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Meet the Expert Team

Each expert in the alliance team transforms technical value into commercial value in their respective professions, deep innovation capabilities and rich practical experience,
support alliance members to provide customers with complete digital transformation solutions, accelerate industrial upgrading and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises and factories.     

                             

                              (About "A1 Smart Factory Alliance"...)

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Founder of A1 Smart Enterprise/Factory Alliance
Dr. Kenneth S. Chen

  • Founder of Yicheng Information Co., Ltd 

  • Founder of A2 Automation Vietnam Company

  • Founder of A2 Automation America Company

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering from U. of Michigan


Dr. Chen, a PhD/MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, USA. Immediately after graduation, Dr. Chen founded “A2 Automation, Inc.” in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, and successively established companies in Taiwan and Vietnam respectively. Dr. Chen Leading the R&D of "RapidIS" cloud technology and "A1 Smart Factory System”. A1 system integrates ERP, APS, MES, EIP, CRM, SCM, PLM etc. and significantly reduces the cost of digital transformation. Successfully implemented A1 systems for more than 100 companies. The customer base covers companies in the USA, Australia, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Dr. Chen is also familiar with various corporate cultures in different countries. He has been invited by many clients to serve as Chief Information Officer (CIO) to conduct the mission of digital transformation.

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Chairman of Jau Yeou Group
Dr. Martin Sun

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, USA


Dr. Sun, a PhD/MS in Mech. Eng. from U. of Texas and BS from National Tsing Hwua. Served 3M, AMP, Compal, Spot (self startup), AUO(7years): NB R&D head, GD BU head, and Wacom(8 years) as president  of Taiwan region. He is the Chairman of Racing Point (JV of JaoYeou Ind and Hilti) . He has 40 patents and expertise in product R&D, project management, team leadership, business management, BI app, and consultation.

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Winner of the National Industry-Academic Master Award
Dr. Bor-Tsun Lin

  • Director of Metal Product Development Technology R&D Center

  • Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NKUST

  •  PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, USA


Dr. Lin, a PhD/MS in ME from U. of Michigan and Eng. Bus. Mgmt. Cert. from U. of Warwick, worked for MIRL, ITRI, and CMC. He is a Chair Prof. and Director of two R&D centers at NKUST. He has two national awards and expertise in product and forming analysis, automated and intelligent design, product development, eng. mgmt, micro/precision machinery, vehicle engineering, stamping die/press, and smart manufacturing.

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Senior VP, Strategic Solutions of ALTAIR Engineering Inc., USA
Mr. Richard S. Yen

  • Master in Department of Mechanical Engineering, from U of Michigan, USA


Senior VP, Strategic Solutions & Global Automotive Business, Altair. With over 35 years at Altair, Mr. Yen currently develops the strategy of Altair products and solutions with the primary goal to facilitate the development, sales and delivery of products that generate value to both customers and the business.

Mr. Yen has held various leadership roles within Altair, including product management of Altair’s flagship modeling and visualization software, engineering consulting operations, marketing and business development. Prior to the current role, he led the Industry Verticals and Sales Enablement Team identifying the major trends, challenges and requirements of various industries globally, formulating go-to-market strategy, and enabling sales by aligning Altair’s technologies to maximize business opportunities, and values to customers. His diverse assignments include global centers of excellence and overseas business expansion in Japan, Greater China, Asia-Pacific and European regions. Recently, he drives innovative solutions that help customers to achieve their net-zero and circularity commitment through computational science and AI.

Mr. Yen is also the program manager and the presenter of the Altair Enlighten Award - the automotive industry's only award dedicated to lightweighting and sustainability. He earned his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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Chairman of SSBTi
Mr. Raymond Wang

  • Chief Sustainability Officer and Director of CJCHT Group

  • CEO of Nanozeo   

  • Founder of SFiTcorp.com

  • Certified Advanced Industrial Safety Engineer

  • Stanford Business School Executive Program

  • Bachelor and Master of Industrial Engineering, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), Taiwan

Raymond Wang has earned international recognition in leading CJCHT Group to achieve it's sustainability goals, with a strong influence across global supply chains. He has previously served as a patent attorney at Tsar & Tsai International Law Firm and held key leadership positions in intellectual property management at a semiconductor company. He is also a founding partner of a major venture capital firm, actively involved in multiple high-tech startups.

