26/11/2025
BPSU-CCST โ YunTech MOA Signing & Research Collaboration Meeting ๐คโจ
October 27, 2025 | ESF Building, BPSU-Main Campus
The College of Computer Studies proudly held the MOA Signing and Research Collaboration Meeting with the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), Taiwan. This significant event marked the beginning of a stronger international partnership focused on research excellence, innovation, and advanced technologies in AI, IoT, sustainability, and smart city development.
The ceremony was attended by BPSU administrators, faculty, the ReGen Project team, representatives from the City of Balanga MIS Office, DOST-Bataan, and SIKAT-TBI. The ReGen team also presented the journey and current developments of the project, highlighting its AI-driven carbon offset initiatives and future plans for expansion.
One of the most meaningful parts of the event was the roundtable discussion with Dr. Arun Kumar Sangaiah, Yushan Scholar from YunTech, who shared valuable insights on AI automation, drone-based solar panel diagnostics, multimodal data analytics, and potential smart city applications. The City of Balanga MIS Office expressed strong interest in integrating AI and IoT into the cityโs smart governance initiatives, opening promising avenues for collaborative local development.
The discussion also paved the way for future opportunities, including faculty and student exchange programs, research immersion, and scholarship pathways in Taiwan. Dr. Arun warmly welcomed the possibility of hosting BPSU students and faculty in YunTechโs AI laboratory and research centers.
The event concluded with a tour of the CCST Faculty Room and the Dr3am Center, followed by Dr. Arunโs attendance at the Global Blockchain Summit at the Bataan Peopleโs Center, where he met DICT officials to explore additional collaboration possibilities.
This partnership signifies a major step forward for BPSU as it continues to build global alliances, advance research capabilities, and provide transformative opportunities for its academic community. The road ahead is bright, collaborative, and filled with exciting possibilities for innovation and regional development.