Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary integrated learning and the "Mentorship System." Recently, a student team co-advised by the Department of Materials Engineering and the Department of Electronic Engineering successfully completed a research project titled "Fabrication and Measurement of Slanted-Line Metamaterial Perfect Absorbers." The outstanding results showcase the students' innovative potential and practical capabilities in the field of advanced materials.

　　Metamaterials are materials engineered with artificial structures rather than simple chemical compositions. They can bypass the limitations of natural materials to achieve unique electromagnetic properties, such as negative refraction and perfect absorption. This research focuses on using slanted-line structures to break symmetry, achieving perfect absorption in specific infrared wavebands. Its potential applications span thermal infrared sensing, optoelectronic components, and stealth technology.

　　The team utilized simulation software for electromagnetic structural design and combined micro-fabrication techniques, such as Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) and metal evaporation, to successfully fabricate nanoscale slanted-line array structures on silicon substrates. Measurements taken via Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed an absorption rate exceeding 90% in specific bands, proving the material’s perfect absorption characteristics. This achievement demonstrates that MCUT students possess both theoretical knowledge and the ability to operate high-end instrumentation while engaging in cross-departmental collaboration.

　　A spokesperson for the research team stated: "This achievement is not just a technical innovation; it embodies the success of our university’s interdisciplinary mentorship system. Students participated firsthand in every stage—from simulation design and micro-fabrication to measurement and analysis—cultivating solid research skills and team spirit."

　　The project integrates knowledge from materials science, nano-optics, and electronic manufacturing. Participating students hail from various departments, including Materials, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering. Through cross-departmental cooperation and mentorship training, they leveraged teamwork and practical innovation. Students noted that this experience allowed them to realize the importance of interdisciplinary communication and integration, giving them confidence in pursuing future research and industrial applications.

　　The results of this study are expected to be published in international journals related to optoelectronics and materials. Future efforts will move toward practical applications in smart sensing and thermal control, injecting new momentum into Taiwan’s research in advanced materials and nanotechnology.

　　Image (No. 1) Description: Students learning numerical simulation

　　Image (No. 2) Description: Students learning the Electron Beam Lithography process

　　Image (No. 3) Description: Students learning to set up optical paths

　　Image (No. 4) Description: Students performing hands-on optical path alignment

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This article is simultaneously published in the 44th edition of the SDGs E-paper.