- <![CDATA[The Four 'H's Powering Academic-Industry Innovation - An Interview with Professor Li-Chun Wang, Dean of the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-12-092025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508204233790.png" width="1200" /><br />
<em>Dean Li-Chun Wang recounted how NYCU started with its Institute of Electronics and, under the leadership of prominent scholars over the years, and with the largest and the most distinguished faculty in the field of electronics in Taiwan, establishing itself as a cradle for cultivating Taiwan's technological talent.</em><br />
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“The eight semiconductor innovation projects at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University’s (NYCU) College of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) are not isolated endeavors; they represent a collaborative effort to create new value,” said Li-Chun Wang, Dean of ECE at NYCU. He emphasized that these projects are not merely practice runs but rather “a demonstration of our real-world capabilities in academic-industry collaboration.”<br />
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<strong>Dominance in the “Taiwan CbI”</strong><br />
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During the first phase of the National Science and Technology Council’s “<strong>Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CbI),</strong>” NYCU secured a total of ten grants. Among these, ECE teams received eight multimillion-dollar grants in chip design and EDA-related fields, the highest number among Taiwanese universities.<br />
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Additionally, the International College of Semiconductor Technology (ICST) and the College of Engineering Bioscience at NYCU each secured grants in advanced semiconductor materials and biomedical research.<br />
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<em>The government launches the “Chip-driven Taiwan Industrial Innovation Program” to prepare for future technological challenges. (photo from Executive Yuan)</em><br />
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<em>Early Foundations Build Long-term Strength</em><br />
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Dean Wang attributes NYCU’s success to its early investments in semiconductor research and talent cultivation. “Our environment is our greatest advantage,” he remarked. Since establishing Taiwan’s first electronics research institute in 1958, NYCU has been a cornerstone of national talent development. It has nurtured semiconductor elites in IC design, processes, and materials while attracting renowned scholars such as Simon M. Sze, Chun-Yen Chang, Mau-Chung Frank Chang, and Chung-Yu Wu.<br />
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This rich academic ecosystem fosters seamless communication and rapid team assembly, akin to a major hospital where specialists collaborate across disciplines. “It’s a platform that enables swift, multidisciplinary research teamwork,” Wang said.<br />
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Taking the eight research teams under the College of ECE’s Taiwan CbI projects as an example, the project leaders — Professors Pei-Chen Yu, Chen-Yi Lee, Ming-Dou Ker, Tian-Sheuan Chang, Wei-Zen Chen, Juinn-Dar Huang, Paul C.-P. Chao, and Chien-Nan Jimmy Liu — are experts in diverse fields such as large language models, IC design and EDA tools, and heterogeneous integration. While there may be some overlap among team members, their close collaboration and resource integration significantly enhance the teams’ strengths, maximizing their collective potential.<br />
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<strong>Research Excellence Drives Software-Hardware Integration</strong><br />
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Wang highlighted Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductor manufacturing, with TSMC leading globally in wafer fabrication. However, he cautioned that Taiwan must enhance its software and IC design capabilities to stay competitive amid future technological revolutions.<br />
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NYCU’s eight semiconductor innovation projects focus on large language models (LLMs), IC design, EDA, and AI technologies. They also explore applications in autonomous vehicle systems, silicon photonics, and drone chips. “The integration of software and hardware will be the new key to semiconductor innovation,” Wang asserted. To maximize Taiwan’s wafer fabrication advantage, he advocates for integrating software and hardware considerations from the outset of chip design, avoiding the pitfalls of separate development processes.<br />
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<strong>Collaboration as the Key to Success</strong><br />
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Industry partnerships, a hallmark of NYCU, play a critical role in semiconductor innovation projects. “Taiwan’s semiconductor prominence owes much to the strong ties between academia, government, and industry,” Wang noted. The ECE faculty at NYCU, comprising over 150 members, aligns with industry needs through “4H,” the four key drivers – High Performance, High Power, High Integration, and High Frequency. These strategies foster close collaboration with industry, driving the development of next-generation technologies.<br />
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However, transforming these partnerships into cohesive research themes takes time and effort. “The eight projects are not independent; they form a collective effort — a team battle,” Wang explained. This integrated approach underscores Taiwan’s ability to excel in global competition.<br />
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<strong>Transforming NYCU's ECE into a World-Class Research Hub</strong><br />
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Wang envisions leveraging these projects to position NYCU's College of ECE as a global hub for semiconductor talent and research. Through the proposed "YFKA Program," the college aims to attract top talent from Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe to join its international programs and innovation projects. "I hope NYCU's ECE College will become the Bell Labs of semiconductors, drawing global attention and investment to Taiwan," he said.<br />
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Looking ahead, Wang noted that global efforts are underway to identify materials that could surpass silicon in the next technological revolution. While Taiwan's overall semiconductor strength remains solid, he emphasized the need for improvements, particularly in IC design. This progress hinges on continued collaboration among academia, industry, and government to bring Taiwan's R&D achievements to the international stage and enhance its global visibility. "We must seize this moment to contribute to global technological advancements," Wang concluded.<br />
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<em>In August 2024, the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering hosted the “Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program” networking tea party. Industry partners in the sub-projects provided cutting-edge products and equipment and developed customized high-performance computing platforms and advanced teaching environments.</em><br />
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- <![CDATA[【LINE FRESH】2025 Campus Competition — Official Registration Information]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-10-232025-10-23<![CDATA[LINE FRESH 2025 Campus Competition: Designing Solutions for Happiness The LINE FRESH Campus Competition is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of campus innovators. It encourages students to apply technology, creativity, and logical thinking to develop solutions that address real societal needs. <br />
For LINE FRESH 2025, the theme — “Designing Solutions for Happiness” — invites students to draw inspiration from everyday life, leveraging technology to create ideas that are both innovative and commercially viable. <br />
Through cross-disciplinary collaboration and the practical application of knowledge, participants gain invaluable experience in turning concepts into real-world impact. <br />
By joining the LINE FRESH Competition, students not only sharpen their problem-solving and teamwork skills but also earn the opportunity to meet LINE’s CEO and CTO, gaining insights from industry leaders and building a strong foundation for their future careers. <br />
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l Official Registration: https://lin.ee/f9zsWEx/newf <br />
l Competition Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWR6mtf7cdQ <br />
Eligibility <br />
l Students from universities and colleges across Taiwan (including Master's and PhD students) <br />
l Teams of 3–5 members, any grade or major; cross-school or cross-department teams are allowed <br />
l Teams must have skills in planning & writing and programming <br />
Rich Resources <br />
Finalist teams will join hands-on workshops with NTU’s D-School, guided by senior LINE Taiwan mentors offering practical experience and coaching. <br />
Attractive Rewards <br />
l Cash Prizes: 1st Place NT$150,000 / 2nd Place NT$80,000 / 3rd Place NT$50,000 <br />
l Top three teams get the opportunity to meet LINE Taiwan’s CEO and CTO <br />
l All teams reaching the semifinals receive a certificate of participation ]]>
- <![CDATA[[TSMC CPO] A New Beginning – The 2026 Corporate Planning & Organizational Talent Development Program Launches]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-10-232025-10-23<![CDATA[TSMC's Corporate Planning Organization (CPO) is looking for top talent to pioneer global success. If you're ready to make a strategic impact in the semiconductor industry, this is your opportunity.<br />
Why CPO? This 1-year rotational program is a career accelerator. You'll dive into 3 key CPO functions, choosing between Business Analytics or Operational Planning, gaining vital experience in:<br />
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- <![CDATA[NYCU Adopts Green Energy for the First Time with 30,000 kWh Donation from Juniper Networks]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-04-292025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508211722482.png" width="1200" /><br />
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has received a donation of 30,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) worth of renewable energy certificates from global networking leader Juniper Networks, marking the university’s first official integration of green energy certification into its records. The initiative highlights NYCU’s firm commitment to low-carbon operations and achieving net-zero emissions.<br />
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<strong>NYCU Pioneers Renewable Energy Integration in Campus IT Infrastructure</strong><br />
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The renewable energy certificates, issued by the National Renewable Energy Certification Center (T-REC) under Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, validate that electricity originates from renewable sources such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power.<br />
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These certificates promote the development of renewable energy markets and enable organizations to increase their green energy usage and advance carbon reduction and corporate social responsibility goals.<br />
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The collaboration with Juniper Networks marks a pioneering step, with NYCU introducing renewable energy into the computing servers of its Information Technology Services Center.<br />
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According to the Director of Information Technology Services Center, Dr. Zen-Chung Shih, balancing high-tech development with environmental sustainability has long been considered a significant challenge.<br />
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“As a leading institution for cultivating talent in science, technology, and biomedical fields, NYCU is not only injecting renewable energy into its energy-intensive units but also demonstrating that academic institutions have a societal duty to integrate sustainability into cutting-edge research,” Shih said.<br />
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NYCU President Dr. Chi-Hung Lin emphasized that with the growing adoption of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, the energy demands of IT and network infrastructures are rapidly rising. “As hubs of innovation, universities must take the initiative in addressing energy and environmental issues,” Lin said.<br />
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Over the years, NYCU has continuously promoted campus sustainability—from upgrading energy-saving equipment and implementing energy management systems to integrating innovative technologies—embedding the spirit of sustainability into its education, research, and campus management practices.<br />
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Integrating renewable energy certificates into the university’s green power records marks a significant milestone in NYCU’s pursuit of carbon neutrality and sustainable education. Through this industry-academic partnership, NYCU hopes to inspire more academic institutions and corporations to join forces in advancing net-zero initiatives and contributing to a sustainable future for the planet.]]>
- <![CDATA[NYCU IAPS and Kyushu University OIP Sign MOU to Foster Taiwan-Japan Innovation Exchange]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-04-182025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508211545334.png" width="1200" /><br />
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On March 26, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University’s (NYCU) Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy (IAPS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kyushu University’s Open Innovation Platform Inc. (OIP), marking a new milestone in strengthening Taiwan–Japan innovation ecosystems.<br />
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This strategic partnership aims to deepen collaboration between Taiwan and Kyushu in multiple domains—including startups, technology transfer, and academia-industry cooperation. The agreement underscores both parties’ commitment to co-creating globally competitive innovation-driven enterprises.<br />
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<em>Kyushu University OIP and NYCU join forces to strengthen Taiwan–Japan startup ecosystems, advancing innovation, tech transfer, and academic-industry collaboration.</em><br />
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<strong>Advancing Startup Support and Academic-Industry Links</strong><br />
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As part of this cooperation, OIP will soon establish a Taipei office within the Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA). At the same time, IAPS will assist OIP-affiliated startups in exploring development opportunities in Taiwan. Conversely, IAPS will lead Taiwanese startups to participate in RAMENTECH, a major startup event in Fukuoka this October, where OIP will be a key connector to local resources and ecosystem players.<br />
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This initiative has been made possible with the support of Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council, NYCU, National Chung Cheng University, National Taiwan Ocean University, and other esteemed partners. It represents a joint effort to inject new momentum into Taiwan-Japan co-innovation.<br />
