NYCU Named 2025 WRDS Innovation Award Winner

The annual WRDS Innovation Award initiative identifies and celebrates rising business schools demonstrating research excellence.

Philadelphia, PA (Businesswire) — Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), a part of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has announced the College of Management at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) as the winner of the 2025 WRDS Innovation Award for the Asia Pacific region.

The annual WRDS Innovation Award initiative identifies and celebrates rising business schools that demonstrate research excellence. Past recipients include the University of Manchester (UK), the National University of Singapore, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. NYCU’s selection highlights its position as a leading academic institution on par with the world’s top universities.

Dr. Yu-Chiun Chiou, Dean of the College of Management, shared, “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 achieve global excellence while creating meaningful local impact. The award will continue to inspire our faculty, students, and research teams to pursue innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.”

Robert Zarazowski, Managing Director of WRDS, announced this year's honoree at the AACSB Elevate: Asia Pacific conference in Hong Kong. "Congratulations to the College of Management at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University on this outstanding achievement," said Robert Zarazowski. "This award celebrates not only the excellence of their research but also their vision for the future of business education. WRDS is delighted to highlight institutions driving innovation and making meaningful contributions to the global research community."

Renowned for its research excellence in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, fintech, and sustainability, NYCU College of Management actively engages with industry, government, and academic partners around the world. Leveraging its strong interdisciplinary foundation, the College transforms technological innovations into sustainable business solutions and meaningful societal impact. NYCU is the only institution in Taiwan to receive this honor.

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