The 2021 Taiwan Innovation and Technology Expo, held at the Taipei World Trade Center from October 14 to 16, was a grand showcase. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, focusing on agricultural biotechnology, ecological conservation, the well-being of the elderly and vulnerable groups, and sustainability, received prestigious recognition by winning two Future Technology Awards and four medals (1 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze) in the Invention Competition. Professor Cheng-Hung Tseng from the Institute of Materials Engineering also earned the “Outstanding Contribution Award for Technology Transfer” from the Ministry of Science and Technology for his “Localized Post-Weld Heat Treatment of Metal Pipe Fittings” technology. An award ceremony and presentation of achievements were held on November 30 in the Administrative Building’s first meeting room to honor the winning teams and share their success with faculty, students, and alumni, encouraging them to continue their efforts in their respective fields.
President Chang-Hsien Tai commended the teams, stating, “In addition to nurturing talent, universities must fulfill social responsibilities and solve societal problems. Today, whether it’s climate change or the impact of a pandemic, these threats pose significant challenges. Therefore, besides integrating knowledge from various fields, we also need more ‘innovation’ to face future challenges. The winning works today are diverse and all align with the concept of sustainable development. By accumulating innovations and inspiring various breakthroughs, we will undoubtedly achieve significant results in the near future. I hope that teachers and students will continue to strive for innovation, solve challenges facing humanity, and move toward the path of sustainable development.” Vice Dean of Research and Development, Shiang-Hsi Huang, expressed, “Under President Tai’s leadership, NPUST focuses on ‘Precision Health’ as the main axis for school development, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among departments to achieve sustainable development goals. With long-term strong support from the university, the Research and Development Office has been dedicated to assisting teachers in research and development, patent promotion, and industry-academic cooperation. We also thank teachers for developing their unique potential, resulting in many outstanding research and development outcomes. Congratulations to all the teachers and students who received awards.”
The awards were a result of the Future Technology Awards and the Invention Competition, with seven teams winning accolades. Professor Jui-Jui Wang from the Department of Industrial Management emerged as the big winner of the year, receiving the Future Technology Award for “Innovative Integration Technology for Deep Processing of Aquatic Products and High-Value Utilization of By-Products.” In the “Invention Competition” category, Professor Jui-Jui Wang won another gold medal for “Odorless Aquatic Processing Method and Device that Can Be Cooked Directly without Thawing or Cleaning.” Another Future Technology Award went to Associate Professor Wei-Tai Huang from the Department of Mechanical Engineering for “Development of Nanofluid/Ultrasonic Atomization Micro-Lubrication System and Application of Smart Modeling Methods to Enhance the Multiple Quality Characteristics of Micro-Machining Processes: Research and Optimization Prediction Model Establishment.”
