NCHU Awards Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture to Danny Wu for Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Industry-Academia Innovation
2026-06-01
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From building a successful career from scratch in the United States to establishing a global agricultural innovation platform in Taiwan, CH Biotech Chairman Danny Wu has dedicated decades to advancing crop health management and circular agriculture technologies. Through close collaboration with academia, he has also played a pivotal role in cultivating talent and promoting forward-looking research in sustainable agriculture. On May 28, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) conferred upon Wu the Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture, presented by NCHU President Fuh-Jyh Jan, in recognition of his long-standing contributions to agricultural biotechnology innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and higher education development.
For many years, Wu has invested extensively in the research and development of novel agricultural products and crop health management technologies. Guided by a global vision, he has transformed CH Biotech into a biotechnology enterprise characterized by “Taiwan-based R&D, U.S.-based manufacturing, and worldwide marketing.” As extreme weather events and environmental stressors increasingly become the new norm in agriculture, Wu has led his team in developing integrated crop health management technologies that help farmers maintain stable crop yields and quality under challenges such as high temperatures, drought, and disease pressure.
Beyond agricultural innovation, Wu has been a strong advocate for circular agriculture and sustainability. By transforming agricultural by-products into high-value applications, he has integrated circular economy principles with green technologies to reduce resource waste and environmental impacts, helping to make sustainable agricultural production a practical reality.
Wu firmly believes that research and development talent is the most valuable asset of the agricultural biotechnology industry. In his view, Taiwan can remain competitive in the global agricultural technology landscape only by continuously cultivating professionals with interdisciplinary expertise and international perspectives. To this end, he has long supported NCHU’s efforts to promote circular economy initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and interdisciplinary research. His support helped establish the College of Circular Economy, which has since educated nearly one hundred high-level professionals specializing in agricultural sustainability and circular economy, strengthening innovation through industry-academia collaboration.
Wu has also contributed NT$150 million to partner with NCHU in establishing the Multi-omics and Artificial Intelligence Research Center (hereafter referred to as the MS-AI Center). The center integrates agricultural biotechnology and artificial intelligence research, laying the foundation for next-generation agricultural technologies and future applications.
President Fuh-Jyh Jan noted that Wu’s achievements extend far beyond industry success. Through sustained support for education and scientific research, he has strengthened connections between academia and industry while helping cultivate agricultural biotechnology talent with global perspectives. His vision, commitment, and contributions serve as an inspiration to both faculty and students.
The conferral of the Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture not only recognizes Wu’s personal achievements but also highlights the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in advancing sustainable agriculture and technological innovation. Through such partnerships, NCHU hopes to contribute to addressing global challenges including climate change and food security.
For many years, Wu has invested extensively in the research and development of novel agricultural products and crop health management technologies. Guided by a global vision, he has transformed CH Biotech into a biotechnology enterprise characterized by “Taiwan-based R&D, U.S.-based manufacturing, and worldwide marketing.” As extreme weather events and environmental stressors increasingly become the new norm in agriculture, Wu has led his team in developing integrated crop health management technologies that help farmers maintain stable crop yields and quality under challenges such as high temperatures, drought, and disease pressure.
Beyond agricultural innovation, Wu has been a strong advocate for circular agriculture and sustainability. By transforming agricultural by-products into high-value applications, he has integrated circular economy principles with green technologies to reduce resource waste and environmental impacts, helping to make sustainable agricultural production a practical reality.
Wu firmly believes that research and development talent is the most valuable asset of the agricultural biotechnology industry. In his view, Taiwan can remain competitive in the global agricultural technology landscape only by continuously cultivating professionals with interdisciplinary expertise and international perspectives. To this end, he has long supported NCHU’s efforts to promote circular economy initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and interdisciplinary research. His support helped establish the College of Circular Economy, which has since educated nearly one hundred high-level professionals specializing in agricultural sustainability and circular economy, strengthening innovation through industry-academia collaboration.
Wu has also contributed NT$150 million to partner with NCHU in establishing the Multi-omics and Artificial Intelligence Research Center (hereafter referred to as the MS-AI Center). The center integrates agricultural biotechnology and artificial intelligence research, laying the foundation for next-generation agricultural technologies and future applications.
President Fuh-Jyh Jan noted that Wu’s achievements extend far beyond industry success. Through sustained support for education and scientific research, he has strengthened connections between academia and industry while helping cultivate agricultural biotechnology talent with global perspectives. His vision, commitment, and contributions serve as an inspiration to both faculty and students.
The conferral of the Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture not only recognizes Wu’s personal achievements but also highlights the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in advancing sustainable agriculture and technological innovation. Through such partnerships, NCHU hopes to contribute to addressing global challenges including climate change and food security.
NCHU President Fuh-Jyh Jan (left) presents the Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture diploma to CH Biotech Chairman Danny Wu (right).
Group photo.
