Taiwanese delegation expresses interest in CATRIN’s research and collaboration opportunities

On November 5, representatives from several leading Taiwanese universities, including National Taiwan University, National Chung Hsing University, Taipei Medical University, and National Central University (NCU), visited CATRIN. The purpose of the visit was to exchange knowledge and explore potential avenues for collaboration.

Radek Zbořil, the Scientific Director of CATRIN–RCPTM, presented the institute’s key research directions and highlighted its most significant scientific achievements. He also led the delegation on a guided tour of the laboratories, showcasing CATRIN’s cutting-edge research infrastructure.

“We are part of the University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) and have been seeking collaboration opportunities with CATRIN. Our visit was highly productive; we were impressed not only by the research outcomes but also by the advanced nanomaterials research facilities,” said Jiun-Haw Lee, Associate Vice President for International Affairs at the National Taiwan University’s Office of International Affairs. “Several members of UAAT have expressed strong interest in partnering with CATRIN.” During the engaging discussions, the Taiwanese guests delved into various topics, including the application of CATRIN’s research, science funding, researcher evaluation, and technology transfer.