Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) celebrated its 71st anniversary and Alumni Day on October 17, 2026, with a series of special events. A major highlight was the official unveiling of the “Zhen Ding–CYCU Green AI-PCB Joint Research Laboratory,” held at 2:00 p.m. in Room 102 of the Science Building. The ceremony marked a new milestone in the university’s industry-academia partnership with Zhen Ding Tech. Group, a global leader in the printed circuit board (PCB) industry.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by CYCU representatives, including Jui-Ming Yeh, Dean of the College of Science; Chi-Tsu Yuan, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Chi-Pin Wu, Chair of the Department of Physics. Representatives from Zhen Ding Technology included General Manager Chen-Fu Chien, Chief Technology Officer Ming-Chan Ho, Chief Brand Officer Tzu-Chi Lee, and Project Director Ya-Lin Kuo. During the ceremony, Dean Jui-Ming Yeh presented a plaque of appreciation to General Manager Chen-Fu Chien in recognition of the company’s longstanding support for higher education through research funding and equipment donations.
The newly established laboratory will serve as a collaborative platform for industry-academia research, accelerating advancements in PCB optoelectronic interconnection technologies, green materials development, and practical AI applications. By integrating industrial resources with academic research and education, the laboratory aims to provide students with hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing processes and cultivate innovative, industry-ready talent to support the sustainable transformation of the global PCB industry.
Following the unveiling ceremony, university representatives led a guided tour of the laboratory, followed by a networking reception. Representatives from industry, academia, and research institutions engaged in discussions with faculty members and students, expressing shared expectations for deeper collaboration and future research achievements on the international stage.
