National Tsing Hua University

NTHU Volunteers Launch the 15th Summer Mission with a Record-Breaking Kenya Team

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Mittwoch, Mai 29, 2024
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The Kenya team has set new records with 170 donated computers and 21 student volunteers.

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  • The Kenya team has set new records with 170 donated computers and 21 student volunteers.
  • NTHU's International Volunteer Team will embark on its 15th summer mission abroad this year.
  • Due to political unrest in Tanzania, volunteers initially assigned there will join the Kenya team.
  • Another important mission for the Kenya team is to send a six-member advance group to Eswatini after they complete their service in Kenya, as they plan to launch their first service mission to Eswatini next summer.

Peking University Emerges Victorious in 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge Finals

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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On April 13, 2024, the 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge (ASC24) Finals drew to a close at Shanghai University after five days of intense competition.

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  • On April 13, 2024, the 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge (ASC24) Finals drew to a close at Shanghai University after five days of intense competition.
  • Peking University emerged as the undisputed overall champion, securing their place in ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge history.
  • As a result, the absolute best 25 teams ascended to the finals hosted at Shanghai University from April 9 to 13, 2024.
  • A collaborative effort led by Shanghai University, in partnership with the Southern University of Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Southwest Petroleum University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, achieved remarkable optimization of ParaSeis.

Redevelopment Underway at NTHU's Yuehan Hall, the Future Home of the TSE

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024
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The new building will become the future home of NTHU's Taipei School of Economics and Political Science (TSE) and will provide an additional resource for the entire University.

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  • The new building will become the future home of NTHU's Taipei School of Economics and Political Science (TSE) and will provide an additional resource for the entire University.
  • The front section of the Hall has historical significance and will be completely renovated according to the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act.
  • The rear section will be demolished and be replaced with a new building consisting of 12 floors above ground and 3 floors underground.
  • Major funding will be provided by the TSE Foundation, which, upon completion of the project, will donate the buildings to NTHU.

NTHU Launches Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund to Enhance Academic Excellence

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024
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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan launched the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund to attract and retain exceptional faculty members.

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan launched the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund to attract and retain exceptional faculty members.
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    NTHU launched the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund to attract and retain exceptional faculty members.
  • Setting up the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund is a key strategy component.
  • Po-Wen Chiu, NTHU Vice President for Research and Development, explained that the Tsing Hua Talent Development Fund operates sustainably by utilizing donations, proceeds from industry-academia collaboration, and dividends from the fund.

ASC24 Student Supercomputer Challenge: Twenty-five University Teams Worldwide Advance to the Finals

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Mittwoch, Februar 7, 2024
Research, Technology, Engineering, Software, Manufacturing, Hardware, University, Data Management, Science, Education, Memory, Southwest Petroleum University, Shanghai University, CPU, Peking University, National university, Chinese, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Tsing Hua University, National University of Córdoba, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, LLM, ASC, Water, Data, Qinghai University, Huachung University, Algorithm, Risk management

Over 300 universities worldwide participated, with twenty-five standout teams advancing to the finals.

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  • Over 300 universities worldwide participated, with twenty-five standout teams advancing to the finals.
  • Among the finalists are renowned institutions such as Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Peking University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, National Tsing Hua University, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, and the National University of Cordoba.
  • The ASC24 finals feature a lineup of traditional powerhouses, including Peking University - the champion of the 10th ASC onsite finals; the Chinese University of Hong Kong - the champion of the 10th ASC virtual finals; University of Science and Technology of China; Shanghai Jiao Tong University; and Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg.
  • Additionally, there is great excitement surrounding the debut of teams from National University of Cordoba, Macau University of Science and Technology, and Southwest Petroleum University, marking their first appearance in the ASC finals this year.

