Introduction…
The UAAT-ICU Workshop: International Taiwan–Czech Event on Research, Innovation, and Education in High-Tech and Next-Generation Technologies provides a vibrant platform to deepen bilateral academic collaboration, promote mutual understanding, and jointly address pressing scientific and technological challenges. This workshop brings together leading research institutions from Taiwan and Czechia, including National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), National Taiwan University (NTU), and Charles University, with vital networking to strategic partners such as the Heyrovský Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences and the Quantum Materials for Sustainable Technologies (QM4ST) consortium, coordinated by the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen.
This event is organised in the framework of the International Integrated Collaboration Project for ICU & University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT), focused on the theme Advanced Two-dimensional Materials Junctions for Next-gen Optoelectronics. The project aims to explore the properties and applications of van-der-Waals heterojunctions, a class of atomically engineered materials with transformative potential for optoelectronics, photonics, and quantum technologies. Through collaborative research, advanced material characterisation, and exchange of expertise, the project seeks to foster high-impact scientific discoveries and technological innovations.
The Taiwan–Czech partnership is built on a strong foundation of shared democratic values, complementary scientific capabilities, and a mutual commitment to education, innovation, and sustainability. Taiwan’s global leadership in semiconductor technologies and Czechia’s excellence in material science, condensed matter physics, and instrumentation create natural synergies that enhance the strategic relevance of this collaboration. Both regions also serve as critical innovation hubs in their respective geopolitical contexts—Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific and Czechia in Central Europe—making this partnership regionally significant and globally impactful.
Beyond research, this workshop aims to support long-term collaboration through joint educational initiatives, researcher and student mobility, and industry engagement. By nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders and bridging institutions across continents, this initiative lays the groundwork for enduring cooperation and shared success in frontier science and technology.
Our research is supported by two Czech open-access infrastructures: the Materials Growth & Measurement Laboratory (MGML https://mgml.eu/), and NanoEnviCz, which integrates advanced nanotechnology facilities for the synthesis, characterisation, and environmental assessment of nanomaterials (https://www.nanoenvicz.cz/en).
Agenda
The agenda of the Workshop is designed to foster both scientific exchange and strategic planning for long-term collaboration. The workshop will feature a series of research lectures by participating scholars from Taiwan and Czechia, showcasing current advancements in fields such as two-dimensional materials, nanotechnology, quantum systems, and optoelectronics. In addition to highlighting cutting-edge research, the program includes dedicated sessions to introduce possible collaborative frameworks—ranging from joint research projects to dual-supervision of students, co-teaching initiatives, and shared access to specialized facilities.
A central part of the agenda is a roundtable discussion focused on identifying synergies in educational strategies and research methodologies, exploring how institutions can align their strengths to build robust and mutually beneficial academic networks.
Specific attention will be given to opportunities for student involvement, including exchange programs, research internships, and thesis co-advising schemes that aim to create a truly integrated international learning environment.
By combining formal sessions with guided lab excursions and informal networking opportunities, the workshop setting is designed to encourage immersive knowledge exchange, foster new research links, and inspire collaborative initiatives grounded in practical understanding of each institution’s technical capabilities.
The workshop will conclude with a roadmap session to outline concrete next steps, ensuring the momentum generated during the event translates into sustained partnership and shared growth.
Practical information
The workshop will take place across three carefully selected venues to facilitate a seamless integration of academic presentations, strategic discussions, and hands-on exploration of research facilities.
Organizer
Charles University,
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Invoicing Company
Optiverso s.r.o.
Kralicka 1007/3,
100 00 Prague 10,
Czech Republic
VAT No.: CZ14050854