President
Current Position
- President of Asia University, Taiwan
- Chair Professor, Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University
- Honorary Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago
Professional Experience
- Chairman, China Medical University and Asia University System, Taiwan, 2020-2021, 2024–2026
- Chairman, Mid-Taiwan University System (M6), Taiwan, 2024–2025
- Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 2001–2010
- Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1997–2001
- Director, Distributed Real-Time Intelligent Systems Laboratory, Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1991–2010
- Visiting Professor, Stanford University, 2010
- Visiting Scholar, University of California at Berkeley, 2010
- Senior Fellow, IC², University of Texas at Austin, 2005– 2019
Honors and Awards
- University Scholar Faculty Excellence Award, University of Illinois Foundation
- IEEE Technical Achievement Award, IEEE Computer Society
- Fellow, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Fellow, International Academy of Artificial Intelligence Sciences (AAIS)
- Distinguished Fellow, International Engineering and Technology Institute
- Top 10 Outstanding Presidents Award, Association of Private Universities and Colleges, Taiwan
- Distinguished Leadership Award, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
- Outstanding Alumnus Award, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Asia University (AU) is a visionary, pioneering, and fast-growing school and was founded with the goal of establishing a remarkable and comprehensive university with international competitiveness. Karl Jaspers, a German philosopher, believed that an ideal university must have three features- academic teaching, scientific research, and creative cultural life, which are exactly what we have been pursuing for years since the establishment of the school.
Ranked in Six Global University Rankings
Asia University (AU) was officially established just four years after its founding and now comprises six colleges and 29 academic departments,. Over the past 25 years, AU has set numerous outstanding records among newly established universities in Taiwan. Domestically, it has been recognized as a Teaching Excellence University by the Ministry of Education for 12 consecutive years. From 2015 to 2025, it has been ranked among the Top 20 Public and Private Universities for Academic Performance by Cheers Magazine, alongside many prestigious national universities. In the 2026 Global Views Monthly Taiwan University Rankings, AU ranks 17th overall, 6th among private universities, and 2nd among private universities in central Taiwan.
Internationally, Asia University has been listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 12 consecutive years, ranking 3rd in Taiwan, 2nd among private universities, and 1st among non-medical private universities. In the U.S. News & World Report 2026 global university rankings, AU ranks 703rd worldwide, 6th in Taiwan, 2nd among private universities, and again 1st among non-medical private universities. The College of Information and Electrical Engineering has achieved global rankings in three core disciplines: Artificial Intelligence (130th), Electrical Engineering (164th), and Computer Science (219th), showcasing AU’s strong international competitiveness in digital technologies. Furthermore, AU has also earned recognition in six major global university rankings, including those by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (ARWU), QS, Russia's RUR, and Turkey's URAP—solidifying its status as a top-performing private university.
Dedicated to Research and Talent Development in AI, Semiconductors, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Health Management, and Sustainability
To advance scientific research, Asia University has established a number of specialized research centers, including the Artificial Intelligence Research Center, AI Semiconductor Design and Sustainable Manufacturing Research Center, Precision Health Research Center, AI and Quantum Research Center, AI and Robotics Research and Development Center, Cybersecurity Research Center, the Institute of Innovation and Circular Economy, Big Data Research Center, High Performance Materials Institute for xD Printing, and the Center for Prevention and Treatment of Internet Addiction. In response to the era of generative AI, AU is building smart campuses to cultivate future digital citizens, offering AI talent scholarships, and incorporating AI general education across the curriculum, striving to become a human-centered smart university. The university also actively promotes the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhancing students’ and faculty’s awareness and action toward sustainability and humanistic care.
Creating an Artistic Campus with a World-Class Museum
Asia University emphasizes the cultivation of an artistic and cultural atmosphere on campus. In 2007, it commissioned the renowned architect Tadao Ando to design the Asia University Museum of Modern Art, which officially opened in 2013. This architectural masterpiece has enriched the campus’s artistic environment, serving as a venue for teaching, research, and creation. It also provides a world-class exhibition space for domestic and international artworks and fosters exchange among artists—laying the foundation for AU to become a hub for Taiwan’s cultural and academic collaboration with the world.
International AI Certification and Design Awards—Demonstrating Students' Global Competitiveness
Asia University actively promotes AI talent development. Its NVIDIA AI certification program has enabled 177 students to earn international certification, the highest among all higher education institutions in Taiwan. Additionally, in collaboration with Amazon, AU established the "Cloud Innovation School," where 133 students have received AWS international certification. Together, more than 300 students have obtained NVIDIA and AWS certifications, significantly enhancing their competitiveness in AI and cloud technology on the global job market.
In creative design and invention, AU has achieved remarkable success, consistently encouraging student participation in international competitions. Under the Ministry of Education’s International Competition Program for Arts and Design, AU has held the highest number of awards among all universities in Taiwan for 12 consecutive years. As of July 2026, AU students have won 17 German iF Design Awards, 2 Japan G-Mark Awards, and 158 German Red Dot Design Awards—including 16 “Best of the Best” honors. Moreover, AU has secured 119 gold, 144 silver, and 101 bronze medals, along with 41 special awards, 2 grand prizes, 1 second grand prize, and 3 top international honors at major international invention exhibitions. AU students have been invited to the Presidential Office three times to be personally recognized by the President and Vice President, highlighting their exceptional performance on the global stage.
Establishing Affiliated Institutions to Serve the Community and Cultivate Talent
The completion of the Asia University Museum of Modern Art marked a new milestone for the university, reflecting its commitment to fostering a campus culture rooted in health, care, innovation, and excellence. To cultivate outstanding healthcare professionals, AU established its affiliated hospital in 2016 and is currently planning a long-term care facility. The AU Veterinary Teaching Hospital began operations in 2022, providing high-quality healthcare services for animals. The Fengzhong Branch Hospital opened in December 2025, while the Fengyuan Branch Hospital and an affiliated long-term care facility are currently under construction and are scheduled to begin operations in December 2026. Together, the University’s three affiliated hospitals aim to serve as guardians of community health while also providing important clinical training environments for students from AU’s medical and healthcare-related colleges.
Toward Becoming a World-Class University
We sincerely hope that Asia University will not only serve as a distinguished hub of academic pursuit for students but also, like Harvard and Oxford, become a destination admired by art and culture lovers and educators worldwide. Our vision is to become a world-class university that values the humanities, academic research, internationalization, and sustainable development.
Jeffrey J. P. Tsai, Ph. D.
President of Asia University
2026/08/01
