Professor Yeh-Liang Hsu has served 30+ years at Yuan Ze University (YZU), Taiwan, where he held various administrative positions. He won many teaching, research, and service awards on campus. He was awarded Y. Z. Hsu Chair Professor three times and was awarded YZU Distinguished Professor in 2020. Professor Hsu directed his research interest in mechanical design to gerontechnology and founded the Gerontechnology Research Center (GRC) in 2003, the pioneering research institute in this field in Taiwan. He has led the team for many large-scale research projects funded by the government and private sectors and has published many papers, books, and patents. Professor Hsu’s work in gerontechnology is also well-acknowledged internationally. He was the chairperson of the 9th World Conference of the International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG) in Taipei in 2014/06. He was appointed editor-in-chief of Gerontechnology, the official journal of the ISG, in 2016/09. In 2016, Professor Hsu moved one step forward and established a start-up company Seda GTech, going from R&D to products for daily applications. 

Gerontechnology: Design technology and environment for independent living and social participation of older persons in good health, comfort, and safety. 

The Gerontechnology Research Center at Yuan Ze University was established in January 2003, making it one of the earliest academic institutions in the country to delve into this research field. The center takes on diverse responsibilities, including conducting interdisciplinary research projects, fostering talents through trans-disciplinary programs, engaging in domestic and international academic collaborations, facilitating industry-academia cooperation, and commercialization of research outcomes. Since its establishment, the center has accumulated extensive experience in executing integrated projects related to smart aged care.