On October 14, 2026, the Department of Civil Engineering hosted an international scholar lecture featuring Professor Lucio Soibelman from the University of Southern California (USC), further promoting international academic exchange and collaboration.

Professor Soibelman currently holds the Fred Champion Professorship of Engineering and serves as Chair Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USC. He is also a member of the U.S. National Academy of Construction and is internationally recognized for his distinguished academic achievements and significant contributions to the fields of civil and construction engineering.

Prior to the lecture, Professor Soibelman met with the department chair and faculty members for academic discussions and exchanges. He also visited the university’s History Museum, where he gained further insight into the history and development of National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech). Through these academic interactions and the campus visit, the event strengthened mutual understanding and further enhanced international academic connections.