But he said that the department would not likely change its main focus, developing nano-CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) devices, until 2020. During the intervening period, NCTU will continue to work closely with the NSC's National Nano Device Laboratory, located at the university. The laboratory receives at least NT$34 million every year from the NSC to continue nanotechnology research.
NSC officials said, however, the program faces several bottlenecks, such as the shortage of nanotechnology professionals.
"In addition, the lack of innovation and an international perspective on the part of our professionals in the field are worrying," NSC Vice Chairman Wu told the Taipei Times.
Wu said that nanotechnology courses would be introduced systematically into universities to train domestic professionals. Meanwhile, the government is considering seeking the benefits of the experience of foreign experts through international cooperation in the nanotechnology field.
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