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In addition, IAPS is expanding its global footprint through more collaborations with top Japanese universities. Earlier this year, NYCU also agreed to cooperate with Tohoku University. Notably, world-renowned physicist and former Tohoku University President Dr. Hideo Ohno visited NYCU, paving the way for collaboration in spintronics. NYCU is also committed to sharing its robust experience in semiconductor education with Japanese partners.<br />
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Stay tuned as NYCU IAPS continues to forge strategic alliances and accelerate the growth of innovation across borders.<br />
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<em>Hideo Ohno is a renowned Japanese physicist specializing in spintronics and currently serves as the 22nd President of Tohoku University. Often hailed as the “father of magnetic semiconductors,” Professor Ohno has been named a Clarivate Citation Laureate twice.</em><br />
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- <![CDATA[MVP Wei-Ming Chen Drops 30 Points as NYCU Claims Historic UBA Championship!]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-04-032025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508211336193.png" width="1200" /><br />
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has etched its name in history, capturing its first-ever UBA Division II championship with a thrilling 75-67 victory over Overseas Chinese University (OCU) at the Taipei Arena. The night belonged to Wei-Ming Chen, who delivered a jaw-dropping 30-point, 9-assist, 7-rebound MVP performance, leading NYCU to a perfect 12-0 season and the ultimate prize.<br />
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<strong>NYCU’s Electrifying Debut at Taipei Arena</strong><br />
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Competing under the bright lights of Taipei Arena for the first time, NYCU wasted no time making their mark. Chen and captain Hao-Ping Chen set the tone early, draining 4 three-pointers in the first half. With additional firepower from Yu-Min Su, Hsien-Neng Chiu, and Wei-Chen Hung, NYCU stormed ahead to a 12-point lead before entering halftime up 40-33.<br />
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But OCU refused to back down. The second half saw a fierce comeback attempt, yet no one could stop Wei-Ming Chen. His relentless attacks, clutch shooting, and playmaking kept NYCU in command—even as team captain Hao-Ping Chen battled foul trouble.<br />
With just 1:41 left on the clock, OCU clawed back within 6 points, but NYCU stood firm. Hao-Ping Chen drained a critical basket to ice the game, sealing a historic championship and cementing NYCU’s place at the top.<br />
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<em>With clutch shooting and relentless determination, NYCU stormed ahead early and held firm against OCU's late push—securing a historic first champion on the grand stage.</em><br />
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<strong>“This Moment Is Unreal!” – The Wei-Ming Chen Redemption Story</strong><br />
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For Wei-Ming Chen, this victory was more than just a championship—it was the culmination of years of perseverance. Once a bench player in UBA Division I, he struggled for playing time at Chung Yuan Christian University. But instead of giving up, he found his stride in professional 3X3 basketball, proving his ability on a different stage.<br />
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Now, as a graduate student in NYCU’s Department of Biotechnology, Chen has emerged as the driving force behind his team’s unbeaten run to the title. In the final, he played every second, shooting 12-of-21 from the field, including 6 three-pointers, and wearing the legendary No. 21 jersey of his idol, Li-Huan Cheng.<br />
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“I’ve been a huge fan of NYCU basketball and Li-Huan Cheng since high school,” Chen said, holding back emotion. “I actually applied to NYCU’s athletic program years ago but didn’t get in. Now, I’m here, wearing No. 21, winning a championship in Taipei Arena. This moment is unreal!”<br />
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<em>Wei-Ping Chen and captain Ha</em>o-Ping Chen set the tone early, draining 4 three-pointers in the first half.<br />
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Wei-Ming Chen, NYCU’s championship hero, completes his journey as he leads his team to an undefeated title run—wearing the No. 21 jersey of his idol, former NYCU star and current head coach Li-Huan Cheng.<br />
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<strong>NYCU’s Rise to the Top – Led by Legends</strong><br />
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This championship was a decade in the making. NYCU had previously competed in Division I but struggled to maintain its status, bouncing between divisions. However, under the guidance of head coach Cheng Li-Huan, the program has risen again.<br />
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Cheng—a former Taiwan national player and pro baller—once led NYCU’s leap to Division I as a player. As a coach, he’s completed the mission he started years ago. “Winning a championship is never easy, but this group made it happen,” he said. “This is just the beginning.”<br />
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Alongside NYCU alumnus and assistant coach Chung-Chiang Chen, Cheng has instilled a winning culture, pushing his players to compete at the highest level. Not only did NYCU claim its first-ever general division title, but their Division II squad also made the Sweet 16.<br />
“Next year, we’re going bigger,” Cheng declared. “We aim to move up to Division I and defend our general division title. NYCU basketball is back!”<br />
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<strong>What’s Next? Wei-Ming Chen Eyes Pro 3X3 Career</strong><br />
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With a championship ring secured, what’s next for NYCU’s star guard? Wei-Ming Chen, already a professional 3X3 player, has no plans to slow down. Balancing both game formats, he’s determined to keep pushing his limits. “The schedules don’t overlap so that I can handle both,” Chen said with a grin. “I’ll talk to my coach about the next step, but I’m definitely looking for my next challenge.”<br />
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And just like their MVP, NYCU isn’t stopping here. With an unbeaten season, a historic title, and a statement victory at Taipei Arena, they’ve rewritten their basketball legacy—but this is only the beginning. The team is already setting its sights on bigger goals, aiming to move up to Division I and defend their title next season. The future of NYCU basketball is here—and it’s looking unstoppable.<br />
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<em>Historic Victory! NYCU claims its first-ever UBA Division II title with a 75-67 win over OCU at Taipei Arena! The team celebrated a thrilling victory! </em>]]>
- <![CDATA[lood Boiling Annual Event: NYCU Captures Overall Championship at 57th Meichu Games!]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-03-032025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508210824851.png" width="1200" /><br />
<em>NYCU captures the overall championship again, successfully achieving a back-to-back victory at the Meichu Games, with thunderous cheers from the crowd.</em><br />
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The annual sporting and cultural festival between National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), known as the Meichu Games, unfolded this year with greater intensity and spectacle than ever. In this ultimate showdown symbolizing inter-university spirit, NYCU claimed the championship with a 7-3 score, successfully achieving back-to-back victories and keeping the honor on their campus once again.<br />
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<strong>Opening Ceremony Ignites Passion, Tradition Reaches New Heights</strong><br />
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On February 28, the grand opening ceremony commenced with the presidents of both universities, Chi-Hung Lin and W. John Kao, exchanging jackets, demonstrating their deep friendship and mutual respect amidst competition.<br />
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<em>The 57th Meichu Games kicked off with the sound of gongs struck by the presidents of both universities.</em><br />
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Hsinchu City Mayor Chen-Yuan Chiu inspired the athletes by quoting from the film "Fearless（霍元甲）": "In martial arts, there is no hierarchy, but people have their strengths and weaknesses. The Meichu Games offer an excellent opportunity to test yourself because your true opponent is yourself." These words ignited the passion of everyone present.<br />
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<strong>Three Days of Competition: Peak Confrontations, Rapidly Changing Fortunes</strong><br />
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The games delivered high drama from day one. The table tennis team's thrilling comeback and the badminton team's five-set battle late into the night kept spectators on the edge of their seats. The following day, the baseball team defeated NTHU 6-4, ending their opponents' three-year winning streak, with player Tzu-chia Wang's superb pitching and the team's flawless defense becoming hot topics after the match.<br />
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<em>Starting left-handed pitcher Tzu-chia Wang pitched a complete five innings and, despite occasional turbulence, maintained his composure at critical moments. Combined with his teammates' superb defensive play, they secured the victory for NYCU.</em><br />
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The women's basketball team staged an incredible comeback in the final two minutes, while the men's team narrowly defended their lead in the crucial final 20 seconds, with every match keeping audiences breathless with tension.<br />
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On the final day, NYCU added more victories in bridge and volleyball competitions, extending the overall score to 7-3 and securing the championship trophy. Each contest was filled with dramatic moments, spectators applauding the athletes' resilience and intelligence.<br />
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<em>On March 2nd, the bridge competition featured intense battles that tested the players' extended concentration and patience. NYCU ultimately claimed victory in this event.</em><br />
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Fierce Competition on the Field, Mutual Respect Off It<br />
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After the games, President Lin emotionally stated: "This honor belongs to every athlete who fought for NYCU and all the faculty and students who supported them. We thank NTHU's athletes for their outstanding performance and look forward to joining hands again next year to create more exciting moments!"<br />
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NTHU President Kao humorously responded: "NYCU won beautifully, but we'll have another chance to compete next year!"<br />
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<strong>The Passion Continues, See You Next Year</strong><br />
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This year's Meichu Games concluded with NYCU's victory, just the beginning of a new chapter. The story between these two universities will continue, with anticipation building for the 2026 Meichu Games to create even more glorious legends!<br />
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<em>The ever-loyal support system for the athletes, the energetic cheering squad shouting at the top of their lungs.</em><br />
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- <![CDATA[NYCU ECE College Forms Innovation Alliance with 50 Tech Companies]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-03-262025-05-08<![CDATA[<em><img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508211114122.png" width="1200" /><br />
NYCU unveiled its themed pavilion at InnoVEX 2024, presenting its largest and most diverse array of cutting-edge startup and R&D achievements. The exhibition aims to fast-track collaboration opportunities between emerging startups and industry leaders.</em><br />
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<strong>A New Chapter in Academia-Industry Collaboration</strong><br />
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“With over 150 faculty members spanning fields from semiconductors and IC design to AI robotics and next-gen communications, our college is uniquely positioned to transform research into real-world applications,” said Professor Li-Chun Wang, Dean of the College. “The Innovation Alliance is not only a platform — it’s a movement to establish Taiwan as a global engine of technological advancement.”<br />
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Associate Dean Ke-Hong Chen emphasized the vital role of academia in amplifying Taiwan’s industrial strengths. “Taiwan’s semiconductor edge depends not only on corporate innovation but also on academic breakthroughs. Our faculty’s deep technical expertise aligns perfectly with industry demands for disruptive technologies.”<br />
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<strong>Three Strategic Goals of the Innovation Alliance</strong><br />
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1. Nurturing Future Talent<br />
With over 100 PhD candidates and robust industry-academic master’s programs, the college offers students hands-on product development experience during their studies. This real-world exposure equips graduates with highly sought-after skills.<br />
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2. Accelerating Tech Commercialization<br />
The Alliance aims to fast-track the commercialization of cutting-edge research, helping innovations transition from lab to market through collaborative projects with industry partners.<br />
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3. Securing Industry Investment<br />
The Alliance will enhance the college’s research environment through targeted funding and corporate engagement, propelling innovation and scaling breakthrough technologies.<br />
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<strong>Success Stories: Academia Meets Innovation</strong><br />
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The launch event featured faculty members who showcased thriving startup ventures born from academic research, demonstrating the transformative potential of university-industry collaboration:
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<li>Professor Jiun-In Kuo launched J-Kuei Smart, a company specializing in AI model compression. Its applications span smart transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company is now preparing for an IPO.</li>
<li>Professor Kuan-Yu Chen established Jiunang BioMed, a startup focused on organ-on-chip technology integrated with generative AI and smart medical solutions for drug development. The company raised NT$72 million in its first year, backed by several publicly listed firms.</li>
<li>Professor Ming-Chun Li co-founded Trenlogy, targeting smart radar sensing for transportation, environmental monitoring, and 6G communications. The company plans to complete its Series A funding round within two to three years.</li>
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<strong>Leading Taiwan’s Tech Future</strong><br />
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With the establishment of the Innovation Alliance, NYCU’s ECE is set to push the frontiers of semiconductor, AI, and communications technologies. From cultivating elite talent to commercializing transformative research, the Alliance is poised to elevate Taiwan’s global standing in technological innovation and usher in a new era of academia-industry synergy.<br />