Since 2008, Raymond has focused on sustainable development and green strategy planning through Nanozeo and CDP projects, promoting circular economy execution and fostering industrial collaboration and startup support. In 2021, he announced CJCHT Group’s commitment to achieving a 1.5°C science-based carbon reduction target under Nanozeo.

As CEO of Nanozeo, Raymond led the development of Nanozeo.eFootprint.net, which has become an authorized partner of global databases such as ecoinvent, CLCD, and ELCD, with a focus on supply chain management and database services. The platform offers robust data integration capabilities aligned with international LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) standards, providing comprehensive environmental footprint management solutions.

As Founder of SFiTcorp.com, Raymond has participated in numerous carbon footprint database co-development projects and introduced the WebLCA methodology along with international carbon footprint databases. SFiTcorp leverages its strong R&D capabilities and specialized databases to offer ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) solutions for data, product, and consultancy services, helping companies achieve carbon reduction and sustainability goals.

Nanozeo’s eFootprint platform has accumulated over 40,000 LCA models and supports global carbon footprint calculations and ESG strategy development, making it an important partner for international brands and supply chains.

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Founder of Hantop Intelligence Technology Co. Ltd
Dr. Jenq-Shyong Chen

  • Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, USA 


Dr. Chen is an expert in mechatronics, machine tools, laser processing, and 3D metal printing. He collaborates with many partners in the machine tool industry. He established Hantop Intelligent Technology with the government's support. It creates ultrasonic vibration-assisted technology for CNC spindles. It allows CNC machines to handle advanced materials beyond metal cutting. It enhances various aspects of machining performance and quality, and lowers defects.

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Founder of Ketech Scientific Instrument Co. Ltd
Mr. Tony Lou

  • President of Taiwan Instruments United Association

  • Taiwan Excellence Award 2021

  • Master, in Department of EMBA, University of National Sun Yat-sen University

Mr. Lou, founder of Ketech Scientific Instrument Company, in business since 1992, has always focused on designing and manufacturing water quality analytical instruments, specializing in monitoring for wastewater, industrial water, water treatment, and industrial process liquids. With a robust skill set that includes Instrumentation, Product Research & Development, New Business Development, Business Strategy and more.

With 30-year experience, Mr. Lou has led the company to win over 80 CWMS (Continuous Wastewater Management System) turn-key projects, and has successfully creating a profitable and trust worthy business relationship with science parks, industrial parks, power plants, water corporations, petrochemical companies.

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Honorary Consultant of A1 Smart Factory Alliance
Dr. Peter Wu

  • Academician of World Advanced Materials and Technology Society 

  • Academician of the Royal Aeronautical Society

  • Former Vice President and Chief Scientist of Spirit Aero Systems

  • PhD from University of Missouri, USA

 

Dr. Wu is a scientist and leader in aerospace. He and his team have made many aerospace processes. He is a technology leader, an innovative scientist, and a mentor. He guides engineers from the US, Europe, and Asia. He shares his experience and motivates others to research and develop new technologies. He works with world-class leaders and solves aerospace problems. He works hard for a bright future for aerospace.

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Dr. Ngoc Dang Khoa Tran 

  • Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringIndustrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • PhD from National Chung Hsing University 

Dr. Khoa is the scientist in the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), energy systems. He is a lecturer in Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He got Ph.D from National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan and published papers in reputation journals. He was an organizer of The 7th International Conference on Microactuators, Microsensors and Micromechanism (MAMM2024).

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Dr. Ngoc Tran Le

  • PhD in Mechanical and Automotive. Eng. from University of Ulsan, Korea

Dr. Tran, a PhD in Mechanical and Automotive. Eng. from University of Ulsan, Korea, worked for Caterpillar HCM, AMATA power plant and Baria-VungTau University in Vietnam. Currently, He is the head of Mechatronic Department of Industrial University of HCM-Vietnam. He has many awards and publications, expertise in autonomous manufacturing system, smart manufacturing, power plant and mechatronic systems.

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EE Times ACE Innovation Award Winners
Dr. Wan-Thai Hsu

  • Chairman of Global Business Outreach ♦ Siliconquartz CEO

  • Former CTO of Discera, Micrel and TXC Corp. 

