Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Students Receive the Honorable Mention Award in the Human Factors Engineering and Design Division at 2026
Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Students Receive the Honorable Mention Award in the Human Factors Engineering and Design Division at the 2026 National Undergraduate Project Paper and Technical Report Competition in Industrial Engineering and Management
Competition Overview
Organized by the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers (CIIE), the 2026 National Undergraduate Project Paper and Technical Report Competition in Industrial Engineering and Management aims to encourage undergraduate students to actively engage in research projects and industry–academia collaboration in the field of Industrial Engineering and Management. The competition cultivates students' independent thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities while enhancing the quality of project papers, technical reports, and oral presentation skills. It also serves as a platform for academic exchange and talent development within the Industrial Engineering and Management community.
Held annually by the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers (CIIE), the competition consists of six divisions: Operations Research and Decision Science, Big Data Analytics and Information Systems, Human Factors Engineering and Design, Production Systems and Smart Manufacturing, Service Systems and Technology Management, and Technical Report. The competition encourages undergraduate students to conduct research in Industrial Engineering and Management while promoting collaboration between academia and industry. It also aims to strengthen students' independent thinking, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and their ability to prepare and present high-quality project papers and technical reports.
Award Achievement
Students from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management achieved outstanding results in this year's competition by receiving the Honorable Mention Award in the Human Factors Engineering and Design Division, demonstrating their excellence in human factors analysis, design improvement, and project research.
The final competition was hosted by Feng Chia University in Taichung. The research team was scheduled as the first presentation group of the day. Following oral presentations and question-and-answer sessions for all finalist teams, the final results were announced, recognizing the First, Second, and Third Place winners as well as the Honorable Mention recipients. The awards were presented personally by Shu-Kai Fan, President of the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers (CIIE).
Award Recipients
Honorable Mention – Human Factors Engineering and Design Division
- Yun-Pei Fan, Chun-Yu Chan, and Tzu-Ting Wei
- Advisor: Yi-Lang Chen, Ph.D.
Significance of the Award
This achievement reflects the Department's continued commitment to excellence in Industrial Engineering education and project-based learning while demonstrating students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world engineering problems. The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management extends its sincere congratulations to the award recipients and their advisor and looks forward to their continued success in future academic and professional endeavors.
Student Remarks
We are deeply honored to receive this award and sincerely grateful to our advisor for his patient guidance and continuous encouragement throughout the research process. From defining the research direction and designing the experiments to preparing our presentation, he provided invaluable advice that enabled us to complete this project successfully.
Beyond receiving the award itself, our greatest achievement was the opportunity to participate in the competition. We met many outstanding teams from universities across Taiwan, and every presentation provided valuable insights. Whether in research concepts, project demonstrations, or presentation skills, we realized there is always room for improvement and gained tremendous inspiration from the experience.
This competition not only provided us with valuable hands-on experience but also broadened our perspectives. The award is not only a recognition of our team's dedication and hard work but also a motivation for us to continue learning and improving ourselves. We hope to build upon this valuable experience and continue striving for excellence in both research and our professional development.
