The “2025 International Forum on Advanced Technology and Taiwan-Japan Engineering” organized by the National Taiwan University System and hosted by Taiwan Tech was held grandly from March 11 to March 13. Experts and scholars from top universities and research institutions in Taiwan, Japan, Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, and Indonesia gathered to engage in in-depth discussions and collaboration on globally relevant topics, including artificial intelligence, green energy, smart manufacturing, materials science, and disaster response.

Prof. Vaidotas Vaišis (Director of the Science and Research Office) (left) presented a souvenir to Taiwan Tech on behalf of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in Lithuania.

The forum brought together experts and scholars from National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University, Fu Jen Catholic University, National Defense Medical Center (Tri-Service General Hospital), Taipei Medical University, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, as well as international partners including Japan's Tokushima University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Warsaw University of Technology in Poland, Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in Lithuania, Czech Technical University in Prague, Bandung Institute of Technology in Indonesia, and Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology in Surabaya, Indonesia. This showcased the collaborative power of multinational and interdisciplinary research and explored the limitless possibilities for future international scientific cooperation.

Group photo of guests.

The forum specially invited Professors Koji Orikawa from Hokkaido University, Hiroyuki Mitsuhara from Tokushima University, and Dr. Guang-Lei Yang, Executive Director of the College of Industry-Academia Innovation at Taiwan Tech, to deliver keynote speeches, sharing innovative research across various fields. Professor Mitsuhara discussed the practical benefits of disaster simulation games in enhancing public disaster awareness and survival skills, emphasizing the potential of digital technology in disaster education as an important tool to address extreme climate challenges. Dr. Yang shared Taiwan's fruitful achievements in industry innovation and technical vocational education, exchanging practical experiences and strategies for promoting industry-academia collaboration with scholars from multiple countries, providing participants with fresh insights.

The first session of the “Taiwan-Japan Engineering Forum” focused on materials and heat flow-related technologies, with Professor Masayuki Kaneda from Osaka Metropolitan University sharing research results on magnetocaloric-driven oscillating natural convection, and Professor Takuya Tsuji from Osaka University presenting large-scale discrete element simulations of interactions between granular materials and tools, showcasing breakthroughs in precision engineering and simulation technology. Assistant Professor Chien-Wei Chu from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Taiwan Tech also presented the latest technology for enhancing the adhesion of epoxy resins, highlighting the close cooperation and exchange between Taiwan and Japan in materials science and engineering applications.

The second session focused on artificial intelligence and medical applications, with Professor Hiroaki Ogata from Kyoto University discussing how AI and big data drive educational innovation, and Dean Chong-Hsi Li from Taipei Medical University sharing ethical governance strategies in the field of smart healthcare, addressing the global emphasis on AI safety and ethics. The session was moderated by Professor Zhen-Hua Yang from National Central University, guiding discussions on the future development trends of AI technology in education and healthcare, sparking diverse perspectives.

President Jia-Yush Yen delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.

Dr. Wen-Han Zhang, Director of Mackay Memorial Hospital, delivered the opening speech.

Prof. Robert Mroczynski from Warsaw University of Technology, Poland, delivered the opening speech.

Chuan-Yuan Huang, a second-year master's student from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Taiwan Tech, participated in the forum and stated: “This forum has been incredibly rewarding. Not only did I have the opportunity to learn about the latest international research findings, but it also helped me practice my English presentation and cross-cultural communication skills. If I have the chance to participate in international collaborations in the future, I believe this experience will serve as a solid foundation”. Huang believes that for students, such an international academic platform can effectively broaden research perspectives and foster the ability to engage in global academic communities.

Through the participation of research institutions from Taiwan, Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia, this forum not only deepened international academic exchanges but also created opportunities for multilateral industry-academia collaborations. In response to the rapidly changing technological trends and global challenges, Taiwan is actively partnering with international allies to continue promoting talent exchanges and research cooperation, jointly building an innovative and sustainable technological future.