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Our Vision & History

Inheriting History, Leading Innovation

 

From Single Discipline to Interdisciplinary Integration
The NCU CME originated from the Department of Chemical Engineering founded in 1969, witnessing the rapid industrial growth of Taiwan. As high-tech industries advanced toward the nanoscale and precision manufacturing, traditional boundaries blurred. In response to these era-defining needs, the department proactively transformed into the "Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering" in 2001.

Our faculty expertise spans nanomaterials, optoelectronics, magnetic energy, biotechnology, and green catalysts. We successfully merge the systemic advantages of "Chemical Process Engineering" with the microscopic design capabilities of "Materials Science," establishing ourselves as a unique leader in the domestic academic community.

1969
Founded In
1st
First Integrated Dept in Taiwan
5+
Core Research Areas
100%
Dual-Track Training
Laboratory Teaching

Integrating Chemical and Materials Fields

 
Our curriculum design balances fundamentals with frontier topics, integrating chemical and materials engineering with science, and places heavy emphasis on experimental courses. We provide a comprehensive foundation in both chemical and materials sciences. Upper-year students further engage in advanced engineering training required for process design, including advanced mathematics, modern physics, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and reaction engineering. We offer elective tracks in both fields, allowing students to specialize based on their interests after completing foundational training.
Department Building

Diverse and Forward-Looking Vision

 
In addition to core chemical and materials sciences, the undergraduate program supplements engineering training in process control, management, and design. Our research spans catalyst engineering, materials science, and biotechnology. From traditional transport phenomena and reaction engineering to non-traditional fields like energy technology, biomedical engineering, nanomaterials, and microelectronic materials, we cultivate the interdisciplinary industrial talents Taiwan needs for the future. The integration of theory and application ensures our graduates excel and hold vital roles in both industry and academia.
Core Competence

The Perfect Fusion of ChemE & MSE

 

In the era of nanotechnology and quantum materials, raw material manufacturing and application are inseparable. We provide a complete dual-track training system.

01. Process Design

ChemE Perspective

Inheriting the deep foundation of fluid mechanics and process integration. We focus on mass manufacturing technologies, chemical wet processes, and unit operation optimization—the keys to achieving successful mass production.

02. Product Design

MSE Perspective

Delving into solid-state physics and chemistry, focusing on microscopic structural analysis, property characterization, and functional design. From atomic arrangement to crystal structure, we endow materials with new properties.

03. Synergy

Interdisciplinary Advantage

We cultivate students to possess both "Process Scale-up" and "Materials Analysis" capabilities. Whether in semiconductor wafer manufacturing or biomedical nanomedicine, this comprehensive vision makes Central CME graduates irreplaceable.

Research Pillars

Frontier Research Domains

 

Chemical Process Tech

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Dedicated to efficient and green program development. Highlights include reactive distillation technology, membrane reactor design, and high-purity drug crystallization separation to drive industrial sustainability.

Separation Process Reaction Eng Green Process

Nanocatalyst Tech

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Developing high-performance catalysts for energy conversion and environmental purification. Research covers gold nanoparticle synthesis, nickel-cobalt borides, and hydrogen production technologies.

Hydrogen Energy Purification Nanomaterials

Advanced Polymers

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From basic synthesis to cutting-edge applications. Development of functional photonic crystals, superhydrophobic surfaces, nano-imprinting, and smart polymers for flexible electronics.

Optoelectronics Biomimetics Surface Mod

Biomedical Engineering

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Integrating chemical materials with medicine. Using fermentation for protein synthesis, developing biocompatible nano-carriers for drug delivery, and human stem cell separation technologies.

Drug Delivery Tissue Eng Bio-Chips

Electronic & Energy Mat.

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The cornerstone of high-tech industries. Focused on lithium-ion battery electrodes, thin-film solar cells, semiconductor packaging materials, and LED development and improvement.

Semiconductors Energy Storage Photovoltaics
Career Prospects

A Broad Professional Blueprint

 

(A) Academic Excellence

Our graduates have a significant advantage in pursuing advanced degrees at top domestic and international institutes due to their interdisciplinary background. Choices include:

  • Top Chemical Engineering Institutes
  • Top Materials Science and Engineering Institutes
  • Polymer, Biomedical, or Energy-related Graduate Programs

(B) Industrial High-Demand

Not limited to traditional sectors, our graduates are highly sought after by high-tech industries. Our alumni are prominent in:

  • Semiconductor Industry: TSMC, UMC, Micron (Process Integration, R&D)
  • Optoelectronics & Display: AUO, Innolux (Material Dev, Yield Improvement)
  • Green Energy & Batteries: Energy Storage, Solar Module Manufacturers
  • Traditional Industry Upgrading: Chang Chun Petrochemical, Formosa Plastics Group