Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Sciences
Research Field
Professor Ian Liau received his B.S. degree in chemistry from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU, Taiwan), M.S. degree in chemistry from National Taiwan University (NTU, Taiwan), and Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry from the University of Chicago (U.S.A.). Soon after graduation, he joined a biotech company, Fluidigm Corporation (U.S.A.), and later the Biomedical Engineering Center (Taiwan), where he engaged in developing microfluidic technology and a renal-function reader, respectively. He is currently a Professor of Applied Chemistry at the National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University (formerly National Chiao Tung University). He is also a joint-appointment professor at the Department of Biological Science and Technology at the same university.
Our Biomedical Photonics Lab at the Department of Applied Chemistry of NYCU focuses on the development and application of optical spectroscopy and microscopy for important biological problems.
Currently, we have the following research directions:
(1) Membrane physical chemistry
(2) Exploring Peptide-Membrane Interactions: Unraveling Mechanisms of Endosomal Escape in Biologics and Antimicrobial Action
(3) Development of zebrafish models of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, Dynamic 3D cardiac calcium imaging of zebrafish
Biophysical and bioanalytical chemistry, translational research, biomedical photonics
Coordinator, Nanoscience and Technology Program (2024/01 ~ present)
Coordinator, International Collaboration Program (2022/01 ~ 2023/12)
Vice Coordinator, Nanoscience and Technology Program
Coordinator, Chemistry Program
Panelist, Chemistry Program
Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan
Ph.D. Physical Chemistry University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
M.S. Physical Chemistry National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
B.S. Chemistry National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2 Vacancies
Job Description
Interns will receive mentorship from graduate students to conduct a range of experiments, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Laser confocal scanning microscopy
(2) Cell culture and preparation of lipid vesicles
(3) Raman spectroscopy/imaging
Preferred Intern Education Level
Graduate students
Skill sets or Qualities
Specializing or demonstrating strong motivation in laser experiments, biophysical chemistry, biomedical engineering, or programming are encouraged to apply
2 Vacancies
Job Description
Interns will receive mentorship from graduate students to conduct a range of experiments, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Laser confocal scanning microscopy
(2) Cell culture and preparation of lipid vesicles
(3) Raman spectroscopy/imaging
Preferred Intern Education Level
Undergraduate (3rd year) students with some lab experience are preferred
Skill sets or Qualities
(1) Membrane physical chemistry
(2) Exploring Peptide-Membrane Interactions: Unraveling Mechanisms of Endosomal Escape in Biologics and Antimicrobial Action
(3) Development of zebrafish models of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, Dynamic 3D cardiac calcium imaging of zebrafish