NYCU College of Management Wins 2025 WRDS Innovation Award

(中央社訊息服務20251201 16:47:48)National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has been named the 2025 WRDS Innovation Award winner for the Asia Pacific region, marking a significant milestone for the university’s rising global influence in business and management research.

The award is presented annually by Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)—a global research platform under the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania that supports more than 500 institutions across 38 countries by democratizing data access and empowering high-impact academic discovery.

NYCU now stands alongside an elite roster of previous awardees—including the University of Manchester, National University of Singapore, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University—reflecting the university’s growing stature in the global business education landscape.

WRDS Managing Director Robert Zarazowski announced the recognition at the AACSB Elevate: Asia Pacific conference in Hong Kong.

“Congratulations to the College of Management at NYCU on this outstanding achievement,” Zarazowski said. “This award celebrates both their research excellence and their vision for the future of business education. WRDS is proud to recognize institutions driving innovation and contributing meaningfully to the global research community.”

Located in Taiwan’s innovation hub of Hsinchu, NYCU’s College of Management has rapidly expanded its research influence in AI-driven analytics, semiconductor research, fintech innovation, sustainability strategy, transportation and logistics optimization, and technology management integration.

Through deep collaborations with international partners from academia, industry, and government, the College transforms technological breakthroughs into forward-looking business strategies and solutions that shape the future economy.

Dean Yu-Chiun Chiou emphasized the broader mission behind the achievement:
“We are deeply honored to receive the WRDS Innovation Award. This recognition affirms our dedication to integrating technology and management to tackle real-world challenges. It also underscores our mission to pursue global excellence while creating meaningful local impact. The award will continue to inspire our faculty, students, and research teams to advance innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.”

As the world’s leading data research platform in business education, WRDS has provided advanced analytical tools, curated datasets, pedagogical resources, and research applications for more than 25 years. Its solutions support the full academic lifecycle—from teaching and learning to high-impact research and publication—aligning closely with global accreditation standards and strengthening institutions' international competitiveness.

NYCU’s recognition reflects the university’s increasing momentum in data-driven, interdisciplinary business research and its contribution to the global academic community.