STUDY PLAN

1.Where I come from and Why you should accept me
My master degree in chemical engineering from National Taiwan University, the
top school in Taiwan, gives me a solid background to begin research at the
University of Michigan in the research field of BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING.
At National Taiwan University, I attended courses in MEMBRANE
SEPRATION PROCESS, ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER, and ADVANCED FLUID DYNAMICS,
receiving the marks of 97,85 and 79 respectively to show my understanding.
I also completed research projects for Professor Wu Chi-Sheng in the field
of INORGANIC MEMBRANE FOR GAS SEPARATION, which resulted in the following
publication: Ceramic Membrane Modified via Chemical Vapor Deposition and
its Characterization.

After graduated in June 2002, my work as a research associate to Professor
Su Wei-Fang makes me an expert in AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy). I also do some
research about the synthesis of SiO2 nanoparticles, which are combined with
epoxy for dental material. Those not only expand my research experience but
also increase my depth in material science.

2.Why I want to come and What it is I want to get out of your program
In order to continue my development as a young researcher, I would like to
start at the University of Michigan in the research field of Biomedical
engineering. My interest mainly lies in biomaterial, drug delivery, and
tissue engineering. If I am accepted in your program, I will focus in the
following areas:

a. Biomaterials: material as scaffold and surface modification for cell
growth in tissue engineering, and biomaterials for the reconstruction,
replacement, and repair of damaged tissues, including specialized devices
for cell transplantation and biomaterials for targeting nerve outgrowth.

b. Tissue engineering: Whereas second-generation biomaterials were designed
to either resorbable or bioactive, the next generation of biomaterials is
combining these two properties, with the aim of developing materials, once
implanted, will help the body heal itself.
I will place my emphasis in using third-generation biomaterials designed
to stimulate specific cellular responses at the molecular level for artificial
tissues or organs. In addition, I hope to research further into gene therapy
and stem cell application in tissue engineering

c. Drug delivery: targeted drug delivery

d. Biosensor and Molecule recognition: I had done the characterization of
some CdSe/CdS nanoparticles for biosensor by AFM, and learnt how to prepare
them by self-assemblying inProfessor Su's laboratory.

For advanced study of biomedical engineering and other related fields of
bioengineering, I select University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and come to your
program. A lot has changed since the Biomedical Engineering Department was
founded in 1996. Quality and diversity of the student body has grown as well.
BME faculty now drive many cross-campus research and educational initiatives
that were unthinkable just six years ago. External research funding is strong
and will continue to grow quickly as new faculty extend their programs. So
it's a good time to be a biomedical engineer at Michigan. U. Michigan's programs
are further enhanced through inter-disciplinary interactions, close working
relationships between students and faculty, and collaborations with researchers
from industry. It is one kind of enjoy to learn in U. Michigan.
It is also convenient and ready to live and eat. So I believe I'll have a
happy graduate life in U. Michigan.

3.Where I hope your program will eventually take me in my careers
After I graduate, I believe I will have a focus in one area of biomedical
engineering and full understanding of other relevant bio-fields. I want to
stay in America as a post-doctoral researcher to strengthen my knowledge either
in universities or research centers. If there is any good opportunity to
practice my knowledge in industry, I also will consider an industrial career.
My main hope is to make use of my advanced degree by contributing to my home
country, Taiwan, through a career in research.