The Kaohsiung International Invention and Design Expo. 2024 concluded successfully on December 7. Lunghwa University of Science and Technology showcased 33 invention patents and works. This year, LHU achieved remarkable results again, winning a Platinum Award, a Special Award, 13 Gold Medals, 11 Silver Medals, and 9 Bronze Medals. Not only were all participant teams' works awarded, but LHU also maintained a grand slam record for four consecutive years; a 100% award-winning record stands out among the crowd, once again showcasing the outstanding research and development capabilities and innovative achievements of the faculty and students at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology.

In order to encourage teachers and students to participate in innovative R&D and create industrial benefits, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology selected 33 invention patents and works from many creative works in the university this year, and more than 200 teachers and students participated in the competition, covering invention patents such as household products, biomedicine, electronic equipment, industry, education, and green environmental protection projects. The scoring method of this year's Kaohsiung Invention and Design Expo required all projects to be explained in English, allowing students to increase the opportunity to practice in English and enabling creative achievements to be pushed to the international stage and enhance global competitiveness.

The students of the LHU's five-year junior college of the Department of Electronic Engineering and the students of the Department of Electronic Engineering of Taishan Senior High School in New Taipei City were advised by the R&D Director of LHU, Yung-Yu Chen, and Prof. Sheng-Huang Su of LHU's Department of Electronic Engineering, respectively. Their work, “Vehicle Vortex Generator System,” was the participants' focus. They won the Platinum Medal of the KIDE 2024 Special Award and the Association of Thai Innovation and Invention Gold Medal.

The idea behind the work “Vehicle Vortex Generator System” is to use the wind pressure generated by the vehicle to separate molecules of different frequencies with physical components and combine them with the waste heat generated during the vehicle's operation to generate electricity. It can effectively reduce fuel consumption, save energy, and reduce carbon emissions, and the judges highly favor it.

President Tzu-Hsiang Ko of Lunghwa University of Science and Technology congratulated the instructors and students for their achievement and for bringing honor to the institution. He also stated that the university is classified as an applied science and technology institution that fosters the development of exceptional practical skills in the industry and offers innovative technical services. Emphasize the importance of practical education that connects industry and academia and integrates learning and application, emphasizing that students can learn by doing. Provide a variety of “three innovation” courses to enhance students' knowledge and skills in various fields, including entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.

President Ko emphasized that the school actively encourages teachers and students to participate in domestic and foreign competitions and exhibitions, and the entries have been frequently favored in exhibitions, demonstrating the profound innovation strength of LHU. He hopes to continue to promote the commercialization of patents through innovative R&D and industry-university cooperation in the future to create product value and achieve the goal of cultivating students' innovation and entrepreneurship.