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Institute of Photonics Engineering

Introduction
Institute of Photonics Engineering (IPE) of National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology was established in
February 2018 by merging the two former graduate institutes which were Institute of Photonics and Communications (IPC)
of National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences (KUAS) and Optoelectronics Group of Graduate Institute of
Electrical Engineering (GIEE) of National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology (NKFST). IPC started to
recruit first graduate students in 2004. IPE currently employs 12 full-time teachers possessing PhD degrees, whose research
interests are in the fields of photonics engineering, semiconductor technology, antenna engineering, sensors, lasers,
wireless communications, optical fiber communications, signal processing and so on.
Program and Research Areas

IPE emphasizes that fundamental theories and practical experiments should equally be included in the expertise training of
photonics technology. IPE also cooperates with cross discpline research groups for stretching the diversity of technology
and improving our research competitiveness. The technical features and research directions of IPE are as follows.
1. Solar Energy Engineering and Technology: modellings and simulations of ultrahigh efficiency solar cells including
multiple junction (tandem) solar cells, intermediate band solar cells (IBSCs), hybrid type photovoltaic devices,
heterojunction with intrinsic thin-layer (HIT) solar cells, and their modulations.
2. Optical information processing and application technology: focus on optical fiber applications, optical information
transformation, modulation, processing and other related technologies, including optical fiber sensing applications,
design of optical transmission / reception modules, the R & D of assemblies of optical active and passive components
and signal quality testing technologies.
3. Optical design, lighting technology, liquid crystal physics and integrated display system technology: focus on optical
design and liquid crystal physics as the primary axis, research and development of photovoltaic systems, opto-
electromechanical systems, flat display systems and related designs. Research and technology development of
optoelectronic components, including car lights, lighting, liquid crystal display, digital optical lens, color calibration,
multimedia system, medical engineering, LED related design, and process technology.

4. Optoelectronic Semiconductor Device Technology: research on optoelectronic semiconductor device can be achieved by
the training of semiconductor process technology for nurturing talents in the emerging industries of soft electronics and
nanotechnology.
5. Laser technology: focus on laser-related applications and technology, emphasize the development and strategically
cooperation with optoelectronic communication industries for related research to achieve the value-added outcomes. In
recent years, we have actively cooperated with many universities and national laboratories to meet the dual goals of
increasing research energy and incubating high-tech talent.
6. Digital Image Processing and AOI: The main research items are AOI for Industry 4.0 and biometrics with applications
including classification and recognition for face, fingerprint, iris, and multi-mode biometrics fusion.
7. Antenna and Microwave Component Technology: (1) design of compact antennas for smart connected devices, (2)
4G/5G small cell antennas, (3) 5G base station antennas, (4) RFID antennas and (5) microwave filter design.
8. The CMTIR Lab is divided into two groups：“Computational Materials Research Group” and “Technology Industry
Research Group”.
Computational Materials Research Group research involves applying the theory of quantum mechanics and computer
simulation to study microscopic characteristics of materials. In this group, the students research science and technology
of materials using by the theoretical calculation method.

Technology Industry Research Group research involves development of the two optical and communications technology
industry. In this group, the students research development, patents, and start-ups of technology industry through industry
analysis and case studies.

Contact

Tel：+886-7-3814526 ext. 13353、32805
Fax：+886-7-3837424
E-mail：weoffice01@nkust.edu.tw
Website：http://ipc.nkust.edu.tw

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