Feng Chia University College of Information and Electrical Engineering Collaborates with Politecnico di Torino to Promote “1+1 Dual Master’s Degree” and Deepen Cooperation in Semiconductors and Information Security

From November 21 to 22, twelve professors from five top Italian universities gathered at Feng Chia University. After signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), they immediately began cross-college collaborations and industry visits, engaging in in-depth exchanges with the College of Information and Electrical Engineering, School of Architecture, and College of Business.

Among them, the delegation from Politecnico di Torino (POLITO)—including Vice President for International Affairs Alberto Sapora, Professor of Electrical Engineering and President’s Technology Transfer Representative Gianmario Pellegrino, IEEE Fellow in the semiconductor field Professor Fabrizio Bonani, and Chair of the Department of Control and Computer Engineering Luca Sterpone—initiated technical exchanges and research collaborations with the College of Information and Electrical Engineering right after the signing ceremony on the morning of the 21st.

In the afternoon, accompanied by Dean Tsu-Wang Shen of the College of Information and Electrical Engineering, the POLITO delegation and Bruno Dragonetti, representative of the Italian Economic, Trade and Cultural Promotion Office, visited Micron Technology’s Taichung site to gain insights into advanced semiconductor manufacturing and the global chip supply chain. On the following morning (22nd), the College of Information and Electrical Engineering hosted the “Advanced Information, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor, and Information Security Forum,” facilitating in-depth industry-academia-research dialogues with the POLITO professors. In the afternoon, the delegation visited TSMC to further strengthen cooperation in technology and talent cultivation with Taiwan’s leading semiconductor company.

Dean Tsu-Wang Shen of the College of Information and Electrical Engineering accompanied the POLITO professor delegation and Bruno Dragonetti, representative of the Italian Economic, Trade and Cultural Promotion Office, to visit Micron Technology’s Taichung site.During the forum, Dean Tsu-Wang Shen introduced the latest achievements of the College of Information and Electrical Engineering in interdisciplinary teaching, 5G smart campus, international programs, and industry collaboration. The POLITO professors shared their research outcomes in electric vehicle power systems, smart grids, power semiconductors, AI, information security, and aerospace technology. They also mentioned that POLITO has long-term collaborations with international enterprises, providing students with opportunities to participate in R&D and internships. Both parties reached a high level of consensus on topics such as student exchange, dual degrees, joint supervision of master’s and doctoral theses, and inter-university research.

Feng Chia University officially announced the launch of the “1+1 Dual Master’s Degree” collaboration program with Politecnico di Torino (POLITO), initially covering the Graduate Institute of Electronic Engineering and the Master’s Program in Information and Communication Security. Students will complete their first year of coursework at Feng Chia University and the second year at POLITO. Upon passing the review, they will be awarded master’s degrees from both institutions, establishing a direct pathway to further studies at top European engineering universities.

On the afternoon of the 22nd, the College of Information and Electrical Engineering and POLITO held the “Advanced Information, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor, and Information Security Forum,” where Dean Shen introduced the college’s achievements in interdisciplinary teaching, 5G smart campus, international programs, and industry collaboration.

During the forum, the POLITO professors shared their research achievements in electric vehicle power systems, smart grids, power semiconductors, AI, information security, and aerospace technology.

Professor Tang-Chieh Liu, Chair of the Department of Electronic Engineering, pointed out that the university maintains close collaboration with enterprises such as TSMC, offering industry-certified courses, corporate projects, and R&D internships, enabling students to seamlessly meet industry needs upon graduation. Chao-Long Chou, Director of the Master’s Program in Information and Communication Security, also shared Feng Chia University’s R&D initiatives in network information security, AI, and data science, as well as close connections with national projects and industry partners.

Feng Chia University has been deeply engaged in the fields of semiconductors and information security for many years. The visiting professors highly recognized the solid training, research foundation, and international perspective of Feng Chia students, and look forward to more students participating in research and co-authoring papers in Italy in the future.

Feng Chia University stated that this in-depth cross-college and cross-national exchange not only strengthens research links between Taiwan and top Italian universities, but also opens up more diverse and direct international learning and collaboration opportunities for students. In the future, the university will continue to promote comprehensive international cooperation, enabling students to connect with cutting-edge global technology during their studies and to possess the competitiveness to enter top domestic and international enterprises and research institutions after graduation, cultivating the next generation of technology talents with a global vision.