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NCKU's Research Center Focused on Environmental Sustainability

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NCKU's Research Center Focused on Environmental Sustainability

Establishment of Research Centers
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has established multiple research centers dedicated to environmental sustainability, covering areas such as marine ecosystem conservation, disaster prevention technology, green energy materials, energy technology, and environmental resource management. 

Integration of Education and Research
These centers integrate teaching, research, technology development, and international collaboration, with dedicated research personnel actively engaging in undergraduate and graduate-level education and mentorship to enhance the impact of environmental sustainability education and research.  

Interdisciplinary Innovation and Policy Development
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation, these research centers drive industrial applications and policy development, strengthening the sustainable utilization and governance of environmental resources. 

Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development
The centers actively participate in international exchanges, fostering global cooperation in environmental protection and technological advancement, contributing to the realization of sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Research Centers at NCKU Focused on Environmental Sustainability

No. Research Center Main Research /Service Website
1 Marine Biology & Cetacean Research Center Promote and implement two major objectives: marine biology and cetacean conservation research, and the achievement of sustainable management. Link
2 Disaster Prevention Research Center Integrate domestic and international expert resources to develop and introduce advanced disaster prevention and rescue technologies, assisting the government in enhancing professional capacity to reduce losses from natural disasters. Link
3 Research Center for Energy Technology and Strategy Collaborate with internal and external experts to focus on R&D in wind, solar, and fuel cell energy; establish specialized laboratories and develop frontier technologies such as offshore wind power, oxy-fuel combustion, and smart grids to promote green sustainable development through international cooperation and industry-academia alliances. Link
4 Center for Resilience and Intelligence on Sustainable Energy Research Focus on innovative green energy materials research, including materials genome design, high-safety ion transport, and high-efficiency electrode and energy storage technologies, integrating industry-academia resources to advance energy autonomy and sustainable development. Link
5 Sustainable Environment Research Laboratories Integrate multi-unit resources with a vision of "zero environmental hazards and zero resource waste," combining environmental science, engineering, and social sciences to provide sustainable environmental technologies and services, focusing on healthy environments, green resources, and environmental restoration. Link
6 Tainan Hydraulics Laboratory Focus on offshore engineering and water resource conservation surveys, project reviews, and the establishment of databases and GIS systems, while supporting research and promoting the internationalization of industry-government-academia collaboration. Link
7 Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center Conduct R&D in marine environmental monitoring technologies, mastering key instrumentation to establish locally-rooted marine observation capabilities and cultivating talent to build national operational marine monitoring capacity. Link
8 Research Center of Environmental Trace Toxic Substances Focus on advancing analytical techniques and health risk assessment for environmental trace toxicants (e.g., dioxins, PCBs, heavy metals), integrating clinical and toxicological resources for sampling, analysis, and exposure assessment across environmental media, food, and biological samples. Link
9 Research Center of Geothermal, CO2 Storage and Petroleum Strategy Integrate expert resources to focus on geothermal surveys, CO₂ sequestration technologies, and petroleum engineering and economic strategies, while providing training and consulting to promote energy security and regional cooperation. Link
10 Research Center for Water Science and Technology Specialize in groundwater investigation, monitoring, simulation, and management, providing quality assessment and pollution control technologies to address water resource challenges through cross-sector collaboration. Link
11 Geo-Resources Research Center Focus on soil and water resource development, national land conservation, and resource recovery; utilize spatial information and numerical simulation to assess resources (oil, gas, geothermal) and sequestration site selection, providing environmental restoration services. Link
12 Green Roadways and Infrastructure Center Focus on urban greenway planning and design, integrating ecological, recreational, and transportation research to promote urban greening and sustainable development. Link
13 Waste Treatment Plant, Environment Resource Management Research Center Focus on resource recycling, pollution prevention, and environmental monitoring, promoting innovative technologies and industry-government-academia collaboration. Link
14 Center for Security, Health and Sustainable Development Focus on digital health, environmental sustainability, and institutional behavior, utilizing big data and neuroscience to explore healthcare and social security strategies for disadvantaged groups and healthy city initiatives. Link
15 Ecological and Water Conservation Research Center Dedicate efforts to preventing soil erosion and land degradation, developing slope stabilization and vegetation restoration technologies through field experiments and numerical simulations. Link
16 Sustainable Energy and Environment Center Founded in November 2024, integrating multidisciplinary technologies to focus on offshore wind, CO₂ sequestration, geothermal energy, and geological hazard modeling, while facilitating international industry-academia partnerships. Link
17 Climate Change and Environmental Quality Research Center Conduct research on climate change and environmental quality-related issues.  
18 Intelligent and Energy-Saving Marine Vehicle Center Integrate resources to innovate in marine vehicle energy efficiency, intelligent control, and real-time monitoring, establishing Taiwan as an international hub for marine vehicle R&D and manufacturing. Link
19 Center for National Land Development Research Commit to formulating sustainable national land development strategies and integrating spatial resources to build resilient towns, establishing a professional think tank for ecological urbanism and climate resilience. Link
20 Global Earth Observation and Data Analysis Center Utilize satellite remote sensing to strengthen global environmental monitoring and disaster response, transforming climate crises into opportunities for sustainable development. Link
21 Resources Cycling and Geological Solutions for Carbon Reduction Research Center Assist the government and industrial sectors in achieving carbon neutrality, a green circular economy, and net-zero emissions.  
22 Yu Sheng Environment Control Research Center Integrate architectural design with climate research, focusing on human habitats and sustainable development, and pursuing industry-academia collaboration with public and private sectors. Link
 
