My decision to apply for the UIBP originated from a pivotal experience in my sophomore year, when I enrolled in Professor Hsiu-Ping Yueh's Social Robotics course in the Department of Psychology. Social robotics is an interdisciplinary field that spans behavioral sciences, engineering, and design. For someone like me—eager to explore a wide range of subjects—it became the ideal academic pursuit, and I resolved to explore related courses across various NTU departments.
A year and a half later, in 2022, NTU launched its first UIBP admission cycle. The program aligned perfectly with my academic plans. After consulting with Professor Yueh, I refined my focus to include elderly care applications and successfully applied to UIBP with a personalized degree titled "Human-Computer Interaction.”
The journey was challenging yet rewarding. In addition to completing coursework spanning multiple disciplines—psychology, mechanical engineering, computer science, and geriatric care—I actively participated in weekly lab meetings, progressively refining my research focus until I produced an interdisciplinary thesis that fulfilled the requirements of UIBP. Professor Yueh not only gave me unparalleled freedom to explore and learn, but also offered invaluable guidance in navigating the vast academic landscape. Her mentorship was the most important support throughout my UIBP experience.
Under her mentorship, I gained experience presenting at domestic conferences and broadened my academic exposure. In 2024, after passing the selection process, I was admitted to the Department of Psychology, where I am now continuing my research on social robotics applications for elderly populations.
NTU’s second UIBP graduate, Hung-Chun Chang, with Thesis Advisor Prof. Hsiu-Ping Yueh.
My UIBP Core Curriculum (designed by Hung-Chun Chang).