With the rapid advancement of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G communications, and big data applications, digital signal processing (DSP) technology has become a key area of global competition. To cultivate skilled professionals in information and communication technology, the Department of Electrical Engineering at STUST recently hosted the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition. This competition, guided by the Ministry of Education, aims to enhance students' practical abilities, professional competitiveness, and international outlook within the technical and vocational education system.
【The Department of Electrical Engineering of STUST grandly held the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition on Match 14. This competition is guided by the Ministry of Education and aims to enhance the practical ability, professional competitiveness and international vision of vocational students. Vice President Zhen-gan Wang was taking a group photo with the sponsors and judges to jointly kick off the competition.】
Under the wave of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G communications and big data, digital signal processing (DSP) technology has become the key to global technological development. In order to cultivate more information and communication talents that meet the needs of the industry, the Department of Electrical Engineering of STUST grandly held the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition on March 14. This annual event, guided by the Ministry of Education, is not only a creative competition stage for students in the vocational system, but also an important platform for industry-university cooperation and stimulating innovation energy.
【Vice Dean Sheng-zhang Wang of the College of Engineering at STUST took a photo with the top three winning teams of the competition.】
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the competition continued to be a platform for creative innovation and industry-academic collaboration. It featured six major categories: Software and Embedded Platform Applications, Green Energy and Control Applications, Healthcare Applications, TEMI Internet of Things Applications, Microchip Digital Signal Processor Applications, and the International Group. Now in its fourth year, the International Group saw record participation, attracting 24 top teams from seven countries, including Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Australia, Japan, and Vietnam.
【The chief judge was taking a photo with the winning teams of the competition.】
The preliminary round drew 198 teams, comprising 840 teachers and students from 24 universities and colleges worldwide. After intense competition, 117 teams with 298 participants advanced to the semi-finals, which were held at the Library and Resources Building of STUST. Finalists not only received substantial cash prizes and certificates but also earned the opportunity to represent Taiwan in international competitions.
【A List of winners of the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition held by the Department of Electrical Engineering of STUST.】
The competition in this year's Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition was fierce, and the winners in each group performed brilliantly. In the Software and Embedded Platform Application Group, Longhua University of Science and Technology won the first place with its outstanding technology and innovative design. The Green Energy and Control Application Group was won by the host team STUST, showing its home advantage. The first place in the Health Care Application Group was also won by STUST, demonstrating the school's professional strength in this field. The champions of the TEMI Internet of Things Application Group and the Microchip Digital Signal Processor Application Group were won by National Chin-Yi University of Technology, demonstrating its strong strength in the Internet of Things and digital signal processor applications. In the fiercely competitive International Group, the Karpagam Institute of Technology team from India won the favor of the judges with its innovative work and won the first place in the International Group.
For each winning team, the first place team received a prize of NT$40,000, the second place received a prize of NT$20,000, and the third received a prize of NT$10,000. The top three teams were all awarded medals and certificates, and a number of outstanding works wer awarded certificates. In addition, domestic winning teams will have the opportunity to compete in international competitions, and the conference will subsidize two participants (students or teachers) with NT$60,000 in airfare and NT$40,000 in living expenses.
【At the final of the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition, the judges were listening carefully to the design concepts of the student teams and having in-depth exchanges on the technical details and innovative applications of the works. This interaction not only demonstrated the professional qualities of the judges, but also reflected the purpose of the competition to enhance the practical ability of students in the technical and vocational system and stimulate innovative thinking.】
【At the final of the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition, the judges were listening carefully to the design concepts of the student teams and having in-depth exchanges on the technical details and innovative applications of the works. This interaction not only demonstrated the professional qualities of the judges, but also reflected the purpose of the competition to enhance the practical ability of students in the technical and vocational system and stimulate innovative thinking.】
Vice President Zhen-gan Wang emphasized that reaching the 20th anniversary of the competition is a significant milestone, reflecting the ongoing evolution and innovation in digital signal processing. He highlighted the event’s alignment with the core principles of technical and vocational education—to emphasize hands-on learning and industry relevance. The competition’s rigorous selection process ensured that only the most exceptional teams emerged victorious, showcasing remarkable technical proficiency and creativity.
【At the final of the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition, the judges were listening carefully to the design concepts of the student teams and having in-depth exchanges on the technical details and innovative applications of the works. This interaction not only demonstrated the professional qualities of the judges, but also reflected the purpose of the competition to enhance the practical ability of students in the technical and vocational system and stimulate innovative thinking.】
【At the final of the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition, the judges were listening carefully to the design concepts of the student teams and having in-depth exchanges on the technical details and innovative applications of the works. This interaction not only demonstrated the professional qualities of the judges, but also reflected the purpose of the competition to enhance the practical ability of students in the technical and vocational system and stimulate innovative thinking.】
【At the final of the "2025 20th Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition", the judges listened carefully to the design concepts of the student teams and had in-depth exchanges on the technical details and innovative applications of the works. It not only demonstrated the professional qualities of the judges, but also reflected the purpose of the competition to enhance the practical ability of students in the technical and vocational system and stimulate innovative thinking.】
【At the final of the 2025 Digital Signal Processing Creative Design Competition, the judges were listening carefully to the design concepts of the student teams and having in-depth exchanges on the technical details and innovative applications of the works. This interaction not only demonstrated the professional qualities of the judges, but also reflected the purpose of the competition to enhance the practical ability of students in the technical and vocational system and stimulate innovative thinking.】