The College of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) hosted the third “MSI Cup: Force Awakens – ECE Capstone and Innovation Competition,” sponsored by MSI. The competition aims to bridge academic research with practical applications, drawing significant attention from faculty and students. This year, 159 teams registered, and after intense competition, 121 teams advanced to the finals, showcasing remarkable creativity, technical prowess, and insight into technological innovation.
MSI Associate Vice President Wen-Chieh Chien highlighted the strong partnership between MSI and CYCU’s ECE College, emphasizing their support for talent cultivation, internships, and professional guidance. He described the competition as a vital platform for students to display creativity and problem-solving skills alongside academic achievements.
The projects covered a wide range of fields, including artificial intelligence, smart management systems, and optoelectronic components. Judges praised the high-quality and forward-thinking concepts presented. The competition underscored CYCU ECE students’ exceptional abilities in technological innovation and practical applications, charting new possibilities for future tech development.
Under the guidance of Professor Tung-Sheng Tsai, Electronics Engineering students Huang Tsung-Min, Wei Hsu-Kang, and Wang Chih-Hao secured the gold award in the capstone project category. Their project, “Anti-Reflective Nanostructures of Ge-on-Si by Metal-Assisted Chemical Etching,” utilized a low-cost metal-assisted chemical etching method to create anti-reflective structures on Ge-on-Si substrates fabricated via liquid-phase epitaxy (LPE). The innovation significantly enhances infrared absorption efficiency.
This cutting-edge technology holds promising applications in infrared photodetectors and solar cells, demonstrating vast potential in advancing optoelectronic components.
Led by Professor Chia-Ying Wang, Electrical Engineering students Huang Tzu-Jung and Hsieh Fang-Yu won the gold award in the creative concept category for their project, “Washing Machines Intelligent Administration System.” Utilizing AI data analysis and application development technologies, they designed an intelligent washing machine management system capable of real-time monitoring, analyzing user behavior patterns, and providing personalized recommendations. The system enhances the efficiency of public resource usage and improves dormitory living experiences, achieving both smart functionality and sustainable development goals.
CYCU’s College of Electrical and Computer Engineering emphasizes the integration of academic excellence with rich humanistic qualities as part of its holistic education philosophy. Recognizing artificial intelligence as a core trend in future industries, the college prioritizes cultivating students with diverse thinking and interdisciplinary skills. Through hands-on projects and creative concepts, participants demonstrated innovation, problem-solving abilities, and readiness for future careers and research opportunities.
