Ming Chi University of Technology

Frontier Optoelectronics Materials Lab

Yu-Ching Huang
https://www.frontiergroup.tw/

Research Field

Materials Engineering
Introduction

Dr. Yu-Ching Huang is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT). He is also the group leader of the Biochemical Technology R&D Center at MCUT. Dr. Huang's research interests primarily explore the fundamental mechanism of organic electronic materials, structural analysis, and the development of commercial mass production process technologies for emerging organic electronics. Dr. Huang's impressive academic achievements include the development of large-area solution process technologies for emerging photovoltaics (PVs), such as organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and perovskite solar cells (PSCs). He has developed various commercially available large-area process technologies, particularly slot-die coating technologies, to produce high efficiency and high stability large-area OPVs and PSCs in batch or continuous roll-to-roll manufacture. His research team has narrowed the technology gap between academia and commercialization and has built up high-performance emerging solar cell technologies that can be mass-produced to meet the mass-production requirements of real-world applications. Over the past decade, Dr. Huang's research team has worked closely with many well-known research groups and companies to realize the commercialization of emerging PVs. To date, Dr. Huang owns 19 patents (13 Taiwan and 7 U.S. patents) and has published more than 80 SCI papers with over 4000 citations, with H-index and G-index of 33 and 50, respectively. Dr. Huang is still developing innovative, advanced, functional organic electronics for smart sensing devices and energy harvesting applications.

The Frontier Materials Research Group (FMRG) is co-supervised by Prof. Ming-Chung Wu, Prof. Kun-Mu Lee of the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University (CGU), and Prof. Yu-Ching Huang of the Department of Materials Engineering Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) in Taiwan. Among them, the Laboratory of Frontier Optoelectronic Materials (FOEM) is hosted by Prof. Yu-Ching Huang. FOEM currently consists of 3 postdoctoral fellows, 2 PhD students, 3 research assistants, 8 masters, and 10 undergraduate students. Materials chemistry and physics are at the core of our knowledge. Corresponding experimental skills include chemical synthesis, microstructure analysis, spectroscopy, and photoelectric measurements. Our interests focus on perovskite solar cells (PSCs), organic electronics, nanomaterials, and biomaterials. In perovskite solar cells, we are working on the development of semi-transparent perovskite solar cells, large-area processes, and tandem solar cells. Our research areas include perovskite precursor development, novel carrier transport layers, interfacial modification, and modules. In organic electronics, we are researching the application of organic solar cells in indoor light and related research on near-infrared light organic photodetectors. As for biomaterials, we focus on developing polymeric biomedical materials for applications such as nerve regeneration and drug release, utilizing processes such as 3D printing and electrospinning.

 

Research Topics
  1. Perovskite solar cells
  2. Organic electronics, including organic photovoltaics and organic photodetectors
  3. Large-area process for emerging photovoltaics
  4. Polymeric biomaterials
  5. GISAXS and GIWAXS analysis by using synchrotron radiation
Honor
  1. The 20th National Innovation Award (2023) 
  2. 2023 NSTC Future Future Tech Award 
  3. Excellent Young Scholars Project from National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), 4 years (2023-2027)
  4. Taiwan Innotech Expo – Gold Medal (2023)
  5.  Outstanding Research Teacher Award, Ming Chi University of Technology
Educational Background

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Ph.D., 2010

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Master, 2005

Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Bachelor, 2003

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct literature reviews to understand the current state-of-the-art in organic electronics or biomedical materials research.
  2. Assist in the synthesis and purification of organic electronic materials or biomedical polymers using synthetic chemistry techniques.
  3. Fabricate electronic devices or biomedical scaffolds using thin-film deposition, printing, or 3D printing methods.
  4. Characterize the structural, mechanical, and electrical properties of materials and devices using spectroscopic, microscopy, and mechanical testing techniques.
  5. Perform in vitro or in vivo experiments to evaluate the biocompatibility and performance of biomedical materials.
  6. Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and contribute to research findings and publications.
  7. Collaborate with other team members, including graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, on interdisciplinary research projects.
  8. Attend research meetings, seminars, and conferences to stay updated on advancements in organic electronics or biomedical materials.

Preferred Intern Education Level

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

Skill sets or Qualities

  • Prior experience in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, or materials fabrication is preferred.
  • Familiarity with characterization techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and mechanical testing.
  • Knowledge of electronic device fabrication, organic semiconductor materials, or biomedical materials is desirable.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
  • Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and a commitment to contributing to advancements in organic electronics or biomedical materials.

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct literature reviews to understand the current state-of-the-art in perovskite solar cell research.
  2. Assist in the synthesis of perovskite materials and related precursors using various chemical synthesis techniques.
  3. Fabricate perovskite solar cell devices using solution process or vaccum process.
  4. Characterize the structural, optical, and electronic properties of perovskite materials and devices using spectroscopic and microscopy techniques.
  5. Perform electrical measurements to evaluate the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells under different conditions.
  6. Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and contribute to research findings and publications.
  7. Collaborate with other team members, including graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, on research projects.
  8. Attend research meetings, seminars, and conferences to stay updated on advancements in perovskite solar cell technology.

Preferred Intern Education Level

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.

Skill sets or Qualities

  • Prior experience in materials synthesis, thin-film deposition, and device fabrication is preferred.
  • Familiarity with characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and photoluminescence spectroscopy.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
  • Enthusiasm for renewable energy research and a commitment to contributing to sustainable technologies.