  • Ph.D of Electrical Engineering, MS of Business from University of Michigan


Dr. Hsu is an entrepreneur, researcher, and consultant. He has invented products for electronic systems. He has also improved the research and development, management, and production processes of Taiwan Crystal Technology, a company that specializes in micro-electromechanical sensors. He has led the company to win national-level projects and orders from global mobile phone companies. He has founded a consulting company for various fields and water protection.

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Dr. De-Ming Liao

  • General Manager of Browave Corporation 

  • CEO of Hantop Intelligence Tech Co. Ltd

  • Master graduated from the first class of the Dept of Aeronautics, Cheng Kung University

  • PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management, Chiao Tung University


Dr. Liao is a scientist and leader in reliability, product design, and fiber communication. He worked at the Academia Sinica and converted military technology into reliable products. He joined a startup in 2000 and became the general manager in 3 years. He made the company profitable and listed it on the cabinet in 2010. Dr. Liao is an expert in vibration, reliability, quality, system, and neural network.. He edited the PMC reliability column and advised the tool machine industry.

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Dr. Jong-Shinn Wu

  • Founder and Director of ARRC at National Chiao Tung University

  • Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Chiao Tung University

  • PhD in Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, USA


Dr. Wu is a renowned scientist and engineer in various fields of space and plasma research. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and has worked at prestigious institutions. He is a Fellow of ASME and AIAA, and the founder of the ARRC and Jinsheng Space Technology. He has developed commercial rockets and received many accolades. He has visited Japan and published extensively. His research covers gas dynamics, plasma physics, hybrid rocket propulsion, and parallel computing.

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Director of Fine Forming R&D Department, Metal Center
Dr. Chong-Tian Lin

  • Director of Metal Industries Research and Development Centre

  • PhD, Department of Electrical Engineering, from U of NKUST, Taiwan


Dr. Lin is a scientist and leader in mechatronics, intelligent machine tools, precision alignment, and manufacturing. He has worked on many projects and obtained 10 patents and various awards. He has given more than 50 lectures on topics such as "Intelligent Manufacturing", "Industry 4.0", and "Intelligent Machinery". Dr. Lin is the director of the Fastener Intelligent Manufacturing Research and Service Center, the supervisor and chairman of the Taiwan Motor Association, and a consultant and reviewer for many institutions.

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Consultant of A1 Smart Enterprise/Factory Alliance
Mr. Hong-Xiang Xue

  • Senior manager and consultant of Wei Chuan Food Co., Ltd. at Greater China pj for 17.5 years

  • Technical Engineering Manager of America Procter & Gamble Company Ltd. for 10.5 years

  • Master in Department of Mechanical Engineering, from U of Michigan, USA


Mr. Xue is a mechanical engineer with 28 years of experience in food and personal care. He worked for Procter & Gamble for 10.5 years, developing global standards for Purified water process, Asian hair care product, and skincare  products of Olay. He joined Weiquan Food Industry in 2001 as a senior manager and consultant, overseeing the engineering design, process technology, and project execution of the company's factories in Taiwan and China. He has received several awards and patents for his innovations in energy saving, carbon reduction, and industrial 4.0 design.

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Co-founder of Instant NanoBiosensors
Dr. Shao-Jun Wang

  • Director of the "Nano-Biodetection Research Center" of Chung Cheng University

  • Professor in Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chung Cheng University

  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry, University of Michigan, USA


Dr. Wang is a director at the Nano-Biodetection Research Center and is a professor at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Chung Cheng University. He has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Michigan, USA. He is a co-founder of Nanotech and a former deputy R&D director of the school. He has a bachelor's and a master's degree from the Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University. He has worked as a researcher at Pfizer and a visiting scholar at the University of Notre Dame. He has won the Youth Research Medal from the Chemical Society located in Taipei in 2008.

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Chairman of Geniray Technology Corporation
Dr.
Tien-Ching Chen

  • Consultant of Italian Prima Group 

  • PhD in Dep of Mechanical Engineering, U. of Michigan, USA


Dr. Chen is a consultant for the Italian Prima Group and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, USA. He taught at Ming-Hsin University of Science and Technology and founded a laser processing laboratory. He helped Bang Technology build China's first UV excimer laser line. He founded Jinglei Optoelectronics, a laser application solution provider, and partnered with Cyber Laser to establish the first ultra-fast laser service company in Taiwan. He was the director of the Greater China Laser Business Group for the American GSI Group. He has extensive experience and connections in the laser industry.

