Program Book - Academia Sinica

Welcome to the Second Joint Taiwanese-Swiss Workshop on
“Nanotechnology: towards novel materials”
Scientists operating in Taiwan and Switzerland have a long history of collaborations
in many scientific and technological areas. The motivating factors are the overlap of
the interest, the comparable and high level of the research program, the similar
needs of industry and many friendly personal ties. The conditions exist now for a
substantial increase in the level and scope of such collaborations. This is the main
objective of the series of workshops. The theme corresponds to the most promising
area of expanded cooperation: nanoscience and nanotechnology. In four days,
several exponents from the two sides will present their research in a rather informal
way with ample time for discussions. Based on the previous experience of similar
bilateral events, the result will be a boost in collaborative programs, exchanges and,
in general, contacts within and beyond the scientific and technological domain.
The meeting will take place in Taipei, the capital and the center of technology and
culture of Taiwan, and then Hualien, one of the best-known Taiwanese sites
throughout the world. The label second in its name is a clear message: this is not
meant to be an isolated event but following the great success in Zermatt 2003 and
this time taking place in Taiwan.
Y. Hwu
Academia Sinica, Taiwan
G. Margaritondo
EPFL, Switzerland
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Yeukuang Hwu (Academia Sinica, Taiwan, ROC)
Giorgio Margaritondo (EPFL, Switzerland)
Davor Pavuna (EPFL, Switzerland)
Chia-Shen Chang (Academia Sinica, Taiwan, ROC)
Hong-Ming Lin (Tatung University, Taiwan, ROC)
Shang-Fan Lee (Academia Sinica, Taiwan, ROC)
Yung-Chin Yang (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan, ROC)
Correspondence
All correspondence should be addressed to:
Ms. Hsinchuen Shieh
Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica
128, Academia Rd., Sec. 2, Nankang,
Taipei, 115-29, Taiwan, ROC
e-mail: sch8888@phys.sinica.edu.tw
Mme. Christine Vuichoud
FSB, EPFL
Lausanne, CH-1015, Switzerland
e-mail: Christine.Vuichoud@epfl.ch
Important Dates
Abstract Submission:
Submission of Presentation Viewgraphs / ppt:
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May 30, 2005
June 20, 2005
Second Joint Taiwanese-Swiss Workshop on
“Nanotechnology: towards novel materials”
TIME
JUNE-20 Monday
TIME
JUNE-21 Tuesday
0900-0910
Welcome
0845-0900
Davor Pavuna
0910-0925
Ting-Kuo Lee (李定國)
0900-0930
Hugo Keller
0925-0940
Chia-Shen Chang (張嘉升)
0930-1000
Joel Mesot
0940-1010
Wei-Xin Ni (倪衛新)
1000-1030
In-Gann Chen (陳引幹)
1010-1035
Cheng-Chung Chi (齊正中)
1030-1045
Coffee Break
1035-1100
Ming-Show Wong (翁明壽)
1100-1115
Coffee break
1045-1115
Chi-Kuang Sun (孫啟光)
1115-1145
László Forró
1115-1145
Minghwei Hong (洪銘輝)
1145-1215
Hans-J. Eisler
1145-1215
Janosz Karpinski
1215-1245
Wolf-Dieter Schneider
1215-1245
Ray-Nien Kwo (郭瑞年)
1245-1345
Lunch
1245-1345
Lunch
1345-1415
Jürg Osterwalder
1345-1415
Bruce D. Patterson
1415-1445
Mathew Dawber
1415-1445
Marco Stampanoni
1445-1515
Giovanni Dietler
1445-1515
Keng S. Liang (梁耕三)
1515-1545
Hung-I Yeh (葉宏一)
1515-1545
Amela Groso
1545-1600
Coffee break
1545-1600
Coffee Break
1600-1630
Wenbing Yun
1600-1630
Andrea Callegari
1630-1700
Jong-Kai Hsiao (蕭仲凱)
1630-1700
Hung-Duen Yang (楊弘敦)
1700-1730
Cheng-Hsuan Chen (陳正弦)
1700-1730
Chung Yuan Mo (牟中原)
1730-1800
Fu-Rong Chen (陳福榮)
1900-2100
Banquet
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Invited Speakers
Switzerland:
Giorgio Margaritondo (EPFL) co-organizer
Davor Pavuna (EPFL) co-organizer
László Forró (EPFL)
Hans-J. Eisler (Univ. Basel)
Wolf-Dieter Schneider (EPFL)
Mathew Dawber (Univ. Geneva)
Jürg Osterwalder (Univ. Zürich)
Giovanni Dietler (EPFL)
Hugo Keller (Univ. Zürich)
Joel Mesot (PSI)
Janosz Karpinski (ETH- Zürich)
Helmuth Berger (EPFL)
Bruce D. Patterson (Univ. Zürich)
Marco Stampanoni (PSI-SLS)
Amela Groso (PSI-SLS)
Andrea Callegari (EPFL)
Taiwan ROC:
Maw-Kuen Wu (IoP, AS)
Ting-Kuo Lee (IoP, AS)
Chia-Seng Chang (IoP, AS)
Fu-Rong Chen (NTHU)
Cheng-Chung Chi (NTHU)
Ming-Show Wong (NDHU)
Hung-I Yeh (MMH)
Jong-Kai Hsiao (NTU)
Cheng-Hsuan Chen (NTU)
In-Gann Chen (NCKU)
Hung-Duen Yang (NSYSU)
Ming-Hwei Hong (NTHU)
Ray-Nien Kwo (NTHU)
Keng S. Liang (NSRRC)
Chi-Kuang Sun (NTU)
Chung-Yuan Mo (NTU)
EPFL: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland (www.epfl.ch)
PSI: Paul Scherrer Institue, Villigen, Switzerland (www.psi.ch)
AS: Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC (www.sinica.edu.tw)
NTU: National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC (www.ntu.edu.tw)
NTHU: National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC (www.nthu.edu.tw)
TTU: Tatung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC (www.ttu.edu.tw)
NTUT: National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC (www.ntut.edu.tw)
NDL : Nantional Nano Device Laboratory, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC (www.ndl.gov.tw)
MMH: Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC (www.mmh.org.tw)
NDHU: National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC (www.nsysu.edu.tw)
NCKU: National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC (www.ncku.edu.tw)
NSYSU: National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaoshung, Taiwan, ROC (www.nsysu.edu.tw)
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June 20 Monday
Welcome:
0900-0910 Professor Yuan T. Lee, (李遠哲)
Welcome to Academia Sinica and Taiwan
President of Academia Sinica
Academia Sinica
Professor Maw-Kuen Wu, (吳茂昆)
Welcome and Taiwan’s Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Minister of National Science Council
Director and Distinguished Research Fellow
Academia Sinica
