So far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are uncertain, and so far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.

- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

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Our overarching goal is to
“Provide Systematic and Rigorous Approaches for Optimal, Robust, and Reliable Design under Uncertainty”
Our current research activities include:
Robust and Reliability in Design Optimization, Complex System Decomposition and Interaction, Multidisciplinary and Multiobjective Design Optimization, Design under Uncertainty, Policy Decision-Making under Uncertainty, Design Integration, Reliability Analysis of Static and Dynamic Systems, Uncertainty Propagation for Computer Simulations
Recent Grants :
  • Design and Integration of CVT Systems, Kwang Yang Motor Co., LTD (KYMCO), 2011-2014
  • Analysis of Belt-Driven Starter Generator, Hua-Chung Automobile Information Technical Center Co., Ltd, 2012-2013
  • Improving Reliability in Design of Practical Engineering Problems, National Science Council, 2011-2014 (Outstanding Young Researcher Award)
  • Industrial Partnerships Program, Mei Shual Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Metal Industries Research and Development Center, 2010
  • ASME International Design Technical Conference Travel Grant, Top University Project, National Cheng Kung University, 2010
  • Design evaluation of a rotary rock sugar crystallization machine, Taiwan Sugar Corporation, 2010
  • ASME International Design Technical Conference Travel Grant, Top University Project, National Cheng Kung University, 2009
  • An Integrated Framework for Reliability-Based Design Optimization under both Time-dependent and Time-independent uncertainties, National Science Council, 2009-2010
  • ASME International Design Technical Conference Travel Grant, Top University Project, National Cheng Kung University, 2008
  • A Preliminary Investigation on Design Optimization considering Aesthetic Measures, National Science Council, 2008-2009 (Undergraduate Research Award)
  • Mathematical Foundations and Convergence Characteristics for Reliability-Based Design Problems with Complex Structures (II), National Science Council, 2008-2009
  • Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Fund, Top University Project, National Cheng Kung University, 2008
  • Key Lab Development Support, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, 2008
  • Mathematical Foundations and Convergence Characteristics for Reliability-Based Design Problems with Complex Structures (I), National Science Council, 2007-2008
  • Reliability Analysis of Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) under Severe Operation Conditions, Delta Electronics, Inc., 2007-2008
  • Shape Optimization of an Industrial Pressure Tank, Kemflo International Co. Ltd., 2007-2008
  • Reliability-Based Design Optimization for Problems with Non-Normal and Discrete Random Parameters, National Science Council, 2006-2007