TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since NVDIA founder Jensen Huang visited Taiwan, generative artificial intelligence has become a sensation. The industry surged with excitement, creating numerous AI job openings. Meanwhile, higher education institutions are introducing AI-related courses. Some schools consider theoretical knowledge important, making the study of programming languages mandatory, while others emphasize practical applications, encouraging teachers to focus on hands-on learning and innovation. National Formosa University (NFU), with its strong emphasis on practicality, has earned several prestigious awards as a result.
“The key to AI technology lies in practical application; it must be useful,” stated NFU President Chang Shinn-liang. He added that the university actively introduces AI tools across departments and leverages AI in administration to improve the efficiency of collecting and integrating information for more accurate data.
When it comes to Precision Medicine, NFU’s Precision Health Team, a collaboration between the Departments of Biotechnology and Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE), is a rising star in research and development, with its award-winning AI technology for detecting and eliminating cancer cells. The leading Professor Ye Yi-ling from the Biotechnology Department noted, “Cross-disciplinary integration and innovation are key to standing out in today’s workplace.”
She added that leveraging AI to identify cancer cells is challenging. It first requires professional equipment to collect data for AI analysis, and students who understand both AI and biotechnology are the second key factor.
Moreover, President Chang takes pride in the diverse capabilities of AI-equipped drones. Professor Zou Jie-tong from the Department of Aeronautical Engineering noted that many AI-powered drones are now widely used in the industry, with edge computing technology enabling real-time image analysis.
NFU is at the forefront of AI drone development, not only receiving numerous awards but also expanding its usage across various fields, such as the military, industry, education, and testing.
“We promote problem-based learning to prepare for future workplace challenges,” said President Chang. Both he and the professors highlighted the importance of creativity in AI and encouraged students from all disciplines to embrace new technologies to advance their careers and contribute to the world.
