Thai Medical Engineering Team Visits NCKU to Boost International Collaboration-國立成功大學永續發展SDGs

A delegation of approximately 40 faculty and students from the Department of Medical Engineering at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Thailand (KMITL), visited National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) from March 31 to April 9 for academic exchange activities with NCKU’s Department of Medical Engineering. Since establishing a partnership in 2019, the two institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), launched student exchange programs, and implemented a “Bachelor’s + Master’s” 3+2 dual-degree program (AISSM one-way admission plan). This visit further strengthens collaboration in biomedical engineering and jointly cultivates medical engineering talents with an international perspective.

To welcome the delegation and showcase the department’s teaching and research capabilities, NCKU’s Department of Medical Engineering held an opening ceremony on the morning of March 31, with Chair Professor Han-Sheng Chuang delivering a welcome address. Several professors then introduced their research expertise and lab directions. The event fostered lively academic discussions and active interaction between faculty and students, reflecting the excellent rapport and collaboration between the two universities.

The visit included interdisciplinary learning and industry-practice experiences arranged in coordination with multiple campus units. On-campus activities featured an introduction to NCKU’s environment, scholarships, and admission information by the Office of International Affairs; an overview of interdisciplinary semiconductor technologies and dual-degree programs by the College of Semiconductor; a VR learning platform experience and micro-nano fabrication workshop at the Core Facilities Center; and a guided tour of the Advanced Medical Device Technology Center, including Taiwan-Thailand smart healthcare technology exchanges.

Off-campus visits were also arranged to the Southern Taiwan Science Park, including on-site tours of the Metal Industries Research & Development Center and United Orthopedic Implants, providing insights into Taiwan’s high-end medical device industry. Additionally, the delegation participated in a “Lab Tour,” which allowed Thai students to get hands-on exposure to advanced research equipment such as VR learning platforms and micro-nano fabrication facilities, demonstrating NCKU Medical Engineering’s strong teaching and research capabilities.

The visit by KMITL’s Department of Medical Engineering delegation lays a solid foundation for continued international collaboration and talent development. It not only promotes technical exchange in the medical engineering field between the two universities but also opens new opportunities for long-term cooperation. Special thanks were extended to Professor Wen-Tai Chiu, Associate Vice President of Research & Development at the Department of Medical Engineering, for his support and meticulous planning, which ensured the smooth progress of the exchange activities.