NFU Research and Development

◆ Faculty Research Merits

1.

Introduce a standardized commendation policy for research and study by encouraging publications and participation in international councils. According to the Taiwan Assessment and Evaluation Association, NFU has an outstanding record in publications with regard to mechanical engineering and materials science and technology. We also have significant involvement in National Science Council programs and Industry-Academy cooperation programs. Both are sponsored by the Ministry of Education. Furthermore, we proposed so many Industry-Academy cooperation programs to the Ministry of Education in 2007, that we won the award for the highest quantity of proposed programs.

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Set up an award system to reward quality research and encourage faculty to engage in advanced academic study and research. Invite key speakers and distinguished professors to join our academic promotion plan.


◆ Industry-Academy Cooperation and Technology Transfer

1.

Award faculty who have made excellent contributions to industry via invention patents to further develop the uses of technology and vocational education. NFU is a leader in technology transfer, and was awarded for the largest number of invention patents among technology colleges and universities from 2004 to 2007.

2.

Launch an Innovation and Incubation Center to assist in the promotion and transformation of small and middle-sized enterprises. Set up Technology Transfer Centers to support faculty in promoting the results of their research and development. Assist enterprises in finding appropriate technology, and manufacture the products of our research in order to make a contribution to society and provide work opportunities.


◆ Important Research Developments

1.

Set up a Research and Services Headquarters to organize the research centers of other departments and manage interdisciplinary cooperation programs.

2.

Create a virtual design center for leading edge instrumentation. To update instrument documentation and lab equipment. To maximize the use of technology, and assist industries in the provision of efficient technology services.

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