KUET and Taiwan’s National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) signed a memorandum of understanding to boost medical technology research and innovation, a move that promises practical health tools, training and new jobs. The agreement was signed at KUET in a ceremony led by university officials and creates a clear plan for joint work. KUET’s Registrar, Engineer Md Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan, and NCKU’s Medical Device Innovation Center director, Professor Dr Feng-Chin Su, signed the papers while the vice chancellor attended as chief guest. The deal covers research on therapeutic footwear, foot orthotics, human movement biomechanics and smart wearable systems. It also includes plans for faculty, researcher and student exchanges, shared seminars and focused training sessions. The partnership links KUET’s Department of Leather Engineering, which knows footwear and materials, with NCKU’s strength in biomechanics and device design so both sides can build on each other’s skills. That mix is useful because it aims to create local solutions such as special shoes for people with diabetes, better prosthetic and orthotic devices, and wearable tools that measure movement and help doctors plan care. Students and researchers will get hands-on chances to design, test and improve devices, learn quality checks, and run small trials that show what works in local clinics. Workshops and training will help staff learn to use modern tools, and exchange visits will bring new ideas to campus labs. The partnership can also help start small companies and link universities with hospitals, clinics and local makers who can produce parts and assemble devices. Making devices closer to home can cut costs, speed repairs and give patients faster access to help. For people who need special footwear or mobility aids, local development can mean designs that fit local lifestyles, climates and budgets. As projects move from lab to clinic, the work can create technical jobs, teaching posts and new services around repair and supply. The partner teams say they want to keep the work practical, test things with real users, and train students so the next generation of engineers and health tech workers are ready for jobs at home and abroad. Simple steps like clearer testing, regular training and local trials will help ensure devices are safe and useful. The agreement is an early step, but it shows how universities can work together to solve health problems, grow skills, and support local industry so that innovation improves care, lowers costs and supports steady economic gains. Community groups and small businesses around the university are likely to benefit from service work, local supply chains and training programs. Over time, the partnership could help the region build its own health technology cluster, drawing more investment and making it easier for patients to find modern care nearby.