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<em>Professor Bing-Fei Wu has developed an innovative non-contact AI technology that can measure heart rate and blood pressure in just 60 seconds by analyzing facial imagery.</em><br />
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- <![CDATA[Historic Meichu Games: A 57-Year Legacy Born from a Simple Conversation]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-02-132025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508210242494.png" width="1200" /><br />
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The 57th Meichu Games, Taiwan's prestigious intercollegiate competition, is set to begin on February 28 at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU). This annual competition showdown between NYCU and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) represents more than just sports—it's a testament to a friendship spanning over half a century.<br />
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<strong>From Casual Chat to Cultural Phenomenon</strong><br />
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"I never imagined that a casual winter break conversation between two college students would evolve into a tradition lasting over half a century," says Feng Chien, one of the key founders of the Meichu Games. That fateful discussion in 1969 with Fan Hsu, a then-student representative of NTHU, led to the creation of what would become one of Taiwan's most celebrated collegiate traditions.<br />
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<em>The key figure behind the first Mei-Chu Game was senior alumnus Feng Chien.</em><br />
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nspired by the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, the two universities established their version of intercollegiate competition. The name "Meichu" combines "Mei" from NTHU's then-president Yi-Qi Mei and "Chu" from NYCU's president Hong-Xun Ling's pen name.<br />
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What sets the Meichu Games apart is its flexible structure. "The original principle was to have no fixed principles," explains Chien. The inaugural organizing committee, comprising seven NYCU students and six NTHU students, deliberately avoided establishing permanent rules or fixed events to maintain the games' primary purpose: fostering inter-university relationships rather than focusing solely on victory.<br />
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From its modest beginnings with table tennis, basketball, soccer, and track events, the games have expanded to include over 20 sporting categories. The event alternates between campuses each year and is organized entirely by students with support from the university administration.<br />
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<em>Ling Ming-Li (right) played as a forward on the soccer team in the inaugural Meichu Games, leading the team to a decisive victory with outstanding coordination in both offense and defense, marking the beginning of a glorious era for NCTU soccer (renamed NYCU in 2021 after merging with NYMU).</em><br />
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<strong>Beyond Competition: A Legacy of Friendship</strong><br />
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"Although competition is fierce on the field, the athletes often become close friends through their shared love of sports," says Heng-Lin Fu, former Dean of Student Affairs. This sentiment echoes the games' founding spirit of promoting university friendship.<br />
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NYCU Alumni Association Executive Director Churchill Chen vividly recalls his first Meichu Games experience in 1982. That year, NTHU clinched the championship with an 8-3 victory. In response, then-NYCU President Nan-Hung Kuo boldly declared: "If NYCU loses the overall championship again next year, I'll shave my head!"<br />
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This statement electrified the entire campus community. True to their determination, NYCU dominated the 1983 Meichu Games, securing victories in ten consecutive events to claim the overall championship.<br />
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The true legend of the Meichu Games, spanning half a century, lies not in victory or defeat but in the spirit of perseverance and intergenerational friendships fostered through healthy competition between the two universities. It is a valuable opportunity for current students and faculty to better understand and grow within their institution. For alumni, regardless of how many years have passed since graduation, the memories of the Meichu Games continue to instill a lasting sense of pride in their alma mater.<br />
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<em>The Meichu Games spark intense competition between the two schools on the field and the sidelines, where the cheers and chants carry a hint of rivalry.</em><br />
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<strong>The 2025 Meichu Games Kick Off on 2/28</strong><br />
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As the competition schedule unfolds, anticipation and excitement are building among students and faculty across campus for this annual event. The Meichu Games represent more than competition—they embody the fusion of two universities' cultures, spirits, and honors. For NYCU, these games are not merely about rivalries; they serve as the ultimate platform for showcasing inter-university cooperation while strengthening student teamwork and unity.<br />
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When the whistle blows to commence the 2025 Meichu Games, we eagerly await the thrilling moments of intense competition and the opportunity to write a new chapter in this half-century legacy of excellence and tradition.]]>
- <![CDATA[NYCU and Global Teams Achieve Breakthrough in Quantum Communication, Strengthening Cybersecurity]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-02-042025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508210036490.png" width="1200" /><br />
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The digital era has brought unprecedented convenience but has also introduced new cybersecurity challenges. Quantum communication, with its unique physical properties, offers a crucial solution for secure data transmission in the future. In collaboration with top domestic and international teams, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) researchers have made a significant breakthrough in quantum key distribution (QKD) technology, enhancing communication stability and resistance to interference.<br />
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Their findings, published in the international journal <a href="https://pubs.aip.org/aip/app/article/9/12/126115/3328370/Asynchronous-bit-rate-differential-phase-shift" title="APL Photonics"><em>APL Photonics</em></a>, lay a solid foundation for cybersecurity protection. This breakthrough accelerates the practical application of quantum encryption and paves the way for advancements in network security, financial transactions, and national defense.<br />
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<strong>Advancing Quantum Communication Stability for Secure Encryption</strong><br />
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A research team led by Dr. Hao-Chung Kuo, Director of the Semiconductor Research Center at Hon Hai Research Institute (HHRI) and Chair Professor at NYCU, has achieved a significant breakthrough in QKD technology.<br />
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Partnering with NYCU, National Taiwan University (NTU), and Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), the team developed an innovative asynchronous bit-rate encoding and decoding technique, which significantly enhances quantum key stability and interference resistance while reducing the error rate. This breakthrough sets the stage for the next generation of quantum encryption applications.<br />
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By employing asynchronous encoding and decoding techniques, the team successfully minimized optical path discrepancies in the delay-line interferometer (DLI), expanding the free spectral range (FSR) and dramatically improving the system’s resilience to thermal disturbances. Experimental results demonstrated that extending the FSR to 1 GHz reduced the quantum bit error rate (QBER) to 2.2% while increasing the secure key rate (SKR) to 77.32 kbps—marking a significant leap toward stable quantum communication.<br />
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Additionally, the team adopted high-stability distributed feedback laser diodes (DFBLDs) as the light source, controlling wavelength fluctuations within ±0.05 pm. This advancement significantly reduced long-term decoding errors and improved overall system stability.<br />
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Compared to conventional synchronous techniques, this asynchronous DPS-QKD technology greatly enhances interference resistance, reduces reliance on high-precision temperature and current control equipment, lowers operational costs, and offers a more flexible solution for real-world quantum communication applications.<br />
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<strong>Ushering in the Era of Quantum Security with Expansive Applications</strong><br />
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This breakthrough paves the way for the practical implementation of QKD in network security, finance, and military applications, bringing quantum communication technology closer to real-world adoption. The research team emphasized that they will continue refining decoding algorithms and expanding large-scale quantum communication system deployments, accelerating the development of next-generation secure communication networks.<br />
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<em>The decoding performance of the asynchronous-bit-rate DPS QKD streams when using different fiberized DLIs with the corresponding FSRs of 40, 192 MHz, and 1 GHz. (a) QBER and (b) SKR obtained at DLI’s visibility of 91.76%; (c) QBER and (d) SKR obtained at DLI’s visibility of maximum (∼96%); (e) the simulated visibility vs temperature fluctuation; and (f) the zoom-in plots showing the slope of the visibility vs temperature gradient suppressed with increasing FSR.</em><br />
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- <![CDATA[Welcome Lunar New Year: NYCU Inspires Hope and Redefines the Future of Higher Education]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-01-292025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="469" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508205746053.png" width="700" /><br />
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The Lunar New Year, Taiwan’s most celebrated and traditional festival symbolizes reunion, renewal, and hope, heralding the start of a new chapter. Streets adorned with lanterns, bustling markets, and families joyfully preparing reunion feasts all capture the essence of this beloved celebration. From the ancient legend of the “Nian” beast to today’s festive customs, this millennia-old tradition not only conveys history but also guides us toward the future.<br />
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With the arrival of the Year of the Snake, NYCU is embracing not just a new year but also a fresh opportunity to reflect and innovate. With a profound sense of purpose, we are redefining the role of universities. By pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary innovation, we are crafting a new blueprint for higher education.<br />
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In 2024, we continue to push boundaries in the integration of biomedical technology and electronic engineering, while demonstrating exceptional competitiveness on the international stage. All our achievements have earned us high praise from Global Views Monthly, recognizing us as one of the “Most Promising Universities for the Next Decade.”<br />
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However, these remarkable accomplishments are not the result of individual efforts alone. They reflect the collective contributions of our faculty, students, staff, and partners, as well as the unwavering support and encouragement from the broader society. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have stood by NYCU—your trust and collaboration have played a key role in enabling us to secure a prominent position in the global higher education landscape.<br />
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In the year ahead, let us move forward with steadfast determination, striving toward a brighter future. We look forward to excelling in digital transformation, industry-academia collaboration, and sustainable development. On the path of education and research, we will continue to foster innovation and nurture outstanding talent equipped with a global perspective and profound humanistic insight. Looking ahead to 2025, we eagerly anticipate creating more value and possibilities through collaboration with all sectors of society.<br />
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On this joyous occasion, NYCU sincerely wishes everyone a Happy New Year filled with happiness and success. Together, let us embrace the challenges and hopes of the coming year and build a brighter future side by side.<br />
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- <![CDATA[2024 NYCU News Highlight]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-01-232025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="675" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508204945374.png" width="1200" /><br />
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In 2024, the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) English website published 150 news articles, categorized into 10 main themes, reflecting the university’s dynamic development and its leadership in academia, research, and international collaboration.<br />
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This year, NYCU emphasized four key promotional categories:<strong> International Affairs, Academics/Research Highlights, Industry Cooperation, and College Features.</strong> In addition, to showcase the diverse facets of NYCU—its deep roots in science, technology, and medicine and its rich foundation in humanities and arts—we introduced new sections such as the <strong>President’s Letter, Feature Column</strong>, and<strong> Feature Story</strong>. These additions offer unique insights into NYCU’s values and achievements.<br />
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Next, we’ll review the <strong>top 10 trending news</strong> of 2024 and <strong>10 editor’s picks</strong>—must-know highlights from across 10 news categories.<br />
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<strong>NYCU Top 10 Trending News</strong><br />
