Kai-Ping Su

Kai-Ping Su is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Law, College of Law, National Taiwan University, joining the faculty in 2018. Their work bridges academic research and practical judicial training, teaching judges and prosecutors at Taiwan’s High Court, Judges Academy, and Academy of the Judiciary.

Research Focus: Su specializes in criminal procedure and court reform across Taiwan, China, and the U.S., employing empirical research and comparative methods to influence legal policy. Their scholarship emphasizes quantitative legal studies and cross-national analysis of judicial systems.

Professional Engagement: Su serves on the Committee of Criminal Procedure Reform of the Judicial Yuan, Taiwan’s highest judicial authority. Prior to academia, they practiced as a criminal defense lawyer in Taiwan, enriching their empirical and policy-driven approach.