Teaching and Service Experience

• Current Position:
  • Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering, National Formosa University (2015/08 - Present)
• Past Experiences:
  • Chairman, Department of Electronic Engineering, National Formosa University (2020/02 - 2026/01)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering, National Formosa University (2006/02 - 2009/01)
  • Assistant Professor, Tungnan Institute of Technology (2003/02 - 2006/01)
  • Lecturer, Tungnan Institute of Technology (2002/09 - 2003/01)

Expertise

• Semiconductor Processing
• Surface Acoustic Wave Devices
• Nanomaterials

Research Projects

1. Application of Ni-doped ZnO Nanosheets and Nanorods to Surface Acoustic Wave Ultraviolet Photodetectors (2019.8.1 - 2020.7.31)
2. Effect of Vibration Modes on Photocatalytic Efficiency of Surface Acoustic Wave Nano-Photocatalyst Devices (II) (2016.8.1 - 2017.7.31)
3. Effect of Vibration Modes on Photocatalytic Efficiency of Surface Acoustic Wave Nano-Photocatalyst Devices (I) (2015.8.1 - 2016.7.31)
4. Development and Analysis of Surface Acoustic Wave Nano-Photocatalyst Devices (I) (2014.8.1 - 2015.7.31)
5. Application of TiO2 Nanoarray Thin Films to Acousto-Optic Devices (2012.8.1 - 2013.7.31)
6. Development and Analysis of Dual-Mode Surface Acoustic Wave and Photoconductor Ultraviolet Photodetectors (2009.8.1 - 2010.7.31)
7. Effect of Waveguiding Layer Nanowire Structure on the Sensitivity of Love Wave Liquid Sensors (II) (2008.8.1 - 2009.7.31)
8. Effect of Waveguiding Layer Nanowire Structure on the Sensitivity of Love Wave Liquid Sensors (I) (2007.8.1 - 2008.7.31)

1. Study on the Application of TiO2 Thin Films in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (2006.8.1 - 2007.7.31)