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<div class="ed_title03">01. NYCU’s Japan Visit Spurs Semiconductor Innovation</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">NYCU President Chi-Hung Lin led a delegation to Japan, visiting major semiconductor hubs and top universities, including the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, Kyushu University, and Kumamoto University. The visit strengthened Taiwan-Japan ties, resulting in MOUs with Hokkaido, Kumamoto, and Kyushu Universities and collaborative workshops on cutting-edge research opportunities.</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">02. Expanding Southeast Asia Cooperation</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">NYCU hosted the 2024 Taiwan-Malaysia Semiconductor Forum in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together over 100 participants from academia, industry, and government to discuss semiconductor advancements and collaborations. President Chi-Hung Lin also inaugurated the Taiwan-Malaysia Overseas Science and Technology Innovation Center, signed MOUs with Pin Hwa High School in Malaysia and Hanoi University of Science (VNU-HUS), and strengthened talent exchange initiatives under Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy.</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">03. Honoring Industry Visionary Sachio Semmoto</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">NYCU awarded an honorary doctorate to Japanese telecommunications pioneer Mr. Sachio Semmoto for his remarkable industry achievements and societal contributions. During the ceremony, a family member of an injured computer science student expressed heartfelt thanks for Mr. Semmoto’s generous donation, which provided critical support. A touching video featuring the student, Classmate Liu, who suffered a brain injury, conveyed admiration and gratitude through handwritten messages, leaving a profound impact on attendees</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">04. Tackling Faculty Shortages with Innovation</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">This article by alumnus Hung-Wen Lin highlights how NYCU addressed faculty recruitment challenges through alumni-funded scholarships. In 2023, it attracted two young professors, Ting-Jung Chang (Princeton) and Yu-Chun Yen (UIUC), back to Taiwan. This successful recruitment strengthened the College of Computer Science and set a model for other Taiwanese universities to tackle talent acquisition and succession planning.</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">05. Taiwan-Japan Semiconductor Symposium Success</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">Led by IAIS Dean Yuan-Chen Sun, NYCU joined the “Taiwan-Japan Semiconductor Next Generation Development Symposium” in Tokyo, engaging with SBI Holdings and top Japanese universities like Tohoku and the University of Tokyo. The event deepened Taiwan-Japan exchanges, linked R&D to industry, and highlighted IAIS’s role in advancing the global semiconductor ecosystem.</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">06. Breaking Technological Barriers in Spatial Computing</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">NYCU and Hon Hai Research Institute (HHRI) developed a groundbreaking “Novel Depth Sensing and Facial Recognition System,” combining nanophotonics with human-machine interaction sensing. Published in Nano Letters, this ultra-compact innovation could eliminate smartphone notches, enhance energy efficiency, and advance applications in facial recognition, robotics, and AR/MR. Supported by patents and national grants, it positions NYCU as a leader in Taiwan’s tech industry.</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">07. NYCU Teams Shine at iGEM 2023</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">At the 2023 iGEM competition in Paris, NYCU teams achieved outstanding success, with NYCU-Formosa winning a gold medal for their modular biomaterials platform powered by AI and NYCU-Taipei earning a silver medal for their “Vigila Guard” health monitoring device. These projects showcased NYCU’s interdisciplinary strengths, integrating bioengineering, AI, and humanities while promoting science through education and global collaboration.</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">08. Harvard WorldMUN Organized by NYCU Students</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">NYCU students independently organized the 2024 Harvard World Model United Nations (WorldMUN) in Taipei, showcasing their leadership and initiative. Supported by NYCU’s Liberal Arts College and Taipei City Government, the event promoted global youth exchanges, highlighted Taiwan’s vibrant culture, and reinforced NYCU’s commitment to cultivating globally-minded leaders.</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">09. NYCU Congratulates Tokyo Tech-TMDU Merger</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">NYCU visited Japan to strengthen semiconductor R&D collaborations with Japanese universities. President Chi-Hung Lin congratulated the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) on their merger to form the Institute of Science Tokyo, aiming to deepen collaboration in innovation and talent cultivation.</div>
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<div class="ed_title03">10. Driving Digital and Sustainable Innovation</div>
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<div class="ed_txt">NYCU established the Data Finance Innovation Center (DFI) to drive data-centric innovation and promote technological diplomacy. President Chi-Hung Lin’s delegation to Japan engaged with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) and the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), fostering Taiwan-Japan collaborations in semiconductors, sustainability, and digital innovation, strengthening NYCU’s role in global high-tech diplomacy.</div>
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- <![CDATA[A Milestone in Cross-Border Co-creation: NYCU Hosts the 1st Taiwan-Japan Global Partnership Semiconductor and Innovation Startup Forum, Strengthening Bilateral Collaboration]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-12-122025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="718" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508204600277.png" width="1200" /><br />
<em>1st Taiwan-Japan Global Partnership Semiconductor and Innovation Startup Forum at NYCU Boai Campus</em><br />
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In a significant step towards enhancing Taiwan-Japan collaboration in the semiconductor and innovation ecosystems, the <strong>1st Taiwan-Japan Global Partnership Semiconductor and Innovation Startup Forum</strong> was held at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) on December 11. The forum underscored NYCU’s commitment to advancing “Semiconductor Nanotechnology and Biomedical Science and Applied Technology” alongside Hokkaido University, Kyushu University, Kumamoto University, and Tohoku University.<br />
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<strong>Economic Minister: New Models of Taiwan-Japan Cooperation</strong><br />
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<em>Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo emphasized implementing short-, medium-, and long-term plans to navigate Japanese regulations and taxation, introduce park management systems, and assist Taiwanese businesses in Japan leverage industrial clustering benefits to address challenges in overseas investments.</em><br />
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Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo delivered the opening keynote titled “<strong>New Models of Taiwan-Japan Cooperation: Building a Prosperous New Era Together.</strong>” Kuo highlighted Taiwan’s global leadership in the semiconductor industry, spanning IC design, wafer fabrication, and IC packaging and testing. He attributed this success to Taiwan’s government-supported science park model, semiconductor academies, and the “2+4 Semiconductor Talent Development Program,” collectively fostering robust infrastructure and expertise.<br />
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Kuo emphasized the Ministry’s long-term strategy to leverage Japanese regulatory and tax systems while introducing Taiwan’s proven science park management frameworks. These efforts aim to enhance industrial clustering benefits for Taiwanese businesses in Japan, resolving overseas investment challenges. He envisioned Taiwan and Japan collaboratively building a robust semiconductor supply chain, strengthening economic security, and fostering a sustainable future.<br />
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<strong>NYCU President Advocates Co-Creation Over Collaboration</strong><br />
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NYCU President Chi-Hung Lin elaborated on Taiwan’s semiconductor success factors, including advanced analytics, continuous investment, and diversified supply chains. Lin highlighted a paradigm shift from “<strong>collaboration</strong>” to “<strong>co-creation</strong>” in Taiwan-Japan relations, signifying a deeper partnership that transcends resource sharing to deliver innovative solutions.<br />
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Lin expressed aspirations for Japan to become a key partner in Taiwan’s “manufacturing as a service” strategy, with NYCU as the hub for the next-generation Taiwan-Japan University Technology Alliance. He also emphasized the importance of fostering talent equipped with technical expertise, creativity, and humanistic values to contribute to global sustainability.<br />
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<strong>Innovative Ecosystems as Drivers of Progress</strong><br />
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The forum featured comprehensive presentations on global innovation ecosystems and Japan-specific initiatives. Experts from both countries shared insights on global semiconductor trends, Taiwan-Japan collaboration opportunities, science park strategies, and the role of universities in startup ecosystems. In-depth discussions addressed building cross-border alliances, frameworks for industry-academia collaboration, cross-border models, semiconductor research center planning, patent pooling, and establishing international networks.<br />
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Director of NYCU’s Office of Industry-Academy Cocreation, Ching-Yao Huang, underscored the critical role of the semiconductor industry in driving technological advancement and the importance of innovation ecosystems in nurturing startups and transforming ideas into impactful solutions. Huang hoped the forum would catalyze strategies for transnational cooperation, benefiting Taiwan, Japan, and the global community.<br />
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The forum welcomed prominent figures, including Seiji Samukawa, Director of the Taiwan-Japan Exchanges Office; Sumio Kurafuji, Chairman of the Kyushu Economic Federation; Takashi Hattori, Deputy Representative of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office; and senior officials from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Hsinchu Science Park, and leading universities from Japan.<br />
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<strong>A Milestone in Cross-Border Cooperation</strong><br />
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President Lin described the forum as a pivotal milestone in advancing cross-border partnerships. He reiterated NYCU’s commitment to building enduring collaborations leveraging excellence in research and entrepreneurship to address global challenges through Taiwan-Japan co-creation.<br />
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<em>The forum featured an introduction by NYCU to the global innovation ecosystem and Japanese project initiatives. Experts from Taiwan and Japan shared insights from industrial and academic perspectives on global semiconductor trends, opportunities for Taiwan-Japan collaboration, strategic planning for semiconductor science parks, and the role of universities in startup ecosystems.</em><br />
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- <![CDATA[From Research Innovation to Industry Application: NYCU Wins Eight Awards at the 2024 Future Tech Awards]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-11-062025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508203809387.png" width="1200" /><br />
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has once again showcased its exceptional research prowess at the<strong> 2024 Future Tech Awards</strong>, securing recognition for eight groundbreaking technologies. This prestigious event, which attracted over 500 participating teams, was narrowed down to only 82 top-tier technologies after a rigorous evaluation. NYCU’s innovative achievements in the fields of “Electronics and Optoelectronics,” “Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices,” and “Humanities and Technology” highlighted its intense research and development capabilities in its key areas of expertise.<br />
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This year’s judging criteria focused on “<strong>scientific breakthroughs</strong>” and “<strong>industry application</strong>,” rewarding technologies demonstrating significant innovation and commercial development potential.<br />
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<strong>Electronics and Optoelectronics: Pioneering Technology for the Future</strong><br />
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<em>At the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo – Future Tech Pavilion, the “Structured Light Generation and Stereo Vision with All-GaAs Metasurface Holograms” was showcased.</em><br />
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In electronics and optoelectronics, Professor Hao-Chung Guo’s team made a significant breakthrough with their “Structured Light Generation and Stereo Vision with All-GaAs Metasurface Holograms.” This ultra-thin nanophotonic technology has versatile applications in AR/VR, automotive driver monitoring, and medical imaging, presenting substantial market potential.<br />
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Professor Chen-Yi Lee’s “Bio FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) for Portable Diagnosis” enhanced automation and precision in biological detection, providing novel solutions for life sciences research and applications.<br />
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Additionally, Professor Tuo-Hung Houand’s team introduced an “Energy-Efficient Optimization Problem Decision: Neural Network-based In-Memory Annealing Units for Route Scheduling and Genome Assembly” technology, employing an innovative neural network-based in-memory annealing unit that increases computing speed by a thousand times compared to conventional methods, with widespread applications in biomedicine, logistics, and chip design.<br />
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<strong>Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices: Breakthrough Research for Medical Advancement</strong><br />
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Professor Chi-Ying Huang’s team showcased an innovative “Manufacture and Medical Technology of Dual-targeted RNA-enriched Extracellular Vesicles” that significantly boosts the efficacy of gene therapy, demonstrating high clinical value.<br />
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Professor San-Yuan Chen developed a “Stem Cell-Nanoparticle-system as a Nano biopharmaceutical Agent for Glioblastoma Neutron Capture Therapy” that combines stem cell and nanotechnology to create a new treatment strategy for malignant brain tumors, significantly extending patient survival and marking a significant breakthrough in brain cancer treatment.<br />
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Professor Ying-Hui Lai’s “Hearing through Light: Enhancing Listening Benefits of Hearing Assistive Devices with Optical Microphones and Deep Learning Technology” technology uses an optical microphone integrated with deep learning to enhance hearing aid performance in noisy environments, offering an improved auditory experience for those with hearing impairments.<br />
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Professor Albert C. Yang’s “Precision Psychiatry: Quantitative Technology for Tracking Personalized Brain Region Abnormalities Across Disease Progression” technology broke the limitations of traditional imaging techniques by developing a method to track and quantify brain degeneration in patients with psychiatric disorders, revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment.<br />
