I-SHOU UNIVERSITY

ISU continues to advance steadily toward the forefront of global academic research. In the latest World’s Top 2% Scientists list released by Stanford University, several ISU faculty members were recognized across diverse fields, including medicine, engineering, design, management, and international business. This honor highlights ISU’s strong research foundation, outstanding academic vitality, and growing global competitiveness, reaffirming its commitment to cultivating interdisciplinary talent and connecting Taiwan with the world.

Compiled by a team of experts from Stanford University, the World’s Top 2% Scientists list is based on citation data from the Scopus database and includes both lifetime and annual scientific impact rankings. ISU stands out among the world’s leading scholars, demonstrating its international research and academic excellence. In the Lifetime Scientific Impact Rankings, honorees from ISU include Professor Emeritus Chao-Shun Chen from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Professor Chih-Huang Weng from the Department of Civil Engineering, Professor Sheng-Rui Chien from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Professor Li-Yeh Chuang from the Department of Chemical Engineering. Meanwhile, those featured in the Annual Scientific Impact Rankings include Professor Yao-Chun Hsu, Director of the Graduate Institute of Medicine; Associate Professor I-Ting Tsai; Professor Su-Ying Tsai from the Department of Health Management; Professor Cheuk-Kwan Sun from the Department of Chemical Engineering; Professor Shu-Mei Tseng from the Department of Hospitality Management; and Associate Professor Behzad Foroughi from the International College. The award-winning faculty members span diverse fields, including medicine, engineering, design, management, and international business, collectively shaping ISU’s strong and dynamic intellectual landscape. Notably, distinguished alumnus Sheng-Feng Cheng was also listed in the Lifetime Scientific Impact Rankings, underscoring the university’s solid research foundation and the long-term impact of its talent cultivation. From professors to alumni, ISU continues to build a comprehensive academic ecosystem grounded in knowledge innovation, combining research depth with educational breadth.

In addition to its outstanding research achievements, ISU also excels in industry-university collaboration. In recent years, the university has actively aligned with the government’s “dual-axis policy” of digitalization and sustainability, serving as a key driver of collaboration and a significant hub for talent cultivation in southern Taiwan. By fostering a strong link between technological research and practical application, ISU continues to bridge academia and industry. As of the end of September this year, the Headquarters for Industry-University Collaboration and Intellectual Property Management has launched 104 joint projects with government agencies and enterprises, with a total value of nearly NT$100 million, demonstrating ISU’s strong capacity for innovation and technology transfer as well as its growing influence in southern Taiwan’s industrial-academic ecosystem.

ISU is situated in the heart of southern Taiwan’s S-shaped semiconductor strip, close to numerous key technology clusters and well connected to extensive employment networks and internship resources. This year, the university has partnered with internationally renowned tech leaders, including NVIDIA and Gigabyte, opening new opportunities for students to engage directly with the industry. ISU aims, under the guidance of top-tier faculty, not only to equip its students with professional knowledge but also to provide hands-on experience through industry-university collaboration, fulfilling its educational vision of “learning by doing.” ISU will continue to promote the deep integration of research and teaching with industry and talent development, striving to serve as a vital bridge linking academia, industry, and the international stage.