Frontier Materials Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Research Field
- PI got a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.
- He has published more than 80 SCI papers and several patents. He has served as Department Chair of the Biomedical Engineering and Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, CYCU.
- His lab has connections with international scholars from the USA, Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, India, and Europe. Welcome to join the lab.
The lab's research is focused on biomaterials applications. The lab is aimed at two themes: 1. biomaterials for cartilage repair and 2. theranostic drug delivery systems. We are equipped with advanced instruments for research, such as a confocal microscope. For more details, check the website of the lab or contact PI (Ming-Fa Hsieh, E-mail: mfhsieh@cycu.edu.tw)
Update for IIPP applicants: We gained great experience with some IIPP interns in 2023 and 2024.
In 2025, we wish to accept applicants who are well trained in biomaterials research.
- Biomaterials for Cartilage Regeneration
- Synergistic Effects of Extracellular Vesicles and Mechanical Stimulation on the Chondrogenesis of Adipose-derived Stem Cells
- 2024 Silver Medal, Taiwan Innotech Expo, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2023.11 Annual Excellent Paper Award, Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Springer-Nature
- 2022.12 National Innovation Award (Clinical innovation), Institute for Biotechnology and
Medicine Industry Taiwan - 2020.6-11 Outstanding Startup Award, FITI competition, Ministry of Science and Technology
Taiwan - 2019-2021 Excellent Industrial Cooperation Awards (year of 2019, 2020 and 2021), CYCU
- 2019 Excellent Technology Transfer Award, CYCU
- 2019 Excellent Team, Biomedical Integration Program, Department of Academia-Industry
Collaboration and Science Park Affairs, Ministry of Science and Technology Taiwan - 2017 Silver Medal, Taipei Intl. Inventional Show and Technomart, Taiwan
- 2017 Silver Medal, Innovative Excellence in the category of Medical, 2017 Invention and
New Product Exposition, Pittsburgh, USA
PhD and MSc in Materials Science and Engineering, BSc in Chemistry
2 Vacancies
Job Description
Please refer to the research topics shown in the lab introduction section.
In the Years 2023 and 2024, we have successfully recruited two applicants in our lab.
We gained experience to integrate the lab members with the applicants.
We expect the applicants to have the following background:
- Education in Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or Materials Science
- Good English communication
- Passionate to innovate medical technology.
For those interested in this opportunity, please submit the application materials in the official website.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PI.
Preferred Intern Education Level
Master and PhD students are welcome
Skill sets or Qualities
Have lab experience in Biomaterials research, cell culture or laboratory animal experiments.