  1. Center for National Land Development Research – Implementation of the Comprehensive Farmland Utilization Planning Project
NCKU’s Center for National Land Development Research, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, advances comprehensive farmland utilization planning and agricultural spatial development. By updating agricultural and farmland inventories, the team assesses production capacity, identifies spatial variations, and applies spatial analysis to guide policy and land-use regulation.
The project optimizes the layout of production, processing, storage, and distribution for regional staple and specialty crops, while addressing climate change through resilient agriculture and circular economy measures, such as drainage improvements and livestock waste recycling. By promoting cross-sector integration and sixth-sector industrialization, the initiative strengthens coordination between agriculture and rural development, showcasing NCKU’s expertise in sustainability, spatial planning, and green transformation.
 
  1. Environmental Resources Research and Management Center – Briefing on Campus Laboratory Waste Disposal
NCKU Waste Treatment Plant, Environment Resource Management Research Center held campus laboratory waste management briefing sessions across northern, central, and southern Taiwan. The sessions introduced proper waste classification, temporary storage, and legal transportation procedures, while strengthening awareness of source reduction and risk management. Through policy guidance and practical exchanges, the Center assisted universities in enhancing treatment efficiency and regulatory compliance, thereby reducing the environmental impacts of laboratory waste.

 
  1. Resilient Smart Energy Research Center – Course on Advanced Lithium Battery Technology, Hydrogen Decarbonization, and Circular Economy Development
To enhance industry professionals’ knowledge in advanced lithium battery research, international hydrogen energy technologies, key carbon neutrality technologies, and the circular economy, while promoting the development of green energy materials and attracting broader participation, this program draws on internationally recognized research to design a short-term foundational and practical course on advanced lithium batteries. The curriculum also incorporates AI and machine learning applications in energy materials development, carbon capture and utilization technologies, and circular economy practices.
The program further provides key technologies for energy material recycling and recovery, significantly reducing waste generation and striving toward the goal of net-zero carbon emissions.
  1. National Territory Research Center – Policies and Strategic Planning for Sustainable Development of Offshore Islands
The research teams at National Cheng Kung University promote environmental sustainability and social engagement. The university integrates geospatial information, civil and architectural engineering, and energy technology to develop AI-based remote sensing carbon sink estimation, urban green space carbon sequestration analysis, and net-zero energy system integration technologies to support climate governance and carbon neutrality policies.
At the same time, the university promotes sustainable agriculture and resource circularity through improvements in rural education and agricultural supply chains, balancing environmental protection with social equity. These achievements have been recognized by the Taiwan Sustainable Energy Research Foundation (TAISE) with one Special Excellence Award, one Gold Award, and one Bronze Award in the TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards.
 
  1. 2025 Green Roads Briefing
This system and its indicators are used to evaluate Green Road certification. It was developed under the research project titled “Establishment of a Green Road Evaluation System for Urban Roads,” proposed by the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior, and established by NCKU.
During the research process, the development of international green road evaluation systems was reviewed, and the strengths of relevant assessment frameworks were analyzed. Through practical participation in domestic urban road case studies, a Green Road evaluation system suitable for urban roads in Taiwan was developed to assess the sustainability of roads from multiple dimensions.
 

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