2025-04-07Activity
Congratulations to Professor Ming-Chun Lu Named to the 2024 International Invention Hall of Fame
Professor Ming-Chun Lu, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), is dedicated to innovative research in environmental technologies. His work has earned recognition from both academia and industry, offering new approaches to solving global environmental challenges. He has made significant contributions to advancing green technologies and achieving net-zero carbon emissions, leading to his selection for the 2024 International Invention Hall of Fame. On March 31, he was received by President Lai Ching-te, who praised Professor Lu’s innovative spirit and his contributions to national and global well-being.
Professor Lu’s research spans a wide range of fields, including photocatalytic technology, Fenton treatment for organic industrial wastewater, fluidized bed crystallization, disinfection and deodorization methods, heavy oil emulsification to enhance combustion efficiency, and desulfurization of fuel oil. These technologies aim to improve the efficiency of pollution control and promote effective energy use, aligning with goals for global sustainability.
Professor Lu places special emphasis on developing practical and applicable environmental technologies, such as using advanced oxidation processes for organic pollutant treatment, energy-saving techniques, and crystallization methods for recovering valuable resources from water. His work also extends to carbon dioxide capture and reuse from flue gases. These innovations have not only been patented but have also received recognition in numerous international invention competitions. His accolades include two Outstanding Research Awards and two Future Technology Awards from Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council, the Distinguished Engineering Professor Award from the Chinese Institute of Engineers, the TECO Foundation Net-Zero Technology Competition Championship, and three Platinum Awards at the Taiwan Innotech Expo.
He has also established long-term collaborations with leading universities in Southeast Asia, including those in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, as well as with institutions such as Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania and Arizona State University in the United States. In addition, he serves as Associate Editor of the international journal Sustainable Environment Research and as an editor for Desalination, playing an active role in promoting the dissemination and application of environmental technology research.
Professor Lu’s research spans a wide range of fields, including photocatalytic technology, Fenton treatment for organic industrial wastewater, fluidized bed crystallization, disinfection and deodorization methods, heavy oil emulsification to enhance combustion efficiency, and desulfurization of fuel oil. These technologies aim to improve the efficiency of pollution control and promote effective energy use, aligning with goals for global sustainability.
Professor Lu places special emphasis on developing practical and applicable environmental technologies, such as using advanced oxidation processes for organic pollutant treatment, energy-saving techniques, and crystallization methods for recovering valuable resources from water. His work also extends to carbon dioxide capture and reuse from flue gases. These innovations have not only been patented but have also received recognition in numerous international invention competitions. His accolades include two Outstanding Research Awards and two Future Technology Awards from Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council, the Distinguished Engineering Professor Award from the Chinese Institute of Engineers, the TECO Foundation Net-Zero Technology Competition Championship, and three Platinum Awards at the Taiwan Innotech Expo.
He has also established long-term collaborations with leading universities in Southeast Asia, including those in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, as well as with institutions such as Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania and Arizona State University in the United States. In addition, he serves as Associate Editor of the international journal Sustainable Environment Research and as an editor for Desalination, playing an active role in promoting the dissemination and application of environmental technology research.
