The Executive Master of Research and Development (EMRD) program at Taiwan Tech recently hosted the event “EMRD 10th Anniversary: Returning to Campus to Revisit Shared Memories” to celebrate the program’s tenth anniversary. The event brought together approximately 150 alumni, current students, and faculty members, who returned to campus to take part in the celebration. Through a review of the program’s development, alumni networking activities, and themed lectures, the event highlighted Taiwan Tech’s long-term achievements and practical impact in cultivating high-level professionals in advanced R&D and technology management.

The Executive Master of Research and Development (EMRD) program at Taiwan Tech recently held the event “EMRD 10th Anniversary: Returning to Campus to Revisit Shared Memories” to celebrate the program’s tenth anniversary.

In response to rapid industrial transformation and growing corporate demand for professionals who integrate advanced R&D expertise with management capabilities, Taiwan Tech established the Executive Master of Research and Development (EMRD) in-service master’s program. The curriculum combines theory and practice, covering core areas such as technology R&D, industrial strategy, innovation management, and interdisciplinary integration. It is designed to help experienced industry professionals further strengthen their decision-making abilities and strategic, forward-looking perspectives. Over the past decade, the program has nurtured outstanding alumni from diverse sectors, including technology, manufacturing, information and communications, and startups, gradually building a stable, close-knit, and influential alumni network.

At the 10th anniversary celebration, videos showcasing past events and the program’s development were presented, reflecting on key milestones in EMRD’s journey-from its early establishment and the progressive refinement of its curriculum to the formation of a strong alumni community-illustrating the program’s growth and the continuation of its founding spirit. The event was attended by Taiwan Tech Vice President Tzu-Chuan Chou, Secretary-General Yu-Lin Kuo, Dean of the College of Engineering Ming-Jyh Chern, along with EMRD Executive Directors Chin-Yang Yu and Yu-Cheng Chiu, and Deputy Executive Director Jung-Jen Huang, among other faculty members who have long been dedicated to EMRD’s teaching and development, all coming together to witness this important milestone in the program’s history.

Taiwan Tech Vice President Tzu-Chuan Chou delivered a speech.

The event also featured an awards and recognition segment to express appreciation to the EMRD Alumni Association president, as well as the vice presidents and directors for their long-standing support in alumni engagement and event organization. Class representatives from the 104th to the 112th cohorts were also recognized for their contributions to class management, alumni interaction, and information sharing. Through a structured, well-organised alumni system, EMRD has gradually established a platform for cross-cohort and cross-industry exchange, continuously strengthening its connections with industry and becoming a vital extension of the program’s overall impact and influence.

The event included an awards and recognition segment to thank the EMRD Alumni Association president and the chairperson, and the vice chairpersons for their long-term support of alumni engagement and event organization.

Taiwan Tech expressed its appreciation to the class representatives from each cohort for their contributions to class management, alumni engagement, and information sharing.

The event also invited EMRD alumnus Cheng-Chia Ho, Director of the Commercial Games Division at International Games System (IGS), to share his learning experiences during the program and his career development journey. Alumni at the event also took the opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions with students and faculty, exchanging views on industry trends, career development, and practical challenges, highlighting EMRD’s practical role in facilitating knowledge exchange and professional networking.

EMRD alumnus Cheng-Chia Ho, Director of the Commercial Games Division at International Games System (IGS), shared his learning experiences during the program and his career development journey.

In the afternoon, two themed lectures were arranged, focusing on industry trends and everyday practical concerns. The first was delivered by Wen-Yen Peng, Associate Vice President of the International Financial Department at CTBC Securities, under the title “Financial Planning and Asset Allocation amid the Impact of Taiwan–U.S. Tariffs,” offering insights into how changes in the global environment affect corporate and personal financial strategies. On the topic of health and daily life, Szu-Lan Chang, a full-time nutritionist at Cathay General Hospital Neihu Clinic, was invited to share concepts of healthy eating, helping alumni and faculty maintain health and quality of life under high-intensity work demands. Both sessions received an enthusiastic response from attendees.

The lecture session featured Wen-Yen Peng, Associate Vice President of the International Financial Department at CTBC Securities, who delivered a talk titled “Financial Planning and Asset Allocation amid the Impact of Taiwan–U.S. Tariffs,” analyzing how changes in the global environment influence corporate and personal financial strategies.

Szu-Lan Chang, a full-time nutritionist at Cathay General Hospital Neihu Clinic, shared insights on healthy eating, guiding alumni and faculty on maintaining health and quality of life amid high-intensity work demands.

The EMRD 10th anniversary was not only a review of the program’s phased achievements but also a symbol of its decade-long accumulation of strengths in teaching, research, and industry–academia collaboration. Looking ahead, EMRD will continue to strengthen the practical orientation of its curriculum, deepen industry partnerships, and leverage the professional expertise of its alumni to cultivate high-level talent with both advanced R&D capabilities and managerial decision-making vision. By continuously responding to the real needs of industry and society, EMRD aims to move forward together toward the next decade.

Alumni at the event took the opportunity to engage in face-to-face interactions with students and faculty members.