Professor Giorgio Margaritondo, Head of the Swiss delegation
Thanks, Welcome and General Introduction
Vice-Président (Affaires Académiques)
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Introductions:
0910-0925 Professor Ting-Kuo Lee (李定國)
Taiwan National Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Program
Director of National Program of Science and Technology for Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
Distinguished Research Fellow of Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica
0925-0940 Dr. Chia-Shen Chang (張嘉升)
Nanoscience Projects in Academia Sinica
Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica
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0940-1010 Professor Wei-Xin Ni (倪衛新)
Beyond the Roadmap Technology
Director of National Nano Device Laboratories
National Nano Device Laboratories
1010-1035 Professor Cheng-Chung Chi (齊正中)
Research Highlights at CNST of UST
Department of Physics, National Tsing Hua University
1035-1100 Professor Ming-Show Wong (翁明壽)
Visible Light Photocatalysts of Anion Doped Titania Films by Ion-assisted
Vapor Deposition
College of Science and Engineering, National Dong Hwa University
1100-1115 Coffee Break
NanoScience and Nano-Technology:
1115-1145 Professor László Forró
From Nanostructures to Biomaterials
Director of the Institute of Physics of Complex Matter
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
1145-1215 Dr. Hans-J. Eisler
On the Birth of a Super Molecule
Nano-Optics group
National Center of Competence for Research in Nanoscale Science,
Institute of Physics, University of Basel
NanoScale & Surface Physics :
1215-1245 Professor Wolf-Dieter Schneider
Physics at Nanostructured Surfaces
Laboratory of Physics at Surfaces
Institute for Physics of Nanostructures
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
1245-1345 Lunch
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1345-1415 Professor Jürg Osterwalder
Nanotemplate Surfaces
Surface Physics Group
Physics Institute
University of Zürich
1415-1445 Dr. Matthew Dawber
Artificial Ferroelectric Superlattices - Tailoring Ferroelectric Properties on the
Nanoscale
DPMC
University of Geneva
Physics of Living Matter:
1445-1515 Professor Giovanni Dietler
Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Biomacromolecules
Laboratory of Physics of Living Matter
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
1515-1545 Dr. Hung-I Yeh (葉宏一)
Application of Synchrotron X-ray Microscopy to Detect Vascular Lesions in
Hyperlipidemic Mice
Department of Medical Research
Mackay Memorial Hospital
1545-1600 Coffee Break
1600-1630 Dr. Wenbing Yun
X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) for Life Science
Xradia Inc.
1630-1700 Dr. Jong-Kai Hsiao (蕭仲凱)
The Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Dagnostic Medical Imaging
Department of Medical Imaging
National Taiwan University Hospital
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Microscopy:
1700-1730 Professor Cheng-Hsuan Chen (陳正弦)
Dynamical Reordering of Charge Stripes in (Bi,Ca)MnO3 Manganites
Director, The Center for Condensed Matter Sciences
National Taiwan University
1730-1800 Professor Fu-Rong Chen (陳福榮)
Toward Atomic Resolution Z-Contrast Electron Tomography
Engineering and System Science
National Tsing Hua University
1900-2100 Banquet
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June 21 Tuesday
Superconductivity:
0845-0900 Professor Davor Pavuna, coorganizer, Swiss delegation
Introduction: The Ongoing Challenge of High-Tc-Superconductivity
Institute of Physics of Complex Matter
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
0900-0930 Professor Hugo Keller
Unconventional Isotope Effects in High-Temperature Cuprate
Superconductors
Superconductivity and Magnetism Group
Physics Institute
University of Zurich
0930-1000 Dr. Joel Mesot
Momentum Resolved Microscopic Studies of High-Temperature
Superconductors
Laboratory for Neutron Scattering
ETH Zurich and Paul Scherrer Institute
1000-1030 Professor In-Gann Chen (陳引幹)
Enhancement in Pinning and Critical Current Density in RE-Ba-Cu-O
Superconductor with the Nano-particle Addition
Chairman, Department of Materials of Science and Engineering
National Cheng Kung University
1030-1045 Coffee Break
1045-1115 Professor Chi-kuang Sun (孫啟光)
Nano-ultrasonics
The Graduate Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering,
National Taiwan University
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New Materials Growth and Analysis:
1115-1145 Professor Minghwei Hong (洪銘輝)
Tailoring Oxide-Semiconductor Interfaces – an Enabling Sub-nano Approach
for New Science and Advanced Devices
Department of Materials of Science and Engineering
National Tsing Hua University
1145-1215 Dr. Janosz Karpinski
High Pressure Crystal Growth of Superconductors and (Ga, Al)N
Semiconductors
High Pressure Synthesis Group, Laboratory for Solid State Physics
Physics Department
ETH Zurich
1215-1245 Professor Ray-Nien Kwo (郭瑞年)
Recent Advances in High k Dielectrics for Nano Electronics
Department of Physics
National Tsing Hua University
1245-1345 Lunch
Synchrotron Related Techniques:
1345-1415 Professor Bruce D. Patterson
The (001) Surface of SrTiO3: a Grazing-Incidence X-Ray Diffraction Study
Materials Science Beamline at the Swiss Light Source
Paul Scherrer Institut
1415-1445 Dr. Marco Stampanoni
X-ray Tomographic Microscopy at the SLS: a Powerful Tool for
Non-destructive Investigation of New Materials
X-ray Tomography Endstation at MS Beamline
Swiss Light Source - Paul Scherrer Institut
1445-1515 Professor Keng S. Liang (梁耕三)
An Overview of Nano Science Research at NSRRC
Associate Director, National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center
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1515-1545 Dr. Amela Groso
