Industry-Academia Collaboration to Cultivate Talent: STUST Hosted “CorporateEnergy Efficiency Manager” Training with a Focus on Green Energy and CarbonManagement

STUST continues to stay ahead of the curve by collaborating closely with industry totackle the challenges of the 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target, the implementationof the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the rapid advancement ofAI, smart technology, and green energy. On May 3, 2025, STUST launched its GreenEnergy Sustainability Action and hosted the “2025 Corporate Energy EfficiencyManager Sustainable Talent Training” at the Greater Tainan Convention and Exhibition Center. The event drew nearly 100 participants from both academia and industry, reflecting the strong momentum of joint efforts toward sustainable transformation.

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【Vice President Zhen-gan Wang of STUST (center) was taking a group photo withDirector Yi-yan Chen of Taipower’s Comprehensive Research Institute (first from left), Dean Ming-tsun Tsai of the College of Engineering (second from left), R&D Director Tsong yuan Guo (second from right), and Director Shu-chiang Guan of the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering (first from right), along with other attendees.】

To equip companies with the tools and insights needed for sustainable transformation,STUST invited two leading experts in smart energy diagnostics: Director Yi-yanChen of the Taiwan Power Company's Comprehensive Research Institute and DeputyManager Zhi-wei Lin of the Industrial Technology Research Institute. They deliveredin-depth presentations on “Green Energy Technology in Energy-Saving and Power Big Data Applications” and “Enterprise Net-Zero Sustainability: Energy Management Architecture and Practices,” offering valuable recommendations and practical solutions for building core corporate competencies in sustainable development.

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【R&D Director Tsong-yuan Guo of STUST (center) and Faculty R&D team membersposed with Vice President Zhi-wei Lin of ITRI (third from right).】

This event served as a platform to integrate cross-departmental resources from theMinistry of Education, the National Science and Technology Council, and theMinistry of Economic Affairs. It also promoted cross-sector collaboration amonginitiatives such as the “Ministry of Education-STUST Smart Microgrid IndustryTalent and Technology Training Base,” the “National Cheng Kung University MOECarbon Neutrality Next-Generation Talent Training Base,” and the “NSTC-NCKUSouthern Taiwan Research Industrialization Platform.” These collaborations aim tofoster sustainable development and digital transformation by cultivating professionals with practical experience who can support both domestic and international companies in implementing green energy and digital innovation.

Vice President Zhen-gan Wang emphasized that in recent years, STUST has made significant progress in promoting sustainable AI and green energy development. Since 2014, the university has successfully assisted more than 200 companies in adopting intelligent systems and implementing net-zero improvement strategies, gaining wide recognition from industry partners. Looking ahead, STUST remains committed to its core strategy of “AI Intelligence as the Strategy, Net-Zero Sustainability as the Blueprint.” By leveraging its strong educational resources and R&D capabilities, the university aims to nurture the sustainable talent needed by industry and foster a new era of academic-industry synergy and mutual growth.

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