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Jeffrey Kuo-Chan CHIOU

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邱國展 Jeffrey Kuo-Chan CHIOU

JOB TITLE

General Director of Material and Chemical Research Laboratories

DEPARTMENT

Industrial Technology Research Institute /Material and Chemical Research Laboratories

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

Mandarin
English

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)

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PERSONAL BIO

Dr. Kuo-Chan Chiu currently serves as the General Director of the Materials and Chemical Research Laboratories at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from National Taiwan University and obtained his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Applied Chemical Engineering from National Chiao Tung University. With extensive academic and industrial research experience, Dr. Chiu has achieved remarkable accomplishments in advanced electronic packaging materials and nanohybrid organic materials.
Dr. Chiu has over 20 years of professional experience at ITRI, having held numerous important positions, including Group Director of Advanced Electronic Packaging Materials and membership of the International Scientific Research Cooperation Group. His research achievements are notable, having received prestigious awards such as the R&D 100 Awards and the Wall Street Journal Global Technology Innovation Award. He has been honored multiple times with ITRI's Outstanding Research Award and Achievement Contribution Award, demonstrating his exceptional professional capabilities in technological innovation.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

ITRI, Material and Chemical Research Laboratories, Taiwan
- General Director (2024 - resent)
- Deputy General Director (2022 - 2024)
- Division Director (2019 - 2022)
- Deputy Division Director (2016 - 2019)
- Manager, Department of Optoelectronic Component and Packaging Materials (2009 - 2015)
- Researcher, Nano-organic Materials Project (1999 - 2008)
Director, International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society, Taiwan (2024 - present)
Committee Chair, Taiwan Passive Component Industry Association, Taiwan (2024 - present)
Committee Member, International Scientific Research Collaboration Team (2023 - present)
Deputy Director, Office of Southern Taiwan Industrial Innovation Strategy (2023 - present)
Visitor Scholar, Centre for Advanced Materials Technology of the University of Sydney, Australia (1997 - 1998)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

PhD in Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Master in Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Job Positions

Co-Supervisor Information

Chyi-Ming Leu

呂奇明

Institution

Industrial Technology Research Institute

Division/Department

Material and Chemical Research Laboratories

Job Title

Division Director

Brief Introduction of the Department

【Material and Chemical Research Laboratories】

The Material and Chemical Research Laboratories (MCL) has been engaged in materials research for more than 40 years. Its focus areas have evolved from traditional industries—such as textiles, petrochemicals, steel, and ceramics—toward advanced materials research in response to rapid global industrial change. MCL’s R&D achievements have played a critical role in strengthening the global competitiveness of Taiwan’s electronics, optoelectronics, flat-panel display, energy storage, and other key sectors.

In addition to addressing challenges faced by local industries, MCL is a pioneer in developing high-end materials and component technologies that enable next-generation products supported by innovative and self-sustaining intellectual property strategies. Through collaboration with local industry partners and an open innovation platform, the center builds enabling technologies by engaging world-class institutes and academic organizations.

The Department of Nano Hybrid Materials and Applications (L700) focuses on developing materials for semiconductor processes, including precursors for atomic layer deposition (ALD) and monomers that can undergo polymerization for photoresist applications. Organic synthesis, organometallic synthesis, material analysis, and ALD process verification are the department’s core technical strengths.

Department Staff Number

- 5-10 people

Internship Job Description

Organometallic material design, synthesis, analysis and characterization of precursors for atomic layer deposition.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Master students
- Ph.D. students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Basic knowledge of organic chemistry, organic synthesis, organometallic synthesis, and NMR analysis is required.
- Students are expected to be responsible, open-minded, and willing to communicate.

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 30+
- Salary/Financial Support: NT$200~250 per hour
- Additional Benefits: not provided

Students may be offered the opportunity to continue as interns for up to one additional year after completing the NTU International Mentorship Program, at the discretion of the host organization.

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