Research Trends & Opportunities

(Harvard University - Joyce Yang)

Recent EITC Focuses and Research Trends

• New Media and New Digital Economy
• Future Internet and Optical Quantum Communications
• 5G and Beyond Mobile Wireless Technology
• AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks
• Data Science and Analytics
• Industrial Mathematics for the Modern Economy
• High-Performance and Quantum Computing
• New Energy and Energy Resources
• New Materials Technology and Applications
• Life Sciences, Biomedical and ICT Convergence
• Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (AOEAS) 
• New Agriculture and ICT Convergence
• Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and Beyond

• Architecture, Infrastructural Design, Civil Engineering, and  Smart City Technology
• Advanced Software Engineering and Web Technology

Business and Management, Economics and Investments, Political Science and International Affairs

[Yale University]

• EITA Industrial Technology and Venture Services
• Political Science and International Affairs Research
• Business and Management, Law, and FinTech
• Operations Research, Management Science, and Industrial Engineering
• Market Indexes and International Payment Systems 

"Bridging Disciplines: Our Culture Will Continue to Reshape Itself to Shape the Future" is a forward-looking mantra emphasizing that innovation and progress require breaking down silos between different fields (e.g., merging technology with arts, or science with social sciences) to create a flexible, proactive culture that actively designs its own future rather than merely reacting to it.

1. Bridging Disciplines (Interdisciplinary Collaboration):

• Breaking Boundaries: Moving beyond traditional, isolated departments or "silos" to connect diverse fields like health, arts, media, and community engagement.
• Solving Complex Problems: Addressing modern challenges requires multiple perspectives, as shown in academic settings where faculty and students blend different fields to foster innovation.
• Integrating Knowledge: It involves combining scientific, creative, and strategic approaches to create holistic solutions.

2. Our Culture Will Continue to Reshape Itself (Dynamic Evolution): 

• Active Adaptation: Culture is not static; it is a "living, breathing element" that must evolve to survive.
• Proactive Change: Instead of waiting for change, leaders and organizations must consciously reshape their norms, values, and behaviors to stay relevant.
• Iterative Process: Similar to "updating a home," this process involves retaining the best parts of a culture while improving its value over time.

3. To Shape the Future (Intentional Impact):

• Defining the Future: By intentionally curating our culture, we gain the ability to direct our future rather than being victims of circumstance.
• Strategic Growth: A strong, intentionally designed culture is a competitive advantage that directly drives performance and innovation.
• Creating New Possibilities: By changing the narrative and using our "narrative power," we can define new, desired futures. 

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