Wu Chung-chun appointed Chairman of Metal Industries Research & Development Centre

Dr. Wu Chung-chun, a distinguished professor from Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, has officially assumed the role of Chairman of the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC).

With an extensive background in metal materials, heat treatment technology, and patent analysis, Dr. Wu aims to strengthen industry-academia-research collaboration. His leadership will focus on accelerating the application of scientific research into practical industrial technologies to assist Taiwan's metal and manufacturing sectors in upgrading.

Under his direction, the center plans to expand its research into smart manufacturing, advanced materials, green manufacturing, and cross-domain applications. These initiatives are designed to help enterprises navigate global trends such as artificial intelligence, net-zero transitions, and global supply chain restructuring. Additionally, the center intends to address labor shortages caused by declining birth rates by integrating AI and smart technologies into metal processes.