Phase Contrast Computed Tomography: a Different Approach
Swiss Light Source - Paul Scherrer Institute
1545-1600 Coffee Break
Ultrafast Phenomena:
1600-1630 Dr. Andrea Callegari
Ultrafast Dynamics of Silver Nanoprisms Prepared by Wavelength-controlled
Photochemical Growth
Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie Chimiques (ISIC)
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
1630-1700 Dr. Hung-Duen Yang (楊弘敦)
Recent Experimental Results on NbSe2 and Cd2Re2O7
Department of Physics
National Sun Yat-sen University
1700-1730 Professor Chung-Yuan Mou (牟中原)
Quasielastic Neutron Scattering Investigation of Supercooled Water Confined
in Nanoporous Silica Matrices— Liquid-liquid Transition
Department of Chemistry
National Taiwan Uriversity
1900-2100 Dinner invited by Minister M. K. Wu
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June 22 Wednesday
Arriving Hualien
1100-1200 Visit National Dong Hua University and the Nano Science Core Facility
1200-1315 Lunch
1315-1500 Round Table / Penal Discussion Nanoscience and Nanotech
1500-1600 Coffee Break
1600-1700 Discussion High Tc Superconductors and other Novel oxides
1900-2100 Dinner
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June 23 Thursday
0900-1400 Excursion to Taroko National Park
1400-1600 Discussion –
Characterization techniques
1600-1730 Round table discussion Enhancing ties between Taiwanese and Swiss Scientific communities
1900-2100 Dinner and farewell
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Switzerland:
Dr. Andrea Callegari
Laboratory for Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie Chimiques
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
ADD: CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
TEL: +41-21-6930456
E-Mail: andrea.callegari@epfl.ch
Website: http://lsu.epfl.ch/
Dr. Matthew Dawber
Department of Condensed Matter Physics
University of Geneva
ADD: 24 quai Ernest-Ansermet 1211 Genève 4, Switzerland
TEL: +41-22-3793248
E-Mail: Matthew.Dawber@physics.unige.ch
Website: http://dpmc.unige.ch/gr_triscone/index.php3
Professor Giovanni Dietler
Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Vivante
Institut de Physique de la Matiere Complexe
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
ADD: CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
TEL: +41-21-6930446
E-Mail: Giovanni.Dietler@epfl.ch
Website: http://lpmv.epfl.ch
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Dr. Hans-Jürgen Eisler
Institute of Physics
University of Basel
ADD: Klingelbergstr. 82, CH-4056, Basel, Switzerland
TEL: +41-61-2673735
E-Mail: Hans.Eisler@unibas.ch
Website: http://www.nano-optics.ch
Professor László Forró
Institute of Physics of Complex Matter
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
ADD: EPFL station 3, CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
TEL: +41-21-6934306
E-Mail: laszlo.forro@epfl.ch
Website: http://nanotubes.epfl.ch/
Dr. Amela Groso
Swiss Light Source
Paul Scherrer Institute
ADD: CH-5232 Villigen, Switzerland
TEL: +41-56-3105318
E-Mail: amela.groso@psi.ch
Website: http://www.psi.ch
Mr. Helmuth Berger
Institute of Physics of the Complex Matter
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
ADD: EPFL station 3, CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
TEL: +41-21-6934484
E-Mail: helmuth.berger@epfl.ch
Website: http://ipmc.epfl.ch/page31429.html
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Dr. Janusz Karpinski
Physics Department
ETH Zürich
ADD: CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland
TEL: +41-44-6332254
E-Mail: karpinski@solid.phys.ethz.ch
Website: http://www.solidphys.ethz.ch
Professor Hugo Keller
Physik-Institut der Universität Zürich
ADD: Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zürich, Switzerland
TEL: +41-1-6355748
E-Mail: keller@physik.unizh.ch
Website: http://www.physik.unizh.ch/groups/groupkeller/
Professor Giorgio Margaritondo
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
ADD: CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
TEL: +41-21-6937058
E-Mail: giorgio.margaritondo@epfl.ch
Website: http://ipn.epfl.ch/page38308.html
Dr. Joel Mesot
Laboratory for Neutron Scattering
ETH Zürich and Paul Scherrer Institute
ADD: CH-5232 Villigen, Switzerland
TEL: +41-56-3104029
E-Mail: joel.mesot@psi.ch
Website: http://www.psi.ch
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Professor Jürg Osterwalder
Physik-Institut der Universität Zürich
ADD: Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
TEL: +41-44-6355827
E-Mail: osterwal@physik.unizh.ch,
Website: http://www.physik.unizh.ch/groups/grouposterwalder/
Professor B. D. Patterson
Swiss Light Source
Paul Scherrer Institite
ADD: CH-5232 Villigen, Switzerland
TEL: +41-56-3104524
E-Mail: bruce.patterson@psi.ch
Website: http://www.psi.ch
Professor Davor Pavuna
Institute of Physics of the Complex Matter
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
ADD: EPFL station 3, CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
TEL: +41-21-6933301
E-Mail: davor.pavuna@epfl.ch
Website: http://ipmc.epfl.ch/page31429.html
Professor Wolf-Dieter Schneider
Institut de Physique des Nanostructures
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
ADD: CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
TEL: +41-21-6930444
E-Mail: wolf-dieter.schneider@epfl.ch
Website: http://ipn.epfl.ch/page38310.html
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Dr. Marco Stampanoni
Swiss Light Source
Paul Scherrer Institite
ADD: CH-5232 Villigen, Switzerland
TEL: +41-56-3104724
E-Mail: marco.stampanoni@psi.ch
Website: http://www.psi.ch
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Taiwan ROC:
Professor Yuan T. Lee
President of Academia Sinica
Academia Sinica
ADD: 128 Sec, 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115 Taiwan, R.O.C.
