Asia University held an exchange meeting with Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. (SPIL) on the morning of January 8, 2026, to engage in discussions on issues related to semiconductor talent development and to exchange views on potential directions for future industry–academia collaboration.
The meeting was chaired by Vice President Jun-Jie Huang of Asia University. Participants from Asia University included Dean Ching-Hsien Hsu, Director-General of General Affairs Chao-Nan Chen, Associate Professor Yu-Ming Peng, Associate Professor Jung-Hui Yeh, and Assistant Professor Ying-Jung Ho, along with other administrative and faculty representatives. SPIL was represented by Executive Director Kun-Yi Chien, Senior Director Mei-Hui Chang, Department Managers Po-Hua Kuo and Yung-Chieh Wang, and Senior Management Specialist Wen-Hsiu Lai.
During the meeting, both parties engaged in broad discussions on trends in the semiconductor industry, the current landscape of talent cultivation, and possible forms of interaction between academia and industry. The exchange focused on sharing perspectives and exploring potential areas of mutual interest. All topics discussed remain at an exploratory and evaluative stage, with no specific cooperation plans finalized at this time.
Asia University emphasized its long-standing commitment to practice-oriented education and industry engagement, noting that continued dialogue with industry partners serves as an important reference for future educational planning and talent development strategies.
SPIL also expressed its willingness to maintain communication with academic institutions and to continue engaging in discussions related to semiconductor talent cultivation. Any potential collaboration opportunities will be evaluated further as appropriate.
The meeting was conducted as an exchange of views, and both parties expressed their intention to maintain ongoing communication to enhance mutual understanding and to establish a foundation for possible future industry–academia collaboration.
