
05 Oct 2026
National Taiwan University
Bringing together expertise in geography, atmospheric sciences and civil engineering, a National Taiwan University team has discovered that invisible “rivers in the sky” form drainage systems much like rivers on land. Their new method identifies the critical upwind areas that sustain rainfall, offering a new perspective on land and water management.
02 Oct 2026
National Taiwan University
The lab at National Taiwan University has developed a simple fluorescence-based method to rapidly test the activity of an enzyme that phosphorylates phenolic compounds. This new platform makes it much easier to screen thousands of enzyme variants and provides a practical tool for exploring and improving phenolic compound–phosphorylating enzymes.
01 Oct 2026
National Taiwan University
This study published in Advanced Science reports a wavelength-matched far-infrared approach for enhancing peripheral blood circulation using silicon carbide (SiC), which exhibits epsilon-near-zero behavior near 10.3 μm. By matching the selective thermal emission of SiC with the low-absorption optical window of human skin, the study demonstrates enhanced cutaneous blood flow compared with a conventional broadband graphite emitter. After 20 minutes of irradiation, SiC increased blood perfusion by 30.2%, compared with 18.6% for graphite, while maintaining skin temperature below 36 °C and without significant changes in blood pressure or heart rate. These results demonstrate the potential of wavelength-selective ENZ emitters for localized and thermally safe biomedical thermal modulation.
23 Sep 2026
National Taiwan University
Scientists have shown that the two exponents (inelastic scattering exponent and dephasing exponent) commonly used to describe electron scattering in graphene do not necessarily follow the same behavior. Using gated epitaxial graphene, a multi-institutional team of researchers independently extracted the two exponents through current-heating measurements and weak-localization analysis. The contrasting gate-voltage dependence provides evidence that energy relaxation and loss of quantum phase coherence can be governed by different microscopic processes.
21 Sep 2026
National Taiwan University
Chemists at National Taiwan University have uncovered a tiny scissor-like motion inside molecular crystals that helps explain why some crystals can bend and expand without breaking. By changing the molecular components that control how far these “scissors” can open and close, the team showed why closely related crystals can behave very differently—from brittle fracture to explosive motion and remarkable flexibility.
14 Sep 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers from National Taiwan University have developed a simple solvent-mixing strategy that optimizes the microstructures of all-polymer organic solar cells, enabling ultrafast energy transfer and boosting power conversion efficiency beyond 17%.
11 Sep 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers developed a flexible, porous parylene electrode that delivers anti-inflammatory steroids directly into the inner ear, significantly reducing surgical trauma and preserving residual hearing.
10 Sep 2026
National Taiwan University
Among adults with type 2 diabetes recovering from dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury, starting an SGLT-2 inhibitor within 30 days of hospital discharge was associated with fewer serious kidney events than starting 31 to 90 days later. The study found no significant differences in death, major cardiovascular events, or recorded short-term safety outcomes.
07 Sep 2026
National Taiwan University
Based on the layered design to decouple polarization, tunneling, and screening for the functionality of each constituent material, it is possible to overcome the drawback of conventional ferroelectric tunneling memories and reach low-power consumption and high on/off ratio.
02 Sep 2026
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More Than 1,000 Technologies Showcase Taiwan’s Innovation Strength
02 Sep 2026
National Taiwan University
Gene regulation research mainly focuses on transcription factors. However, recent studies reveal core promoters as a critical yet overlooked component shaping the evolution and engineering of transcriptional regulation.
31 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers identify a RNA molecule that promotes DNA repair and immune escape to contribute to the resistance of triple negative breast cancer to chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
27 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers redesigned C-shaped organic dyes so they lose less energy while emitting near 1000 nanometres. In an OLED, the optimized design reached an external quantum efficiency of 3.56% at 995 nanometres.
26 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
A new three-drug “RAD” regimen produced encouraging responses in patients with relapsed or refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). The early-stage clinical results support further evaluation of this targeted therapy and immunotherapy combination.
24 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) has a higher prevalence among East Asian women and is characterized by poor clinical outcomes. An interdisciplinary team led by Professor Ruby Yun-Ju Huang at National Taiwan University College of Medicine has established a comprehensive spatial atlas of OCCC, revealing how distinct tumor cell populations are organized within the same tumor and identifying a key molecular regulator of tumor plasticity.
21 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers from National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) have developed an injectable antioxidant hydrogel that protects retinal neurons and promotes visual recovery following acute optic nerve injury.
21 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers from National Taiwan University and Taipei Veterans General Hospital developed an AI system that automatically measures spinal curvature from X-rays. The system remained accurate when tested on images from a different institution, showing potential for more consistent scoliosis assessment across hospitals.
13 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Inspired by pumped-storage hydropower, a nickel-based redox reservoir enables spontaneous nitrile synthesis in organic solvents, while hydrogen gas is produced separately.
12 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
A three-year atmospheric study in central Taiwan finds that organic particles, formed largely from reactive vapors such as those released by industrial solvents, have overtaken the sulfate and nitrate salts from vehicle and factory exhaust as the leading cause of hazy skies. Because the region's air chemistry is "VOC-limited," cutting nitrogen oxide emissions from traffic alone can actually worsen nitrate haze, making industrial solvent control the more effective lever for clearer air.
11 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
1. Developed pH-responsive modified starch granules to protect unstable bioactive compounds, e.g. ellagic acid. 2. Providing the shielding and successfully minimized leakage under simulated gastric conditions (pH 1.2) and achieved high-efficiency, controlled liberation in simulated intestinal fluid (pH 6.8) for targeted releasing.
06 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers from National Taiwan University have developed a sunlight-powered catalyst that converts carbon dioxide into methane more efficiently. By carefully combining copper and zinc on black silicon, the team uncovered how light changes the catalyst during the reaction, providing new clues for producing renewable fuels.
