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🎬 Watch: NYCU’s ESG Vision: Creating a Zero-Waste Circular Urban Farm with DIYGreen
NYCU’s ESG Vision: Creating a Zero-Waste Circular Urban Farm with DIYGreen
Seventeen years ago, a university professor who began as a layman in horticulture and couldn’t even recognize what pak choy (or bok choy) inspired his students to pursue green innovation. Together, they focused on addressing the Heat Island Effect, improving waste recycling, and managing water resources. Professor Jehng-Jung Kao of the Sustainable and Peer Education Center (SPEC) and Institute of Environmental Engineering of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) led a team researching and developing the “DIYGreen Zero-Waste Circular Urban Farming System” (hereinafter referred to as “DIYGreen”). This innovative solution not only overcomes the waterproofing and nighttime heat dissipation problems of traditional earth-sheltered green roofs but is also more in line with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including projects such as Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), and Climate Action (SDG 13), etc. …
Research Highlights
Enhanced Display Longevity: NYCU Develop World’s First AI Model to Restore Screen Brightness
Have you ever noticed your smartphone or laptop screen gradually losing brightness and color after a few years? A research team led by Professor Paul C.-P. Chao from the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at NYCU has tackled this …
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Beyond University Rankings: Why is the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Department the Hottest Choice?
When choosing a university, are you still fixated on prestige, or have you set your sights on future trends? The modern approach to higher education prioritizes selecting the right program over the right school, as professional expertise and employability ultimately shape your future. At NYCU, the …
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A Taiwan First! NYCU Launches ‘Medical-Legal Program’ to Cultivate Dual-Expertise Talents
In today’s complex and rapidly changing society, single-discipline expertise is no longer sufficient to tackle emerging challenges. As interdisciplinary learning becomes essential for fostering innovation and problem-solving skills, NYCU is taking the lead …
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Innovative Care for an Aging Society: NYCU Advances Transdisciplinary Education to Meet Elderly Needs
When one in five people is 65 years old, “long-term care” is no longer just a family issue, but a challenge that the whole society must face. According to the National Development Council’s latest report (October 2024), Taiwan will officially enter into a …
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NYCU Study Links Improved Air Quality to Better Brain Health in Older Adults
While air pollution is widely known to contribute to lung cancer, recent research suggests it may also impact brain health, potentially increasing the risk of dementia. A recent epidemiological study conducted by NYCU has found that improved air quality is closely linked to enhanced …
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