1. Brief Intro-
Dr. Ming-Hung Wu was born in 1984 and specializes in three major fields: architecture, product design, and art. His extensive work covers architecture and spatial design, product design, interactive design, technology art, computer-aided design, and mechanical dynamics. In recent years, his research has focused on kinetic art installations, circuit board system integration, and the application of AI programming technologies in interactive design. His creative works have been showcased at prestigious international events, including the Salone del Mobile Milano: SaloneSatellite during Milan Design Week, the Isola Design District at Dutch Design Week, and the Asia Design New Talent Zone at the International Furniture Fair Singapore. He has also exhibited at the ACM SIGGRAPH Art Gallery and the Changhua County 300th Anniversary Art Exhibition. Additionally, he served as a curatorial committee member for the SIGGRAPH Asia Art Gallery in Macau 2016.
In academia, Dr. Wu is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts and Design at Yuan Ze University. He previously held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture (Product Design Division) at Chung Hua University, where he was also jointly appointed by the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering. Furthermore, he has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Center for General Education at National Tsing Hua University. His interdisciplinary courses promote STEAM education, maker education, and University Social Responsibility (USR) programs, equipping students with comprehensive critical thinking and practical skills. His works in cultural and product design, along with his patented inventions, have earned international recognition, including the MUSE Design Award Gold Medal, the IFIA Special Award at the Hong Kong International Invention Exhibition, the Gold Medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, and the Red Dot Design Award (Concept Category) from Germany.
Dr. Wu is also actively engaged in community service. He established the Anaturelife Lab, developing hands-on courses and modular teaching materials focused on children’s science education and creative workshops for elderly care and community learning. Notable programs include the GOGOCAT Bionic Robotic Cat Workshop at the National Taiwan Science Education Center, the Dongshan Habitat Bionic Installation Workshop Series, and the Nanping Pear Bionic Lighting Installation Workshop. These initiatives highlight his interdisciplinary integration capabilities.
In addition, Dr. Wu has achieved remarkable results in industry-academia collaboration projects, such as designing and producing children’s playground equipment for DreamLand Kindergarten, implementing the Solitary Bee Monitoring Device Project, developing an automatic injection device for golden cordyceps cultivation, and planning the reuse of decommissioned wind turbine blades for Taiwan Power Company.
With his extensive experience in technical research, teaching, and community service, Dr. Wu demonstrates exceptional insights and practical abilities in integrating design and art into education and creation. He is committed to nurturing a new generation of students equipped with innovative thinking and hands-on skills.
