Optical Nano-electro-mechanical System

The major topics include: 1) Introduction: development from MEMS to NEMS 2) Fabrication technologies of micro devices and nano-etch technology 3) Governing physics in micro/nano world, actuation mechanisms, and mechanical structures 4) Short introduction to optics in free space and waveguides 5) Optical MEMS/NEMS devices and case studies 6) Presentations and/or reports by students This course will focus on micro/nano devices and their applications. The material will cover the principles, designs, and fabrication processes behind this emerging technology. College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Grading: Midterm Exam 30% Final Exam 40% Project 30% JUI-CHE TSAI Wednesday 234 OE5027 3

Optical Nano-electro-mechanical System

The major topics include: 1) Introduction: development from MEMS to NEMS 2) Fabrication technologies of micro devices and nano-etch technology 3) Governing physics in micro/nano world, actuation mechanisms, and mechanical structures 4) Short introduction to optics in free space and waveguides 5) Optical MEMS/NEMS devices and case studies 6) Presentations and/or reports by students This course will focus on micro/nano devices and their applications. The material will cover the principles, designs, and fabrication processes behind this emerging technology. College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Grading: Midterm Exam 30% Final Exam 40% Project 30% JUI-CHE TSAI Wednesday 234 OE5027 3

Solid State Lighting

1. INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING 2. COLOR SCIENCE 3. INRODUCTION TO DIODES 4. CARRIER RECEOMBINATION 5. LED MATERIAL AND DEVICE 6. HIGH POWER LEDS 7. APPLICATION OF LEDS College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science NONE! UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE EXTREMELY WELCOME TO TAKE THE COURSE! JIAN JANG HUANG Tuesday 789 OE5040 3

Principles of English Civil Procedure & Evidence

If one views law and equity as the flesh and bones of the law, litigation funding would probably be the lifeblood that nourishes them. This stream of lifeblood has been running through the English system and those that are closely mirrored on it for centuries. Such systems have however constantly suffered from a condition known as the “English disease of costs”. The chief symptoms of this disease include costs being “unpredictable, disproportionate and unlimited.”1 These in turn lead to costs which act as a barrier to justice. It is not that English law failed to pay heed to the law of costs. Rather, all the time and effort spent on the law of costs has failed to cure the disease: it has in fact merely served as a constant reminder of the seriousness of the ailment. Public outcry against the obscene legal costs of this system has echoed from the early days of the common law to the present day. There have been no lack of reform attempts. In fact, if one cares to look through the pages of history, reforms and proposals promising to bring down the obscene costs in English law have come and gone. Some achieve minor victories, while the vast majority have, on the whole, been utter failures. Against this historical backdrop, with the coming into force of the relevant provisions of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, the Jackson reforms are the latest contender in a thousand-year English war against costs. There are repercussions and recurring themes in the history of costs that we never seem to be able to break off from. The reform of the law of costs went around in cycles, and the Jackson reforms were no exception to this historical pattern. There is a need to look into the historical development of the law when engaging in the reform of procedural law. After all, “[w]hat has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun”,2 and this would be particularly true in the context of civil procedural reform. This article is thus an attempt to provide a brief historical account of the law of costs, and to draw parallels between the Jackson reforms and previous laws, in the hope that these would provide a better understanding of our current law. – To introduce students to fundamental principles of the English law of civil procedure and civil evidence, which would serve as a conceptual framework for the further study of common law subjects and comparative study. – To equip students with essential knowledge on civil litigation in England and other jurisdictions similar to it. – To engage students in debates on both perennial and recent topics and challenges faced by the English law of civil procedure & civil evidence. NB It must be noted that due to the categorisations under English law, administrative litigation procedure would fall within civil procedure and thus the syllabus would also cover it. College of Law WING WINKY SO LAW5355 1

Seminar on Transitional Justice and International Human Rights

Addressing legacies of pervasive human rights and humanitarian law violations is essential to breaking cycles of violence. But trying to render justice for victims of mass atrocity and violations raises large conceptual and practical difficulties, particularly when a states political balance is delicate, society is divisive, prevailing narratives of the past are irreconcilable, resources are limited, and international actors get involved. Transitional justice has emerged as an approach to achieving justice in these complex settings, when states are emerging from conflict and authoritarian rule. This course is designed to provide students with an introductory understanding of transitional justice theory and the challenges faced when applying that theory in real contexts of transition to address legacies of mass human rights and humanitarian law violations. The course is based on the Socratic teaching method, which requires student participation in class discussion. Students are expected to read assignments before coming to class. In addition to lectures and class discussions, a range of experiential and participatory learning methods will be employed, including group projects, presentations, and role plays. All instruction, discussions, assignments, and examinations, including all student input, will be conducted in English. College of Law JAMES KENG-HUI LIN LAW5357 1

