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- Publish Date：2024-06-05
AI Still Struggles to Replace! Cross-disciplinary Talent from the DoP Becomes High-demand Target in the Semiconductor Industry
Mission of DoP
Translated by Chance Lai
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With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), industries face challenges in automation and intelligence. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the Department of Photonics deals with complex and evolving technical issues, integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines such as physics, optics, materials science, and electronics. This interdisciplinary knowledge integration and application are currently challenging for AI to replace in the short term, making it a core talent the semiconductor industry seeks.
Cultivating Students in the DoP with Versatile Adaptability in Various Technological Industries
Cultivating Students in the DoP with Versatile Adaptability in Various Technological Industries
Prospective students and their parents visit the NYCU's Department of Photonics exhibition during admission.
This year, the Department of Photonics (DoP) at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) admitted 61 students in the second round of admissions, but only 19 were ultimately accepted. Professor Fang-Chung Chen, the department head, stated that the Department of Photonics is under the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, employing a small-class teaching approach to ensure that teachers can deeply understand students' learning situations. Interactions among students and seniors are also very harmonious.
This year, the Department of Photonics (DoP) at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) admitted 61 students in the second round of admissions, but only 19 were ultimately accepted. Professor Fang-Chung Chen, the department head, stated that the Department of Photonics is under the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, employing a small-class teaching approach to ensure that teachers can deeply understand students' learning situations. Interactions among students and seniors are also very harmonious.
Director Chen also pointed out that the essence of photonics lies in being an interdisciplinary science, which is also the direction of future technological development. Students trained in the Department of Photonics possess the ability to adapt flexibly to various technological industries. With diverse employment options in the future, graduates can "choose jobs rather than being chosen by jobs."
Over Sixty Percent of NYCU's DoP Graduates Enter the Semiconductor Industry
The employment prospects for graduates of the Department of Photonics are extensive. Whether it's tech giants like AU Optronics, Innolux, and Epistar, semiconductor powerhouses like TSMC, MediaTek, and Novatek, or even foreign companies such as NVIDIA, Google, Apple, and ASML, all show keen interest in graduates from the Department of Photonics. Recent surveys indicate that over sixty percent of NYCU's Department of Photonics graduates enter the semiconductor industry, reflecting the high-paying opportunities brought about by the rapid development of the semiconductor sector in Taiwan.
According to media reports, in the 2023 technology company annual salary rankings, the semiconductor industry dominated the top five positions. MediaTek claimed the top spot with an average yearly salary of 1.942 million NT dollars, followed by Novatek with 1.466 million NT dollars; ASML ranked third with an average annual salary of 1.302 million NT dollars; TSMC secured the fourth position with 1.195 million NT dollars; and Micron ranked fifth with an average yearly salary of 1.065 million NT dollars. These figures underscore the firm competitiveness and high salary prospects for graduates of the Department of Photonics in the job market.
The DoP of NYCU will persist in fostering top-tier talents with interdisciplinary skills, enhancing teaching quality and industry collaboration, and offering ample internship and research opportunities for students to engage with cutting-edge technology, ensuring graduates are competitive and driving innovation in Taiwan and the global tech industry.
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