NCKU Alumni Michael Hsien-Yang Wu and Jenq-Shan Guo Elected as Academia Sinica Academicians
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Academia Sinica has announced its 35th convocation of newly elected academicians. Two alumni of National Cheng Kung University have been elected as academicians in the Division of Engineering Sciences: Michael Hsien-Yang Wu, a 1984 graduate of the Department of Electrical Engineering, and Jenq-Shan Guo, a 1981 graduate of the Department of Systems and Naval Mechatronic Engineering, which was then known as the Department of Naval Architecture Engineering. Election as an Academia Sinica academician is the highest academic honor in the nation and a lifetime distinction. The entire NCKU community takes pride in their achievement.
Michael Hsien-Yang Wu, 1984 graduate of the Department of Electrical Engineering (Photo credit: TSMC)
Michael Hsien-Yang Wu is Senior Vice President of Research and Development/Technology Development at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). He graduated from NCKU Department of Electrical Engineering before earning both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He also received an EMBA degree in the Institute of Technology Management from National Tsing Hua University.
Dr. Wu is the third TSMC executive to be elected as an Academia Sinica academician. He currently leads the development of TSMC’s A14 platform technology development. Since joining TSMC’s research and development in 1996, he has contributed to the development of advanced complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technologies, including the 0.13-micrometre, 90-nanometer, 65-nanometer, and 28-nanometer technologies. He also led the successful development and launch of the 28-nanometer low-power, 16-nanometer, 7-nanometer, and 3-nanometer technologies. Dr. Wu is widely recognized as one of TSMC’s most outstanding technology leaders for his leadership in developing these four CMOS platforms. He plays a key role in maintaining the company’s global leadership in logic integrated circuit manufacturing.
Dr. Wu has received numerous honors. These include the National Industrial Innovation Award for Innovation Leadership (2013), the National Outstanding Manager Award (2015), and the National Outstanding Engineer Award (2017). From 2013 to 2016, he served in several roles on the Executive Committee of the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM). He was also Technical Program Chair of the International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI-TSA) in 2017 and General Chair in 2018. In recognition of his leading contributions to CMOS process integration, he was named an IEEE Fellow. He has published 52 papers and holds 72 patents in semiconductor technology.
Jenq-Shan Guo, 1981 graduate of the Department of Systems and Naval Mechatronic Engineering (then known as the Department of Naval Architecture Engineering)
Jenq-Shan Guo is an adjunct professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at NCKU and the Department of Aeroscpace Engineering at Tamkang University. He studied in the Department of Naval Architecture Engineering at NCKU from 1977 to 1981. He then earned a master’s degree from the Institute of Naval Architecture at National Taiwan University (1981–1983). He later received a doctoral degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, USA (1991–1995).
After completing his studies, Dr. Guo served at the Missile and Rocket Systems Research Institute of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology for 40 years. During his career, he held positions including Assistant Researcher, Researcher, Chief Project Engineer, Division Chief, and Deputy Director. He also led the Institute to earn the Gold Tower Five-Star Award in Taiwan Continuous Improvement Awards. His personal honors include the Outstanding Role Model Award from the Armaments Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense (2007) and the Minister of National Defense Commendation (2011). In 2014, he was also named a Distinguished Alumnus of NCKU’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
In 2024, Dr. Guo returned to NCKU as a guest speaker at the NCKU Aerospace Industry Forum. His presentation, titled “Exploring the Frontiers of Aerospace Technology: Hypersonic Vehicles,” examined global trends in aerospace technology and the space industry. He also introduced the evolution of launch vehicle technologies around the world and discussed future opportunities for Taiwan’s space industry. Dr. Guo also pointed out that many people don’t realize that everyday products were originally developed to meet the needs of astronauts, including reverse osmosis water purification systems, retort pouches, disposable diapers, and Velcro. Today, these technologies have become part of daily life. They show how technology developed for space exploration can be transferred to civilian use and benefit society. They also demonstrate the broad value of aerospace technology to everyday life and industry.
Election as an Academia Sinica academician is one of the highest academic honors in the nation. The selection process is highly rigorous. Candidates are recognized not only for outstanding research achievements but also for their significant contributions to Taiwan and the global advancement of science and technology. The election of Michael Hsien-Yang Wu and Jenq-Shan Guo as academicians in the Division of Engineering Sciences reflects their world-class achievements in semiconductor and aerospace engineering. It also highlights NCKU’s long-standing commitment to engineering education and its success in cultivating top technology professionals. Through these efforts, NCKU continues to contribute to Taiwan’s technological innovation and industrial development.
Provider:
NCKU News Center
Date:
2026-07-14
