Yuan Ze University Faculty and Students Visited “Medical Taiwan 2025”

A cross-college delegation from Yuan Ze University’s College of Engineering and College of Health Sciences visited the “Medical Taiwan 2025” exhibition at the Nangang Exhibition Center on June 7.

The visit aimed to deepen participants’ understanding and application of smart healthcare and innovative medical technologies through on-site observation, academic-industry dialogue, and international student engagement.

The visit was led by Dean Yi-Ming Sun of the College of Engineering, Dean Yun Chen of the College of Health Sciences, and Professor Li-Fen Huang, Director of the International Bachelor Program in Engineering. They were joined by Professor Huang-Chien Liang, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Chairman of Taiwan Medtech Corporation, as well as Professor Ya-Ling Shih from the School of Nursing. Local and international students from the International Bachelor Program in Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, School of Nursing, and the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering participated together, reflecting a diverse range of disciplines including biomedical engineering, materials science, biotechnology, and nursing. The visit fully embodied Yuan Ze University’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning and global vision.

Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, Medical Taiwan 2025 focused on three major themes: “Smart Healthcare,” “Personalized Care,” and “AI Precision Medicine.” The exhibition brought together 316 companies from 14 countries, featuring over 500 booths that covered a wide range of topics including smart healthcare, telemedicine, AI medical imaging analysis, medical device innovation, emerging medtech startups, and veterinary medicine—offering a comprehensive outlook on the technological trends shaping the global healthcare industry.

During the visit, students explored various innovative medical devices and solutions and attended professional forums to better understand how the medical industry integrates artificial intelligence, sensing technologies, and sustainable material development. This provided them with deeper insights into the practical challenges and collaborations between academia and industry. International students from countries including Thailand, India, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Indonesia, and Vietnam expressed that the English-guided tours helped them gain a broad perspective on Taiwan’s advancements in medical innovation. Chairman Huang-Chien Liang noted that the visit allowed students to witness cutting-edge developments in medical technology and engage directly with industry experts, which is vital for cultivating globally competitive talent in the field.

Dean Yi-Ming Sun emphasized that Yuan Ze University has long promoted cross-college collaboration and global integration. By bringing together faculty and students with expertise in chemical engineering, materials science, medicine, and nursing, the event sparked interdisciplinary dialogue. The inclusion of international students also reflected the university’s commitment to holistic education and social engagement, connecting the local with the global.

Professor Ya-Ling Shih from the School of Nursing remarked that the visit enabled nursing students to gain firsthand understanding of the development of smart healthcare and AI-based care, enhancing both their technological literacy and clinical thinking—key to nurturing compassionate and interdisciplinary care professionals. Professor Li-Fen Huang from the International Bachelor Program in Engineering guided students through English-language discussions with CTOs of startups, helping them discover the R&D potential and collaborative importance within the biomedical engineering field.

Yuan Ze University continues to integrate cross-college resources to promote academic-industry convergence, cultivating future healthcare engineering professionals with solid expertise, global communication skills, and a strong sense of social responsibility.