Law and Economics in Civil Law countries with cases from German courts

Introduction to the law and economics of civil law with German landmark cases The course will provide a concise introduction to the law and economics of civil law. In an introductory part it will deal with the crucial role of law and institutions for the wealth of a nation. It will then proceed to the law and economics of contract law, tort law and property law, first presenting the economic analysis and then discuss hard cases decided by the German Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof). The cases will be based on a book jointly written with Hein Kotz, author of an acclaimed book on comparative law. Then questions of contract law including the good faith principle from an economic perspective and related cases will be discussed. We will also discuss the most important questions of tort law including its rationale, scope and weaknesses regarding the improvement of safety in a modern society. The part on property will concentrate on intellectual property and the tragedy of the anticommons as well as the law of taking and regulatory taking and related economic problems. Literature will be distributed to all participants. Knowledge of German Language is welcome but not necessary. The aim of the course is a better and more scientific understanding of socially desirable consequences of civil law rules . The course also shows which role law and economics can play within doctrinal reasoning in a civil law country like Germany. College of Law JOHANNES-BERNHARD SCHAFER LAW5358 1

Special Topics in Data Analytics and Modeling

Data is at the center of the so-called fourth paradigm of scientific research that will spawn new sciences useful to the society. Data is also the new and extremely strong driving force behind many present-day applications, such as smart city, manufacturing informatics, and societal security, to name a few. It is thus imperative that our students know how to handle data, analyze data, use data and draw insights from data. This course aims at acquainting the students with the analytical foundation of data handling techniques. The course consists of a series of seminar talks with substantial student participation, in the form of research and presentation in response to posted questions about main topics in data analytics and modeling. 1. Scope Broad topics covered in the course include: •Regression & curve fitting •Probability distribution & parameter estimation •Mixture models, latent variable models & hybrid distributions •Hidden Markov models, Markov random fields, & graphic models •Pattern recognition & decision theory •Neural networks and deep learning Well spend 2-3 weeks on each topic (some may take up to 4 weeks). 2. Format For each topic, a number of questions to help students learn the subject will be posted in advance. Individual student will be assigned to conduct research, answer specific questions and return with presentations to the class. Each student presentation is of duration ~20 min, followed by ~10 min questions and discussion. Students who are assigned to address specific questions have one week time to prepare for the presentation. Common questions shared by all topics are: – What are the problems that gave rise to the particular topic & concept? (The original motivation) – What problems beyond the original motivation will the topic and the related techniques be able to solve? (New and novel applications) – What are the problem formulations with relevant assumptions that have been proposed? (The methodology and formulation) – What are the ensemble of techniques that were developed to solve the problem? (The tools and capabilities) – How do these techniques solve the problem or contribute to the solutions? (The solution mechanism) – What are the limitations of the solutions proposed so far? Any remaining open problems in the topic? (Research opportunities) In addition to these common questions, some topic-specific questions may also be posted and addressed in student presentations. After all posted questions about a subject are addressed in student presentations, one or two commentary sessions by the lecturer on the subject will follow so as to complete the systematic development of understanding of the subject. The course will be primarily conducted in English. To reflect the applicability of the subject matter to local problems, local languages may also be used as the circumstance calls for it. No official textbook is assigned in this course. Students are expected to conduct research with all university provided resources (e.g., books in the library) and information available on the web. Class notes by the lecturer will be distributed in due course. 3. Prerequisite Both graduate and undergraduate students can enroll in the class, as long as they have completed engineering mathematics courses, particularly Probability and Statistics or the equivalent. Overall, students will be exposed to data analytic topics and their historical perspectives, learn to ask and analyze related problems, understand the modeling techniques and their origins, and conceive of new applications and research opportunities. College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science No written test will be given in the special course. Student presentations are evaluated by the class and moderated by the lecturer. JUANG BIING-HWANG Thursday 234 CSIE5610 3

