GANDHINAGAR : Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is partnering with Taiwanese University and tech company specializing in designing and manufacturing advanced wireless communication modules to boost India-Taiwan Semiconductor partnership.
The collaboration was strengthened with the visit to the IIT Gandhinagar campus of Prof. Li-Chun Wang of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Mr. Ming-Jer Chen, CEO of Ampak Technology Inc., on 13th and 14th Jan 2026. AMPAK has over 20 years of experience in wireless module R&D, design, production, marketing and product technology integration services.
During the visit, discussions were held on potential avenues for collaboration between IIT Gandhinagar, NYCU and Ampak Technology, including academic exchange programmes and joint research initiatives. Industry-academia partnerships with Ampak Technology Inc. will likely provide hands-on exposure and foster cross-disciplinary skills and innovations, strengthening long-term ties between the two countries.
Prof. Li-Chun Wang and Mr. Ming-Jer Chen engaged with students and faculty, engaged with students and faculty to explore avenues for collaboration in semiconductor research.
Emphasizing the global strategic significance of the semiconductor mission, Prof Li-Chun Wang, Distinguished Chair Professor and Dean, College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NYCU, said, “Geographically and geopolitically, semiconductors have become extremely important, and the industry must seriously consider supply-chain resilience. Long-term cooperation is essential, especially given geopolitical risks.”
On India–Taiwan collaboration, Prof. Li-Chun Wang said, “Semiconductor collaboration between India and Taiwan can be highly comprehensive and should span AI, systems design, and manufacturing together, a process of co-evolution and deep collaboration. Capital investment alone is not enough; investment in people and the academic ecosystem is the real foundation of the semiconductor mission.”
Prof. Li-Chun Wang also noted that Taiwan’s strengths in manufacturing, system integration, and reliability testing can complement India’s capabilities in chip design and computational sciences.
Welcoming the delegation, Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Gandhinagar, said, “IIT Gandhinagar is committed to strengthening international research partnerships in advanced technologies, and this visit is a step forward in building a robust academic and industrial collaboration with Taiwan. With Gujarat emerging as a growing hub for semiconductor research and manufacturing, such collaborations will provide our students with hands-on exposure, advanced training, and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge chip design, systems integration, and AI-driven applications, preparing them for the national and global semiconductor ecosystem.”
Mr Ming-Jer Chen engaged extensively with students, sharing insights into career and research opportunities at Ampak Technology Inc. He discussed the company’s work across integrated circuit design, manufacturing, and advanced packaging, offering students a perspective on industry-driven innovation in the semiconductor ecosystem.
Mr Ming-Jer Chen, CEO of Ampak Technology Inc., added, “I am quite impressed with the students’ skills, research projects, and the quality of the labs. The talent here, combined with their hands-on approach, shows great potential for collaboration.”
As part of the visit, IIT Gandhinagar students and faculty showcased their ongoing research, followed by detailed discussions with the delegation. The presentations covered a broad spectrum of cutting-edge areas, including integrated circuit design technology, semiconductor materials, battery technology, quantum computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and wearable electronics.
Prof. Li-Chun Wang also praised IIT Gandhinagar for the quality of education and design thinking, and emphasized the importance of practical exposure and interdisciplinary learning. He further stated, “Collaboration should focus on cross-disciplinary integration. Students need exposure not only to IC design but also to system-level and manufacturing challenges. Exposure to real manufacturing environments, especially in Taiwan, can help reduce design risks and improve outcomes.”
“During the interaction with the students here, I observed that students at IIT Gandhinagar have a strong foundation and a high level of curiosity, reflecting their proactiveness. They possess the skills to articulate ideas clearly, which is essential for cross-disciplinary integration. I am impressed by their talent, and this is exactly what is needed for next generation semiconductor researchers and engineers,” Prof Li-Chun Wang stated.
Prof. Li-Chun Wang highlighted that trust, long-term partnerships, and collaborative initiatives like joint research, PhD co-supervision, and faculty engagement can build cross-disciplinary talent, adding that strong India–Taiwan academic collaboration could serve as a global model.
Prof. Li-Chun Wang, a globally recognised researcher in wireless communications and semiconductor innovation, delivered an address to IITGN students highlighting academic and research opportunities at NYCU. His talk focused on emerging trends and global prospects in semiconductor and AI technologies, encouraging students to explore advanced research and higher education pathways.
Mr Ming-Jer Chen, CEO of Ampak Technology Inc., said, “Some students have started their studies in Taiwan, while parts of our team can also work and study here at the IIT Gandhinagar campus, benefiting from its facilities and research environment. This arrangement will support ongoing research in AI and IoT technologies, allowing our team to collaborate closely while leveraging the campus resources and infrastructure.”
Further, Prof Bhaskar Datta, Dean of Academics, IIT Gandhinagar, said, “We eagerly look forward to the inception of joint academic programs with NYCU Taiwan, which will be of immense benefit to our undergraduates and postgraduates.”
