IIT Gandhinagar Ties Up With Taiwanese University To Boost Semiconductor Partnership

• 17 Jan 2026
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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is partnering with a Taiwanese university and a technology company specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced wireless communication modules to strengthen the India–Taiwan semiconductor partnership.

The collaboration was reinforced during a visit to the IIT Gandhinagar campus by Li-Chun Wang of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Ming-Jer Chen, Chief Executive Officer, Ampak Technology Inc., on 13 and 14 January 2026. Ampak has over 20 years of experience in wireless module research and development, design, production, marketing and product technology integration.

During the visit, discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration between IIT Gandhinagar, NYCU and Ampak Technology, including academic exchange programmes and joint research initiatives. Industry–academia partnerships with Ampak Technology are expected to provide hands-on exposure and foster cross-disciplinary skills and innovation, strengthening long-term ties between India and Taiwan.

Wang and Chen interacted with students and faculty to explore opportunities for collaboration in semiconductor research. Highlighting the global strategic importance of semiconductors, Li-Chun Wang, Distinguished Chair Professor and Dean, College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 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, Wang said, “Semiconductor collaboration between India and Taiwan can be highly comprehensive and should span artificial intelligence, systems design and manufacturing together, through 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.” He also noted that Taiwan’s strengths in manufacturing, system integration and reliability testing complement India’s capabilities in chip design and computational sciences.

Chen engaged extensively with students, sharing insights into career and research opportunities at Ampak Technology. He discussed the company’s work across integrated circuit design, manufacturing and advanced packaging, offering a perspective on industry-led innovation in the semiconductor ecosystem.

“I am impressed with the students’ skills, research projects and the quality of the laboratories. The talent here, combined with their hands-on approach, shows strong potential for collaboration,” Ampak Technology Inc., Chief Executive Officer, Ming-Jer Chen, said.

As part of the visit, IIT Gandhinagar students and faculty showcased ongoing research, followed by detailed discussions with the delegation. Presentations covered integrated circuit design technology, semiconductor materials, battery technology, quantum computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and wearable electronics.

Wang praised IIT Gandhinagar for its quality of education and emphasis on design thinking, stressing the importance of practical exposure and interdisciplinary learning. “Collaboration should focus on cross-disciplinary integration. Students need exposure not only to integrated circuit 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,” he said. Wang underlined that trust, long-term partnerships and initiatives such as joint research, doctoral co-supervision and faculty engagement can help build cross-disciplinary talent, adding that strong India–Taiwan academic collaboration could serve as a global model.

A globally recognised researcher in wireless communications and semiconductor innovation, Wang also delivered an address to IIT Gandhinagar students, highlighting academic and research opportunities at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and emerging trends in semiconductor and artificial intelligence technologies.

Chen said, “Some students have already begun their studies in Taiwan, while parts of our team can also work and study at the IIT Gandhinagar campus, benefiting from its facilities and research environment. This arrangement will support ongoing research in artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies.”