Department History
The goal and direction of this department focus on cultivating specialized biotechnology professionals centered on establishing “practical technologies related to the biotechnology industry chain.” By integrating biotechnology faculty members with industry experience, the department develops practical biotechnology teaching and application-oriented research, such as: bio-detection technology, development of biological agents, development of natural medicines and health foods, development of food processing technologies, development of biomaterials and bioenergy, drug residue detection technology, and biological pathogen detection. In response to the introduction of big data analysis, automation, and intelligent technologies into biotechnology-related industries including new agriculture, the food industry, and the pharmaceutical and health industries, and by integrating existing research and teaching resources across different colleges and departments (including related departments in the engineering, electrical engineering and computer science, and management colleges of this university), the department will cultivate integrated and even interdisciplinary biotechnology industry professionals.
Agriculture is the foundation of the nation. Yun lin is known as the “agricultural capital.” The implementation of industrial development and talent cultivation relies on the educational resources and research and development capabilities of local universities. The Agricultural and Biotechnology Inspection Service Center established by this department serves as a safeguard for pesticide safety testing of fruits and vegetables in food safety inspections. It will further establish widely accessible intelligent rapid screening systems as well as other food analysis and safety testing technologies. In other biotechnology fields, the department is also moving toward precision and interdisciplinary development. Faculty members have demonstrated outstanding performance in both industry–academia collaboration and research and development.
We have always emphasized the effective use of the rich agricultural resources of Yun lin County and the strength of nearby related industries to develop technologies required for a distinctive biotechnology industry chain. In recent years, the department has devoted considerable effort to the application of biotechnology in food and agriculture, actively fulfilling social responsibility and promoting local revitalization. It has also developed the reutilization of agricultural waste to increase the value of agricultural products, improve the environment, and enhance resource recycling. In addition, the Farmers’ University organized by the Yun lin County Government has been assisted by this department for many years. The current Yun lin Smart Agriculture University is also mainly supported by this department in education and training. This department is committed to cultivating talents at the bachelor’s, master’s, and in-service master’s levels, and in the future it may also assist Yun lin in developing into a major county for agricultural biotechnology. The complementary research and development capabilities of other departments of this university or nearby schools will form the unique characteristics and competitive advantages for the development of this department.
(2022.08 update)