Publications

1. Walter Water and Chi-WeiWen. Application of TiO2 thin film with nanorods to surface acoustic wave type ultraviolet photo detection(SCI). Journal of Electroceramics(2016)
2. Walter Water, Yi-Shun Lin, and Chi-Wei Wen. Love Wave Ultraviolet Photodetector Fabricated on a TiO2/ST-Cut Quartz Structure(SCI). International Journal of Photoenergy(2014)
3. Y. H. Liu, S. J. Young,C. H. Hsiao, L. W. Ji, LW, T. H. Meen, Walter Water, S. J. Chang. Visible-Blind Photodetectors With Mg-Doped ZnO Nanorods(SCI). IEEE PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY LETTERS(2014)
4. Walter Water*, Ren-Yang Jhao. Effect of Seed Layer Structure on Surface Morphology and Photoluminescence Property of ZnO Nanorods Grown on LiNbO3 Substrate(SCI). Integrated Ferroelectrics(2013)
5. Teen-Hang Meen, Jenn-Kai Tsai, Shi-Mian Chao, Yu-Chien Lin, Tien-Chuan Wu, Tang-Yun Chang, Liang-Wen Ji, Walter Water, Wen-Ray Chen, I-Tseng Tang and Chien-Jung Huang. Surface plasma resonant effect of gold nanoparticles on the photoelectrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells(SCI). NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS(2013)
6. Liang-Wen Ji, Cheng-Zhi Wu, Te-Hua Fang, Yu-Jen Hsiao, Teen-Hang Meen, Walter Water, Zhe-Wei Chiu, and Kin-Tak Lam. Characteristics of Flexible Thin-Film Transistors With ZnO Channels(SCI). IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL(2013)
7. L. W. Ji, Walter Water, Y. J. Hsiao, J. K. Tsai, K. T. Lam, T. H. Meen, Y. F. Chen & W. S. Shih. TiO2-Based Ultraviolet Photodetectors(SCI). INTEGRATED FERROELECTRICS(2013)
8. Walter Water, Shih-En Chen, Teen-Hang Meen, and Liang-Wen Ji. ZnO thin film with nanorod arrays applied to fluid sensor(SCI). Ultrasonics(2012)
9. Walter Water*, Ren-Yang Jhao. Application of ZnO nanorods synthesized on 64 degree Y-cut LiNbO3 to surface acoustic wave ultraviolet photodetector(SCI). Sensors and Actuators B(2012)
10. T. H. Meen, W. Water, J. H. Hong, L. W. Ji, J. K. Tsai, Y. S. Liu and C. J. Huang. Effect of nanocrystalline TiO2 scattering layer on the photoelectrode of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells(EI). IEEE Proceedings of International NanoElectronics Conference on Emerging Medical and Green Nanotechnology(2011)
11. W. S. Shih, S. J. Yung, L. W. Ji, W. Water, T. H. Meen and H. W. Shiu. Effect of Oxygen Plasma Treatment on Characteristics of TiO2 Photodetectors(SCI). IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL(2011)
12. W. S. Shih, S. J. Yung, L. W. Ji, W. Water, H. W. Shiu. TiO(2)-Based Thin Film Transistors with Amorphous and Anatase Channel Layer(SCI). JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY(2011)
13. W. S. Shih, L. W. Ji, H. W. Shiu, S. J. Young, W. Water, C. H. Liu, T. H. Meen and J. K. Tsai, W. R. Chen, S. D. Prior. Characteristics of photodetectors with TiO2 nanorod arrays(EI). IEEE Proceedings of International NanoElectronics Conference on Emerging Medical and Green Nanotechnology(2011)
14. Walter Water, Te-Hua Fang, Yu-Jen Hsiao, Liang-Wen Ji, Ju-Hsuan Tsai, Lee, Ching-Chin. Structural, Electromechanical and Optical Characterization of ZnO Nanorods(SCI). Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters(2011)
15. T. H. Meen, C. J. Huang, S. M. Chao, J. K. Tsai, W. Water, W. R. Chen, Y. S. Liu, L. W. Ji. Applications of vertically oriented TiO2 micro-pillars array on the electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell(SCI). JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS(2011)
16. L. W. Ji, C. Z. Wu, T. H. Fang, S. M. Peng, S. J.,Young, W. Water, T. H. Meen, C. H. Liu. Preparation and Characteristics of Flexible Nanorod-Based Photodetectors(SCI). Journal of Nanoelectronics and Optoelectronics(2010)
17. Teen-Hang Meen, Wun-Yue Shih, Walter Water, Jenn-Kai Tsai, Yu-Sung Liu, Chi-Ting Ho, and Chien-Jung Huang. Application of vertically oriented TiO2 nanotube arrays on dye sensitized solar cells(EI). Key Engineering Materials(2010)
18. Walter Water, Te-Hua Fang, Liang-Wen Ji, and Ching-Chin Lee. Optical characterization of ZnO nanorod arrays grown from solution(EI). International Journal of Nanoscience(2010)
19. Walter Water, Ren-Yang Jhao, Liang-Wen Ji, Te-Hua Fang, and Shih-En Chen. Love wave ultraviolet photodetector using ZnO nanorods synthesized on 90°-rotated ST-cut (42°45′) quartz(SCI). Sensors and Actuators A(2010)
20. Te-Hua Fang, Win-JinChang, Walter Water, Ching-Chin Lee. Effect of gas concentration on structural and optical characteristics of ZnO nanorods(SCI). Physica E(2010)
21. W.S. Shih, S.J.Young, L.W.Ji, W. Water, T.H.Meen, K.T.Lam, J.Sheen, W.C.Chu. Thin film transistors based on TiO2 fabricated by using radio-frequency magnetron sputtering(SCI). Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids(2010)
22. T. H. Meen, W. Water, W. R. Chen, S. M. Chao, L. W. Ji, C. J. Huang. Application of TiO2 nano-particles on the electrode of dye-sensitized solar cells(SCI). JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS(2009)
23. Walter Water and Shih-En Chen. Using ZnO nanorods to enhance sensitivity of liquid sensor(SCI). Sensors and Actuators B(2009)
