Shen Tung

Prof. Shen Tung is a Professor at the Graduate Institute of Musicology, National Taiwan University (NTU), and serves as Dean of the Office of International Affairs at NTU since 2007. Their expertise spans Chinese music history, theory, and classical drama. Research focuses include Taiwanese opera, Sui-Tang dynasty musicology, and cultural documentation.

Education: Ph.D. in Chinese Literature (NTU), Ph.D. Candidate in Ethnomusicology (University of Maryland). Academic career includes roles as Dean and long-term professorship at NTU.

Research interests emphasize historical musicology, with notable works on Qing Dynasty Taiwanese opera, Taipei’s musical heritage, and traditional Chinese music systems. Publications span music theory, cultural history, and educational policy, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement.

Publications highlight exploration of musical education, temperament systems, and cross-cultural exchanges. Recent works analyze Taiwanese opera’s historical records and urban musical evolution. Earlier research includes studies on Sui-Tang music divisions and classical poetic forms.