An Exclusive Interview with Strive Times US
Exclusive Interview with Ko-Cheng Fang
Innovation often begins with curiosity, determination, and the willingness to challenge conventional thinking. In this exclusive interview with Strive Times US, entrepreneur and technology innovator Ko-Cheng Fang shares his journey from cybersecurity research to developing next-generation photonic computing technologies. He discusses the inspiration behind founding LongServing Technology, his long-term vision for artificial intelligence and semiconductors, and his perspective on the future of technology.
Q: Please introduce yourself to our readers.
Ko-Cheng Fang:
My name is Ko-Cheng Fang. I was born in Guguan, Taichung, Taiwan, and I currently live in Taipei, Taiwan. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to technology research, innovation, and the pursuit of developing next-generation technologies that can contribute to society and improve people’s lives.
Q: When did your journey in technology begin?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
My journey began in 2002. Driven by a deep passion for technology and curiosity about the unknown, I started researching cybersecurity, focusing on antivirus software and anti-hacking technologies. Those early years provided me with valuable research and development experience across multiple technical disciplines.
As technology rapidly evolved, my interests expanded into semiconductors, photonic computing, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, biotechnology, and robotics. I have always believed that many groundbreaking innovations emerge from combining knowledge across different scientific fields.
Q: What inspired you to pursue innovation?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
Rather than being inspired by one particular individual, I have always been motivated by curiosity and the belief that technology has the power to transform the world.
I have consistently enjoyed exploring new ideas across engineering, computer science, materials science, and artificial intelligence. Throughout my journey, I have also admired innovators who challenged conventional thinking and reshaped industries through bold ideas and persistent execution. Their work reinforced my own commitment to developing technologies that create meaningful value for society.
Q: Why did you establish LongServing Technology?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
In 2010, I founded LongServing Technology with the vision of transforming years of research into a globally competitive innovation platform.
Our mission is to develop breakthrough core technologies, accelerate industrial transformation, and improve people’s lives through scientific innovation. Since the company’s founding, our focus has remained on continuous research, technological advancement, and building long-term solutions for future industries.
Q: Which achievement are you most proud of so far?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
One of my greatest achievements has been advancing research into photonic chips and photonic computing while working toward a complete photonic computing ecosystem.
The concept behind photonic computing is to use photons rather than electrons to transmit information. If successfully developed and commercialized, this approach could potentially offer significant advantages in bandwidth, latency, and energy efficiency compared with conventional electronic systems.
Beyond chip development, our research also explores photonic memory, advanced photonic materials, and other complementary technologies designed to support future computing platforms.
Q: Do you have a role model?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
I don’t consider any one individual to be my sole role model. Instead, I admire people who have challenged accepted ideas, pursued ambitious goals, and advanced science and technology through innovation.
For me, the most important qualities are lifelong learning, continuous exploration, and the courage to pursue new possibilities. My objective is not to become someone else but to contribute in my own way to the advancement of future technologies.
Q: What are your long-term goals?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
My ambition extends beyond creating individual technologies. I hope to build an innovation platform capable of driving technological progress for many years.
Our research continues across photonic computing, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, advanced materials, biotechnology, and robotics. By integrating these disciplines, we aim to develop technologies that address future industrial challenges.
From a business perspective, I also hope to guide LongServing Technology toward international expansion and eventually the public capital markets, providing greater resources to accelerate research and commercialization.
Q: What projects are currently keeping you busy?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
Our primary focus remains the advancement of photonic chips and photonic memory technologies.
In parallel, we are continuing to strengthen our research capabilities, expand our R&D infrastructure, and prepare future manufacturing capabilities. We believe these developments will support the long-term evolution of next-generation computing technologies.
Q: What innovations can people expect from you in the future?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
We are working toward a broader technology ecosystem rather than a single product.
This includes continued research into artificial intelligence, intelligent robotics, photonic computing, and other emerging technologies. Our objective is to create platforms capable of supporting future applications across manufacturing, automation, and intelligent systems.
Some of our longer-term concepts involve highly ambitious research directions that remain under development and would require substantial scientific validation before becoming commercially viable.
Q: What has been the biggest challenge during your journey?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
Innovation often requires pursuing ideas that differ from conventional approaches. One of the greatest challenges is demonstrating new concepts through careful research, experimentation, and evidence while navigating scientific skepticism.
I believe that meaningful technological progress depends on rigorous testing, transparency, and continuous refinement. Every new technology must ultimately be evaluated through reproducible research and practical application.
Q: What advice would you give aspiring innovators?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
Start by building a strong foundation in science and engineering. Innovation requires creativity, but it also depends on a deep understanding of fundamental principles.
Stay curious, continue learning across multiple disciplines, and don’t be discouraged by setbacks. Every challenge provides an opportunity to improve. Persistence, adaptability, and continuous learning are among the most valuable qualities an innovator can possess.
Q: Is there a message you would like to share with your supporters?
Ko-Cheng Fang:
I sincerely appreciate everyone who has supported my work over the years.
Research and innovation require patience, perseverance, and collaboration. The encouragement of supporters has been an important source of motivation throughout this journey.
As we continue exploring future technologies, we remain committed to responsible innovation, scientific progress, and developing solutions that can create lasting value for society.
About Ko-Cheng Fang
Ko-Cheng Fang is a Taiwanese technology entrepreneur and founder of LongServing Technology. His research interests include cybersecurity, photonic computing, semiconductor technologies, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, biotechnology, and robotics. Through LongServing Technology, he aims to advance next-generation computing technologies while fostering innovation across multiple scientific disciplines.
Published by Strive Times US
This interview has been edited for clarity, readability, and length while preserving the interviewee’s intended responses. Statements regarding ongoing research, technological performance, and future developments reflect the interviewee’s views and plans and should not be interpreted as independently verified scientific or commercial claims.