Special Lecture Series Ⅳ of STM

Academic unit or major

Graduate major in Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine

Instructor(s)

Satoshi Okamoto / Weishan Chang / Yung-Jung Hsu / Wei-Lin Tu

Class Format

Lecture (Livestream)

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Intensive

Class

-

Course Code

STM.C504

Number of credits

100

Course offered

2025

Offered quarter

2Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 19, 2025

Language

English

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

Lecture 1&2: Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production
Nanocrystals enable efficient photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production. Composite nanocrystals, like plasmonic yolk@shell structures with Au cores and semiconductor shells, enhance charge separation, reaction rates, and catalytic performance. Examples like Au@Cu7S4 and Au@CdS demonstrate their potential for renewable energy, leveraging unique architectures and surface plasmon resonance for improved efficiency.

Lecutre 3&4: Quantum Computation and its Role for the Future Science
Modern society thrives on knowledge, with rapid advancements in science and technology driven by silicon-based classical computers. However, as Moore’s law approaches its limits, quantum computers emerge as the next frontier. These lectures cover quantum computing basics, their superiority, current challenges, and potential applications in medicine, physics, and sustainability.

Lecture 5&6: Principles and Practice of Modern Radiotherapy
These two lectures explore the principles and advancements in radiotherapy, covering its role in cancer treatment, advanced irradiation modalities, and cutting-edge research. Topics include novel dosimetry methods, FLASH therapy, AI-driven treatment planning, and emerging applications in heart disease. Gain insights into innovations enhancing precision, reducing toxicity, and improving patient outcomes.

Lecture 7: Visualization of physical condition through odor sensing by using nanomaterials and its usefulness
Visualization of physical conditions via odor sensing using nanomaterials offers a novel approach to health monitoring. By detecting specific biomarkers in exhaled breath, this technique enables non-invasive, real-time analysis, providing valuable insights into physiological states and potential diseases, with applications in personalized medicine and early diagnosis.

Course description and aims

This lecture series explores cutting-edge advancements in science and technology, including nanocrystals for hydrogen production, quantum computing's future potential, modern radiotherapy innovations, and odor sensing with nanomaterials for health monitoring. Each lecture highlights breakthroughs in sustainability, medicine, and precision technologies, offering insights into transformative applications shaping future science and society.

Keywords

the cutting edge of life enginering, nanocrystals, photocatalyst, quantum computation, radiotherapy, odor sensing

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Please attend the ZOOM lectures and submit your report upon the completion of all seven lectures.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Textbook(s)

Not required

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Powerpoint sides used in class

Evaluation methods and criteria

A report summarizing the seven lectures along with your personal reflections and insights.

Related courses

• HCB.C451 ： Advanced Research Topics for Life Innovation I
• HCB.C452 ： Advanced Research Topics for Life Innovation II
• HCB.C551 ： Advanced Research Topics for Life Innovation III

Prerequisites

Students need to acquire fundamental knowledge in the fields of life-engineering.

Other

If misconduct, such as plagiarism or misappropriation of someone else's work is committed, we will treat it strictly： The grade of the subject will be 0.