Dar-Bin Shieh

Dar-Bin Shieh, D.D.S., DMSc

Chair Professor | Physician-Scientist | Former Deputy Minister of Science and Technology

Current Positions (2026)

• Chair Professor: Institute of Oral Medicine & Department of Dentistry, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU).
• Director: International Research Center for Biomolecular and Nanomedicine, NCKU.
• Attending Physician: Division of Oral Diagnosis and General Dentistry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital.

Education

• Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc): Molecular Biology, Harvard Medical School / Harvard School of Dental Medicine (1991–1997).
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.): National Yang-Ming University (now NYCU), Taiwan (1982–1988).

Key Administrative & Government Experience

• Deputy Minister: Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Taiwan (2018–2020).
• Associate Dean: College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University.
• Director: Center for Micro/Nano Science and Technology, NCKU.

Research Specialization & Contributions

Professor Shieh is a pioneer in integrating nanotechnology with clinical medicine. His primary research interests include:

• Nanomedicine: Development of nanoparticle-based imaging and therapeutic agents (theranostics).
• Molecular Oncology: Investigating the molecular mechanisms of oral cancer and tumor progression.
• Innovative Technologies: Inventor of high-speed real-time PCR systems and light-driven gene editing platforms.
• Mitochondrial Medicine: Researching mitochondrial dysfunction in human diseases.

Honors & Awards

• Distinguished Research Award: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).
• Lifetime Achievement Award: International Inventor Award.
• Outstanding Alumnus Award: National Yang-Ming University.