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CHIEN-WEI CHEN is Professor and Chairman of the Department of International Business at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce. With over two decades of service at NCCU, he progressed from Assistant Professor (2000) to Associate Professor (2012) and full Professor (2019), concurrently serving as Department Chair (2023-2026). His research specializes in marketing strategy, international business, and competitive analysis, with particular focus on technology product launches and consumer behavior dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Warwick (1996-2000) M.S. in Business Administration, National Taiwan University (1988-1990) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University (1983-1987) Research Focus: Dr. Chen's work bridges marketing strategy and behavioral economics, examining how technological disruption influences consumer decisions (e.g., smartphone upgrades), how firms signal value through product preannouncements, and how co-branding strategies shape market perceptions. His research consistently applies empirical methods to high-technology contexts in international markets. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2002-2023) reveal three dominant themes: 1) Strategic signaling in product launches and financial markets, 2) Psychological drivers of technology adoption/upgrading, and 3) Cross-border marketing efficiency. Methodologically, they combine behavioral experiments, event studies of stock reactions, and empirical analyses of firm strategies. Awards & Honors: 20-Year Outstanding Teacher Award (NCCU, 2020) 10-Year Outstanding Teacher Award (NCCU, 2010) International Research Excellence Award (NCCU, 2006) Research Leadership: As Principal Investigator for 10+ National Science and Technology Council projects (2013-2021), he secured funding for studies on consumer technology adoption patterns, signaling theory applications in marketing, and service innovation frameworks. Projects include 'Fear of Product Obsolescence' (2013-2015) and 'Upgrade Decisions for High-Tech Durables' (2015-2017).

• Marketing Management
• International Marketing
• Competitive Analysis
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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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Professor Ding Renfang is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Political Science at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), affiliated with the College of Social Sciences. He holds the academic rank of Professor and has served in multiple administrative roles, including Vice Dean of the College of Social Sciences (2018), Director of the Institute of Political Science and Economics (2001-2004), and Director of the Journalism Center (2000-2001). He has also held leadership positions such as Dean of Kunshan University of Science and Technology International College (2014-2016) and Director of the Center for Public Affairs at NCKU (2006-2012). His educational background includes a PhD in Public Policy from the University of Pittsburgh (1992), an M.A. in Political Science from National Taiwan University (1986), and a B.A. in Political Science from the same institution (1981). His research focuses on local governance, comparative politics, political economy, and public policy, with significant contributions to studies on Taiwan's political systems and cross-strait relations. Administrative and public service roles include advisory roles in Tainan City Government, including Deputy Convener of the Social Welfare Group (Sustainable Development Committee), advisor to the Urban Development Bureau, and member of the Executive Yuan Human Rights Promotion Committee (2008-2009). He has also served as an adjunct professor at Sun Yat-sen University and Open University’s Public Administration Department. Professor Ding has supervised numerous postgraduate students and authored/co-authored books such as Government and Enterprise and Authoritarian Corporatism: Theory, Development, and Transformation . His awarded research includes grants from the National Science Council and other institutions. His academic contributions span over 30 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations on topics like governance structures in China, cross-strait relations, and democratic transitions in Taiwan. He has also led research projects on topics such as government restructuring, pension policies, and community development.

• Local studies
• Comparative studies
• Political economy
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Yueh-Ping (Alex) Yang is an Associate Professor at National Taiwan University College of Law. His work bridges financial regulation, corporate governance, and international economic law, with a focus on FinTech, crypto-assets, blockchain, and law and economics. He holds an S.J.D. and LL.M from Harvard Law School, and an LL.B and LL.M from National Taiwan University Law School. Yang actively advises Taiwan's government agencies on financial and legal policy, including the Financial Supervisory Commission and Ministry of Digital Affairs. As Deputy Director of the Center for Innovative Enterprise Law at NTU and Director of the Asian Center for WTO & International Health Law and Policy, Yang contributes to both academic research and policy formulation. Internationally, he serves as Co-Chair of the WTO Chair Programme (Phase III), Executive Council member of the Society of International Economic Law, and participates in networks like the International Monetary Law Committee of the International Law Association. His research explores emerging financial technologies, corporate governance reforms, and regulatory adaptations to blockchain and AI. He has published extensively on topics such as crypto-asset regulation, financial consumer protection, and securities law in the digital age, while leading projects funded by entities like the National Science and Technology Council and the World Trade Organization. Yang also serves on the editorial committees of multiple journals, including the Journal of World Investment & Trade.

