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1 week ago | 
mckinsey.com | Alex Liu |Chris Hagedorn |Kevin Van Ingelgem
Most CEOs recognize the transformation opportunities inherent in an M&A transaction. As we’ve noted previously, the deal can be a catalyst for reimagining the strategy of the combined business; identifying and pursuing new sources of value; enhancing operations, or the way the business executes on its strategy; and attracting and developing new talent and capabilities.
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1 week ago | 
tandfonline.com | Alex Liu
Advanced search East Asian Science, Technology and Society: An International Journal Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/18752160.2025.2497158?needAccess=true Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Additional information Notes on contributors Alex Hsu-Chun Liu Alex Hsu-Chun Liu is pursuing an MSc at the Institute of STS, National Yang Ming Chiao...
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2 weeks ago | 
medium.com | Alex Liu
In an era defined by climate urgency, energy disruption, and digital acceleration, the sustainability challenge we face is not about ideas — it’s about systems. What we need is not just more green technology, but smarter, more holistic frameworks to guide how that technology is deployed, optimized, and scaled. And at the heart of every real sustainability journey lies one common element: energy.
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1 month ago | 
medium.com | Alex Liu
The escalating tension between Harvard University and the White House reflects a deeper societal dilemma: elite universities, long seen as pillars of thought leadership, are now increasingly scrutinized for their practices in admissions, diversity, academic freedom, and their responsiveness to public concerns.
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1 month ago | 
belden.com | Alex Liu
Planning an AGV wireless network? Read our blog to find out how to address these obstacles effectively and ensure smooth operations in automotive manufacturing.
From material delivery to vehicle assembly, the automotive manufacturing industry is finding ways to use automated guided vehicles (AGVs) throughout production to improve efficiency, safety and quality. These machines require a stable AGV wireless network.
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Alex Liu
Member-only storyDr. Alex Liu, a thought leader in data and AI·Follow5 min read·--As I returned from the bustling halls of HIMSS 2025, my mind was still buzzing with the incredible innovations and inspiring conversations I witnessed. The conference was not just a showcase of cutting-edge healthcare technology but a testament to how artificial intelligence (AI) is truly transforming patient care, clinician well-being, and healthcare operations.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
medium.com | Alex Liu
Member-only storyDr. Alex Liu, a thought leader in data and AI·Follow5 min read·--Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already transformed healthcare in remarkable ways — revolutionizing diagnostics, assisting doctors in decision-making, and even predicting disease outbreaks. AI-powered tools now detect cancer in its early stages, assist in robotic surgeries, and analyze vast amounts of medical data faster than any human could.
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Feb 19, 2025 | 
mckinsey.com | Alex Liu
February 19, 2025 | ArticleA number of trends, including reduced interest rates and the emergence of new technologies, software, and ecosystems, point to an uptick in M&A activity within advanced industries and its subsectors. The industry overview—and opportunities for 2025 and beyondOur research shows that M&A activity level in advanced industries in 2024 was similar to that in 2023 but only half the M&A activity levels in 2020 and 2021 (measured by total deal value).
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Feb 17, 2025 | 
panewslab.com | Alex Liu
Foresight News ｜2025-02-17 14:00 This farce may be just the tip of the iceberg, but only transparency and accountability can clear the obstacles for the long-term development of the crypto ecosystem. By Alex Liu, Foresight News On-chain clues source: Bubblemaps Recently, the crypto community has been in a heated discussion about "insider manipulation" around the LIBRA token briefly endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei and the MELANIA token associated with US First Lady Melania Trump.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
medium.com | Alex Liu
Member-only storyDr. Alex Liu, a thought leader in data and AI·Follow2 min read·--AI is no longer just a tool for automating simple tasks-it is now capable of conducting in-depth, Ph.D.-level research . With OpenAI’s Deep Research initiative , AI is being positioned as a true intellectual partner in scientific inquiry, capable of analyzing vast datasets, generating hypotheses, and even guiding experimental design.
