Taoyuan, Taiwan — October 19, 2025
The 14th Joint Conference on Renewable Energy and Nanotechnology (JCREN 2025) was successfully held at National Central University (NCU) and concluded on October 19. This marked the first time that the JCREN series has been hosted in Taiwan, representing a significant milestone for international academic collaboration in the region.
The conference was organized by the Hydrogen Energy Research Center (HERC) at National Central University, in collaboration with Hiroshima University (Japan) and Chulalongkorn University (Thailand). Held over two days (October 18–19), the event attracted more than one hundred scholars and researchers from Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia, who gathered to share the latest developments in renewable energy, nanotechnology, and hydrogen-related research.
Professor Shu-San Hsiau, President of National Central University, highlighted in his address that the world is facing unprecedented challenges from energy transition and climate change. He emphasized that only through cross-border scientific collaboration can the goals of sustainability and carbon neutrality be achieved. He also noted that NCU’s establishment of the Hydrogen Energy Research Center in 2025 marks an important step in advancing hydrogen technologies — including production, storage, utilization, and safety — as well as in fostering interdisciplinary cooperation among academia, industry, and government sectors.
Conference Chair and HERC Director Professor Chung-Jen Tseng remarked:
“JCREN is not just an academic conference — it serves as a bridge for collaboration and innovation among Asian scholars. Through this platform, we can jointly advance clean energy technologies and move toward a sustainable future.”
The conference featured keynote presentations by distinguished experts, including Distinguished Professor Jeng-Kuei Chang of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, who presented his research on solid-state lithium-metal batteries and advanced energy storage materials, and Professor Nataporn Sowasod of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, who discussed nanoparticle-based self-cleaning coatings for solar and architectural applications.
In total, the event hosted nearly 100 oral and poster presentations, covering a wide range of topics such as hydrogen production and utilization, fuel cell development, nanomaterials, carbon capture technologies, sustainable catalysis, and energy system integration. Awards including the Outstanding Poster Presentation were presented to recognize outstanding research contributions. With the successful completion of JCREN 2025, National Central University has once again demonstrated its leadership in renewable and hydrogen energy research, while reaffirming its commitment to promoting international collaboration and working hand-in-hand with global partners to create a greener, more sustainable future.
