Smart machining software and hardware integration and female engineers cultivation project

This talent cultivation project is planned for a three-year period, based on the previous solid foundation of industry-university cooperation of our department, combined with the technical strength of artificial intelligence (AI) that has been planted in the entire department in the past few years. The project plans to contact the following research topics: (1) Intelligent Manufacturing and Collaborative Robot, (2) Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Applications of High-End Electronic Component Thermal Modeling, and (3) Automatic Inspection and Advanced Llighting and Display Device Optimization Using Artificial Intelligence. There are at least 6 corporations involved in this project, which can provide diversified research topics with the theme of smart machinery. As industry-university research is implemented, instructors and graduate students are responsible for helping companies develop technologies. We also design related undergraduate projects for college students as well. Students' specializations in the fields of mechanics, electronics, and software applications can be applied in practice. They can also incorporate the knowledge gained from integration into the educational connotation of STEM. Another important goal of this project is to cultivate the technology talents of female researchers and students. The main method is to establish and operate associations of female mechanical engineers and to encourage female students to have more contact with female role models. Other arrangements for creating a female-friendly R&D environment include improving the curriculum and encouraging students to participate in industry subjects. As a result, female students can contribute their knowledge and strength in the related technical fields, and open up a future career planning in STEM topics.