05 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
A county-wide program in Taiwan combined risk-based screening with decentralized treatment, dramatically improving hepatitis C diagnosis and cure while projecting liver cancer and mortality reductions that meet the World Health Organization's elimination targets by 2030.1.
03 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers at National Taiwan University have designed a shear-protective hydrogel bioink that enables high-resolution bioprinting of pickable neural tissue patches with high cell survival.
03 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
A platform technology developed at National Taiwan University sets a new benchmark for contact metrology in next-generation semiconductor devices.
31 Jul 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers at National Taiwan University engineer an ENDOG anchoring on mitochondrial surface, namely MOM-ENDOG, which expression efficiently degrades the viral RNA transcripts synthesized at mitochondrial sites without causing nuclear DNA damages. Delivery of modified mRNA encoding wild-type but not catalytic-dead MOM-ENDOG markedly suppresses the propagation of VSV, Influenza, Dengue, and Zika virus.
30 Jul 2026
National Taiwan University
Using direct electrical recordings from individual lysosomes, researchers discovered that sugar chains attached to the lysosomal ion channel TPC2 act as a molecular brake. Because TPC2 dysfunction has been linked to viral infections, neurodegenerative disorders and cancer, the findings may provide a new framework for understanding disease mechanisms and developing more targeted ways to regulate lysosomal signaling.
24 Jul 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers at Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University used advanced methyl NMR spectroscopy to reveal how dozens of cancer-associated mutations disrupt the long-range communication network that enables the tumor suppressor BAP1 to function, creating the largest experimental molecular map of BAP1 mutations to date. The findings uncover a previously hidden mechanism underlying cancer-associated BAP1 dysfunction and provide a foundation for developing future therapies that target protein dynamics and allosteric regulation rather than the active site alone.
23 Jul 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers developed a scalable method for preparing high-purity chiral mechanically interlocked molecules using a removable chiral auxiliary that can be recovered and reused. The strategy makes difficult interlocked molecular architectures more accessible and provides a practical platform for future applications in catalysis, molecular recognition, and chiroptical materials.
Events
15 Jul 2026
BIO Asia–Taiwan International Conference and Exhibition 2026 will be held on July 15-19, 2026 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan with the theme "Asian Inspiration, Global Impact."
17 Sep 2026
Step into the Future at Taiwan Innotech Expo 2026!
Get ready for one of Asia’s premier innovation events — Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE), happening September 17–19, 2026 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1!
02 Nov 2026
International Conference on Electrostatic Precipitation ICESP will take place in Taipei, Taiwan, on November 2-5, 2026.
22 Aug 2024
International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems (ARIS & NCAR 2024) serves as an innovation-driven catalyst for global dialogues in advancing science and technology spanning over 40 topics. To navigate the landscape of science and technology, the conference highlights interdisciplinary faculty interactions and promotes transnational research collaborations to map out cutting-edge scientific ecosystems of future in the ever-evolving world. The conference would be held from August 22 to 24, 2024 at National Taiwan University (NTU) in Taiwan.
17 Oct 2024
Taiwan Innotech Expo (tie) is one of the leading invention shows in Asia. The event will take place from October 17-19, 2024 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1.
26 Mar 2025
Since its inception in 2012, Biologics World Taiwan has experienced remarkable success by gathering over 300 pioneers in the biologics industry from Taiwan and around the world.
26 Mar 2025
Taiwan Biopharma Excellence Awards 2025 seeks to give recognition to exceptional bioprocessing & research experts, organization and technologies that facilitate biomanufacturing and research innovation excellence at enhanced speed, reduced cost and superior quality.
12 Oct 2023
Taiwan Innotech Expo (tie) is one of the leading invention shows in Asia. The physical event will take place from October 12-14, 2023 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1.
26 Jul 2023
BIO Asia–Taiwan is Asia's largest biotech networking event, and is jointly organized by the global Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the Taiwan Bio Industry Organization (Taiwan BIO).
27 Jul 2022
BIO Asia–Taiwan is Asia's largest biotech networking event, and is jointly organized by the global Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the Taiwan Bio Industry Organization (Taiwan BIO).
11 Oct 2022
Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) is the leading invention show in Asia. The physical event will take place from October 13-15, 2022 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1.
22 Oct 2021
To round off TIE 2021, the TIE Online Forum will be held on October 22nd. Inventors and VIPs from Taiwan, Japan, and Germany will present their recent innovations and breakthroughs.
14 Oct 2021
Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) is the leading invention show in Asia. The event will take place from October 14-16, 2021 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1.
24 Sep 2020
Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) is the biggest invention show in Asia, It will take place in Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2020
22 Jul 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting international travel, this year's event will be a unique blend of online and live gatherings — BIO Asia–Taiwan 2020 Online + Live, to be held July 22-26 in Taipei, Taiwan.
27 Jun 2017
2017 World Conference on Innovation, Engineering, and Technology (IET 2017) is to be held in Kyoto, Japan on June 27-29, 2017.
Researchers
As a researcher, Chiungfen Chen serves as an Analysis and Project Manager at the Office of International Affairs at National Taiwan University (NTU). For the past decade, she has engaged in international higher education and undertaken numerous international projects to facilitate faculty and student exchanges worldwide. In addition to participating in presentations with university partners at international higher education conferences such as Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) and Association of International Educators (NAFSA), she has contributed articles at international media outlets such as QS Global Education News and South China Morning Post in order to highlight issues of international higher education. Meanwhile, she delivered presentations related to international education across the globe including in Germany, Spain, India and Thailand and participated in Erasmus+ programs in Sweden and Turkey to facilitate staff mobility. She obtained her master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Dr. Zong-Hong Lin is a Professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University and at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University.
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