On June 30, 2025, the Industry Liaison Office (ILO) and the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) of National Taiwan University (NTU) jointly hosted a special event featuring a distinguished guest from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) -- Duane Boning, Professor of EECS and Vice Provost for International Activities. Professor Boning delivered a keynote speech at NTU Barry Lam Hall and met with Dean of NTU College of EECS Tzong-Lin Wu and Associate Dean of NTU College of EECS JianJang Huang to discuss research collaboration and student exchange programs between the two institutions, with hopes of fostering more diverse international partnerships in the future.
Professor Boning delivered a keynote titled "From Data to Digital Twin: Enabling the Future of Manufacturing," exploring the transformative potential of advanced sensors, connectivity, data infrastructure, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in manufacturing. He demonstrated how these technologies are driving industrial transformation and advancement. Professor Boning provided a clear and engaging explanation of how digital twins can be applied to a wide range of manufacturing processes, including real-time process control, fault detection, predictive maintenance, and yield enhancement. He emphasized that the successful implementation of digital twins relies on the development of highly adaptive models, standardized data representations, and robust methodologies that can effectively address variability and uncertainty in manufacturing. With the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, the industry is now at a pivotal point, ready to enter a new phase of building comprehensive digital twins. The event attracted a large audience of students, researchers, and industry professionals from both within and beyond NTU who are interested in the latest developments in smart manufacturing and AI applications. Following the speech, a group discussion was moderated by Professor JianJang Huang. Together with Professor Boning, they guided an engaging dialogue with attendees on topics ranging from semiconductor manufacturing and advanced processing technologies to cross industry R&D collaboration. Participants enthusiastically exchanged ideas on practical challenges, implementation barriers, and global cooperation opportunities, showcasing Taiwan’s strengths and ambitions in the frontier of advanced technologies.
This event was not only a platform for technological and academic exchange but also a symbol of NTU’s active efforts in shaping global tech connections and fostering international collaboration. Moving forward, ILO will continue to invite world-renowned scholars and technology leaders to Taiwan. Through hosting seminars, technology forums, and workshops, ILO aims to deepen Taiwan connections with global innovation resources and create more opportunities for cross disciplinary dialogue and collaboration among students, researchers, and industry professionals, further advancing Taiwan’s technological innovation and international engagement.