Feng Chia University Ranks Sixth Nationwide and First Among Comprehensive Private Universities with 145 Projects Approved by the National Science and Technology Council

In the list of the 2024 academic year “College Student Research Projects” announced by the National Science and Technology Council, Feng Chia University had a total of 145 projects approved, ranking sixth among all universities and colleges nationwide and first among comprehensive private universities, demonstrating its strong research capacity and achievements in talent cultivation.

According to statistics, the top six institutions in terms of the number of approved projects are National Taiwan University (270 projects), China Medical University (173 projects), National Cheng Kung University (163 projects), National Chung Hsing University (155 projects), National Tsing Hua University (151 projects), and Feng Chia University with 145 projects, securing the sixth place. Feng Chia University not only stood out in fierce competition but also surpassed many top national universities.

This year, Feng Chia University submitted a total of 284 applications, with an acceptance rate exceeding 51%. This outstanding number not only highlights the students’ research momentum but also reflects the long-term efforts of both students and faculty. The project topics cover diverse fields such as engineering and technology applications, environment and sustainable development, biomedical and health technology, smart cities and sustainable architecture, and more, fully demonstrating the results of interdisciplinary integration and the implementation of problem-based learning (PBL) teaching concepts.

For example, Shao-Ming Lü from the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science proposed the project “Bipedal Robot Gait Control Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning: Comparing DDPG and SAC Algorithms Using NVIDIA Omniverse,” which uses simulation environments to train bipedal robots, improving gait stability and reducing the risk of falling. Fu-Guei Wang from the Department of Business Administration, with the project “AI-Driven Transformation of Information Education: Exploring the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Information Curriculum Content and the Demand for Industry Talent,” continued the achievements of the previous academic year by deeply analyzing the gap between AI curriculum design and talent demand, providing empirical recommendations to promote industry-academia collaboration.

The National Science and Technology Council’s “College Student Research Project” is known as “the most valuable part-time job,” serving as a key milestone in students’ academic journeys and an important platform for faculty and students to jointly enhance research capabilities and teaching effectiveness. Feng Chia University is committed to cultivating innovative talents needed for the upgrading and transformation of society and industry, continuously deepening the integration of CDIO project-based courses with SDGs topics into professional education. In the future, the university will further encourage more students to engage in innovative research through institutionalized guidance and resource investment, not only helping students accumulate valuable experience but also nurturing a new generation of talent with problem-solving and innovative practical abilities for academia and industry.

Feng Chia University integrates CDIO project-based courses with SDGs topics into professional education, cultivating students’ practical project skills and problem-solving abilities through competition experiences.