FAX: +886-2-27853852
Website: http://www.sinica.edu.tw/as/person/ytlee/index_c.html
Professor Maw-Kuen Wu
Minister of National Science Council
ADD: No. 106, HoPing E. Road, Sec.2, Taipei 106, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-27377507
FAX: +886-2-27377668
E-Mail: chr01@nsc.gov.tw
Website: http://web.nsc.gov.tw/
Professor Sai-Ping Li
Research Fellow & Acting Director, Institute of Physics
Academia Sinica
ADD: 128 Sec, 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115 Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-27896728
E-Mail: spli@phys.sinica.edu.tw
Website: http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/
Professor Ting-Kuo Lee
Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute of Physics
Academia Sinica
ADD: 128 Sec, 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115 Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-27896791
E-Mail: tklee@phys.sinica.edu.tw
Website: http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/
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Professor Cheng-Chung Chi
Department of Physics
National Tsing Hua University
ADD: 101 Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R.O.C
TEL: +886-3-5715131 ext. 2571
E-Mail: cchi@phys.nthu.edu.tw
Website: http://sunlab.phys.nthu.edu.tw/ccchi.html
Dr. Wei-Xin Ni, Director
National Nano Device Laboratories
ADD: No. 26, Prosperity Road I, Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan R.O.C.
E-Mail: wxni@mail.ndl.org.tw
Dr. Chia-Shen Chang
Institute of Physics
Academia Sinica
ADD: 128 Sec, 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115 Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-27896722
E-Mail: jasonc@sinica.edu.tw
Website: http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/
Professor Ming-Show Wong
College of Science and Engineering
National Dong Hwa University
ADD: 1, Sec. 2,Da Hsueh Rd., Shou-Feng, Hualien 974,Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-3-8634206
E-Mail: mswong@mail.ndhu.edu.tw
Website: http://www.ndhu.edu.tw/~imeng/english/index.html
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Dr. Hung-I Yeh
Department of Medical Research
Mackay Memorial Hospital
ADD: 92, Chung-Shan North Road, Section 2, Taipei 104, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-28094661 ext 2332
E-Mail: hiyeh@ms1.mmh.org.tw
Website: http://www.mmh.org.tw/research/3714.htm
Dr. Wenbing Yun
Xradia Inc.
ADD: 5052 Commercial Circle, Concord, CA 94520, USA
TEL: +1-925-2881225
E -Mail: wyun@xradia.com
Website: http://www.xradia.com
Dr. Jong-Kai Hsiao
Department of Medical Imaging
National Taiwan University Hospital
ADD: No.7.Chung San South Road, Taipei, Taiwan 100, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-23123456 ext 5634
E-Mail: p91421024@ntu.edu.tw
Website: http://radiology.mc.ntu.edu.tw/en/
Professor Cheng-Hsuan Chen
Director, The Center for Condensed Matter Sciences
National Taiwan University
ADD: No.1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL:+886-2-33665200
E-Mail: chchen35@ccms.ntu.edu.tw
Website: http://nanost.ntu.edu.tw/cmna/default.htm
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Professor Fu-Rong Chen
Engineering and System Science
National Tsing Hua University
ADD: 101 Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R. O. C
TEL: +886-3-5715131 ext 4303 or 4209
E-Mail: frchen@ess.nthu.edu.tw
Website: http://www.ess.nthu.edu.tw/teacher/ChenFR.htm
Professor In-Gann Chen
Chairman, Dept. Materials of Science and Engineering
National Cheng Kung University
ADD: No.1, Ta-Hsueh Road, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
TEL: +886-6-2757575 ext 62947
E-Mail: Ingann@mail.ncku.edu.tw
Website: http://www.mat.ncku.edu.tw/~htsc/chinese/index.htm
Professor Hung-Duen Yan
Department of Physics
National Sun Yat-sen University,
ADD: 70 Lien-hai Rd. Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
TEL: +886-7-5252000 ext 3732
E-Mail: yang@mail.phys.nsysu.edu.tw
Website: http://www2.nsysu.edu.tw/Physics/htm/lab/ltlab/index.htm
Professor Minghwei Hong
Department of Materials of Science and Engineering
National Tsing Hua University
ADD: 101, Kuang Fu Road Sec. 2, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R. O. C.
TEL: +886-3-5715131 ext 2283
E-Mail: mhong@mse.nthu.edu.tw
Website: http://mse.nthu.edu.tw/~mhong/
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Professor Ray-Nien Kwo
Department of Physics
National Tsing Hua University
ADD: 101, Kuang Fu Road Sec. 2, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R. O. C.