Law of the World Trade Organization

The World Trade Organization (WTO) serves as the only and the most important multilateral institution addressing the rules of trade between nations. In todays globalized world, as trade increases and regional market integration deepens, legal issues of international economic relations are becoming more and more complicated. The issues facing the WTO are widening and go beyond a purely trade dimension. It might reach cross-cutting issues on foreign investment, environment, food safety, disease control, public moral, culture protection and human right. It is of immense importance for law students to have some broad understanding about WTO laws so as to know the essence of globalization and economic integration. The basic knowledge of WTO is also useful for understanding other fields of law, such as intellectual property law, service related laws (financial regulations, telecommunication laws, among others), international health law, and public international law. This course will be conducted in English. Main topic to be discussed: 1. The WTO: History and structure 2. WTO Dispute Settlement 3. Tariffs 4. Quantitative Restrictions 5. National Treatment 6. Most-Favored-Nation Treatment 7. Regional Trade Agreements 8. General Exceptions: GATT Article XX 9. Dumping and Antidumping 10. Subsidies and Countervailing Duties 11. Safeguards 12. Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 13. Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade 14. Trade in Services 15. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights The course is designed to cover the fundamental aspects of the WTO law so that participants will be equipped with basic WTO law knowledge and skills. College of Law 1. Most class sessions will be conducted by lectures and discussions. 2. Attendance for all classes and active class participation is strongly encouraged. In no event, the participants should miss two or more classes without good reason. 4. The course evaluation will be based on class participation (including attendance) (50%) and the final term examination (50%). 5. The class schedule could be adjusted according to the actual number of students taking this class and the discussions in the class. 6. There will be (one or two) guest speakers to deliver speeches. TSAI-YU LIN Wednesday 34 LAW5139 2

Lab on E-beam Technology

THE COURSE INCLUDE EBEAM TECHNOLOGY STUDY AND TRAINING 1.TRAINING ON SEM: UTILIZE SEM TO OBSERVE THE NANO-STRUCTURE ON THE SURFACE. THE ACCELERATION VOLTAGE IS FROM 500V TO 30KV. 2.TRAINING ON E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY: UTILIZE E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY TO FABRICATE THE NANO-STRUCTURE. THE ACCELERATION VOLTAGES ARE 50KV AND 100KV. 3.TRAINING ON DUAL BEAM FOCUS ION BEAM: UTILIZE DUAL BEAM FOCUS ION BEAM TO ETCH THE SAMPLE AND OBSERVE IT BY ELECTRON BEAM AT THE SAME TIME. FURTHERMORE, IT INCLUDE THE DEPOSITION SYSTEM, LOW TEMPERATURE AND FABRICATE THE SAMPLE FOR TEM. 4. STUDY THE PARAMETERS OF E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY ON DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES AND THE ISSUES OF FOLLOWING SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS. 5. STUDY THE APPLICATIONS OF E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY IN DIFFERENT RESEARCH AREAS, INCLUDING ELECTRONICS, PHOTONICS, OPTOELECTRONICS, BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS, AND MICRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. 6. FOCUS ON THE DISCUSSION OF STUDENTS’ RESEARCH TOPICS UNDER THEIR ORIGINAL ADVISORS. 7. FOR THE SPECICAL TOPIC, DISCUSS THE RELATED INFORMATION AND INVITE FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS TO GIVE SPEECHES AND ADVICES. College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science BECAUSE OF THE HIGH PRICE OF MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLES, THE STUDENTS WHO WANT TO TAKE THE COURSE NEED THEIR ADVISOR’S PERMISSION AND FUNDING. CHIEH-HSIUNG KUAN Wednesday 6 EEE5038 1

Lab on E-beam Technology

THE COURSE INCLUDE EBEAM TECHNOLOGY STUDY AND TRAINING 1.TRAINING ON SEM: UTILIZE SEM TO OBSERVE THE NANO-STRUCTURE ON THE SURFACE. THE ACCELERATION VOLTAGE IS FROM 500V TO 30KV. 2.TRAINING ON E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY: UTILIZE E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY TO FABRICATE THE NANO-STRUCTURE. THE ACCELERATION VOLTAGES ARE 50KV AND 100KV. 3.TRAINING ON DUAL BEAM FOCUS ION BEAM: UTILIZE DUAL BEAM FOCUS ION BEAM TO ETCH THE SAMPLE AND OBSERVE IT BY ELECTRON BEAM AT THE SAME TIME. FURTHERMORE, IT INCLUDE THE DEPOSITION SYSTEM, LOW TEMPERATURE AND FABRICATE THE SAMPLE FOR TEM. 4. STUDY THE PARAMETERS OF E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY ON DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES AND THE ISSUES OF FOLLOWING SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS. 5. STUDY THE APPLICATIONS OF E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY IN DIFFERENT RESEARCH AREAS, INCLUDING ELECTRONICS, PHOTONICS, OPTOELECTRONICS, BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS, AND MICRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. 6. FOCUS ON THE DISCUSSION OF STUDENTS’ RESEARCH TOPICS UNDER THEIR ORIGINAL ADVISORS. 7. FOR THE SPECICAL TOPIC, DISCUSS THE RELATED INFORMATION AND INVITE FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS TO GIVE SPEECHES AND ADVICES. College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science BECAUSE OF THE HIGH PRICE OF MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLES, THE STUDENTS WHO WANT TO TAKE THE COURSE NEED THEIR ADVISOR’S PERMISSION AND FUNDING. CHIEH-HSIUNG KUAN Wednesday 6 EEE5038 1