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<strong>Humanities and Technology: Digital Innovation Empowering Culture</strong><br />
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In the humanities and technology domain, Professor Chun-Cheng Hsu’s team developed the “Future Puppet Theater: An Immersive Multiplayer Real-Time Puppeteering System Based on Multi-Display Interaction,” which integrates smartphone and gesture control technology into multi-screen interaction, delivering a unique real-time puppetry experience. This innovation transcends the boundaries of human-computer interaction, fostering cultural preservation and creativity while showcasing the profound integration of humanities and technology for sustainable digital culture development.<br />
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The 2024 Future Tech Awards brought together cutting-edge innovations from across the globe, demonstrating how technology can transform the future and create new opportunities. NYCU’s outstanding performance not only underlines its robust research and innovation capabilities but also underscores its seamless integration of technology with industry applications, laying a solid foundation for elevating Taiwan’s research strength onto the international stage.<br />
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- <![CDATA[Smart Manufacturing and Management: The Future Path of AI, Digital Transformation, and Net-Zero Transition]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-11-072025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508203633433.png" width="1200" /><br />
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By Professor Chun-Cheng Lin<br />
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Amid rising global raw material prices, tightening environmental regulations, and geopolitical tensions, smart manufacturing and management represent more than a technological upgrade; they signify a fundamental transformation of the entire industrial ecosystem. As a Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) professor at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), I have witnessed and participated in every significant phase of this industrial shift.<br />
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Here, I share insights and experiences in this field, particularly the roles of artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and net-zero initiatives in advancing smart manufacturing.<br />
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<strong>AI’s Role in Smart Manufacturing</strong><br />
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The rise of AI has injected unprecedented vitality into smart manufacturing. Leveraging deep learning, computer vision, and generative AI, AI can extract valuable insights from vast data, optimizing production processes. In semiconductor manufacturing, numerous faculty members in our department have developed AI applications for defect detection, predictive maintenance, and production scheduling. For instance, I developed a computer vision and deep learning algorithm that detects high-precision machine errors and identifies product defects, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.<br />
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Additionally, AI plays a crucial role in dynamic production scheduling by utilizing real-time data and predictive models, enhancing scheduling accuracy, reducing manual intervention, lowering error rates, and shortening production cycles. AI’s impact extends beyond the technical domain, penetrating management-level decision-making processes. Corporate leaders can better predict market demand, optimize supply chain strategies, and achieve optimal resource allocation through data analysis and simulation-driven insights. These applications enable companies to remain agile and responsive in fast-changing market environments.<br />
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<strong>The Driving Force of Digital Transformation in Smart Manufacturing</strong><br />
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Digital transformation is a significant driver of smart manufacturing, encompassing technological applications and comprehensive changes in corporate culture, processes, and organizational structure. Over the past decade, information and communication technologies have profoundly transformed traditional manufacturing models. The Internet of Things (IoT) enables tighter connectivity between devices, facilitating real-time data collection and analysis and enhancing system flexibility and responsiveness.<br />
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Cloud computing and big data analytics equip companies with robust data processing capabilities, supporting more precise business decisions and strategic planning. Through adaptive control and machine learning, advanced factory automation systems and smart manufacturing technologies allow for real-time adjustments and optimizations during production, greatly improving efficiency and product quality.<br />
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In Taiwan, the drive for digital transformation is closely tied to the succession of family-owned businesses. The new generation of successors often has a strong digital mindset and innovative spirit, propelling digitalization and smart manufacturing breakthroughs. This transition enables digital transformation and facilitates the formation of digitalized teams, ensuring a smooth succession process.<br />
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<strong>Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to Net-Zero</strong><br />
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With climate change intensifying globally, the net-zero transition has become an inescapable trend in the manufacturing industry. The goal of achieving net-zero emissions requires companies to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining competitiveness and profitability. In this endeavor, smart manufacturing technologies play an essential role. Companies can significantly reduce carbon emissions by adopting energy efficiency optimization technologies, renewable energy sources, and green materials.<br />
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For example, my research, published in top IEEE journals, utilizes deep reinforcement learning to optimize real-time charging schedules for AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) in smart factories, greatly increasing AGV uptime and production efficiency while lowering carbon emissions.<br />
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My research in the leading journal Energy also proposes a method for sharing renewable energy within communities through internet technology, achieving energy savings and revenue growth. These practical cases show that companies can monitor and manage their energy consumption in real time and predict future energy demand by combining AI, IoT, and edge computing. This dynamic adjustment minimizes waste, reduces costs, and realizes a win-win situation for both environmental and economic benefits.<br />
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Smart manufacturing and management are continuously evolving, integrating the latest trends in AI, digital transformation, and net-zero initiatives. The College of Management at NYCU, along with the Department of IEM, possesses significant expertise in these key areas, offering extensive professional knowledge and research resources while focusing on integrating advanced technology with practical experience.<br />
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Our academic team works closely with numerous companies (including TSMC, UMC, VIS, GlobalWafers, and Unimicron) and institutions (such as the Industrial Technology Research Institute, Institute for Information Industry, and Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute) to explore innovative solutions.<br />
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We also offer cutting-edge courses and research programs that provide the latest technical trends to help businesses overcome the diverse challenges of digital and green transformation. We look forward to partnering with more industry players to drive the development of smart manufacturing and embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead.]]>
- <![CDATA[Witnessing Taiwan’s Semiconductor Power: Kyushu University Doctoral Student Conducts Advanced Technology Research at NYCU]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-10-162025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="750" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508203211175.png" width="1200" /><br />
<em>Shinjiro Ono (pictured at the far left) conducted research at NYCU’s Nano Facility Center.<br />
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Kyushu University is deepening its collaboration with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), a leader in semiconductor research in Taiwan. As part of this initiative, a doctoral student from Kyushu University spent two and a half months at NYCU, starting in mid-June, to conduct research. This student observed the strength of Taiwan’s research and development and talent cultivation in the semiconductor industry.<br />
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“NYCU is equipped with cutting-edge devices that Kyushu University doesn’t have,” said Ono, a first-year doctoral student at Kyushu University, as he stepped onto the Guangfu campus of NYCU in Hsinchu City, northern Taiwan. Just two kilometers away is the headquarters of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), located in the heart of the Hsinchu Science Park, often referred to as Taiwan’s Silicon Valley.<br />
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Ono is studying under Kyushu University’s Vice President Masaharu Shiratani, who is researching the application of plasma technology in semiconductor manufacturing. Ono’s interest in Taiwan was sparked by a lecture he attended in February, just as he prepared to enter the doctoral program.<br />
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Professor Seiji Samukawa, Director of the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Promotion Office (Taiwan-Japan Exchange Office) at NYCU and a semiconductor expert, visited Kyushu University to explain Taiwan’s industry-academia collaboration model. Samukawa’s research was relatively rare in Japan, so the opportunity for joint research immediately caught Ono’s attention, and he applied without hesitation when student recruitment began.<br />
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<em>NYCU Collaborates with TSMC in Semiconductor Research and Development.</em><br />
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NYCU has two “Nano Facility Centers” located on the Guangfu and nearby Bo’ai campuses. One of the most striking aspects is the range of advanced manufacturing equipment. In clean rooms spanning about 4,000 square meters, state-of-the-art devices necessary for the “front-end” semiconductor processes—such as deposition, photolithography, and etching—are lined up, including machines from Applied Materials.<br />
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These facilities are available to students 24/7, with a dedicated team of around 20 staff responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment. Nearby, the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Center, established by the Taiwanese government, further enriches the research environment. In this environment, Ono evaluated the precision of a film deposition machine developed by SPP Technologies, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Precision Products.<br />
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The same equipment will also be used in joint research between Kyushu University and NYCU. Ono received assistance from SPP’s Ryusuke Akihara, Chen-Yiha (a Ph.D. student qualified to use equipment at the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Center), and postdoctoral researcher Chen Cheng-Ying, who is affiliated with both the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Office and NYCU.<br />
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Chen initially researched materials used in lithium-ion batteries and did not specialize in semiconductors. “I was impressed by his enthusiasm and willingness to work on the project despite his different background,” Ono remarked.<br />
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<em>Ono aspires to work in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry.</em><br />
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At the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Office, Keiji Morishita supported Ono, a humanities graduate student who had been studying at Taiwanese universities since undergraduate school. At the same age as Ono, Morishita became a valuable source of comfort in daily life. Morishita is also interested in the semiconductor industry, and Ono commented, “Diverse exchanges like these may spark innovation.”<br />
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As he prepares for job hunting next year, Ono plans to leverage his experience in Taiwan and aims to work for semiconductor manufacturing equipment companies in Japan and abroad.<br />
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NYCU has long played a leading role in Taiwan’s semiconductor research, creating the first transistor to control electric current in Taiwan in 1965. The university collaborates with companies such as TSMC through joint research labs, continuously contributing expertise and talent to the fast-moving semiconductor industry.<br />
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In September 2023, Kyushu University and NYCU and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) signed an agreement to promote researcher collaboration and talent exchange. The joint research lab between the two universities began operations in August 2024.<br />
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Vice President Shiratani of Kyushu University emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Our goal is to have students experience both Kyushu University’s strengths in equipment and NYCU’s wealth of front-end process facilities, fostering talent capable of understanding the entire manufacturing process.” Kyushu University aims to send this cutting-edge talent from Kyushu to the world.]]>
- <![CDATA[NYCU Shines at Taiwan Innotech Expo with Wins 19 Awards for Innovation, Leading All Universities in Taiwan]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-10-282025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="780" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508202955203.png" width="1170" /><br />
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Translated by Szu-Yung Huang<br />
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has set a new benchmark in technological innovation at the <strong>2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo,</strong> securing 19 awards across various fields and leading all universities nationwide. Competing in the Expo’s prestigious “<strong>Invention Competition Area</strong>,” NYCU presented 18 cutting-edge patents, winning one Platinum, six Gold, seven Silver, three Bronze, and two Corporate Special Awards. This achievement underscores NYCU’s unparalleled research and development strength in Taiwan.<br />
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<strong>NYCU Drives Innovation Economy with Industry-Academia Co-Creation Ecosystem</strong><br />