TEL: +886-3-5715131 ext 2800
E-Mail: raynien@phys.nthu.edu.tw
Website: http://www.phys.nthu.edu.tw/c_teacher/raynien.html
Professor Keng S. Liang
National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center
ADD: 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-3-578-0281
E-Mail: ksliang@nsrrc.org.tw
Website: http://www.srrc.gov.tw/index.html
Professor Chi-Kuang Sun
The Graduate Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering
National Taiwan University
ADD: No.1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-23635251ext.319
E-Mail: sun@cc.ee.ntu.edu.tw
Website: http://ufo.ee.ntu.edu.tw
Professor Chung-Yuan Mou
Department of Chemistry
National Taiwan University
ADD: No.1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-3366-5251
E-Mail: cymou@ntu.edu.tw
Website: http://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/faculty/new93/cymou-c.htm
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Dr. Yeukuang Hwu
Institute of Physics
Academia Sinica
ADD: 128 Sec, 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115 Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-2789-6728
E-Mail: phhwu@sinica.edu.tw
Website: http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/~hwu/index.htm
Professor Hong Ming Lin
Department of Materials Engineering
Tatung University
ADD: 40 Chungshan N. Rd.,3rd, Sec., Taipei 104, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-2592-5252 ext3411
E-Mail: hmlin@ttu.edu.tw
Website: http://www.mse.ttu.edu.tw/TEACHER/teacher1.htm
Dr. Shang-Fan Lee
Institute of Physics
Academia Sinica
ADD: 128 Sec, 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115 Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-2789-6767
E-Mail: leesf@phys.sinica.edu.tw
Website: http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/
Professor Ru-Shi Liu
Department of Chemistry
National Taiwan Uriversity
ADD: No.1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-23690152
E-Mail: rsliu@ntu.edu.tw
Website: http://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/faculty/new93/rsliu-c.htm
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Professor Chia-Wei Li
Life Science School
National Tsing Hua University & National Museum of Natural Science
ADD: 101 Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R. O. C
TEL: +886-3-5742770
E-Mail: lslcw@life.nthu.edu.tw
Website: http://life.nthu.edu.tw/~lslcw/
Dr. Chin-Ming Wei
Institute of Physics and Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences
Academia Sinica
ADD: 128 Sec, 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115 Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2- 27896700
E-Mail: cmw@phys.sinica.edu.tw
Website: http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/
Professor Ji-Jung Kai
Engineering and System Science
National Tsing Hua University
ADD: 101 Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R. O. C
TEL: +886-3-5715131 ext 4280 or 4209
E-Mail: jjkai@ess.nthu.edu.tw
Website: http://www.ess.nthu.edu.tw/teacher/index-c.htm
Dr. Yuh-Cheng Yang
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mackay Memorial Hospital
ADD: 92, Chung-Shan North Road, Section 2, Taipei 104, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886-2-28094671 ext 2005
E-Mail: eugene@ms2.mmh.org.tw
Website: http://www.mmh.org.tw/taitam/rese_div/rese_div.asp
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Symposium Presentations
The time allotted to each invited speaker is 30 min each (including 5 min for discussion).
Speakers may decide to shorten their presentations and allow more time for discussion
Equipments provided for presentations:
LCD-Projector with computers (PC and MAC)
Overhead Projector
Language
The official language of the workshop is English.
Conference Location
The workshop will be held on 06/20-21 in the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica,
Nankang, Taipei, located in the east side of Taipei. The second part of the workshop will
be held in Bellevista Hotel, Hualien, the famous mountain and ocean resort on the east
side of the island. Information on Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, the Far Easter
Plaza Hotel, the Grand Hotel, Hualien and the Bellevista Hotel can be found on the
websites:
http://www.sinica.edu.tw/
http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/
http://www.feph.com.tw/index.jsp
http://www.grand-hotel.org/newsite/html/c/cindex.htm
http://www.bellevista.com.tw/
http://www.taroko.gov.tw/english/
To know more about staying in Taipei and Taiwan as an visitor, check this excellent site
prepared by Academia Sinica for our foreign guests.
http://www.sinica.edu.tw/~hro/IS/index.html
Following informations are exerted from these sites as well:
Taiwan Visitors Association
http://www.taiwan.net.tw/lan/cht/index/index.asp
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Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園)
Yangmingshan National Park is renowned for its wealth of unusual volcanic features and
topography. Being so accessible and close to Taipei City, the park attracts a very large
number of visitors every year.
Information Source: http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw
Northeast Coast National Scenic Area (東北角國家風景區)
The
Northeast Coast stretches from the village of
Rueifang in Taipei County to the village of Toucheng in
Ilan County, including Kueishan Island. Unforgettable
mountain vistas and ocean views, quaint centuries-old
paths, and unique vistas await you on the Northeast
Coast. Among the popular tourist destinations in this
region are the Nanya area, Bitou Cape, Longdongwan,
Longdong South Coast Park, Jinshawan Beach Park,
Yanliao Beach Park, Longmen Camp Site, Fulong Beach,
Shihcheng, Dali Visitor Center, and Beiguan, where one
can find new sensations throughout the four seasons.
Whether your interests are strolling along sandy beaches,
playing in the sea, or climbing in the hills, the Northeast
Coast offers something for everyone in a world of
stunning ocean vistas and mountain peaks.
Website: http://www.necoast-nsa.gov.tw/
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Taroko (Tailuge) National Park (太魯閣國家公園)
Taroko National Park, in the north-eastern part of the
island, faces the Pacific Ocean on the east and covers an
area of more than 92000 hectares in the northern section
of the Central Mountain Range. The Park is 36 kilometers
from north to south and 42 kilometers from east to west. It
is situated at the Nantou. The park has many high
mountains and steep gorges, with many peaks towering
above 3,000 meters in height, and with many natural
watersheds. The spectacular Taroko Gorge and the scenic
beauty of the Liwu River can be viewed conveniently from
the Central Cross-Island Highway. The many waterfalls,
diverse forms of plant and animal life, and the indigenous
Taroko people, together create the rich texture of this
unique natural ecosystem.
http://www.taroko.gov.tw/ENGLISH/index.htm
Shei-Pa National Park (雪霸國家公園)
Shei-Pa National Park covers an area of 76,850 hectares on the central Taiwan range,
slightly to the north of central Taiwan. This is a region of magnificent mountains: within the
park are 51 peaks over 3,000 meters high. It is an area of mostly wild and undeveloped
country with a range of wildlife that includes many rare and endemic species. The park
was founded to protect and study this splendid wilderness, maintaining the natural
environment and all the forms of life it includes. Conservation is therefore the first priority
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for Shei-Pa National Park, and a large proportion of its land is set apart as ecological
protection area, or special scenic area, with limited access for ordinary visitors.
