In an interview with 《The Icons》, Dr. Bou-Wen Lin, vice president of Taiwan National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs), delved into NARLabs’ performance at the CogX Festival and its research highlights in technology fields such as AI and chip manufacturing. NARLabs, as a national research institute covering multiple scientific domains, showcased its research outcomes and capabilities through various national laboratories during this exhibition, aiming to engage with the international community.
Taiwan and UK are Highly Complementary in Scientific and Technological Cooperation
Lin emphasized that NARLabs’ goal is not only to enhance its international recognition but also to use platforms like exhibitions to make more people aware of its research capabilities and achievements in various technology domains.
“While many research highlights may not have been fully displayed at the exhibition, NARLabs hopes to attract more collaboration opportunities through other means, such as promotional materials, to apply its research outcomes in diverse fields and industries,” he said.
When asked about how NARLabs perceived its performance at the exhibition, Lin stated that they recognized the complementarity between Taiwan and the UK in terms of technological research and commercialization.
“The UK excels in original designs and scientific theoretical development in biotech and data science, while Taiwan possesses rapid prototyping and large-scale production capabilities. This complementarity provides an excellent opportunity for collaboration. Through cooperation, both parties can integrate their strengths more effectively, driving the commercialization of technology,” he noted.
Looking toward the future, Lin mentioned the importance of ESG and SDGs and emphasized how to achieve sustainable development in these areas.
“Taiwan’s outstanding performance in the semiconductor field, coupled with its capability to reduce energy consumption and advance energy technology, secures its place in the global technological competition,” he stated. He also mentioned that Taiwan can collaborate with researchers and businesses worldwide to address various challenges faced by humanity, strengthening Taiwan’s influence and position in the global technology arena through these collaborations.
Dr. Bou-Wen Lin: Taiwan, Through Global Cooperation, Addresses Various Challenges Faced by Humanity
NARLabs showcased its research highlights and capabilities in various technology domains, especially in AI and chip manufacturing, at the CogX exhibition. Through participation in the exhibition, NARLabs not only enhanced its international recognition but also demonstrated its active role in global technology cooperation and research development.
Lin’s insights provide us with a valuable perspective, enabling a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s influence and position in the global technology arena. Through collaboration with global researchers and businesses, Taiwan aims to address various challenges faced by humanity.
In the future development of the semiconductor field, Lin particularly emphasized the importance of sustainable development, especially in reducing energy consumption and advancing energy technology, to secure Taiwan’s prominent position in the global technological competition.
Interviewee Profile
Dr. Bou-Wen Lin , vice president of Taiwan National Applied Research Laboratories, possesses a rich academic background and diverse management experience. He has profound expertise and practical experience in technology management and policy research. In multiple academic and practical fields, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership and strategic planning abilities.
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