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Yuan Ze University’s College of Electrical and Communication Engineering achieved another milestone in academic research. Eleven faculty members were named to the “Scholarly Index Top 1000 Scholars 2026” global ranking, with their research spanning key fields such as artificial intelligence, communications, semiconductors, and optoelectronics. Distinguished Professor Muhammad Shoaib of the International Bachelor Program in Electrical and Communication Engineering ranked 32nd worldwide, while Chair Professor Chih-Min Lin and Distinguished Professor Tun-Wen Chen of Group A of the Department of Electrical Engineering ranked 63rd and 95th, respectively. With three faculty members among the world’s top 100, the results highlighted Yuan Ze University’s accumulated research strength and international academic influence.
The selected faculty members represented all three groups of the Department of Electrical Engineering as well as the International Bachelor Program in Electrical and Communication Engineering, reflecting the College’s diverse and solid research strengths. Three faculty members from Group A of the Department of Electrical Engineering were included in the ranking: Chair Professor Chih-Min Lin at 63rd, Distinguished Professor Tun-Wen Chen at 95th, and Associate Professor Yueh-Fang Kuo at 451st. Four faculty members from Group B were also selected: Professor Chun-Hung Teng at 315th, Associate Professor Chien-Cheng Lee at 496th, Professor Cheng-Nan Chiu at 626th, and Professor Chien-Chang Huang at 705th.
Group C of the Department of Electrical Engineering also delivered a strong performance, with three faculty members included in the ranking: Distinguished Professor Chih-Hao Chang at 354th, Professor Sheng-Fa Wen at 477th, and Distinguished Professor Tien-Lung Chiu at 623rd. In addition, Distinguished Professor Muhammad Shoaib of the International Bachelor Program in Electrical and Communication Engineering ranked 32nd worldwide, making him the highest-ranked faculty member from the College on this year’s list.
Yuan Ze University’s College of Electrical and Communication Engineering had long been committed to research in electrical engineering, communications, semiconductors, optoelectronics, and artificial intelligence. The College continued to promote advanced research and interdisciplinary integration while encouraging faculty members to participate in international academic exchanges and enhance the visibility of their research. The inclusion of 11 faculty members in the global scholar ranking not only reflected the faculty’s long-term dedication to academic research but also demonstrated Yuan Ze University’s continued efforts in technological research and talent development.
Looking ahead, Yuan Ze University would continue to strengthen interdisciplinary research collaboration and international academic connections, integrate industry-academia research resources, and promote innovative technology research and applications. Through these efforts, the University aimed to cultivate outstanding professionals equipped with specialized expertise and international competitiveness while further strengthening its overall research capacity and academic influence.
