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Dr. Chiu, Fu-Yuan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education and Learning Technology at National Tsing Hua University, with a profound passion for advancing educational technology and fostering innovative learning environments. His research specialties include VR/AR/XR educational game design, STEAM education, and robotics programming education. These areas allow him to explore the intersection of technology and pedagogy, aiming to create engaging and effective educational experiences.

Dr. Chiu holds several professional certifications, including Autodesk 3DsMax Design 2011 Certified Professional, and various technician certifications from the Council of Labor Affairs, Executive Yuan. These certifications reflect his commitment to maintaining a high level of technical proficiency and staying updated with industry standards.

In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. Chiu has contributed to the field through his patent on a method for clothing and accessory matching suggestions, co-invented with Shih-Wen Hsiao. This patent, granted by the Republic of China, underscores his interest in practical applications of technology to solve everyday problems.

His academic service includes roles such as a reviewer for esteemed journals like “Computers & Education” and “Journal of Science Education,” and serving as the Secretary General, Director, and Chair of the Academic Committee of the Chinese Society for Science Education. He has also been an advisory committee member for the Ministry of Education’s “5G New Technology Learning Demonstration School Guidance Program” and a special editor for the Tsing Hua Journal of Education from 2018 to 2022. These roles have allowed him to contribute to the academic community by ensuring the quality and relevance of educational research.

Dr. Chiu is actively involved in educational service, having served as an advisory professor for the 2024 Digital Learning Enhancement Program for Primary and Secondary Schools. He was honored with the Gold Award for the “2022 TSAA Taiwan Sustainable Action Award” for his work in medical technology education in remote mountain areas. Additionally, he has judged numerous science exhibitions across various cities, including Chiayi, Hsinchu, and Taipei, and has been a selection committee member for principals and teachers in multiple regions.

His dedication to education extends to his role as a local education advisory professor for elementary schools and a supervising professor for fifth-year interns at the Teacher Training Center of the University. He is also a member of the Northern Team for the Ministry of Education’s Technology-Assisted Autonomous Learning Guidance Program and a promotion committee member for initiatives such as the “Tsing Hua STEAM School” and the Hakka Affairs Council’s “101-102 Hakka Language Proficiency Certification Digitalization.”

Furthermore, Dr. Chiu has shared his expertise as a lecturer for the National Academy of Civil Service, delivering basic and promotion training courses for civil servants on topics like “Problem Analysis and Resolution” and “Creative Thinking and Problem Solving.” These experiences have allowed him to impact a broader audience, promoting critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.

In summary, Dr. Chiu’s career is dedicated to enhancing educational practices through technology, research, and service. He strives to create meaningful learning experiences and contribute to the academic and educational communities through his various roles and initiatives.

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