24. Y. C. Lee, S. Y. Hu, Walter Water, K. K. Tiong, Z. C. Feng, Y. T. Chen, J. C. Huang, J. W. Lee, C. C. Huang, J. L. Shen, M. H. Cheng. Rapid thermal annealing effects on the structural and optical properties of ZnO films deposited on Si substrates(SCI). Journal of Luminescence(2009)
25. Walter Water, Te-Hua Fang, Liang-Wen Ji, Ching-Chin Lee. Effect of growth temperature on photoluminescence and piezoelectric characteristics of ZnO nanowires(SCI). Materials Science and Engineering B(2009)
26. Te-Hua Fang, Yee-Shin Chang, Liang-Wen Ji, Stephen D. Prior, Walter Water, Kuan-Jen Chen, Ching-Feng Fang, Chun-Nan Fang, Siu-Tsen Shen. Photoluminescence characteristics of ZnO doped with Eu3+ powders(SCI). Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids(2009)
27. Walter Water, Yin-Shiang Yang, Teen-Hang Meen. Effect of magnesium doping on the structural and piezoelectric properties(SCI). Sensors and Actuators A(2008)
28. L.W. Jia, S.J. Young, C.H. Liu, Walter Water, T.H. Meen, W.Y. Jywe. Nitride-based light-emitter and photodiode dual function devices with InGaN/GaN multiple quantum dot structures(SCI). JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH(2008)
29. S. Y. Hu, Y. C. Lee, J. W. Lee, J. C. Huang, J. W. Shen, W. Water. The structural and optical properties of ZnO/Si thin films by RTA treatments(SCI). Applied Surface Science(2008)
30. Yueh-Chien Lee, Sheng-Yao Hu, Walter Water, Ying-Sheng Huang, Min-De Yang, Ji-Lin Shen, Kwong-Kau Tiong and Chia-Chih Huang. Improved optical and structural properties of ZnO thin films by rapid thermal annealing(SCI). Solid State Communications(2007)
31. Walter Water, Yin-Shiang Yang. The Characteristics of Strontium Doped ZnO Films on Love Wave Filter Applications(SCI). Thin Solid Films(2007)
32. Walter Water, Yin-Shiang Yang. The Influences of Calcium doped ZnO Films on Love Wave Sensor(SCI). Sensors and Actuators A(2006)
33. Sheng-Yuan Chu, Te-Yi Chen, Walter Water. The effects of ZnO films on surface acoustic wave properties of modified lead titanate ceramic substrates(SCI). IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL(2005)
34. Walter Water, Sea-Fue. Wang, Yuh-Pey Chen, Jui-Chen Pau. Calcium and strontium doped ZnO films for love wave sensor applications(SCI). Integrated Ferroelectrics(2005)
35. Sheng-Yuan Chu, Te-Yi Chen, Walter Water. Deposition of preferred-orientation ZnO films on the ceramic substrates and its application for surface acoustic wave filters(SCI). JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A(2004)
36. Sheng-Yuan Chu, Te-Yi Chen, I. T. Tsai, Walter Water. Doping effects of Nb additives on the piezoelectric and dielectric properties of PZT ceramics and its application on SAW device(SCI). SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL(2004)
37. S.J. Jian, Sheng-Yuan Chu, T.Y. Huang, Walter Water. Study of preferred orientation of zinc oxide films on the 64 degrees LiNbO(3) substrates and their applications as liquid sensors(SCI). JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A(2004)
38. Sheng- Yuan Chu, Walter Water, Tung-Der Juang, Jih-Tsang Liaw. Properties of (Na, K)NbO3 and (Li, Na, K)NbO3 ceramic mixed systems(SCI). Ferroelectric(2003)
39. Sheng-Yuan chu, Walter Water, Jih-Tsang Liaw. Properties of ZnO-based love mode acoustic filters on 90 degrees rotated ST-Cut quartz substrates(SCI). INTEGRATED FERROELECTRICS(2003)
40. Sheng-Yuan Chu, Walter Water. Influences of reflector gratings on the properties of love wave acoustic sensors in ZnO/Quartz structure(SCI). INTEGRATED FERROELECTRICS(2003)
41. Sheng-Yuan Chu, Walter Water and Jih-Tsang Liaw. Influence of Postdeposition Annealing ZnO Films Prepared by RF Magnetron Sputtering Technique(SCI). Journal of the European Ceramic Society(2003)
42. Sheng- Yuan Chu, Walter Water, Tung-Der Juang, Jih-Tsang Liaw, S. B. Dai. Piezoelectric and dielectric characteristics of lithium potassium niobate ceramic system(SCI). FERROELECTRICS(2003)
43. Sheng-Yuan chu, Walter Water, Jih-Tsang Liaw. An investigation of the dependence of ZnO film on the sensitivity of love mode sensor in ZnO/quartz structure(SCI). ULTRASONICS(2003)
44. Sheng-Yuan Chu, Te-Yi Chen, Walter Water. The investigation of preferred orientation growth of ZnO films on the PbTiO(3)-based ceramics and its application for SAW devices(SCI). JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH(2003)
45. Walter Water, Sheng-Yuan Chu, Yung-Der Juang, Shih-Jeh Wu. Li2CO3 doped ZnO Films Prepared by RF magnetron Sputtering Technique for Acoustic Device Applications(SCI). Materials Letters(2002)
46. Walter Water, Sheng-Yuan Chu. Physical and Structural properties of ZnO sputtered films(SCI). Materials Letters(2002)
47. Sheng-Yuan Chu, Walter Water, Jih-Tsang Liaw. A study of Love wave acoustic sensors in ZnO/quartz structure(SCI). INTEGRATED FERROELECTRICS(2002)
48. Sheng-Yuan Chu, Walter Water. Effects of delay lines on surface acoustic wave resonator filters and their applications(SCI). JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 1-REGULAR PAPERS BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS & REVIEW PAPERS(1998)