Information Source: http://www.spnp.gov.tw
Yushan National Park (玉山國家公園)
This fortunate area is one of the few places in Taiwan that still keeps the dignity of nature
unexploited. As time passes by, this area records the geological history of millions of years,
yields interrelated subtropical, temperate and arctic natural ecosystems, and also preserves
one famous historical relic--the Patungkuan old passage, constructed in the Qing Dynasty.
http://www.ysnp.gov.tw
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http://www.taipeitravel.net/
National Theater & Concert Hall (國家音樂廳&國家劇院)
Situated in the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the
National Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center is comprised of
two buildings – the National Theater and the National
Concert Hall. The National Theater is designed for
performing Chinese opera, traditional Chinese folk arts,
western opera, drama, ballet, and other dance forms.
The National Concert Hall is designed for symphony
orchestra, chorus, and other large-scale music concerts.
For more information: http://www.ntch.edu.tw
Taipei Eye (臺北戲棚)
“Taipei Eye” is designed as a window on Taiwanese traditional
performing arts especially for foreigners. Performers and artists with
international reputations are invited here to present fantastic
performances, such as Puppet Fun, Renowned Scenes of Dances
and Martial Arts in Chinese Opera, Folklores, Tribal Dances,
Nanguan (Nan-Kuan), Beiguan, Pa-Yin, and acrobatics.
Add: 113, Sec. 2, ZhongShan N. Rd., Taipei (JinZhou Street
Entrance) 台北市中山北路 2 段 113 號 (錦州街入口)
Information Source: http://www.taipeieye.com/
The National Palace Museum (故宮博物院)
When talking about arts, most people in Taiwan
think of the National Palace Museum in Taipei,
with its world-famous collection of porcelain, jade,
calligraphy and all the other art treasures of
ancient China. This museum conveys a sense of
the 5,000 years of Chinese cultural history and
tradition. To get there from Academia Sinica, take
bus #620 or #645. After approximately 45
minutes, you will pass through a tunnel. After the tunnel, get off at the first stop; keep
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walking and turn right for about 5 minutes, you will see the museum on your left-hand
side. Guided Tours are available in Chinese, English, Japanese, and French.
Add: 221, ChihShan Rd., Sec.2, Taipei 台北市士林區至善路 2 段 221 號
For further details, please call (02) 2881-2021
Information Source: http://www.npm.gov.tw.
The Shunyi Museum of Formosan Aborigines (順益台灣原住民博物館)
This museum features not only the cultural background
of the Chinese in Taiwan, but also the culture that was
here before the Chinese arrived. The museum is located
on the same road as the National Palace Museum, just a
five-minute walk away. For further information, please
check http://www.museum.org.tw
Add: 282, ChihShan Rd., Sec. 2, Shilin district, Taipei
台北市士林區至善路 2 段 282 號
Tel: (02) 2841-2611
Taipei Fine Arts Museum (台北市立美術館)
Taipei Fine Arts Museum primarily specializes in works of art from Taiwan, followed by
works of overseas Chinese and works representative of important trends in 20th century
art. The museum is located on ZhongShan North Road, and is convenient from the MRT
(Yuanshan stop on the Red Line).
Add: 181, ZhongShan N. Road., Sec. 3, Taipei
104 台北市中山北路 3 段 181 號
Tel: (02) 2595-7656
Information Source: http://www.tfam.gov.tw
Yingge (Yingko) Ceramics Museum (鶯歌陶瓷博物館)
This museum itself is a stylish building, and inside offers displays of
historical and modern pottery.
For guided tour reservations, please call (02) 2678-8664
Add: 200, Cultural Rd, Yingko Town, Taipei 239
台北縣鶯歌鎮文化路 200 號
Tel: (02) 8677-2727
http://www.ceramics.tpc.gov.tw (English & Japanese)
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National Museum of History (國立歷史博物館)
Most of the items on display were brought to Taiwan from
mainland China or were donated by private organizations.
Exhibits include bronze vessels and pottery of different Chinese
dynasties. The museum is located downtown and is convenient
by bus and MRT; a taxi from Academia Sinica costs about
NT$400.
Add: 49, NanHai Rd, Taipei 台北市南海路 49 號
Website: http://www.nmh.gov.tw/ (Chinese & English)
Tel: (02) 2361-0270
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Yangming Academy (陽明書屋)
Yangming Academy was a hot-spring villa during
Japanese occupation of Taiwan. Former President
Chiang Kai-shek loved the beautiful scenery here and
built Chung Hsing Hotel to accommodate foreign guests
and to spend summer; the hotel was later reconstructed
as Yangming Academy.
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/scenic_spots.jsp?id=R140
http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw/html/chi/topic/ymbook/ (Chinese)
Xingtian (Hsing-t'ien) Temple (行天宮)
This very busy temple is devoted to Guangong, a famous
deified general who lived during the Three Kingdoms
period (A.D. 162-219). He is also worshipped as the
patron saint of businessmen. The courtyard of the temple
is usually busy, with crowds of worshippers bowing their
heads or kneeling in devotion. The pedestrian underpass
outside the temple is filled with fortune-tellers and
vendors who take commercial advantage of the temple's popularity.
