Center for Sustainability and Energy Technologies

2025.04.10 “Failure as the Mother of Great Research and High-Impact Publications” — Special Lecture by Prof. Vincent Tung, International Joint Faculty

Today at Chang Gung University, we were honored to welcome Prof. Vincent Tung from the Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo

From failing physical chemistry three times at #NationalTsingHuaUniversity, taking a leave from graduate school, to facing 17 consecutive rejections on grant proposals as an assistant professor — Prof. Tung’s journey is a powerful reminder that failure is not a waste, it’s accumulation.

With the theme “Connecting the Dots”, he encouraged everyone to take bold steps and keep building, because the dots we don’t understand now will eventually make sense — and connect — when we look back.

He also shared 5 key mindsets that shape innovative researchers:

Observation and imagination are the foundation of creativity — inspiration often hides in everyday life.

Don’t be afraid to collaborate across disciplines. Merging knowledge from different fields and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds can spark unexpected breakthroughs.

Ideas are everywhere — if we stay open-minded. Even failure is a step forward; the experiences we gain today may shine in the future.

Combine everyday details with research cleverly to create projects with a high “Wow-Woo factor.”

Want to collaborate? Start by preparing yourself. Don’t be afraid, be prepared. And most importantly, understand others' challenges by seeing things from their perspective — that’s the real entry point for meaningful collaboration.

“Your future self will thank you for the effort you're putting in today.”

Prof. Tung's message wasn't just for researchers — it was a heartfelt encouragement to everyone chasing their dreams.

Thank you to all the students and faculty who joined us today for this sincere and thought-provoking session.

#ChangGungUniversity #CenterForSustainabilityAndEnergyTechnologies #CGU #CSET #UniversityofTokyo

2025.03.04 Professor Vincent Tung from the Department of Chemical System Engineering at the University of Tokyo delivered a lecture.

Today, we are honored to have Professor Vincent Tung from the University of Tokyo join us to share his latest research on atomic-scale defect engineering!

Professor Tung delved into how advanced two-dimensional materials (2D materials) and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) metasurfaces can be fabricated using large-scale printing techniques based on chemical vapor deposition (CVD), combined with biomimetic material design and self-assembly strategies. This approach enables precise control over material structures to enhance their functional performance.

Additionally, Professor Tung shared his insights on the spirit of scientific research: "To make cutting-edge discoveries, we cannot give up analyzing any failed sample. A successful sample is built upon hundreds of failed ones. It is through not giving up on analyzing these failed samples that we find the breakthrough key." This statement undoubtedly inspired the young researchers in the audience, reminding us that the value of scientific research lies not only in success but in learning and progressing from failure.

This lecture not only gave us a deeper understanding of the latest developments in nanomaterials science but also sparked our imagination for the future of semiconductor technology. We are grateful for Professor Tung's excellent presentation and look forward to more collaborations and exchanges in the future!

2024.12.12 Dr. Yixuan Wu (吳以璿) from ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) delivered a lecture.

[Sustainable Development and Energy Technology Lecture: Exploring Material Transformation and Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysis Mechanism]

On December 12, the Center for Sustainable Development and Energy Research at Chang Gung University invited Dr. Yixuan Wu from ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) to deliver an insightful lecture, sharing his research findings.

The lecture, titled "Probing Materials Transformation During Reaction via X-ray Spectroscopy: Importance of Evaluating Intrinsic Activity of Oxygen Electrocatalysts," featured Dr. Wu's exploration of material transformation mechanisms during electrochemical reactions using advanced X-ray spectroscopy techniques. He also analyzed the intrinsic activity of electrocatalysts, which is crucial for enhancing fuel cell and water electrolysis technologies.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Yixuan Wu for his valuable presentation, which helped us deeply appreciate the importance of international scientific collaboration in advancing sustainable energy development!

#ETHZurich #ChangGungUniversity #CenterForSustainabilityAndEnergyTechnologies #CGU #CSET

2024.11.07 Prof. Uchida Satoshi from the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) at The University of Tokyo, to visited CSET.

2024.10.25 Professor Lars Hultman from Linköping University, Sweden, to visited CSET

2024.09.09 Dr. Chih-Wei Hu, Senior Researcher at the Chubu Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Nagoya, gives a lecture.

2023.11.27 Dr. Yixuan Wu (吳以璿) from ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) delivered a lecture.