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Industrial Technology Research Institute

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Management

Da-Jeng Yao

Da-Jeng Yao

General Director of Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories

Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • M.S., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University
  • B.S., Department of Agricultural Mechanical Engineering, Taiwan University

Experience

  • General Director, Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories, ITRI (2022.04 to Present)
  • Convener, Decarbonization Energy Work Circle Hydrogen Energy Technology Evaluation Group, Net Zero Emission Path Project Working Group, Executive Yuan (2021 to Present)
  • Convener of Engineering, Technology Policy Planning and Evaluation Support System Construction Team, Ministry of Science and Technology (2019 to Present)
  • Acting General Director, Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories, ITRI (2022.03 to 2022.04)
  • Deputy General Director, Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories, ITRI (2021-2022)
  • Convener of Engineering, Green Energy TechnologyJoint Research and Development Plan to Save Energy, Foresight Division, Ministry of Science and Technology (2020-2021)
  • Professor, Department of Power Mechanical Engineering/Institute of Nano Engineering and MicroSystems/Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University (2002-2021)
  • Domain Expert, Science and Technology Policy Advisory Expert Room, Executive Yuan (2019-2020)
  • Director, Institute of Nano Engineering and MicroSystems, National Tsing Hua University (2013-2016)

Honors

  • Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers, Outstanding Engineering Professor Award (2021)
  • Ministry of Science and Technology, Outstanding Research Award (2020)
  • Fellow, Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Republic of China (2020)
  • IEEE NANOMED Conference Chair (2014 & 2020)
  • Fellow, the Royal Society of Chemistry, RSC (2018)
  • National Innovation Award (2012 & 2014)
  • Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineering, ASME (2013)
  • NSC Ta-You Wu Memorial Award (MOST) Award (2009)

About Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories

Establishment and Milestones

Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories has been pursuing core technologies of intelligence, miniaturization and green energy for many years. From intelligent robot and automation systems, thin film design & manufacturing, intelligent mechatronics to advanced vehicles, all of the developed technologies have reached a commendable level of sophistication, based upon which MMSL will continue to move forward.

Development and Progression

Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories links with the world by innovative and advanced technologies. Our breakthroughs have been highly recognized in the international arena, and help to create variety of technologies and products.

Innovation and Creativity

Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories masters core technology platforms, and takes the lead in related industries with projects based on foresight. Through cooperation among industry, academia and international communities, we have developed innovative and advanced technologies, and encourage our staff to establish innovation-oriented startups, thereby promoting the spirit of mechanics.