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NCKU 2024 "Professor Isao Momose Memorial Lecture & Exhibit" – Honoring Academic Legacy and Expressing Gratitude to His Family
To honor the contributions of Professor Hachidai Wata, the first generation scholar at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), and to express gratitude for the scholarship established by his family, NCKU held the "Professor Hachidai Wata Memorial Lecture" and awarded scholarships on November 13. Additionally, the Department of Chemical Engineering held the "Professor Hachidai Wata Artifact Exhibition" from November 9 to 16. This event has been a part of the university's tradition for six consecutive years, aiming to carry on Professor Hachidai Wata’s academic legacy and show appreciation for his family's generosity.
The lecture was delivered by Professor Bing-Chao Huang from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. Known for his expertise in lithium batteries and fuel cells, Professor Huang shared insights into the "Innovative Development of Electrochemical Energy." He acknowledged the nurturing he received from his alma mater and his advisor, Professor Ze-Chuan Chou, and encouraged students to maintain curiosity and a self-learning attitude while conducting research. He also emphasized the importance of broad perspectives, perseverance, and teamwork in scientific research.
The "2023 Hachidai Wata and Mizuko Izumi Memorial Scholarship" awarded scholarships to 12 students. The recipients were 9 students from the Department of Chemical Engineering and 3 from the Department of Chemistry, and the scholarships were presented by the department chairs, Professor Chen Dong-huang and Professor Chen Yi-wen.
The "Professor Hachidai Wata Artifact Exhibition" displayed old photographs and research papers related to Professor Wata, including 16 of the 18 academic reports found in NCKU’s early records that he contributed to.
Professor Hachidai Wata, who began his academic career in 1932 at the Tainan Higher Industrial School (the predecessor of NCKU), made significant contributions to organic chemistry. He continued teaching and conducting research at Tainan Institute of Technology (NCKU's predecessor) after World War II until his return to Japan in 1947. His daughter, Mizuko Izumi, who passed away in 2015, bequeathed half of her estate to NCKU, with the intention of establishing a scholarship in honor of her father and herself. The donation was completed in 2017 by her son, Izumi Hirohiko. Since 2018, NCKU has held the annual memorial event during its November anniversary.
The lecture was delivered by Professor Bing-Chao Huang from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. Known for his expertise in lithium batteries and fuel cells, Professor Huang shared insights into the "Innovative Development of Electrochemical Energy." He acknowledged the nurturing he received from his alma mater and his advisor, Professor Ze-Chuan Chou, and encouraged students to maintain curiosity and a self-learning attitude while conducting research. He also emphasized the importance of broad perspectives, perseverance, and teamwork in scientific research.
The "2023 Hachidai Wata and Mizuko Izumi Memorial Scholarship" awarded scholarships to 12 students. The recipients were 9 students from the Department of Chemical Engineering and 3 from the Department of Chemistry, and the scholarships were presented by the department chairs, Professor Chen Dong-huang and Professor Chen Yi-wen.
The "Professor Hachidai Wata Artifact Exhibition" displayed old photographs and research papers related to Professor Wata, including 16 of the 18 academic reports found in NCKU’s early records that he contributed to.
Professor Hachidai Wata, who began his academic career in 1932 at the Tainan Higher Industrial School (the predecessor of NCKU), made significant contributions to organic chemistry. He continued teaching and conducting research at Tainan Institute of Technology (NCKU's predecessor) after World War II until his return to Japan in 1947. His daughter, Mizuko Izumi, who passed away in 2015, bequeathed half of her estate to NCKU, with the intention of establishing a scholarship in honor of her father and herself. The donation was completed in 2017 by her son, Izumi Hirohiko. Since 2018, NCKU has held the annual memorial event during its November anniversary.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) distinguished professor, Huang Bingzhao, was invited to deliver a lecture on the topic of "Innovative Development in Electrochemical Energy."
Students attentively listening to the lecture.
Twelve students were awarded the "Professor Hachidai Wata and Ms. Miyako Izumi Memorial Scholarship."
The B1 floor of the Department of Chemical Engineering building has launched the "Professor Hachidai Wata Artifact Exhibition."
