University of Mumbai Visits NCKU to Focus on Semiconductor and Interdisciplinary Academic Collaboration
Written by NCKU Office of Internation Affairs. Image credit to NCKU News Center.
Prin. Ajay Murlidhar Bhamare, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Mumbai, and Prof. Vishwanath Raghunath Patil, Director of the National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, visited NCKU on December 23, accompanied by representatives from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. The visit featured in-depth discussions with NCKU representatives on semiconductor manufacturing related fields and explored potential opportunities for future collaboration.
Vice President Yung-Chun Lee of NCKU presents a souvenir to Pro-Vice Chancellor Prin. Ajay Murlidhar Bhamare of the University of Mumbai.
The meeting opened with welcoming remarks by NCKU Vice President Yung-Chun Lee, who expressed his sincere welcome to the delegation from the University of Mumbai and conveyed his hope for substantive cooperation in key areas such as semiconductor manufacturing technologies and sustainable manufacturing. Pro-Vice Chancellor Ajay Murlidhar Bhamare noted that, in alignment with India’s National Education Policy, the University of Mumbai is actively promoting interdisciplinary and multicultural learning. He emphasized that joint research projects and dual-degree programs could serve as effective platforms to foster closer exchanges and collaboration between faculty and students of both institutions.
Following this, Professor Tsung-Lin Liu, Director of Division of International Relations, delivered an introduction of NCKU. He highlighted that both the University of Mumbai and NCKU possess strong research capabilities in computer science and engineering, suggesting these fields as a starting point for collaboration. He further proposed establishing partnerships through a university-level Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), student exchange agreements, and dual-degree programs to progressively deepen the academic partnership. Pro-Vice Chancellor Bhamare expressed strong agreement and noted that collaborative models such as Integrated Undergraduate–Graduate Programs and Dual Master’s Programs could be further discussed. In addition to semiconductors, he suggested extending cooperation to the humanities and social sciences, while encouraging internships and joint research to strengthen links between academia and industry.
The session concluded with an introduction of Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing & College of Engineering (AISSM) by Vice Dean Yu-Lung Lo. He explained that the college focuses on key technologies in the semiconductor industry and is dedicated to cultivating semiconductor professionals who meet industry needs. The college has established close partnerships with 19 leading companies. On the international front, it has achieved a number of concrete and impactful outcomes, including industry–academia co-teaching initiatives, semiconductor summer schools, and more than 100 joint development projects (JDP) with industry partners, effectively bridging research and industrial applications.
In addition, AISSM offers comprehensive and diverse learning pathways for international students, including degree programs, exchange programs, short-term study programs, and distinguished scholarship schemes. The number of international students has shown steady growth in recent years. Vice Dean Lo also noted that NCKU has an extensive and well-established alumni network across industries, with graduates widely recognized for their strong performance. He expressed hope that exchanges and collaboration with faculty and students from the University of Mumbai could be further expanded to jointly strengthen international academic and industry connections.
The two universities exchanged views on semiconductor research and interdisciplinary academic collaboration
Members of the University of Mumbai delegation included Pro-Vice Chancellor Prin. Ajay Murlidhar Bhamare, Prof. Vishwanath Raghunath Patil, Director of the National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Ms. Tina Ou, Education Attaché, Ministry of Education. NCKU representatives in attendance included Vice President Yung-Chun Lee; Vice Dean Yu-Lung Lo of Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing & College of Engineering; Prof. Tsung-Lin Liu, Director of Division of International Relations; Deputy Director Ya-Tsui Hsueh; and Project Manager Ms. Nina Fu and Mr. Cyrus Hung.
Founded in 1857, the University of Mumbai is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Between 2020 and 2025, its academic output was primarily concentrated in computer science (61.7%), engineering (42%), decision sciences (27.5%), mathematics (25.8%), and energy (11.2%), demonstrating strong potential for collaboration.
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NCKU News Center
Date:
2025-12-29