Professor Jien-Wei Yeh Leads Taiwan's Scientific Influence Rankings

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Mittwoch, Januar 31, 2024
Research, Steel, Manufacturing, Other Education, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, University, Other Science, Science, Education, Multimedia, Physics, Tin, Disorder, Element, Perseverance, Artifact, Mechanics, Chemistry, Alloy, Corrosion, National Tsing Hua University, NTHU, Nature, Student, Management

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131625242/en/

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    NTHU Chair Professor Jien-Wei Yeh pioneered a groundbreaking field known as "Metal Mixology."
  • Stanford University's comprehensive analysis of 9.6 million scientists worldwide, utilizing Scopus, placed Yeh in the second position for global scientific influence in the materials field in 2022.
  • Yeh stressed that Stanford University's evaluation prioritizes the "quality" of papers, focusing on originality and influence, setting him apart.
  • Professor Yeh believes that, with ideas and perseverance, utilizing Taiwan's resources can lead to cutting-edge research that has the potential to be recognized worldwide.

NTHU Unveils Self-Balancing Motorcycle

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Dienstag, Januar 9, 2024
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At National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan, a student team guided by Distinguished Professor Ting-Jen Yeh from the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering (PME) has created a self-balancing motorcycle using AI.

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  • At National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan, a student team guided by Distinguished Professor Ting-Jen Yeh from the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering (PME) has created a self-balancing motorcycle using AI.
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    NTHU students, guided by Distinguished Professor Ting-Jen Yeh from the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, successfully created a prototype of a self-balancing motorcycle.
  • What is difficult to believe is that this accomplishment emerged from an undergraduate capstone course within PME at NTHU.
  • Drawing inspiration from Yamaha's concept, the NTHU team used machine learning to optimize the control of the dual-steering motorcycle to achieve self-balancing.

NTHU Cracks the Dioxin Pollution Challenge

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Dienstag, Dezember 26, 2023
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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has achieved a milestone in addressing persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including the "Century Toxins"—dioxins, PCBs, and pesticides (DDT).

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has achieved a milestone in addressing persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including the "Century Toxins"—dioxins, PCBs, and pesticides (DDT).
  • These highly toxic and hard-to-degrade pollutants have posed a major threat to ecosystems and human health.
  • The team simulated atmospheric ozone-ultraviolet light reactions to transform dioxins into harmless oxalic acid at room temperature.
  • Led by Professor Kuo Chu Hwang from the Department of Chemistry at NTHU, the research team was assisted by the expertise of Ph.D. student Ayyakkannu Ragupathi and postdoctoral researcher Vaibhav Pramod Charpe.

NTHU Secures Top Honor in Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards

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Dienstag, Dezember 5, 2023
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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).
  • The award ceremony on November 15 at the Grand Hotel, Taipei, distinguished NTHU among the 45 participating universities.
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    The 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), hosted by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), took place at the Grand Hotel, Taipei on November 15.
  • Each team will receive a maximum grant of 30,000 New Taiwan Dollars (approximately $957.6), which will help students take action on sustainability issues they are passionate about.

Revolutionizing Hydrogen Production from Seawater: NTHU's Breakthrough with Crown Ether

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Mittwoch, November 15, 2023
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The team’s innovative use of Crown Ether (CE) to capture sodium ions in seawater has significantly improved both the rate and yield of hydrogen production, marking a significant advancement in the quest for green hydrogen.

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  • The team’s innovative use of Crown Ether (CE) to capture sodium ions in seawater has significantly improved both the rate and yield of hydrogen production, marking a significant advancement in the quest for green hydrogen.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115086150/en/
    Prof. Ho-Hsiu Chou (right) and doctoral student Tse-Fu Huang of NTHU’s Department of Chemical Engineering use Crown Ether to capture sodium ions in seawater.
  • The use of photocatalysts for hydrogen production has faced a significant obstacle – the accumulation of sodium salts from seawater on the surface of the photocatalyst, which hinders the efficiency of hydrogen production.
  • This groundbreaking approach effectively prevents salt-induced aggregation, enabling the electrons generated during photocatalysis to seamlessly combine with hydrogen ions, resulting in efficient hydrogen gas production.