The seminar, themed “Experience in Building and Developing a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Biomedical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University,” attracted significant interest from lecturers, researchers, and students, opening up many prospects for future international cooperation. The event was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chu Dinh Toi – Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences; Dr. Ha Manh Hung – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Thuan and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hai Thanh – senior experts of the School.

Professor Fong-Chin Su’s seminar left a deep impression, inspiring and motivating the academic community at the International School, affirming its vision and development orientation for the future, particularly in the field of Biomedical Engineering Technology. This event opens up opportunities for the International School to promote research and training in advanced areas such as biomedical engineering, smart medical devices, digital healthcare, AI technology applied in healthcare, and elderly care solutions. This collaboration promises to make significant contributions to the development of science and technology, enhance training quality, and expand the international research network of both parties.

Professor Fong-Chin Su is an influential expert in the global field of Biomedical Engineering.

Professor Fong-Chin Su is an influential expert in the global field of Biomedical Engineering. Currently, he is a Chair Professor and the founding Director and CEO of the Medical Device Innovation Center (MDIC) – a center of excellence at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan (China). He also serves as the Executive Director of the Taiwan-Thailand Science and Technology Center. The Professor has had an admirable scientific career, holding many important positions such as Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of Taiwan (China), CEO of the Biotechnology Initiative, and Executive Vice President of NCKU (2019-2023).

He is honored among the Top 0.5% of leading scholars worldwide by ScholarGPS, with over 11,000 Google Scholar citations and an h-index of 57. Professor Fong-Chin Su is a member of many prestigious organizations such as AIMBE, IAMBE, IUPESM, IAM, and has received numerous distinguished awards, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Taiwan Society of Biomechanics (China) and the National Industrial Innovation Award. Under his leadership, MDIC has become a Center of Excellence for medical devices, supporting the submission of 122 patents, high-value technology transfers, and the incubation of dozens of successful startups.

Speaker Prof. Fong-Chin Su and guests discussing during the program.

The seminar was not only an opportunity to learn from NCKU’s valuable experience but also opened up promising prospects for cooperation between the International School and NCKU. Professor Su specifically mentioned international cooperation programs, including student and researcher exchanges, overseas research programs, visits by elite researchers, and international internship programs in Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Technology, which are being successfully implemented at both institutions.

Professor Fong-Chin Su poses for a commemorative photo with lecturers, researchers, and students of the International School.

The International School is one of the pioneering units in providing high-quality training programs meeting international standards in Vietnam. With the mission of educating high-quality human resources capable of international integration and contributing to the nation’s development, the International School continuously expands cooperation with reputable educational and research partners worldwide. Organizing seminars with international-caliber experts like Professor Fong-Chin Su is testament to the School’s efforts in enhancing the quality of training and research, providing students and lecturers with the most advanced knowledge and access to technology.

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