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Chairman of ADAS Mobile Tech Inc.
Mr. Edward Wen

  • General Secretary of Taiwan Israel Chamber of Commerce

  • Executive Director of Israel International Information Security and High-tech Association

  • Master, in Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan


Mr. Wen is a mechanical engineer and a technology executive with over 20 years of experience in various industries, such as semiconductors, information communications, and self-driving cars. He is the Secretary-General of the Taiwan Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Executive Director of the International Security and High-tech Association at Israel. He has established and led several partnerships, mergers, and exchanges between the two countries. He is also the chairman of ADAS Technology, an authorized partner of Mobileye, a leading self-driving car manufacturer. He is a frequent speaker at various events and forums.

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Director of IoT Innovation Center, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Dr. Shuo-Yen Chou

  • Co-director of "CPS Innovation Center" at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

  • Professor, Dept of Engineering Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

  • PhD in Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, USA



Dr. Chou is a co-director and professor at the CPS Innovation Center and the Department of Engineering and Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, USA. His research focuses on digital integration technology for various systems and services, such as IoT, AI, blockchain, smart energy, smart logistics, and mass customization. He has led over 100 R&D and industry-university projects, given over 150 speeches in 35 countries, and served in many academic and governmental positions. He has also been a visiting professor or scholar at several prestigious institutions worldwide.

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Department of Operations Management, NKUST
Dr. Jun-Yan Hsiao

  • Associate Professor in Department of Operations Management, NKUST

  • PhD in Industrial Engineering, Arizona State University, USA


Dr. Hsiao is an associate professor at the Department of Operations Management, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology. He has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University, USA. He has taught courses on enterprise resource planning, big data analysis, production scheduling, computer programming, database systems. His research and industry-university cooperation focus on scheduling algorithms, enterprise resource planning processes, picking order planning algorithms, and big data analysis applications. He has published articles on various industries, such as fastener, medical, aviation, logistics, and rail transportation. He is also the head of iPAS Mass Data Analyst Southern Examination Center.

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Chief Operating Officer of Hi-Green Tech Co., Ltd.
Dr. Ding-Yuan Chen

  • PhD of Electrical Engineering, Master of Business from University of Michigan


Dr. Chen is an electrical engineer and the Chief Operating Officer of HI-GREEN Applied Technology. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and specializes in solar cells, CIGS solar cells, and compound GaAs semiconductors. He aims to improve human living standards and environmental protection through green energy and industry-university cooperation. He has worked for TSMC and HC Photonics, where he was involved in semiconductor R&D, solar energy, and EU cross-border projects. He has more than 20 patents in various fields, such as LED, IoT, and laser systems. He has also served as a paper reviewer and an award judge in the past.

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Winner of the Golden Peak Award of Association of Outstanding Enterprise Managers of China
Dr. Rui-Hao Wang

  • Chairman of Hi-Green Tech Co., Ltd

  • PhD, Department of Materials, Chiao Tung University


Dr. Wang is a material scientist and a business leader in the solar industry. He is the general manager of HI-GREEN Applied Technology and Solar EPC, where he develops and implements innovative solar photovoltaic systems and nano-coatings. He has a Ph.D. from National Chiao Tung University and has worked at various academic research institutions. He is the recipient of the Golden Peak Award from the Outstanding Business Managers Association of the Republic of China.

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Co-Founder of Fusion-SIP
Mr. Eigen (Chung-Min Fu)

  • Master of Materials Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University

A serious startups co-founders in semiconductors (ip/chip/sip design service & supplychain turnkey) and digital-transformation (digital-Traditional Chinese Medicine) domains.MS/BS in NTHU Materials Science & Engneering. Eigen has >25yreas of experiences in semiconductor, and cover both technology process and DfX(design-for-X) methodologies, especially with tsmc OIP(open innovation platform), & EDA ecosystem, reference design flows/CAE; and Qualcomm foundry lead, and GlobalFoundries FAE/pre-sales. & EDA ecosystem (& consultants for few EDA startup companies).

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