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This year’s Expo, “Intelligent Technology Island: The New Era of AI,” featured transformative AI applications in national defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, and net-zero initiatives. The event hosted 431 exhibitors from 20 countries and attracted over 50,000 visitors. NYCU’s impressive entries spanned medical engineering, biomedicine, organic chemistry, IT, telecommunications, optoelectronics, mechanical engineering, metrology, and electrical engineering, further solidifying the university’s reputation in fostering industry-academic partnerships.<br />
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<em>Professor Meng Ou-Yang’s team (third from the right) was honored with the highest distinction, the Platinum Award.</em><br />
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Among the notable awards was the Platinum Prize for the “Rotary Code Disk and Method for Designing The Same,” an innovation developed by Professor Meng Ou-Yang and his team. This invention enhances the precision of servo motor positioning and control by optimizing the encoder design without altering sensor or hardware structures, providing efficient solutions for automation and related applications.<br />
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NYCU’s Gold-winning technologies highlighted pioneering advancements, including Professor Li-Wei Ko’s “Early Assistive Diagnosis System for ADHD” and Professor Jyh-Cheng Chen’s “Contrast Carrier Device with Geometric Calibration Phantom on Computed Tomography,” showcasing innovations in healthcare, materials science, and biotechnology. Professor Yi-Hsin Lin’s “Electrically Controllable Liquid Crystal Lens and Combined Electrically Controllable Liquid Crystal Lens,” a standout entry, also received a Corporate Special Award from Hon Hai Technology, capturing significant attention at the Expo. <br />
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<em>Director Cheng-Wei Liao of the Intellectual Property Office (third from the right) took a special photo with the award-winning team of Professor Li-Wei Ko (second from the right) from NYCU.</em><br />
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<strong>NYCU’s Office of Industry-Academy Cocreation</strong> emphasized the university’s mission to drive innovation in biomedicine and technology through industry partnerships. Established in February, the office is focused on building a unique, university-led ecosystem that converts research achievements into commercial value through strategic intellectual property (IP) management and the “IP Rising Star Project” to fuel global industry innovation.<br />
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NYCU’s exceptional performance at the Expo, which earned praise from Cheng-Wei Liao, Director of the Intellectual Property Office at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, has secured an invitation to compete again next year, promising to set new milestones for Taiwan’s technological landscape.]]>
- <![CDATA[Choose the Path That Brings Change: AI as the Only Way Forward for Enterprises – Insights from Robert Li, Synopsys Global Vice President and Chairman of Taiwan]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-09-262025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508202455334.png" width="1200" /><br />
<em>Photo credit: NYCU Alumni Voice</em><br />
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By NCTU Alumni Voice<br />
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The semiconductor industry’s guiding principle, “Moore’s Law,” is being redefined by AI. In the future, technological advancements will progress exponentially, with generative AI expected to accelerate chip design processes, potentially enhancing computational capabilities by over 1,024 times.<br />
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<strong>Robert Li, Global Vice President and Chairman of Synopsys Taiwan</strong>, emphasizes that leaders must not only do what needs to be done but must do it correctly, identifying the most critical and right actions. AI is the only path for him to drive a company forward.<br />
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“<strong>I’m your good friend, Robert, and I hope to play a part in your success</strong>,” is how Robert Li begins his speeches. With over two decades of experience in the semiconductor design software industry, he frequently speaks at leading universities, sharing his insights on industry trends and career development. He firmly believes that his success stems from the support of others, inspiring him to share his experiences to help more people.<br />
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While many business leaders compare their career journeys to mountain climbing, Robert Li prefers likening it to a cross-country marathon. Unlike a traditional marathon, a cross-country marathon is full of challenges and adventures, demanding participants to have superior physical strength, endurance, and skills. From being an engineer and entrepreneur to a professional manager, Li has faced over 20 significant choices and challenges in his career journey.<br />
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<strong>Consecutive Entrepreneurial Failures Became a Pivotal Turning Point in Life</strong><br />
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<em>“Entrepreneurship was the first turning point in my career,” Robert Li remarked. (photo from Getty images)</em><br />
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After graduating from the Department of Communications Engineering at National Chiao Tung University (now National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, NYCU), Robert Li pursued further studies at the University of Southern California, earning his master’s and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering. Upon returning to Taiwan, he joined the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) as a wireless systems engineer. The work pace there was slower than in the industry, and the salary was naturally lower. To supplement his income, he wrote articles in his spare time and taught part-time in the communications program at National Chiao Tung University.<br />
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In 1995, amidst the liberalization of the telecommunications sector, Robert Li founded Tatung Wireless Corporation and took on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Coming from a technical background, he quickly realized that, as COO, he had to manage everything himself, from leading the team to acquiring clients and securing funding. To save costs, he was always the last to leave the office, ensuring the lights were turned off and reviewing phone bills to track the number of sales calls and revenue generated. Unfortunately, not long after the company’s establishment, the Asian financial crisis struck, and the major shareholders were unwilling to invest further. At that time, Synopsys happened to be recruiting, so he decided to end his brief entrepreneurial journey.<br />
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However, the entrepreneurial spark within him remained alive. When he saw the potential of WAP mobile commerce and found investors willing to support his vision, Robert Li decided to take another chance and founded Fuyi Information. To shorten the learning curve, he pursued an EMBA at the National Taiwan University Graduate Institute of Business while running his startup, hoping that systematic learning and guidance from professors would enhance his entrepreneurial journey. He admits that Fuyi Information was ahead of its time, offering services similar to China’s Tencent, integrating WeChat with an Alipay-like platform as early as 2000. Unfortunately, being a “pioneer” often means becoming a “martyr,” without continued support from the board, he had to end his venture again.<br />
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<strong>From Wireless Communication to Semiconductors—Leading Teams and Making Decisions</strong><br />
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After his second entrepreneurial failure, Robert Li was already 40 years old. He admits that he felt lost and even considered returning to the ITRI or becoming a university lecturer. However, the salary gap between academia and the industry was significant. At that moment, Synopsys extended another offer to him. Believing that it’s never too late to start the second half of one’s life, he decisively joined Synopsys in 2003, starting in a sales role. He steadily advanced to become General Manager for the China region, then General Manager of the Wafer Solutions Group at Synopsys Taiwan, and now serves as the company’s Global Vice President and Chairman of Synopsys Taiwan, as well as the President of Synopsys’ South Asia Sales.<br />
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“<strong>There’s no wasted effort in life,</strong>” Robert Li stated. He likens his journey to a cross-country marathon: though rugged, you will excel if you are passionate about your work. Transitioning from an engineer to a professional manager, his core expertise expanded from wireless communication systems to marketing, strategic planning, and project management. His industry experience also broadened to cover mobile commerce applications and IC design-related sectors. As an engineer, he only needed to focus on his tasks. However, as a leader, he must guide teams, make decisions, and not only do the right things but also do them correctly while always seeking out the most important and right tasks.<br />
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In April 2024, Synopsys collaborated with NYCU to establish the EDA/AI Research Center, a project that Robert Li describes as important and correct. Synopsys is the world’s leading EDA company, and EDA itself can be considered one of the earliest forms of AI. Meanwhile, NYCU is a semiconductor and AI research pioneer within Taiwan's academia. The establishment of this research center is expected to effectively integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, thereby advancing the development of next-generation design technologies in the semiconductor industry.<br />
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<em>Synopsys Inc. establishes EDA/AI Research Center at NYCU, ushering in a new era of industry-academic collaboration.</em><br />
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EDA (Electronic Design Automation) involves design, modularization, analysis, verification, and subsequent redesign. This approach is similar to how AI operates—analyzing big data, building models, undergoing extensive training to generate inference results, and performing large-scale computations. Robert Li uses the artwork “Drawing Hands” by Dutch artist Maurits Cornelis Escher to illustrate this concept. He explains that generative AI rapidly advances, enabling EDA to design more powerful SoCs (Systems on Chips), which can support EDA in performing more complex AI computations. The two processes complement each other, much like how one hand in the artwork draws the other, with both hands moving in a continuous, harmonious cycle.<br />
Robert Li believes that the widely recognized “Moore’s Law,” which predicted that semiconductor performance would double every 18 months, is being redefined by AI. With the advent of AI, performance is expected to double every year, leading to exponential growth in the future. In ten years, efficiency is anticipated to be 1,024 times what it is today. AI is poised to change human life significantly in the next five years. As global technology trend expert Kevin Kelly once said, “When you can’t decide which path to take, choose the one that brings change.” And today, AI is the only path forward.]]>
- <![CDATA[Advancing 6G Technology Development: NYCU’s Pioneering 5G Core Network Software ‘free5GC’ Joins the International Open-Source Platform]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-09-202025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="780" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508202235752.png" width="1170" /><br />
<em>Dean of the College of Computer Science, Dr. Jyh-Cheng Chen (second from the right), and his research team released free5GC in 2019.</em><br />
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Translated by Szu-Yung Huang<br />
Edited by Chance Lai<br />
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In a groundbreaking achievement, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has officially introduced its 5G core network open-source software, “<strong>free5GC</strong>,” to the Linux Foundation’s open-source platform. Developed by NYCU’s College of Computer Science (CSS) Dean, Dr. Jyh-Cheng Chen, the software is expected to gain momentum through the Linux Foundation’s powerful ecosystem and broad community support, positioning it as a critical driver of future global 5G and 6G innovations.<br />
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<strong>Breaking Barriers in Core Networks: How ‘free5GC’ is Revolutionizing 5G and 6G Innovation</strong><br />
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First released in 2019, “free5GC” is the world’s first 5G core network software, developed by Dr. Chen’s research team, fully compliant with international standards.<br />
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Reflecting on Taiwan’s past two decades in the communications industry, Dr. Chen noted that while Taiwan has made strides in mobile devices and small-cell technologies, it has lacked influence in the core network field. The core network, often regarded as the “brain” of mobile communications, involves high technical barriers and expensive costs, hindering innovation. To address this challenge, Dr. Chen launched free5GC as open-source software, fostering broader collaboration and development.<br />
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Dr. Chen emphasized that free5GC will contribute significantly to the world, especially in 5G and 6G technologies. When combined with AI applications, their ultra-high-speed, low-latency, and high-reliability features will accelerate the emergence of cutting-edge innovations. For instance, through 5G and 6G networks, smart healthcare applications such as remote surgery, intelligent diagnosis, and personalized health management can operate in real time, providing precise and secure medical services.<br />
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Beyond that, 6G technology will enhance tactile feedback and virtual reality (VR) experiences, allowing users to feel real sensations in virtual environments, such as shopping or gaming, where they can experience touch, smell, and taste.<br />
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<strong>‘free5GC’ Joins Linux Foundation: Paving the Way for Global 5G and 6G Adoption</strong><br />
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The Linux Foundation announced the integration of free5GC into its open-source platform at the Open Source Summit Europe (OSSE), held in Vienna, Austria, on September 16. As the world’s largest platform for open-source software, hardware, standards, and data collaboration, the Linux Foundation’s open-source platform supports expert communities to collaborate and simplify the deployment and global adoption of 5G technologies across industries while also driving the development and application of 6G technologies.<br />
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During the summit, Arpit Joshipura, General Manager of Networking, Edge, and IoT at the Linux Foundation, highlighted Dr. Chen’s contribution, stating, “We are excited to welcome free5GC to the Linux Foundation. free5GC provides a powerful, open-source 5G core network solution. This collaboration will empower organizations to leverage 5G’s transformative potential, offering transparent, scalable, and cost-effective core network solutions.”<br />
