1. Educational Background: Mr. Lin Bai-li graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University in 1970. During his time in graduate school, he and his classmates designed Taiwan's first computer, earning them the inaugural "Youth Medal." His educational background and innovative thinking became the cornerstone of his successful career. 2. Awards and Honors: He has been honored with awards such as the BusinessWeek Asia's Stars of Asia Award, recognition as one of the world's top 25 business leaders, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the prestigious Businessman of the Year award from CommonWealth Magazine. He has also received the "Wen-Hsin Award Special Prize" from Taiwan's Council for Cultural Affairs multiple times, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to social education. 3. Academic and Educational Contributions: Chairman Lin not only achieved success in the industrial sector but also provided significant support to Taiwan's education. He funded the construction of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science building at National Taiwan University, making a substantial contribution to the development of higher education in Taiwan. Furthermore, Chairman Lin has a strong passion for culture and the arts. He established the Guang Yi Foundation and the Guang Da Cultural and Educational Foundation to actively promote Taiwanese culture, arts, and education. He has also participated in various social welfare activities, such as the "One Child, One Computer" initiative, which helps children in third-world countries access knowledge and education. 4. Innovation and Industry Impact: In 1988, Mr. Lin co-founded Quanta Computer with Mr. Barry Lam, focusing on the research and manufacture of notebook computers. The Quanta Group includes several companies, such as Quanta Computer, Quanta Display, Quanta Cloud Technology, and Wiwynn. The group is not only a global leader in notebook computer manufacturing but also holds a significant position in cloud and AI server solutions. It maintains a close partnership with international semiconductor company NVIDIA. The success of the Quanta Group has made remarkable contributions to Taiwan's economy, art and culture, and the computer industry.
1. Educational Background: Mr. Guo-Rui Liu graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University in 1983. He went on to earn his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of California, Los Angeles, respectively. He currently serves as a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland and holds the Christine Kim Endowed Chair.