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/scenic_spots.jsp?id=229
http://www.ht.org.tw/htk/index.asp (Chinese)
Da'an (Ta-an) Forest Park (大安森林公園)
It offers abundant space for outdoor activities such as jogging, walking or just relaxing. The
park features facilities such as an open stage, a playground for children, pavilion, etc.
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Jianguo (Chienkuo) Weekend Flower and Jade Market (建國假日花市玉市)
Jianguo Weekend Flower Market is open on Saturdays,
Sundays, and public holidays between 09:00 and 17:00. At
more than 100 stalls, vendors sell various kinds of potted
plants, garden trees, fresh flowers, water plants, fertilizers,
vases, and books related to gardening. Prices are reasonable
and supplies are plentiful. The Jianguo Weekend Jade Market
is located under the JianGuo South Road Expressway, only a
little bit further north between RenAi Road and JiNan Road. It
has more than 500 stalls and is open on Saturdays and on
Sundays between 09:00 and 18:00. At this popular market,
you can find all sorts of jade vessels, jade stones, other
precious stones, amber, and pearls. One may take bus#270
from Academia Sinica directly to the jade & flower market.
Ximending (Hsimenting) (西門町)
On holidays and weekends, people gather here for art, cultural
events, sports, and musical performances. The district is not only a
witness to history but also trendy with Taipei youth. Many
middle-aged and elderly people with nostalgia come here to
reminisce, while many young people come to see and make the
latest fashion statements. Two totally different life styles meet here.
You may take MRT “Blue Line” and get off at the Ximen Station.
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/scenic_spots.jsp?id=2254
National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall (國父紀念館)
The Zhongshan Square Park features an open space of
about 110,000 square meters, including a green lake
with flowing water lily, beckoning willow and a delicate
bridge. Tourists always find the park the best place for
relaxation, while enjoying the scenic yard with blossom
of flowers and camphor trees and a walk on wandering
health path. From Academia Sinica, you may take bus
#270, #212 or MRT “Blue-Line” and get off at the Sun
Yat-sen Memorial Hall. http://yatsen.gov.tw/flash_e.htm
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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂)
The CKS Memorial Hall, built in 1980, was erected to
honor the late President Chiang Kai-shek. A huge
sculpture of the late President stands solemnly in the
middle of the monument. The area is 250,000 square
meters and is the most visited site by foreign tourists in
Taipei. The great building has become a landmark of
Taipei City. A sitting statue of President Chiang is installed
in the memorial hall, and an exhibition room
demonstrates historical documents and artifacts related to Chiang’s life. The park also
houses the National Theater and National Concert Hall. As well, the park features
traditional Chinese gardens. During weekends and holidays, the vast square in front of the
memorial hall is a favorite gathering point for families, and on special days is the venue for
major events like Taipei Lantern Festival. The park can be reached by MRT (CKS
Memorial Hall station).
http://www.cksmh.gov.tw
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/scenic_spots.jsp?id=73
Danshui (Tamshui) (淡水)
The old town of Danshui sits at the northwestern
corner of Taipei’s Basin, at the mouth of the
Danshui River, surrounded by beautiful mountains
and waters. The town has been shaped by
centuries of conflict between the cultures of the
East and the West, and is home to numerous
historical sites, temples, restaurants and food stales,
and enchanting old streets that fill with visitors
during holidays. The best way to Danshui is to
take MRT “Green Line”, and get off at the terminal
station—Danshui. Walking is the best way to get
around. Danshui used to be the center of a
bustling port and was a strategic maritime
placement during the last century. From here one
can look over the broad expanse of the Danshui
River, the source of much of northern Taiwan’s
commercial prosperity. Now, the open area along the waterfront is crammed with food
stalls selling many kinds of snack food for which the town has become famous; a short bus
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ride takes you to beaches on the bay and ocean. A day-trip to Danshui lets you cover a
wide range of things, from history to architecture and from local foods to swimming.
Information Source: http://202.39.225.156/food/e_shopping.html
Longshan (Lung-shan) Temple (龍山寺)
Longshan Temple is a famous old temple in
Taiwan, dedicated to Guanyin—the Guanshiyin
Buddh—and other divine spirits. The temple
was built in 1740. There are great decorative
lamp fairs and temple activities on historical
festivals. On the 1st and 15th day each month of
the lunar calendar, regular worshippers come to
the temple. Longshan Temple is a flourishing
temple, a sightseeing attraction, and also a
second-degree historical site. There are traditional streets/shops, antique shops, Buddhists
article shops, and Chinese medicine shops surrounding the temple. One may take MRT
blue line and get off at the “Longshan Temple” station.
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/city_introduce.jsp?city_code=63
Taipei Night Markets
Huahsi Street Night Market (華西街夜市)
Huashi Street Night Market is located near Lungshan Temple.
Various commodities are sold here and it is one of the favorite
tourist sites. A Chinese traditional post stands at the entrance of
Huashi Street Night Market. Chinese traditional lamps are hung
along the street. Huashi Street Night Market is also famous for
snake shops. However, due to environmental protection
considerations, endangered species are not sold here. The loud
sales promotions reflect the vigorous and hearty lives of Taiwan
people. Foot massage is also very popular here. It's easy getting
there; take MRT “Blue-Line” and get off at Longshan Temple
station.
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/scenic_spots.jsp?id=18
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Shilin (Shih-lin) Night Market (士林夜市)
Shilin Night Market is the largest night market in
Taipei. Many visitors come to Shilin Night
Market to enjoy the delicious foods. Goods are
sold at less expensive prices compared to
regular stores. When you walk around the
market, you will often find something
unexpected. The night market is packed with
many people during holidays. One may take
MRT “Green Line” or “Orange Line” and get
off at the “Chien-Tan” station.
