Professor Chyuan-yuan Wu (1961–2018) was a faculty member at the Institute of Sociology, National Tsing Hua University, where he served as Director and Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He co-led key projects funded by the National Science Council, including the "Science Park Core Strengthening Project" and the "AI Manufacturing Systems Research Center." With a unique background in science, engineering, and the humanities, Professor Wu used field research and oral history to reconstruct Taiwan’s technological history, promoting a deeper understanding of technological development. He was instrumental in advancing empirical social science research at National Tsing Hua University. “Wu Chyuan-Yuan Memorial Lecture” series, chaired by the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, aims to inspire reflection and action on technology, society, humanities, and management, fostering interdisciplinary leaders with humanistic values and social responsibility.