TAIPEI (TVBS News) — National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (台灣科技大學) won five awards at the 2025 Future Tech Award (2025未來科技獎), the schoold announced on Monday (Oct. 13). Professor Chen-Hao Wang (王丞浩) led the winning team for developing electrochemical methane separation technology. The innovation features low-energy consumption, cost-effectiveness, and modularity for hydrogen production and renewable energy applications.
The award competition, organized by the National Science and Technology Council (國家科學委員會), Academia Sinica (中央研究院), Taiwan's premier research institution, the Ministry of Education (教育部), and the Ministry of Health and Welfare (衛生福利部), attracted over 500 entries nationwide. Officials selected 83 key technologies from the competitive submissions across multiple categories. The university secured victories in artificial intelligence, net-zero technology, and humanistic technology divisions.
Professor Pei-Jun Lee (李佩君) from the Department of Electronics developed a sparse neural network accelerator that enhances energy efficiency for low Earth orbit satellites and drones by 43.2% compared to existing architectures. Lee's team created an edge intelligence computing platform using two-stage model compression for cloud removal, farmland segmentation, and disaster monitoring capabilities. The technology serves smart agriculture, defense surveillance, environmental detection, and disaster warning applications across multiple sectors.
Distinguished Professor Pin-Chuan Chen (陳品銓) from the Department of Mechanical Engineering developed a multi-scale 3D-printed flexible tactile sensor designed for wearable devices on complex surfaces. The innovative sensor provides real-time feedback on motion and pressure information for enhanced user interaction. Applications span sports training, health monitoring, and rehabilitation assistance across various medical, fitness, and therapeutic sectors. ◼
