Dr. Wei-Te Chen
Maritime Industry Innovation & Promotion Department
Director
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Responsibilities:
- Leads the overall strategic planning and operational development of MTIC.
- Drives the development and promotion of maritime technology and the offshore wind industry.
- Advances international engagement and fosters collaboration with domestic and international industry partners.
Areas of Expertise:
Materials Chemistry, Underwater Technology R&D
Education:
Ph.D., The University of Auckland
Email:
wtchen@mail.mirdc.org.tw
Rita Yu
Maritime Industry Innovation & Promotion Department
Deputy Director
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Responsibilities:
- Strategic planning for the operations of the Maritime Technology Development Division (MTD).
- Vehicle testing and validation at the Offshore Engineering Center (OEC).
- Industry services.
Areas of Expertise:
Project Planning, Financial Analysis
Education:
Master's Degree, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
Email:
ritayu@mail.mirdc.org.tw
Shuo-Yen Chen
Maritime Competency Technology Development Section
Section Chief
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Responsibilities:
- Strategic planning for the overall operations of the Maritime Talent Competence Division (MTC).
- Collaboration on internationally certified training programs.
- Uncrewed vehicle applications and technology R&D.
- Development of customized training courses.
Areas of Expertise:
International Partnerships, Talent Training, Offshore Engineering Simulation Applications
Education:
Master's Degree, National Chung Hsing University
Email:
csy6732@mail.mirdc.org.tw
Dr. Yao-Ming Wang
Maritime Technology Development Section
Section Chief
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Responsibilities:
- Underwater technology R&D and applications.
- Hydrogen and energy storage technology R&D.
- Floating offshore wind technology R&D.
- Industrial technology services (e.g., Industrial Technology Development Program and SBIR).
Areas of Expertise:
Energy Storage, Hydrogen Production, Underwater Technology, Marine Engineering Technology Development
Education:
Ph.D., National Taiwan Ocean University
Email:
yawang@mail.mirdc.org.tw
Scott Wang
Maritime Competency Technology Development Section
Deputy Section Chief
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Responsibilities:
- GWO, OPITO, IMCA, and NI training programs.
- Marine technology talent development and training program promotion.
- Domestic and international training collaboration and professional course development.
Areas of Expertise:
GWO Instruction, Customer Relationship Management, Business Development and Marketing, Media Relations
Education:
Bachelor's Degree, Arizona State University
Email:
scott.wang@mail.mirdc.org.tw
Wei-Ching Wang
Maritime Competency Technology Development Section
Deputy Section Chief
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Responsibilities:
- Offshore wind operation and maintenance (O&M) and unmanned vehicle technology R&D.
- Industry collaboration.
Areas of Expertise:
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Technology Development, Metal Surface Treatment, Medical Device Testing Planning
Education:
Master's Degree, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Email:
weiching@mail.mirdc.org.tw
Nien-Tzu Tsai
Maritime Industry Promotion Section
Deputy Section Chief
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Responsibilities:
- MTIC operations management (tenant recruitment, tenant services, facility rental, and site visit activities).
- Industry promotion and networking.
- Cross-departmental communication and coordination.
Areas of Expertise:
Project Management, Industrial Engineering Management
Education:
Master's Degree, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
Email:
np7449@mail.mirdc.org.tw