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Following its integration with the Linux Foundation, free5GC is poised to make an even greater impact, supported by the Foundation’s robust ecosystem and extensive community. It is expected to become a pivotal player in driving the innovation and evolution of 5G and 6G technologies worldwide.<br />
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<em>Dr. Jyh-Cheng Chen, Dean of the CCS, led the team in developing the 5G core network software free5GC.</em>]]>
- <![CDATA[NYCU Launches AI High-Performance Computing Platform: Taiwanese University Equipped with the Latest NVIDIA DGX Systems]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-08-142025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508201123124.png" width="1200" /><br />
<em>NYCU establishes an AI high-performance computing platform, becoming the first university in Taiwan to install NVIDIA DGX H100/H200 servers.</em><br />
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To strengthen its capabilities in AI research, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has been actively planning to establish an AI high-performance computing platform. NYCU held the inauguration ceremony for this platform on August 6th. It is the first computing platforms in a Taiwanese university to be equipped with the latest NVIDIA DGX systems. The platform will include two NVIDIA DGX H100 and three NVIDIA DGX H200 systems. NYCU is building the system to support the accelerated computing needs of the university’s research teams, enhancing its international competitiveness in AI research.<br />
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<em>NYCU's AI High-Performance Computing Platform Launched.</em><br />
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<strong>New AI High-Performance Computing Platform Set to Boost AI Research Capabilities</strong><br />
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The inauguration ceremony, which underscored NYCU’s commitments to leveraging accelerated computing to advance AI research, included a donation appreciation segment to thank Jumbo Technology’s Executive Director and alumnus Shun-Tsung Hsu for his NT$10 million donation. Attendees included NVIDIA’s Vice President of Taiwan Eunice Chiu and Jumbo Technology’s general manager Hsiao-Tseng Liu, alongside NYCU’s President Chi-Hung Lin, Vice President Ta-Sung Lee, and Information Technology Center Director Zen-Chung Shih.<br />
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Currently, the AI high-performance computing platform is equipped with two DGX H100 systems featuring 16 NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software. Over the next six months, three DGX H200 systems will be integrated. A high-speed parallel file system will also be introduced, along with NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand switching, allowing the DGX systems to be integrated in high-performance AI infrastructure and enhancing the scalability and flexibility of multi-GPU operations.<br />
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The platform, already equipped with resource scheduling and management software, will efficiently and flexibly provide AI computing resources to various research teams within the university.<br />
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<strong>AI High-Performance Computing Platform Enhances Research Efficiency, Promotes Energy Conservation, and Strengthens Cybersecurity</strong><br />
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The AI high-performance computing platform aims to consolidate and provide necessary accelerated computing resources across the campus, improving the efficiency of computational resource deployment. In conjunction with the university’s green energy data center, the power usage effectiveness (PUE) can reach 1.58, significantly conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions. The maintenance team will continue to strive towards resource sharing and energy-saving goals through the efficiency of accelerated computing, NVIDIA software optimizations, and other methods.<br />
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Additionally, in an era where cybersecurity is paramount, protecting computing resources remains a critical task. The team will maintain the university’s existing robust cybersecurity measures, including secure remote access, firewalls, and anomaly monitoring, to safeguard the AI high-performance computing platform.<br />
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The successful establishment of this AI high-performance computing platform marks a significant milestone for NYCU. It not only enhances the university’s research capabilities but also positions NYCU as a leader in efficient AI innovation in Taiwan and beyond. The collaborative efforts between the university, industry partners, and alumni underscore the importance of collaborations in advancing technology and research. Looking ahead, NYCU is committed to fostering an environment where cutting-edge AI research can thrive, driving forward scientific discoveries and technological advancements.<br />
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<em>Executive Director Shun-Tsung Hsu of Jumbo Technology (represented by Senior Vice President Chang-Yi Wang) generously donated NT$10 million to his alma mater for the purchase of GPU servers.</em>]]>
- <![CDATA[Expanding Cooperation in Southeast Asia: NYCU Hosts 2024 Taiwan-Malaysia Semiconductor Forum and Signs MOUs for Talent Exchange with Vietnam and Malaysia]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-08-072025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="800" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508200858141.png" width="1200" />
<div><em>2024 Taiwan-Malaysia Semiconductor Forum</em><br />
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In July, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) expanded our international cooperation efforts in Southeast Asia. NYCU hosted the 2024 Taiwan-Malaysia Semiconductor Forum in Kuala Lumpur, drawing over 100 participants from academia, industry, and students. Prominent scholars and international corporate leaders from Taiwan and Malaysia discussed the current state and future development of the semiconductor industries, governmental policies, and academic cooperation.<br />
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The NYCU delegation, led by President Chi-Hung Lin, also visited several Malaysian universities and inaugurated the Taiwan-Malaysia Overseas Science and Technology Innovation Center. Additionally, NYCU signed MOUs with Pin Hwa High School in Malaysia and Hanoi University of Science, a member of Vietnam National University (VNU-HUS), aiming to enhance international talent exchange and cultivation in alignment with Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy.<br />
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<strong>Advancing Semiconductor Collaboration in Malaysia with 2024 Forum and Strategic Partnerships</strong><br />
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On July 10th, NYCU held the 2024 Taiwan-Malaysia Semiconductor Forum in Kuala Lumpur, the forum featured prominent scholars and international corporate leaders from Taiwan and Malaysia who shared their expertise in the semiconductor field. Key speakers included Mr. Khein-Seng Pua, the founder of Phison Electronics, Dr. Robert Li, Global Vice President of Synopsys Technology, Chairman and CEO of Synopsys Technology Taiwan Region, Dr. Lee Hing Wah from MIMOS Berhad, Dr. Shutesh Krishnan from ON Semiconductor, and Professor Harikrishnan Ramiah from Universiti Malaya.<br />
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The NYCU delegation, in addition to hosting the forum, visited the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Medicine at Universiti Malaya, the Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics (IMEN) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and Monash University Malaysia (MUM). The delegation also inaugurated the Taiwan-Malaysia Overseas Science and Technology Innovation Center at Universiti Malaya and UKM, marking a new milestone in bilateral university research and cooperation.<br />
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NYCU further strengthened its international ties by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pin Hwa High School in Klang, promoting the enrollment of talented Malaysian students at NYCU and encouraging them to work in Taiwan post-graduation, aligning with Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy to foster talent.<br />
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<em>President Chi-Hung Lin of NYCU and Principal Li-Chi Wu of Pin Hwa High School in Klang Sign MOU.</em><br />
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Malaysia, as the sixth-largest exporter in the global semiconductor industry, primarily focuses on downstream processes like packaging, assembly, and testing. The country is now striving towards higher-value sectors such as wafer fabrication and IC design. Taiwan, renowned for its advanced semiconductor technology and extensive industry experience, benefits from the educational and research capabilities of NYCU, a pivotal institution in Taiwan’s semiconductor education landscape.<br />
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President Chi-Hung Lin emphasized the fundamental role of the semiconductor industry in the future, integrated with AI technologies, and encouraged students from Pin Hwa High School to pursue their dreams boldly. Alumni Mr. Khein-Seng Pua also motivated students to study at NYCU, highlighting Taiwan’s rich industry resources and comprehensive research facilities.</div>
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<strong>Strengthening Vietnam Ties with MOU to Promote Semiconductor Education</strong><br />
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<em>On July 8th, a signing ceremony was held at VNU-HUS, attended by NYCU President Chi-Hung Lin (front row center), Dean Yi Chang of NYCU International College of Semiconductor Technology (front row left), VNU-HUS Rector Prof. Dr. habil. Vu Hoang Linh (front row right), and Ambassador Richard R.C. Shih from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam (behind President Lin, to the right).</em><br />
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Recognizing the burgeoning semiconductor industry in Vietnam, NYCU is committed to supporting Vietnam’s national development goals for the next 30 to 50 years by cultivating specialized talent. On July 8th, the NYCU delegation, with assistance from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam, signed an MOU with the VNU-HUS. This MOU aims to promote Vietnamese students’ pursuit of semiconductor degrees in Taiwan.<br />
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NYCU and VNU-HUS have maintained a strong relationship since establishing the first overseas master’s program in semiconductor industry studies in 2019. The recent agreement is expected to deepen cooperation, attract more talented Vietnamese students to Taiwan, and develop internationally competitive semiconductor professionals, bolstering the industry’s growth in both nations.<br />
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The events and agreements in July underscore NYCU’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation and talent development in the semiconductor industry. By hosting forums, visiting leading universities, and signing strategic MOUs, NYCU is paving the way for a robust exchange of knowledge and expertise, fostering the next generation of semiconductor professionals, and strengthening Taiwan’s position in the global semiconductor landscape.]]>
- <![CDATA[NYCU Partnering with MediaTek to Implement Generative AI in Campus: Launching AI Secretary Competition to Enhance Student Engagement and Operational Efficiency]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-07-082025-05-08<![CDATA[<img height="780" src="/userfiles/doctoraleceen/images/20250508200612979.png" width="1170" /><br />
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has continuously launched various smart campus services to create an AI-driven smart campus. This time, in collaboration with MediaTek, NYCU is introducing MediaTek's generative AI service platform, "<strong>MediaTek DaVinci</strong>," to assist student organizations in their operations and promote the widespread use of AI technology on campus.<br />
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<strong>AI Secretary Competition: 200,000 NTD Prize Pool to Boost Student Club Operations and Engagement</strong><br />
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This collaboration between NYCU and MediaTek will host the "AI Secretary Competition" on campus, offering a total prize of 200,000 NTD. Student clubs can leverage MediaTek's generative AI to create their own AI secretary, providing accurate information anytime, enhancing student engagement, and improving operational efficiency.<br />
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Vice President Ta-Sung Lee mentioned that this initiative follows the introduction of the LINE Campus Assistant and the Campus GPT Information System "<strong>NYCU Campus Polymath</strong>."<br />
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Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering Professor Jen-Tzung Chien, creator of NYCU Campus Polymat, stated that the collaboration will allow students to gain practical experience, deepening their understanding of AI technology and improving their technical skills. The training results of "MediaTek DaVinci" will be synchronized with the Campus GPT system, further enhancing AI training on campus.<br />
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NYCU freshmen ceremorny introduced "NYCU Campus Polymath" a school management ChatGPT, in September 2023.<br />
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<strong>MediaTek and NYCU Set Precedent for Smart Campus Applications: Advancing AI Technology and Security through Collaboration</strong><br />
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By donating its generative AI service platform and rewarding student clubs for participating in the AI Secretary Competition, MediaTek has actively collaborated with NYCU, setting a precedent for smart campus applications. NYCU provides practical examples of generative AI technology and its applications in academic fields while delving into the safety of generative AI models and artificial intelligence information security.<br />
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Through our collaboration with MediaTek DaVinci, we aim to offer more mature service models, creating a more comprehensive smart campus and providing tools to assist students and faculty in campus management and decision-making.]]>
- <![CDATA[Persistence is the Key to Success: NYCU Professor Guan-Yu Chen’s Bionic Lung-On-A-Chip Research Journey]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-07-032025-05-08<![CDATA[<div class="ed_model01 clearfix">
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<div class="ed_txt">Professor Guan-Yu Chen of NYCU leads pioneering research in bionic organ-on-a-chips (OoCs), combining biomedical research with BioICT.<br />
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By <a href="https://newsletter.lib.nycu.edu.tw/2024/06/24/persistence-is-the-key-to-success-nycu-professor-guan-yu-chens-bionic-lung-on-a-chip-research-journey/" title="NYCU Elite">NYCU Elite</a><br />
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Professor Guan-Yu Chen, from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), is at the forefront of research in the field of bionic organ-on-a-chips (OoCs). This innovative work combines biomedical research with semiconductor and Information and Communication Technology, known as BioICT. Prof. Chen has successfully developed a bionic lung-on-a-chip system replicating the human body’s microenvironment. His efforts have garnered media recognition, earning him the reputation of being “a pioneer in organ-on-chip (OoC) technology.” Prof. Chen has expressed his hope that Taiwan’s contributions to this field will receive global attention.<br />
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In 2023, Prof. Chen received multiple awards, including the Moderna Taiwan mRNA Innovation Awards. He was also honored with the Awarded Lush Prize Young Researcher Award-Asia and was elected as the candidate for the Lush Prize “Fighting Animal Testing” alongside Emulate, a leading OoC company this year (2024), suggesting that not only Prof. Chen’s groundbreaking research in bionic lung-on-a-chip technology but also Taiwan’s international leadership in OoC research.<br />
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Bionic OoCs involve growing human cells on microfluidic channel chips and replicating the complex microphysiological changes in the human body using a dynamic circulatory system. By leveraging bionic organ-on-a-chip (OoC) technology to emulate pathological conditions for conducting various drug trials, it is possible to significantly lessen the reliance on animal testing during clinical phases, leading to reduce the cost and time required. “This is a destructive innovation,” emphasized Prof. Chen. Bionic lung-on-a-chip, the most mature technology developed by Prof. Chen’s team, can mimic human lung tissue in the human body and the response to the inhalation test through the “aerosol dynamic mode,” assisting researchers in evaluating data for the solubility of the inhaled drugs, organs analysis, etc.<br />
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During his tenure as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in 2015, Prof. Chen received an academic offer from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NYCU. Despite numerous other opportunities, Prof. Chen chose to bring back what he had learned in the U.S., the most novel technology, to Taiwan. With his academic background spanning chemical engineering, biology, and biomedical science, along with an unrestricted approach to himself, Prof. Chen aligns perfectly with the open and autonomous research environment and the abundant interdisciplinary resources at NYCU, providing him with a solid foundation to venture into the then-nascent field of OoC technology in Taiwan, demonstrating remarkable courage and ambition.<br />
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In 2021, Anivance AI was officially teamed under Prof. Chen’s leadership. The core concept is composed of three words, “Animal,” “Advanced,” and “AI,” representing the mission of the team. Therefore, in early 2024, the team transitioned into a technological start-up company with the goal of building a complete and profitable industrial ecosystem for processing, standardization, and validation of the bionic OoCs.<br />
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Bionic organ-on-chips (OoCs) are considered “Compassion technology” as they preserve animal welfare, enhance precision medicine, and reduce patient risks by leveraging big data and AI to streamline drug development and minimize animal testing. (Photo from ZDunemployed studio)<br />
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Some consider bionic OoCs to be a “Compassion technology.” For this statement, Prof. Chen believes that the OoCs can not only assist in preserving animal welfare but also advance precision medicine and show mercy to human life. Using the example of lungs, drug research often used mice and rats as test subjects, with up to 100 million of these animals used in experiments each year. Nevertheless, mice have a respiratory rate five to seven times higher than humans, and their pulmonary immune system functions differently from that of humans. For this reason, many drugs that showed promise in animal experiments failed in human clinical trials, with a failure rate of up to 90 percent. As the development of the bionic lung-on-a-chip becomes more mature, with the combination of technology such as big data and AI, researchers can streamline their development schedules, accelerate the research and development of new drugs, and simultaneously reduce potential risks for patients.<br />
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Ten years ago, Prof. Chen made the strategic decision to focus on bionic lung-on-a-chip in order to get ahead in the field. At that time, research in OoC technology, including tumor chips, hearts, gastrointestinal tracts, livers, and nerves, was thriving in the U.S. and Europe, but lung-on-a-chip research needed to receive more attention. “By establishing a leading figure in the global lung-on-a-chip field, our team and Taiwan would naturally gain recognition worldwide,” Prof. Chen pointed out. This prospective decision now appears to be exactly right. Today, Prof. Chen has become the cream of the crop and is at the forefront of the bionic lung-on-a-chip field, attracting attention in Taiwan and internationally.<br />
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Indeed, devoting to start-up research is not always plain sailing. However, the team calmly confronts failure, extracting critical technology and experience from it, strengthening their foundation. Prof. Chen believes that “Actions speak louder than words.” and that being equipped with actual capability is essential. The team has collaborated with nearly ten medical and research institutes at home and aboard, including Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), Molecular Devices, Moderna Taiwan, and Taichung Veterans General Hospital, and continuously optimized their collaboration mode. Customized solutions will be available whenever the pharmaceutical companies list their needs online. “When we validate our results in different places, we begin to validate our success,” Prof. Chen explains.<br />
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<strong>How will the next generation organ-on-a-chips (OoCs) develop?</strong><br />
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The interdisciplinary environment at NYCU enabled Prof. Chen to pioneer OoC technology in Taiwan, leading to the formation of his research team and Anivance AI. (Photo from ZDunemployed studio)<br />
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Prof. Chen asserts that the value of the future organ-on-a-chips (OoCs) not only lies in whether the chip can stimulate the body environment to get the same test result as in the human body but, more importantly, by continuously expanding the data quantity, it can integrate with semiconductor sensing and AI technology to provide the pharmaceutical companies with more precise drug treatment and development strategy. By analyzing high-content images with algorithms to promptly detect changes in organs and pairing this with personal wearable devices, everyone may have their exclusive organ database in the future.<br />
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Prof. Chen indicates that the team plans to roll out the 3rd generation bionic lung-on-a-chips at the end of this year, and its accuracy is up to 85%. The team dares to announce that 80% of the organ chips module for respiratory diseases will be completed by the end of 2030. “If our technology can cover 80% of the study scope, it means that every team worldwide working on respiratory drug development will, in some way, need us.” Prof. Chen said with full confidence.<br />
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<strong>What is the most important thing to devote to start-up research?</strong><br />
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Prof. Chen revealed confidence in his eyes and said, “People matter most.” He replied that it is because he is fortunate to be able to utilize his strengths in NYCU, where there are many talents from diverse fields such as biomedical, information, electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, medicine, etc., as well as the university’s encouragement of industry-academia cooperation and investment in the start-up fields, which allows him to stand the steadiest and look the furthest in his field. With such perfect timing, location, supportive people, and efforts, one must believe that his development blueprints will be realized one after one in the near future.</div>
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- <![CDATA[Celebrating the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: A New Era for AI and Our Commitment at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2024-10-092025-05-08<![CDATA[<div class="ed_model01 clearfix">
<div class="ed_txt"><strong>Celebrating the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: A New Era for AI and Our Commitment at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University</strong><br />
By: Hong-Han Shuai, Professor and Chairman, Institute of Electrical and Computer Engineering<br />
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The announcement of the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 being awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton is a momentous occasion for the global scientific community, and particularly for those of us engaged in the fields of artificial intelligence and computing engineering. Their pioneering work in developing artificial neural networks has not only revolutionized machine learning but has also laid the foundational bedrock upon which modern AI technologies are built, including the large language models (LLMs) that are transforming industries today.<br />
At the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University's College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, we are immensely inspired by Hopfield and Hinton's contributions. Their work resonates deeply with our educational programs and research initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to advancing the frontiers of AI and computing technologies.<br />
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<strong>Bridging Foundational Research with Cutting-Edge Applications</strong><br />
The essence of Hopfield's associative memory models and Hinton's deep learning architectures is reflected in our research project on Cross-Layer Chip System Design of Scalable Acceleration for Large Language Models. Recognizing the computational intensity and scalability challenges of LLMs, our research focuses on developing innovative chip designs that optimize performance and energy efficiency across all layers of computation. By integrating hardware and software co-design principles, we aim to accelerate the training and inference processes of LLMs, making them more accessible and practical for real-world applications.<br />
Similarly, our project on High-Performance Edge Computing Accelerators Optimized for LLM Applications aligns with the transformative potential of neural networks demonstrated by this year's laureates. As AI continues to move towards decentralized and edge-based solutions, there is a critical need for hardware that can support complex models without the dependency on cloud-based resources. Our work in this area seeks to design and develop edge accelerators that can handle the demands of LLMs, enabling advanced AI capabilities in devices ranging from smartphones to autonomous vehicles.<br />
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<strong>Innovating at the Intersection of AI and Quantum Computing</strong><br />
Building upon the innovative spirit of Hopfield and Hinton, our exploration into AI-Assisted Inverse Lithography Technology (ILT) Compatible with Quantum Computing represents a frontier where AI meets quantum mechanics. This project leverages machine learning algorithms to enhance ILT processes, crucial for the next generation of semiconductor fabrication. By ensuring compatibility with quantum computing principles, we are preparing for a future where quantum devices will require novel approaches to design and manufacturing, all rooted in the AI methodologies pioneered by the Nobel laureates.<br />
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<strong>Educational Excellence and Future Directions</strong><br />
Our educational programs are committed to cultivating a new generation of engineers and researchers. We have also established Taiwan's first degree program in artificial intelligence to continue promoting innovation in the fields of AI and computing. Courses that delve into neural network architectures, deep learning, and AI hardware design are integral parts of our curriculum. We emphasize hands-on experience and encourage students to participate in cutting-edge research projects, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute to the evolving landscape of AI technologies.<br />
The Nobel Prize awarded to Hopfield and Hinton not only honors their remarkable achievements but also serves as a beacon guiding our educational and research endeavors. Their work exemplifies the profound impact that fundamental research can have on practical technologies that shape our world.<br />
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<strong>Commitment to Societal Impact and Ethical Considerations</strong><br />
As we advance in these exciting fields, we remain cognizant of the ethical implications and societal impact of AI. Our programs incorporate discussions on AI ethics, data privacy, and the responsible deployment of technology. We strive to develop solutions that are not only innovative but also beneficial and equitable for society at large.<br />
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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their well-deserved recognition. Their groundbreaking work inspires us to push the boundaries of what is possible in AI and computing engineering. At the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformative field, nurturing talent and pioneering research that echoes the legacy of this year's Nobel laureates.<br />
Together, we look forward to a future where continued collaboration between physics, engineering, and computer science leads to technological advancements that benefit all of humanity.<br />
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- <![CDATA[The application for "Yang Ming Chiao Tung Scholarship for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation" is open until Apr 7, 2025.]]>Latest NewsCollege of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025-02-252025-05-08<![CDATA[The application for "Yang Ming Chiao Tung Scholarship for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation" is now open. Please submit the application materials to the Office of R&D (Yangming Campus) by April 7, 2025(Monday). Applications submitted after the deadline or incomplete materials will not be processed. Your cooperation and attention to this matter are appreciated. Please disseminate this information accordingly.<br />
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April 7, 2025(Mon.): Application Deadline<br />
May 8, 2025(Thu.): Primary election results announced (Please refer to the Office of R&D website)<br />
May 12, 2025(Mon.): Shortlisted students draw lots to determine the competition order, and submit their presentation slides<br />
May 13-14, 2025(Tue.~Wed.): Oral Presentation<br />
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Attachments:<br />
1. Rules of Application for the Yang Ming Chiao Tung Scholarship for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation<br />
2. Yang Ming Chiao Tung Scholarship for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Application Form<br />
3. Information for Shortlisted Students<br />
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Note: As the Yin Hsun-Juo Memorial Education Foundation is no longer sponsoring this scholarship, the competition will be indefinitely suspended starting next year. Any resumption will be announced separately.<br />
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