18 封面專題 • COVER STORY 澳大新語 • 2025 UMAGAZINE 31 學生在基於傳感器的協作機器人實驗室進行研究 Students conduct experiments at the sensor-based cooperative robotics laboratory closely with professors to conduct research and publish their findings. Additionally, the department offers extensive internship opportunities in enterprises in Macao and the Greater Bay Area. Supporting the Development of the Greater Bay Area UM’s ECE programmes equip students with expertise applicable to a wide range of engineering fields, including electrical building services, railway electrification systems, power systems, microelectronic integrated circuit design, wireless communication, and intelligent control. Graduates have secured roles in organisations such as Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau, and Teledifusão de Macau, working as electrical engineers, systems managers, and more. In the 2023/2024 academic year, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering graduated 32 bachelor’s students, 32 master’s students, and 17 PhD students. 70 per cent of graduates secured employment within two to three months following graduation, and earn an average monthly starting salary of MOP 15,000, underscoring their strong prospects in the job market. On the other hand, some graduates have pursued academic careers as faculty or researchers at prestigious institutions including Fudan University, Sun Yat-sen University, the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and Western University in Canada. Xie Wei, who completed his PhD studies at UM in 2021, exemplifies the success of UM graduates. After graduation, he was selected for the China Association for Science and Technology’s Talented Young Scientist Program. Currently, he is a tenured associate professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he focuses on research on autonomous control and the design of marine and unmanned port systems. Reflecting on his time at UM, Prof Xie says, ‘UM provides state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, which helped build a solid foundation for my academic development. More importantly, UM has exceptional faculty from around the world. They are not only academically accomplished, but also passionate and patient mentors. Now, as a mentor myself, I always look to them as role models.’ Some UM graduates have ventured into entrepreneurship and founded tech companies. One notable example is SinoKru Technology, established in Macao and later expanded to Zhuhai. The company operates a software quality control centre in Zhuhai, offering big data, geospatial information, and call centre services. Another standout example is Laxcen Technology, which was incubated at the Hengqin-Macao Youth Entrepreneurship Valley. The company specialises in IoT applications, including NFC/RFID hardware, electronic tags, and solutions for sectors like apparel, aviation, retail, logistics, supply chains, and libraries, serving clients in over 50 countries and regions. As the Greater Bay Area continues to develop, Prof Silvestre emphasises the importance of aligning with regional needs and seizing emerging opportunities. He explains, ‘UM is well-resourced, which is one of its greatest strengths.’ In addition to curriculum reforms, the university plans to launch a new bachelor’s programme in microelectronics and a new master’s programme in smart grids. It will also dedicate more resources to cultivating talent in AI technologies, smart energy systems, microelectronics, and robotics, with the goal of supporting the Greater Bay Area’s digital transformation and sustainable development.
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