The 3rd International Symposium on Electrical Engineering and Applied Technology, hosted by the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Taiwan Tech, was held in Yokohama, Japan. The two-day event brought together electrical engineering experts and students from the University of Tokyo, Kanagawa University, the University of Electro-Communications, and the Institute of Science Tokyo to explore innovative AI technologies and applications in the field of electrical engineering. The symposium also marked Taiwan Tech’s 50th anniversary, further strengthening academic and practical collaborations between Taiwan and Japan, while showcasing Taiwan Tech’s dual strength in academics and technology.

Group Photo of the 3rd “International Symposium on Electrical Engineering and Applied Technology.” Electrical engineering experts and students from the University of Tokyo, Kanagawa University, the University of Electro-Communications, and Institute of Science Tokyo joined in celebrating Taiwan Tech’s 50th Anniversary.”

The symposium invited Dr. Yoshiaki Nakano from the University of Tokyo to deliver a keynote speech, sharing his research results on advanced optoelectronic batteries and green hydrogen energy. He focused on the innovative applications of combining energy technology with artificial intelligence, offering an in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by innovative technologies in global environmental energy issues. His presentation not only highlighted the vast potential of future green energy technologies but also inspired experts and students in the audience to apply AI in cross-disciplinary topics such as environmental energy, providing new solutions for sustainable development.

Dr. Yoshiaki Nakano from the University of Tokyo shares innovative applications of advanced optoelectronic batteries and green hydrogen energy.

During the event, a student poster exhibition and competition were held, with 12 student teams from Taiwan Tech and 11 teams from Japan participating, presenting their research in English. The showcased projects covered a wide range of fields, including machine learning for network security detection, AI security assistants, automatic drone detection technology, smart battery control systems for electric vehicles, and breast cancer detection, highlighting students’ broad applications of AI technology and innovative thinking. Chen, a student from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, expressed excitement about the opportunity to share research findings with students and professors from Japan, as well as to learn about cutting-edge research from top Japanese universities, which was highly inspiring for them.

The 3rd International Symposium on Electrical Engineering and Applied Technology brings together experts, scholars, and students from 5 Taiwan and Japan Universities, with nearly 70 participants.

Notably, 10 student teams from Taiwan Tech were undergraduates. Despite being at the bachelor’s level, they demonstrated high levels of professionalism and practical skills in an all-English environment. Their research topics showed depth and unique perspectives, proving that Taiwan Tech’s efforts in implementing the English-medium instruction (EMI) policy have begun to pay off. This initiative has not only enhanced students’ cross-cultural communication abilities but also broadened their international outlook, successfully promoting Taiwan’s technical and vocational education model on the global stage.

Japanese students present their research topics and exchange with Taiwan Tech students.

Professor Jenq-Shiou Leu, Dean of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, stated that Taiwan Tech’s 50th anniversary is a significant milestone. He emphasized that this international symposium not only sparked academic dialogues across institutions and countries but also opened up new possibilities for the future development of technology and innovation. “Our goal is to maintain Taiwan Tech’s leadership in technology and innovation for the next 50 years,” Professor Leu said. He also hoped that the symposium would inspire more innovative solutions and advance the global information and communications technology (ICT) field.

In addition, Taiwan Tech visited the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science) in Tsukuba, gaining deeper insights into Japan’s research and achievements in space exploration and aerospace technology. The visit included displays of space probe technologies and cosmic science experiments, providing students with a foundational understanding of space technology research. It also allowed them to experience Japan’s dedication to scientific and engineering research, inspiring greater imagination about the future of space technology innovation.

Taiwan Tech students visit Japan’s Tsukuba Space Center to explore Japan’s research and achievements in space exploration and aerospace technology.

Taiwan Tech aims to cultivate globally competitive talent through international academic exchanges and on-site visits, making more tangible contributions to bridging academia and industry.