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Research Interests
Ultrafast Laser and Laser Spectroscopy, Carrier Dynamics in GaAs Quantum Wells, InAs Quantum Rings and Dots, Nanolithography and Nanoimprint, Nano Bio-materials, Diamond Nanostructure and its Applications, Silicon Photovoltaics, Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Solar Cells,Thermal and Thermoelectrical Properties of Nanomaterials, Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor Nanostructures, Chemical Sensors, Perovskite Solar Cells
Experience
1994 ~ 1995 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academic Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
2003/8– 2005/7 Professor, Department of Physics, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan
2005/8 ~ present Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Electrical Engineering, Princeton University
External positions
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Projects
- 41 Finished
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鉛鹵鈣鈦礦材料研究及其於光學、光電元件及化學、生物感測元件之應用(3/3)
Sun, K.-W. (PI)
1/08/22 → 31/07/23
Project: Government Ministry › Other Government Ministry Institute
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Lead Halide-Based Perovskites and Their Applications on Optics, Optoelectronics, Chemical-, and Bio- Sensors: From Bulk, Thin Film, Two-Dimensional Structures to Nanocrystals
Sun, K.-W. (PI)
1/08/21 → 31/07/22
Project: Government Ministry › Other Government Ministry Institute
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Lead Halide-Based Perovskites and Their Applications on Optics,
Sun, K.-W. (PI)
1/08/20 → 31/07/21
Project: Government Ministry › Other Government Ministry Institute
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Lead Halide-Based Perovskites and Their Applications on Optoelectronics and Chemical Sensors: From Bulk, Thin Films to Nanocrystals
Sun, K.-W. (PI)
1/08/19 → 31/07/20
Project: Government Ministry › Other Government Ministry Institute
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Applications of Plasmonic Effects and Nanophotonics on Water
Sun, K.-W. (PI)
1/08/18 → 31/10/19
Project: Government Ministry › Other Government Ministry Institute
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Commercial trans-β-nitrostyrene analogues for colorimetric cyanide (CN−) detection via Michael addition-based chemodosimetric approach validated by comparative investigations, DFT, and strip method
Shellaiah, M., Aazaad, B., Lin, M. C., Sun, K. W., Murugan, A., Anandan, K., Bhushan, M., Sivakumar, M. & Li, W. T., 1 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 472, 116786.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Scopus citations -
A perylene derivative for multi-hazard detection in environmental monitoring: Demonstration via DFT, cellular imaging, and real-time applications
Shellaiah, M., Sun, K. W., Aazaad, B., Awasthi, K., Lin, M. C., Ohta, N. & Li, W. T., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. 19, 100863.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Scopus citations -
Biocompatible rhodamine functionalized nanodiamond for heavy metal ions detection: Demonstration by paper strips, cellular imaging, and real water investigations
Shellaiah, M., Sun, K. W., Anandan, K., Bhushan, M., Murugan, A. & Li, W. T., Oct 2025, In: Diamond and Related Materials. 158, 112698.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Scopus citations -
Luminescent Pyrene-Derivatives for Hg2+ and Explosive Detection
Shellaiah, M., Sun, K. W., Anandan, K., Murugan, A., Venkatachalam, V., Bhushan, M., Sivakumar, M., Manikandan, E., Kaliaperumal, K. & Li, W. T., Apr 2025, In: Chemosensors. 13, 4, 145.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access14 Scopus citations -
Phenethylammonium bromide for instantaneous PL “Turn-On” detection of Pb2+ ion via quasi-2D-perovskite intermediate formation: Demonstration by real water analysis
Shellaiah, M., Chuang, L. H., Awasthi, K., Ohta, N. & Sun, K. W., Sep 2025, In: Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 179, 114806.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Fellow, Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (HKCBEES)
Sun, K.-W. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Honorary award
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Rudolph A. Marcus Award, Publishing Division of Cognizure and LOGNOR
Sun, K.-W. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Honorary award
Activities
- 5 Invited talk
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2018 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy and Development (ICRED 2017).
Sun, K.-W. (Speaker)
19 Sep 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2017 4th International Conference on Advances in Biology and Chemistry (ICABC 2017)
Sun, K.-W. (Speaker)
21 Aug 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2016 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Development (ICRED 2016)
Sun, K.-W. (Speaker)
8 Sep 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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International Conference on Mechanics and Material Science [MMS2016]
Sun, K.-W. (Speaker)
15 Oct 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2015 International Conference on Materials Technologies and Sciences (ICMTS 2015)
Sun, K.-W. (Speaker)
23 Aug 2015Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk