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Professor Yen-Fen Tseng is a sociologist at the National Taiwan University's Department of Sociology, specializing in migration studies with a focus on Asia. Her research examines skilled migration patterns, migration policies, and transnational mobility, particularly involving Taiwan's connections with global cities like Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from UCLA (1994) following M.A. (1989) and B.A. (1984) degrees from National Taiwan University. Her work critically analyzes how migration policies interact with migrants' lived experiences, emphasizing gaps between official regulations and practical realities. Key research themes include: Skilled labor mobility across East Asia Policy frameworks governing guest workers and dual citizenship Urbanization dynamics in global cities Cross-border career development strategies Recent publications explore topics such as Taiwanese migrants' settlement intentions in Tokyo/Hong Kong (2023), Japan's corporate talent challenges (2021), and migration policy paradoxes in Taiwan (forthcoming 2025). Her work often bridges sociological theory with policy analysis, contributing to both academic discourse and practical governance strategies. Her research has consistently addressed migration's geopolitical dimensions, including the impact of Sino-Taiwan relations on mobility patterns and the evolving social identities of Hong Kong immigrants in Taiwan. She has also examined historical migration phenomena like 1990s Taiwanese immigrant entrepreneurship in Los Angeles.

• International Migration
• Migration Policy
• Skilled Migration
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Eunae Cho is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Administration, College of Commerce, National ChengChi University . She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of South Florida (2010-2013) and has been affiliated with National ChengChi University since 2022. Her research focuses on work-family issues, occupational health and well-being, recovery from job stress, aging workforce dynamics, and cross-cultural psychology . She teaches courses in Organizational Behavior and Research Methods in Human Resource Management . Key research projects include: MOST 114-2025 : Work-Family Balance Efficacy in Dual-earner Couples (Principal Investigator) MOST 113-2024 : Effort-Reward Imbalance in Work-Family Context (Principal Investigator) MOST 111-2022 : Collective Efficacy in Work-Family-Caregiving Balance (Principal Investigator) Her work frequently applies longitudinal and cross-cultural methodologies. Scientific awards include: Wu Dayou Memorial Award (2023) , National Science and Technology Council She has published extensively on work-family boundary management, with recurring collaborations in Journal of Vocational Behavior , Journal of Occupational Health Psychology , and Human Resource Management Review . Her research portfolio spans dual-earner couples, pandemic impacts on work-family dynamics, and aging workforce stress mitigation strategies.

• Work-family issues
• Occupational health and well-being
• Recovery from job stress
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Guang-Hwa Yang is a Professor at the Department of International Business, College of Commerce, National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan. He has served as Director of the International Trade Organization and Legal Research Center at NCCU since 2002. His academic career spans over three decades, with extensive contributions to international trade law, WTO jurisprudence, and international economic relations. Yang received his Bachelor's degree in Law from National Taiwan University (1982-1986) and his PhD in Law from Columbia University in the United States (1989-1992). His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to bridging Eastern and Western legal traditions in the context of global trade governance. International Trade Law and WTO Jurisprudence Trade in Services and Financial Services Regulation Trade Remedies (Anti-dumping, Countervailing Duties) Economic Integration and Regional Trade Agreements Digital Economy and Emerging Trade Issues Professor Yang's recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution from traditional WTO topics toward contemporary challenges in digital trade, WTO institutional reform, and the intersection of trade rules with emerging policy areas like climate change and digital taxation. His work consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implications for Taiwan's international economic relations. 30-year Outstanding Teacher Award from National Chengchi University (2022) Distinguished Professor at National Chengchi University (2014) 20-year Outstanding Teacher Award from National Chengchi University (2012) Multiple Academic Research Excellence Awards Multiple Outstanding Teaching Awards Professor Yang has served as Principal Investigator for numerous research projects funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), with continuous funding from 1986 through planned projects extending to 2026. His research portfolio demonstrates remarkable longevity and relevance, evolving from early work on financial services regulation to current projects addressing digital trade rules and WTO reform. He has also advised multiple Taiwanese government agencies on international trade matters. As Director of the International Trade Organization and Legal Research Center at NCCU since 2002, Professor Yang has cultivated a vibrant research community focused on WTO law and international economic relations. The Center hosts annual academic conferences and publishes research that bridges academic scholarship with practical policy considerations for Taiwan's engagement with the global trading system.

• International Trade Law
• WTO Law
• International Financial Law
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Lin Ching Hsuan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University , where he has served since 2021. His research focuses on Child Welfare, Kinship Care, Adoption, and Trauma-Informed Practice , with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations such as migrant workers, foster youth, and families in crisis. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Child Welfare Policy Analysis Intercountry Adoption Dynamics Support Systems for Kinship Caregivers Health Equity for Marginalized Populations His recent work explores the systematic review of school-based mental health services for racial minority children and the decision-making frameworks in child protection cases in Taiwan. He has also published extensively on resilience in post-adoption contexts and the challenges faced by foster youth advisory boards in the United States and Taiwan. Lin’s research spans comparative policy analysis of family preservation programs in the U.S. and Taiwan, as well as ecological perspectives on immigrant social worker practice. His publications consistently address the intersection of structural inequities and individual well-being , with methodological approaches ranging from qualitative phenomenology to large-scale data analysis.

• Child Welfare
• Child Protection
• Out-of-Home Care
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Professor Pei-Chia Lan is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at National Taiwan University, where she has held leadership roles including Founding Director of the Global Asia Research Center (2017–2023) and Editor-in-Chief of the Taiwanese Journal of Sociology (2018–2020). Her work focuses on gender, migration, and globalization, with notable contributions to studies of transnational carework, multiculturalism, and immigrant integration. She has held prestigious fellowships at Stanford University, Harvard University, and Kyoto University. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (Northwestern University, 2000), M.A. and B.A. in Sociology from National Taiwan University (1995 and 1992). She also holds a Certificate in Women’s Studies (Northwestern, 1997). Her research explores the intersections of gender, migration, and labor in East Asia, with a focus on migrant domestic workers, cross-border families, and policy frameworks. Key publications include Global Cinderellas: Migrant Domestics and Newly Rich Employers in Taiwan (2006) and Raising Global Families: Parenting, Immigration, and Class in Taiwan and the US (2018). She has received over a dozen awards, including the 2020 Most Influential Humanities Book Award and the 2019 Academia Sinica Prize. Her articles analyze contemporary issues like second-generation immigrants’ identities, pandemic-era migration constraints, and geopolitical multiculturalism. She serves on editorial boards for journals such as Gender & Society and Asian Journal of Women’s Studies , reflecting her leadership in feminist and global sociology. Grants and fellowships include National Science Council grants (2001–2015), a Fulbright Scholarship (2006–2007), and the Radcliffe-Yenching Fellowship (Harvard, 2011–2012). Her work bridges academic research with policy advocacy, particularly regarding immigrant rights and gender equity.

• Sociology of Gender
• Sociology of Work
• Migration and Globalization
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