Takaaki Sato (佐藤 隆昭)
I am a researcher who uses MEMS to explore the fundamental origins and significant applications of friction, adhesion, wear, and lubrication from a microscopic viewpoint.
I got my Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo. Then I was a researcher at the University of Tokyo and the University of Pennsylvania before joining the faculty at NTHU.
The courses I'm teaching are...
(1) Mechanics:Statics (=Applied Mechanics1,静力學) Required, 1st-year undergrad
(2) Mechanics of Materials(=材料力學) Required, 3rd-year undergrad
I like Final Fantasy5, Chained echoes, Slay the spire 2, Coffee, Pizza, Donuts, Apple Crumble, and Keylime Pie. I'm Sherlockian.
Ching-Ta "Ethan" Kai (蓋勁達)
I had studied the thermal fluids and joined a project of a solar thermal energy storage system.
I joined this lab in September 2025. My research topics is to clarify how "wear" happens at the single asperity of Si, using MEMS (Micro machine) and TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopce).
I like playing basketball and listening to Jay Chou’s music; these are my main forms of entertainment in my free time.
De-Yi "Derek" Peng (彭德翊)
I had studied a mechanical engineering with a focus on thermal and fluid sciences. I worked on a project involving a solar energy collection and storage system, which aimed to convert solar energy into heat and electricity for portable hot water applications.
I joined this lab in 2025. My research topics is to clarify how the difference in materials cause changes in frictional force from the microscopic view. Specificly, I'm observing single asperity friction of Zr, which contributes to the stability of nuclear power generation.
I like playing a volleyball and listening to music.
Ching "Ony" Hsiao (蕭靖)
My interest in mechanics is strong that I have even obtained the 'Class C Machining Technician’ certification at my high school. I'm specifically interested in “surface topography” which improves the performance of robots and machinery.
I joined this group in 2026, and I'm working on the development of a micro-machines for observing the precursors to electrical breakdown of ceramics at the nanoscale.
Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to hardcore music, post-rock and playing the electronic guitar. I used to cover guitar solo.
Chi-Chung “Ian” Chen(陳紀仲)
I’m an undergraduate student studying in KIPE (interdisciplinary program of education) NTHU, and double major in PME.
I am working in this lab, learning how to fabricate MEMS in a clean room, and how to control MEMS devices using LabVIEW programming.
I like watching ball games, playing tennis and listening to music, and I also find great joy in playing in the church band.
Tzu-Siang “Sean” Huang (黃資翔)
I'm studying in the Interdisciplinary Program of Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, with a dual specialization in Power Mechanical Engineering and Psychology.
My research is to clarify the fundamental mechanisms of "waiting time dependency on static friction force". Specificlly, I'm analyzing TEM data of single-asperity friction using our custom-designed MEMS device integrated in a TEM. I'm measuring the contact areas, forces and stress to to get the interfacial shear strength (τ) at the nanoscale.
I like traveling and spending time with my dog in my free time.