Professor Huang Neng-fu, President of STUST, received the 2025 K. T. Li AI Special Contribution Award from the Information Society of the Republic of China. The award recognizes his visionary research, innovative applications in artificial intelligence, and significant efforts in cultivating AI talent. The award ceremony took place on the 27th at the former residence of Mr. Kuo-ting Li in Taipei City.

【Minister of Digital Development Yan-nan Huang (left) was presenting the K.T. Li AI Special Contribution Award to STUST President Huang Neng-fu (right), acknowledging President Huang's exceptional contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.】

President Huang Neng-fu’s exceptional leadership in AI education has earned widespread recognition not only from the academic sector but also from the business community. In February 2025, Global Vision magazine published its "Enterprises’ Favorite College Students" survey, in which STUST ranked first among private universities of science and technology nationwide. STUST also maintained its leading position among southern Taiwan’s private universities in both the "Financial Industry’s Favorite College Students" and "Companies' Favorite Interns" rankings, showcasing its strong reputation in talent cultivation.

【Professor Huang Neng-fu, President of STUST, was delivering a speech at the K. T. Li AI Special Contribution Award" ceremony. President Huang stated that STUST will continue to uphold the belief that "AI starts with STUST taking the lead." He emphasized the university’s commitment to using pragmatic actions to meet industry needs, deepen AI education and applications, and cultivate sustainable AI talent favored by businesses—ultimately becoming the most trusted and preferred educational partner amid the wave of corporate digital transformation.】

The K. T. Li AI Special Contribution Award aims to honor domestic AI scholars and industry experts who have made outstanding and significant contributions to AI research and its practical applications. President Huang Neng-fu's receipt of this award clearly reflects his deep involvement and leadership in the AI domain. Global Vision magazine previously featured him in a January interview under the title "AI Education Maker," highlighting his visionary insights and practical efforts in AI education—making this recognition well deserved.

President Huang Neng-fu previously served as a distinguished professor in the Department of Information Engineering, College of Electrical and Computer Science at National Tsing Hua University. With a strong academic background and extensive industry experience, he achieved remarkable results in areas such as information security, the Internet of Things, and smart agriculture during his tenure as Dean of the College of Electrical and Computer Science and Director and Professor of the Department of Information Engineering. Notably, he founded the Moocs platform, reflecting his innovative spirit in educational technology. With over 35 years of teaching at National Tsing Hua University and numerous teaching awards, he exemplifies passion and dedication to education.

Of special note is President Huang’s application of AI expertise to support his hometown of Hualien. By collaborating with the "Achiang Watermelon" team, he utilized AI technology to enhance the efficiency and quality of watermelon cultivation. This effort earned them second place in the National Young Farmers Innovation and Value-added Team Management Competition, demonstrating the vast potential of AI in practical industrial applications.

Since assuming the presidency of STUST in December 2024, President Huang Neng-fu has actively driven the university's transformation into a “practical AI technology university.” With a forward-looking vision, he has worked to establish Taiwan’s first “AI Practical Field AI Maker,” empowering students to gain AI knowledge through hands-on experience, develop practical AI capabilities, and become the next generation of AI professionals needed across industries. These efforts align closely with the Global Vision magazine survey results, which recognized the university as a corporate favorite.

The Information Society of the Republic of China has highly commended President Huang Neng-fu's significant contributions to the AI field. It acknowledged that he has made notable academic achievements in AI research, effectively applied AI technologies to industry, and devoted himself to developing practical, skilled AI talent. His impact on Taiwan's AI development is remarkable, making him a worthy recipient of the K. T. Li AI Special Contribution Award. Upon receiving the award, President Huang humbly noted that this honor is not his alone but belongs to all his educational partners and the dedicated faculty and students of STUST.

Under President Huang Neng-fu’s leadership, STUST remains committed to its core value: "AI starts with STUST taking the lead." The university continues to adopt pragmatic strategies that meet industry demands, deepen AI education and application, and cultivate sustainable AI talent that is highly sought after by various industries. It strives to become the most trusted and preferred educational partner for companies undergoing digital transformation and to contribute meaningfully to Taiwan’s industrial development. All faculty and students at STUST extend their sincere congratulations and admiration to President Huang Neng-fu. Guided by his leadership, they look forward to creating even greater impacts on Taiwan’s AI future through tangible actions and innovation.