1. Application of ZnO Thin Films Grown on Glass Substrates for Surface Acoustic Wave Devices. 16th Symposium on Microelectronics Technology and Applications (2018 Taiwan)
2. Material Characteristic Analysis of Sputtered ZnO Thin Films on Silicon Substrates. 16th Symposium on Microelectronics Technology and Applications (2018 Taiwan)
3. Effect of post-annealing temperature on surface morphology and nanostructure of TiO2 thin film. 2014 International Conference on Innovation, Communication and Engineering (2014 China)
4. Characteristic Analysis of TiO2 Thin Films Deposited on Silicon Substrates by RF Magnetron Sputtering. 2013 Symposium on Nanotechnology and Materials (2013 Taiwan)
5. Characteristic Analysis of N-doped TiO2 Nanorods Grown on Silicon Substrates. 2013 Symposium on Nanotechnology and Materials (2013 Taiwan)
6. A visible-blind Mg-doped ZnO nanorods photosensor. 2013 International Conference on Innovation, Communication and Engineering (2013 China)
7. ZnO films with nanorods grown on LiNbO3 substrate. The first international conference on information, communication and engineering (2012 China)
8. Characteristic Analysis of ZnO Thin Films Grown at High Temperatures by MOCVD. 2010 Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2010)
9. Growth of TiO2 Nanorods by Hydrothermal Method. 2010 Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2010)
10. Development and Analysis of Dual-Mode Surface Acoustic Wave and Photoconductor Ultraviolet Photodetectors. 2009 NSC Automation Discipline Results Presentation (2010)
11. Characteristic Analysis of ZnO Nanostructures Grown on Glass Substrates by Hydrothermal Method. 2009 Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2009 Taiwan)
12. Deposition of TiO2 Thin Films by RF Magnetron Sputtering System with Different Argon Flow Rates. 2009 Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2009 Taiwan)
13. Optical Characteristics of Mg-doped ZnO Thin Films. Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2008)
14. Analysis of ZnO Nanorods Grown on Quartz Substrates by Hydrothermal Method. Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2008)
15. Effect of Waveguiding Layer Nanowire Structure on the Sensitivity of Love Wave Liquid Sensors (I). 2007 Automation Discipline Project Results Presentation (2008)
16. Growth Of ZnO Nanorods by Hydrothermal Method Under Different Temperatures. 2007 IEEE International Conference on Electron Device and Solid-State Circuits (2007)
17. Fabrication of TiO2 Nanotube on ITO Glass by Electrochemistry Method. 2007 IEEE International Conference on Electron Device and Solid-State Circuits (2007)
18. Study on the Application of Nano TiO2 Thin Films Deposited by Electrophoresis in Flexible Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Optics and Photonics Taiwan (2007)
19. Effect of Barium Doping on the Characteristics of ZnO Thin Films. Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2007)
20. Study on the Growth of ZnO Nanorod Structures on Glass Substrates at Different Temperatures by VLS Mechanism. Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2007)
21. Effect of Magnesium Doping on the Characteristics of ZnO Thin Films. 2006 Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2006)
22. The Influence of Crystalline Properties of ZnO Films on Love Wave Filter Applications, Tainan, Taiwan. 2006 International Symposium on Nana Science and Technology (2006)
23. Application of Ca and Sr Doped ZnO Thin Films in Love Wave Sensors. Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Taiwan (2005)
24. Crystalline Properties of Strontium Doped ZnO Films. International Symposium on Nano Science and Technology (2005)

Special Achievements

1. Outstanding Mentor Award (2008 Academic Year), National Formosa University (2009)

1. Advised students to win the Silver Medal at the 2014 Kinmen International Invention and Design Competition (Taiwan Institute of Knowledge Innovation) (2014)