The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has named TSMC Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei and former Chairman Mark Liu as co-recipients of the 2025 Robert N. Noyce Award, the semiconductor industry's top individual honor.
The award will be presented on November 20, 2025, at the SIA Awards Dinner in San Jose, California. The annual Noyce Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to semiconductor technology or industry policy.
"Dr. C.C. Wei and Dr. Mark Liu are titans in our industry, having reshaped the modern semiconductor ecosystem – both in the US and abroad – and revolutionized chip manufacturing technology," said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. "Combined, these visionary leaders have brought more than 80 years of industry experience and expertise to bear while leading pioneering work to advance semiconductor innovation. We are thrilled to recognize Dr. Wei and Dr. Liu with the 2025 Robert N. Noyce Award for their groundbreaking work."
"It is humbling to receive SIA's Noyce Award and to follow in the footsteps of so many industry visionaries, including TSMC Founder Dr. Morris Chang," said Dr. C.C. Wei. "I am honored to share this recognition with Mark, as it reflects the collective efforts and dedication of countless individuals—our current and past employees, who relentlessly push the boundaries of technology and manufacturing, and our customers, whose aspirations inspire us to innovate every day."
"To receive the Noyce Award is both a profound honor and a great responsibility, as it inspires us to encourage future generations of industry leaders," said Dr. Mark Liu. "I am thankful to SIA for recognizing both C.C. and me, and to the many mentors, including Dr. Morris Chang, colleagues, and partners who have supported me in contributing to the remarkable innovation and growth of the semiconductor field."
Under Wei and Liu, TSMC became the world's largest pure-play foundry and a key pillar of the global semiconductor supply chain, driving innovations that have transformed computing performance, energy efficiency, and manufacturing infrastructure.
SIA highlighted TSMC's role in enabling personal computing, smartphones, and AI, crediting the company's global expansion, including major fabs in the US and beyond, as part of its strategic leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.
Article edited by Jerry Chen
