Asia University and CALIN Technology Win NSTC Industry-Academia Collaboration “Outstanding Award” for Automotive Optical Thin-Film Research
Combining ultrasonic spray coating with automotive lens applications, academia and industry join forces to advance innovative materials and industrial upgrading
Asia University has achieved another milestone in industry-academia collaboration. Prof. Jung-Jie Huang, Vice President of Asia University and Director of the Bachelor Program in Semiconductor, together with CALIN Technology Co., Ltd., carried out the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) industry-academia research project “Ultrasonic Spray Coating of Hydrophilic Thin Films on Automotive Lens Glass.” At the NSTC Department of Engineering and Technologies’ 2026 (ROC Year 115) Industry-Academia Collaboration Project Results Presentation and Performance Review held on November 2, the project received the “Outstanding Award” in the Chemical Materials for Daily Life field, highlighting Asia University’s achievements in advanced thin-film materials, precision coating processes, and collaborative research and development.
The results presentation was held at the Wuri conference center in Taichung, bringing together collaborative teams from universities and industry to showcase their research and development outcomes for evaluation by domain experts. The Asia University team won the judges’ recognition for its innovative technology and potential for industrial application, underscoring not only the academic and technical value of the research but also the importance of industry-academia collaboration in driving technological innovation.
The project focuses on developing functional surface thin films for automotive optical components. Centered on ultrasonic spray coating, the team studied hydrophilic thin-film materials and process conditions, and analyzed and verified the films’ surface characteristics, optical properties, and application feasibility. By fine-tuning the precision coating process and material properties, the project aims to enhance the surface functionality of automotive lens glass and offer new technical directions for automotive optical components and the wider precision optics industry.
This recognition from the NSTC was made possible by close cooperation between the Asia University research team and CALIN Technology. Special thanks go to Manager Wang and the CALIN Technology research and development team for contributing practical industry experience, technical exchange, and research support throughout the project, enabling academic research to closely meet real industrial needs and demonstrating the complementary strengths and concrete benefits of industry-academia collaboration.
In recent years, Asia University has actively promoted interdisciplinary research and development in smart semiconductors, advanced materials, and sustainable manufacturing, while continuing to deepen its partnerships with domestic industry. This NSTC “Outstanding Award” recognizes the joint efforts of the research team and its industry partner, and showcases Asia University’s capacity to turn academic research into industrial applications. Going forward, the university will continue to combine industry needs with academic resources to drive key technological innovation, deepen industry-academia collaboration, and bring fresh momentum to Taiwan’s optics and semiconductor industries.
Asia University Semiconductor Program ｜ 2026.11.02
