NSYSU hosts the Annual Meeting of the Physical Society of Taiwan, drawing over 100 scholars from 21 countries
2025-04-08
The most important annual event in Taiwan's physics community — the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Physical Society of Taiwan (TPS) and National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Project Achievement Presentation — was grandly held at National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU). The three-day event attracted more than 100 international scholars from 21 countries around the world, with total attendance surpassing 2,100 participants.
In addition to Taiwan–Japan and Taiwan–Czech bilateral symposiums, the meeting brought together domestic and international experts, scholars, and industry representatives, integrating elements of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, to explore the latest research outcomes and future developments in the field of physics. It also featured special lectures by Quantum Machines, a pioneering international quantum computing company, and TSMC, demonstrating the highly international nature of the event, which also contributed to city marketing and received sponsorship from the Kaohsiung City Government.
Professor Feng-Chuan Chuang, Chair of the NSYSU Department of Physics, noted that while over 20 universities in Taiwan have physics departments, only about half of them take turns hosting this prestigious annual event. This marks the first time in a decade that NSYSU has hosted the meeting. Innovations introduced this year include an event check-in mobile APP application, a streamlined online registration procedure, and an integrated layout connecting conference lecture sessions, vendor exhibitions, and panel venues to facilitate greater interaction.
A unique feature this year was the transformation of the lunch venue. Traditionally held inside classrooms, meals were instead served outdoors at the Bodhi Tree Square near Sizihwan Bay. The picturesque setting—framed by the mountains and ocean—along with the comfortable winter weather, left a lasting impression on attendees. "The annual meeting was a great opportunity to showcase Kaohsiung," said Chuang, "Many scholars and students explored the city's attractions following recommendations from NSYSU faculty and students."
The opening ceremony was graced by a lineup of distinguished guests, including NSYSU President Chih-Peng Li, former NSTC Deputy Minister Minn-Tsong Lin, former NSTC Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development Director General Meng-Fan Luo, Academia Sinica Vice President Mei-Yin Chou, President of the Physical Society of Taiwan Chia Ming Kuo, President of the Physical Society of Japan Shuji Hasegawa, President of the Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies (AAPPS) Hyoung-Joon Choi, and Chair of AAPPS's Division of Condensed Matter Physics Hiroyuki Nojiri. The program featured multiple keynote speeches, parallel oral sessions, and poster presentations across fields such as quantum physics, condensed matter physics, astrophysics, and Biological Physics.
In his remarks, NSYSU President Chih-Peng Li emphasized the significance of the Annual Meeting of the Physical Society of Taiwan, highlighting its academic depth and international scope as a demonstration of Taiwan's growing influence in global physics research. "This conference reinforces Taiwan's role as a hub for international physics exchange and lays a strong foundation for future cross-border collaborations," he said.
"Scientific ideas are born from ongoing discussion," said Professor Chien-Cheng Kuo from the Department of Physics at NSYSU and Vice President of the TPS. He noted the growing industry interest in applied physics research, which has led to increased participation by companies seeking collaboration. The scale of the Annual Meeting continues to expand, with this year featuring 16 parallel sessions at the same time, and the agenda has been extended to three days. Since the TPS shifted its conference presentations to English in 2017, the event has steadily drawn more attention from the international community, with growing participation from scholars around the world. This year alone, 23 physics experts from Japan attended, underscoring the global recognition and importance of the event.
The most important annual event in Taiwan's physics community — the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Physical Society of Taiwan (TPS) and National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Project Achievement Presentation — was grandly held at National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU). The three-day event attracted more than 100 international scholars from 21 countries around the world, with total attendance surpassing 2,100 participants.
In addition to Taiwan–Japan and Taiwan–Czech bilateral symposiums, the meeting brought together domestic and international experts, scholars, and industry representatives, integrating elements of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, to explore the latest research outcomes and future developments in the field of physics. It also featured special lectures by Quantum Machines, a pioneering international quantum computing company, and TSMC, demonstrating the highly international nature of the event, which also contributed to city marketing and received sponsorship from the Kaohsiung City Government.
Professor Feng-Chuan Chuang, Chair of the NSYSU Department of Physics, noted that while over 20 universities in Taiwan have physics departments, only about half of them take turns hosting this prestigious annual event. This marks the first time in a decade that NSYSU has hosted the meeting. Innovations introduced this year include an event check-in mobile APP application, a streamlined online registration procedure, and an integrated layout connecting conference lecture sessions, vendor exhibitions, and panel venues to facilitate greater interaction.
A unique feature this year was the transformation of the lunch venue. Traditionally held inside classrooms, meals were instead served outdoors at the Bodhi Tree Square near Sizihwan Bay. The picturesque setting—framed by the mountains and ocean—along with the comfortable winter weather, left a lasting impression on attendees. "The annual meeting was a great opportunity to showcase Kaohsiung," said Chuang, "Many scholars and students explored the city's attractions following recommendations from NSYSU faculty and students."
The opening ceremony was graced by a lineup of distinguished guests, including NSYSU President Chih-Peng Li, former NSTC Deputy Minister Minn-Tsong Lin, former NSTC Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development Director General Meng-Fan Luo, Academia Sinica Vice President Mei-Yin Chou, President of the Physical Society of Taiwan Chia Ming Kuo, President of the Physical Society of Japan Shuji Hasegawa, President of the Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies (AAPPS) Hyoung-Joon Choi, and Chair of AAPPS's Division of Condensed Matter Physics Hiroyuki Nojiri. The program featured multiple keynote speeches, parallel oral sessions, and poster presentations across fields such as quantum physics, condensed matter physics, astrophysics, and Biological Physics.
In his remarks, NSYSU President Chih-Peng Li emphasized the significance of the Annual Meeting of the Physical Society of Taiwan, highlighting its academic depth and international scope as a demonstration of Taiwan's growing influence in global physics research. "This conference reinforces Taiwan's role as a hub for international physics exchange and lays a strong foundation for future cross-border collaborations," he said.
"Scientific ideas are born from ongoing discussion," said Professor Chien-Cheng Kuo from the Department of Physics at NSYSU and Vice President of the TPS. He noted the growing industry interest in applied physics research, which has led to increased participation by companies seeking collaboration. The scale of the Annual Meeting continues to expand, with this year featuring 16 parallel sessions at the same time, and the agenda has been extended to three days. Since the TPS shifted its conference presentations to English in 2017, the event has steadily drawn more attention from the international community, with growing participation from scholars around the world. This year alone, 23 physics experts from Japan attended, underscoring the global recognition and importance of the event.
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