Non-viral gene delivery
Magnetic nanocomplexes and lipid carriers that deliver genes into stem cells and cancer cells.
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Nanomedicine & Stem Cell Engineering Lab
We engineer nanomaterials and stem cells to deliver genes and drugs, treat cancer, and support tissue repair.
Recruiting international MS and PhD students, TEEP interns, and exchange students
What we work on
Nanomaterials for photoactivated cancer therapy
Gold nanorods and photosensitizer nanocomplexes that turn light into heat or reactive oxygen species inside tumors.
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3D stem cell culture and injectable matrices
Spheroids, microgels, and injectable hydrogels that keep transplanted stem cells alive and active.
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Nano-sensors for cancer cell isolation
Biodegradable nano-sensors carrying molecular beacons that find and isolate drug-resistant cancer cells.
Read moreWhy train with us
Hands-on, interdisciplinary training
Learn polymer and nanoparticle synthesis, non-viral gene delivery, stem cell culture, and animal disease models in one lab.
An international lab
We run TEEP research programs for international interns and have hosted an exchange student from HCMUT in Vietnam. Our department is listed as an English-taught program on NTHU's international admission website.
Recognized work
Our work received the National Innovation Award (2020), the National Innovation Excellence Award (2022), the Future Tech Award (2021, 2023), and the Prof. Chau-Jen Lee Research Scholar Award (2026).
Selected papers
All publications
Meet Prof. Chang
Chien-Wen (Jeff) Chang is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences at NTHU. He received his PhD from the University of Utah and did postdoctoral research at UC San Diego and UCLA. His research covers drug and gene delivery and stem cell engineering.
More about Prof. ChangLatest news
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2026 TEEP research program open for applications
International students can apply for a 3- to 6-month research stay on biomaterials, biopolymers, and drug delivery. Applications close on November 30, 2026, and the program period ends on December 31, 2026.
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Prof. Chang becomes Department Chair
Prof. Chien-Wen Chang began his term as Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences on February 1, 2026.
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Prof. Chau-Jen Lee Research Scholar Award
Prof. Chien-Wen Chang received the Prof. Chau-Jen Lee Research Scholar Award, which recognizes outstanding research in biomaterials and drug delivery.
Interested in joining?
See who we are looking for, how students are funded, and how to apply.