The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation is reshaping semiconductor technologies, intelligent systems, and engineering research. From AI-assisted chip design and autonomous systems to intelligent manufacturing and next-generation computing platforms, these technologies are redefining how knowledge is developed, transferred, and applied. Future engineers are expected not only to master domain expertise but also to collaborate effectively with AI-driven tools and automated systems.

This Graduate Student Forum invites young faculty members to share their research experiences and perspectives on emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career development. Through discussions on AI, robotics, automation, and future talent cultivation, the forum aims to inspire graduate students to explore innovative research directions, embrace cross-disciplinary thinking, and prepare for the evolving landscape of academia and industry.

Yean-Ru Chen is an Associate Professor in Department of Electrical Engineering of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan. She received her Ph.D. degree in Graduate Institute of Electronics Engineering from National Taiwan University in 2014. She worked in MediaTek Inc. as a senior formal verification engineer in 2014, then worked in Cadence Design Systems Inc. in 2015, and joined National Cheng Kung University in 2016. Her research interests include formal methods, digital circuit design/verification, AI-aided EDA, and quantum circuit design/verification.