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/scenic_spots.jsp?id=154
Raohe (Jaoho) Street Night Market (饒河夜市)
Raohe Street Night Market is located on Raohe Street
and is 600 meters in length. Various products and local
foods are sold in the night markets. Raohe Street Night
Market is near Sung Shan Railway Station. From
Academia Sinica, it is only about 20 minutes by bus
#306, 205 or 276 -- get off at the Sung Shan Railway
Station.
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/scenic_spots.jsp?id=R177
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By Taxi:
Taxis queue outside the Arrival Halls of both
Terminal Ι and Terminal II of C.K.S. Airport.
Airport taxis charge according to the meter plus a
50% surcharge (highway tolls not included).
Typical fare to Taipei downtown is around
NT$1,100. From the CKS International Airport,
you may take a taxi directly to Academia Sinica
for around NT$ 1,700.
By Bus:
Where to buy tickets/board the bus:
Ticket counters are located in the Arrival Passenger Reception Areas of both Terminals.
Terminal I Bus Platform: On the southwest side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area.
Terminal II Bus Platform: On the northeast side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area on
the first floor of the terminal.
Adult single fares vary from NT$ 110 to $140.
The journey time is about 1 hour in moderate traffic.
Four bus companies now provide frequent services between CKS International Airport
and downtown Taipei:
Taiwan Bus Corp. (Kuogong Line): to Taipei Railway Station and Taipei Sung Shan
Airport. You may get off at either stop and then take a taxi to Academia Sinica for
approximately NT$300.
Evervoyage: to ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station. If you only have light packages, this is a
good way to save money. You can get off at ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station, take MRT
“Blue Line” and get off at the terminal stop “Kunyang”. Walk out the station and take a
taxi to Academia Sinica for about NT$120.
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Toward You Air Bus: to ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station, Hyatt Hotel & Far Eastern Hotel.
Get off at one of the above stops and take a taxi from there to Academia Sinica for around
NT$220.
Fe Go Express: to Taipei Sung Shan Airport. Take a taxi from Sung Shan Airport to
Academia Sinica for around NT$300.
Source of Information: http://www.cksairport.gov.tw
Domestic Air Transportation
Taipei Sung Shan Airport, nucleus of Taiwan civil aviation, is located in the Sung Shan
District of Taipei. Airlines require prior reservation. Most travel agencies also handle
reservation and ticketing on behalf of airlines. While checking in, a personal identification
card is required. The identity card is required for Taiwan citizens and a passport for
foreigners. Cellular phones are strictly prohibited on planes for flight safety concerns.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport: http://www.tsa.gov.tw/0069/index.htm
C.K.S. International Airport: http://www.cksairport.gov.tw
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Mass Rapid Transit system (MRT)
Mass Rapid Transit system in Taipei,
together with the metropolitan area's
dedicated bus route network, forms
a convenient transportation system.
The MRT system currently has six
lines in operation. For MRT
operation routes map, please turn to
page 85. These lines are dotted with
a variety of attractions and scenic
spots. As a result, visitors can take a
leisurely journey through most of the
attractive parts of Taipei by using
MRT.
Ticket machines can be found in all MRT stations, providing ticketing services with English
instructions (coin changers are also provided in all stations.) A "single-journey ticket" price
ranges from NT$20 to NT$65 depending on travel distance.
A $150 “one-day pass”
purchased from the service booth will allow unlimited travel among all MRT lines within
one day. Please take advantage of the one-day pass if you wish to visit spots along the
MRT lines. Recently, MRT continued promoting the use of “Easy Go” cards which are very
convenient. “Easy Go” cards integrate MRT, buses, and public off-road car parks in Taipei
through a contactless smartcard ticketing system. “Easy Go” cards can be purchased in
any MRT stations. For details about Easy-Card, please refer to the official website:
http://www.tscc.com.tw or call 0800-02-8880
Please Note:
o
MRT running hours - 06:00~24:00
o
To provide passengers a comfortable and safe ride, smoking, drinking & gum chewing
are strictly prohibited in MRT areas; food is only permitted in designated areas.
o
The use of cellular phones is prohibited in the first and the last cars of the train.
o
Tickets are valid on the day of purchase.
o
Please place pets in hand-carried cages; police dogs and guide dogs are excluded.
For further information, please call Taipei MRT customer service lines.
Metro Taipei Service Hot Line: 0800-033-068
(02) 2536-3001 (08: 30 ~ 17:30)
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Source of Information:
Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation
http://english.trtc.com.tw/
Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government
http://www.dorts.gov.tw/english/index_e.htm
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Information
For more information about where to go in Taipei, please check the following website for
introductions to local attractions.
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/city_introduce.jsp?city_code=63
For information about the National Scenic Areas in Taiwan, please check:
http://www.tbroc.gov.tw/
The Tourism Bureau also provides service at the Travel Information Service Center in
Taipei, which is open 365 days a year. One may get the latest free brochures on travel in
Taiwan there. In addition, the information desk offers tourist information in Chinese,
English, Japanese, and emergency assistance. The Travel Information Service Center is
located at Exit 5 of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station of the Taipei MRT (Blue line).
Office Hours: 8:30 ~ 17:30 daily
Tel: (02) 2717-3737; 0800-011-765
Address: 345, ZhongXiao E. Rd., Sec. 4, Taipei, Taiwan 台北市忠孝東路四段 345 號
http://202.39.225.136/auser/H/tisc/tourinfoE/index.htm
Climate
Taiwan is a sub-tropical/tropical island. It is already summer in June. Temperature can go
up to 35℃ in day time and does not go below 20℃.
A good site to look up the current weather:
http://www.tva.org.tw/eng/observatory.htm
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