Lab on E-beam Technology

THE COURSE INCLUDE EBEAM TECHNOLOGY STUDY AND TRAINING 1.TRAINING ON SEM: UTILIZE SEM TO OBSERVE THE NANO-STRUCTURE ON THE SURFACE. THE ACCELERATION VOLTAGE IS FROM 500V TO 30KV. 2.TRAINING ON E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY: UTILIZE E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY TO FABRICATE THE NANO-STRUCTURE. THE ACCELERATION VOLTAGES ARE 50KV AND 100KV. 3.TRAINING ON DUAL BEAM FOCUS ION BEAM: UTILIZE DUAL BEAM FOCUS ION BEAM TO ETCH THE SAMPLE AND OBSERVE IT BY ELECTRON BEAM AT THE SAME TIME. FURTHERMORE, IT INCLUDE THE DEPOSITION SYSTEM, LOW TEMPERATURE AND FABRICATE THE SAMPLE FOR TEM. 4. STUDY THE PARAMETERS OF E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY ON DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES AND THE ISSUES OF FOLLOWING SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS. 5. STUDY THE APPLICATIONS OF E-BEAM LITHOGRAPHY IN DIFFERENT RESEARCH AREAS, INCLUDING ELECTRONICS, PHOTONICS, OPTOELECTRONICS, BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS, AND MICRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. 6. FOCUS ON THE DISCUSSION OF STUDENTS’ RESEARCH TOPICS UNDER THEIR ORIGINAL ADVISORS. 7. FOR THE SPECICAL TOPIC, DISCUSS THE RELATED INFORMATION AND INVITE FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS TO GIVE SPEECHES AND ADVICES. College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science BECAUSE OF THE HIGH PRICE OF MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLES, THE STUDENTS WHO WANT TO TAKE THE COURSE NEED THEIR ADVISOR’S PERMISSION AND FUNDING. CHIEH-HSIUNG KUAN Wednesday 6 EEE5038 1

Seminar on International Investment Law and Investment Arbitration

Over 3000 international investment agreements (IIA) currently operates through Bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and investment protection provisions of free trade agreements (FTAs). Investment agreements are concluded by the investors home country and the host country. Its aim is to protect the investor and investment made in the territory of the host country. By the nature of mixing public-private law, investment treaties usually have a wider implication for the domestic regulatory regime of host states. Notable examples include trade, tax, intellectual property, renewable energy, environment and public health policies. How to balance investor rights and the host states right to regulate in public mattes has thus become a topical issue in investment relations. On dispute settlement, foreign investor are given the direct rights to use international arbitration challenging the host states measures. The arbitral rules of the ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes) and United Nations Commission International Trade Law Arbitration Rules (UNCITRAL) are the two rules which have been most commonly used. As practiced, the number of investor-State arbitrations has mushroomed as hundreds of millions of dollars have been awarded as compensation remedies. Investment arbitration usually affects a wider public interest of a host state and thus has invited hot debates within international economic community. Tentative topics to be discussed follow. (1) Overview of International Investment Law _ Proliferation in Asia (2) Definition on investors and investments (3) Non-discrimination treatment: National Treatment; Most Favoured Nation (4) Indirect expropriations and right to regulate (5) Fair and equitable treatment: the emerging proportionality principle? (6) Full protection and security/ umbrella clause (7) Cross-cutting Issues in Investment Law _ Asia Perspective on Sustainable Environment and Public Health (8) BIT dispute settlement in East Asia and the dispute settlement in the investment chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (9) Introduction to ICSID arbitral rules(I): ICSID Jurisdiction, applicable law and interim measure (10) Introduction to ICSID arbitral rules(II):Challenge and annulment procedures (11) Introduction to ICSID arbitral rules(II): Enforcement and sovereign immunity The course is designed to help students establish the basic capacity to deal with issues on foreign investment law. It will also help students have good basic knowledges of investment arbitration. College of Law 1. Class sessions will be conducted by lectures and class discussions. 2. Each student is required to write a term paper at the end of the semester. The topic of the term paper needs to be approved by the instructor. The 10-page full-paper should use blue book citation. 5. Attendance for all classes and active class participation is strongly encouraged. In no event, the participants should miss two classes without good reason. 6. The course evaluation will be based on class participation (including attendance and discussion) (50%) and term paper (50%). TSAI-YU LIN Tuesday 34 LAW5528 2