Delta Electronics India Pvt. Ltd., Yuan Ze University, and SASTRA Deemed University have launched an international industry-academia talent cultivation programme to develop future technology leaders. This initiative will select ten top-tier master’s students from SASTRA University, specializing in artificial intelligence, robotics, and data science, for a one-year intensive study at Yuan Ze University’s College of Electrical and Communication Engineering.
According to an official statement, the programme focuses on the practical application of intelligent automation technologies, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry needs.
Benjamin Lin, President of Delta Electronics India, emphasized the importance of nurturing automation talent, especially as South India’s manufacturing sector continues to grow. He remarked:
The development of skilled professionals is key to the success of initiatives like “Make in India. With Yuan Ze University’s vital research and development capabilities and SASTRA University’s expertise in engineering disciplines like AI and robotics, the partnership will combine Delta’s cutting-edge industrial robots, automation control systems, and AIoT technologies to offer students hands-on experience in smart automation.
Lin hoped that after completing the programme, students would join Delta to leverage their expertise and multilingual skills in English, Mandarin, and Tamil, contributing to the automation at Delta’s Krisnagri facility and enhancing Delta’s leadership in smart manufacturing.
Delta Electronics India will cover the student’s travel expenses to Taiwan and provide scholarships, internships, and potential employment opportunities.
Dr. Ching-Jong Liao, President of Yuan Ze University, stated:
This collaboration with Delta marks a significant milestone in the university’s internationalization and practical education efforts. Yuan Ze University’s corporate-backed education model is well-suited to industry needs, and this talent cultivation programme strengthens its alignment with the global job market.
Dr. Liao also highlighted India as a key market for student recruitment and expressed his enthusiasm for nurturing globally competitive tech talent through this partnership.
Delta Electronics India Private Limited is the country’s leading power and energy management company. It has a legacy of operating in India and having market leadership in Telecom Power Solutions, Renewable Energy Solutions, and Display Solutions. It is also a leading provider of Industrial Automation Solutions, UPS & Datacenter Solutions, EV Charging Solutions, Rail Transportation Solutions, Energy Storage Solutions, DC Fans & Blowers, and Components. With fourteen regional offices, four manufacturing facilities (Rudrapur, Gurgaon and Krishnagiri) and two R&D centres (Gurgaon and Bengaluru), Delta has a strong presence across India with more than 200 channel partners.
