NCKU Establishes Science Station in Hualien for Post-Disaster Recovery Research

To support post-disaster recovery efforts at the Mataian Creek landslide dam in Hualien, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) established a science station in Guangfu Township on the 29th. Over the next three years, the station will conduct interdisciplinary research, including soil analysis, AI data monitoring, and public health risk assessments, to provide scientific evidence for government recovery plans. NCKU President Shen Meng-ru stated that traditional models cannot handle complex disasters, and the project aims to develop sustainable recovery solutions through on-site data collection and community engagement. The project is funded by 75 million TWD from NCKU and 48 million TWD from the Public Construction Commission.