Graduate - Mechatronic Technology

Ph.D. Program in Mechatronic Technology

To meet the new wave of mechatronic age and the upcoming new millennium, the Ph.D. program is established to meet the needs of the nation's long-term development in 2002. The program aims to develop advanced mechatronic technology and systems by integrating interdisciplinary studies in mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer, control, materials and electro-optical engineering along with the semi-conductive and opto-electronic actuators and sensors as well as the technologies of precision finishing, design, positioning, control, fabrication and inspection. The program also endeavors for stronger and broader academic-industrial collaboration to cultivate advanced R&D specialists with capabilities in practical experiences and academic bases. The focal points of research and development in the program are listed below.

1.Micro-Electro-Mechanical System

• Micro-Electro-Mechanical System Development with Applications

• Design of Micro Machine Elements and Systems

• Micro Fabrication and Control Systems

• Semiconductor Sensors and Opto-Electronics Measurement Development with Applications

• Nano-Technology and Measurement

• Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Equipment Development with Applications

2.High-Precision Manufacturing Processes and Automation Systems

• Intelligent Manufacturing Planning

• Intelligent Control Systems and Sensors

• IC Packaging and Automation Systems

• Electro-Mechanical Systems and Automation Systems

• Rapid Prototyping and Reverse Engineering

3.New Energy with Control Technology

• Applying electric power and electronic technology to develop low-pollute and renewable energy equipment

• Applying vibration, microwave and DSP micro-controller to develop maintenance, inspection, control and monitoring technologies of high-efficiency electrical equipment

• Developing intelligent control flowchart to improve power operation, distributed generation and protection functions of cogeneration systems