• Financial Regulation
• Corporate Governance
• International Economic Laws
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YU MIN YEN is a Professor at the Department of International Business, College of Commerce, National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan. He has held academic positions at NCCU since 2014, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, and since February 2025, to full Professor. His research and teaching focus on Financial Economics and Econometrics. Education: Ph.D. in Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science (2006–2012) M.Sc. in Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science (2005–2006) B.A. in Economics, National Taiwan University (1993–1998) Research Interests: His research spans a wide range of topics in financial econometrics, including forecasting macroeconomic variables, financial risk modeling, portfolio optimization, and the application of machine learning techniques in economic data analysis. He is particularly known for his work on quantile and expectile forecasting, robust estimation under model uncertainty, and the use of derivative-implied information for policy and investment decisions. His recent projects emphasize integrating big data analytics into inflation forecasting and developing robust methods for estimating treatment effects in the presence of endogeneity and heavy-tailed distributions. Scientific Awards: 資深優良教師 (10年) – National Chengchi University (2024) 學術研究優良獎 – National Chengchi University (2024, 2017) 國科會研究獎勵 – Ministry of Science and Technology (2021, 2019, 2018) Research Funding & Leadership: He has served as Principal Investigator on multiple three-year grants from Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (MOST), including: 「使用機器學習之分布中介處裡效果的穩健估計」(2023–2026) 「條件尾端平均處裡效果在有內生性之下估計方法之探究」(2021–2023) 「FZ損失函數之應用: 預測風險衡量指標及其他用途」(2019–2021) These projects reflect his commitment to advancing statistical methodologies for real-world economic and financial problems.

• Financial Economics
• Econometrics
• Forecasting
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Yun-Ru Chen is an Associate Professor at the College of Law, National Taiwan University, specializing in East Asian Legal History, Chinese Legal Traditions, Critical Legal Studies, and Family Law. Her research explores the interplay between family law, political economy, and national identity construction in (post-)colonial contexts. Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) and Master of Laws (LL.M) from Harvard Law School LL.M and LL.B from National Taiwan University (minor in Economics) Her work examines transnational legal dynamics through historical litigation records, focusing on colonial Taiwan. She received the Yong K. Kim Prize for her dissertation and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard, SUNY Buffalo, and Waseda University. Currently, she investigates contractual and fluid aspects of family traditions in East Asia. Recent publications address legal transplants, family law exceptionalism, and sociolegal interactions in East Asian colonial histories. She serves as Secretary-General of the Taiwanese Legal History Association and a guest researcher at Waseda Institute for East Asian Legal Studies.

• East Asian Legal History
• Chinese Legal Traditions
• Critical Legal Studies
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KUO FENG HUANG is a Professor in the Department of Business Administration at National ChengChi University 's College of Commerce, with extensive research contributions in Strategic Management, International Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship . Their work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies across Asian markets, particularly focusing on SME dynamics, technology transfer, and institutional capital. PhD in Management from University of London (2005) Teaching since 2005 at National ChengChi University Research interests span Strategic Alliances, Innovation Ecosystems, and Organizational Theory , with significant publications in top journals like Strategic Organization and Journal of Business Research . Recent work investigates digital transformation in SME internationalization and institutional voids in China . Awards include AIB 2017 Best Reviewer and multiple National ChengChi University teaching excellence awards . Principal Investigator for 114-102 National Science and Technology Council projects Focus on AI integration in strategic management (2025-2027) Active in academic leadership as Director of Doctoral Programs and Secretary of Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society.

• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Guo Chengtian is a Professor in the Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences at National Chengchi University. His research focuses on religious politics and political economy, examining intersections between belief systems, governance structures, and economic policies. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Chicago Master in Political Science, University of Texas at Austin Bachelor in Political Science, National Taiwan University Awards & Honors: Professor Guo has received over 20 prestigious recognitions, including repeated Distinguished Professor awards from NCCU (2004–2017), Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology Outstanding Research Award (2003), and international appointments like Taiwanese Chair of Chinese Studies at Leiden University (2016).

• Religious politics
• Political economy

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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Hans Hanpu Tung is a University Excelsior Chair Professor of Political Science at National Taiwan University (NTU) , serving as Associate Dean for Research & Development in the College of Social Sciences and Interim Associate Dean at the School of Political Science and Economics. He holds a joint appointment as a Professor at the Taipei School of Economics and Political Science, National Tsing Hua University. Additionally, he is a Non-Resident Research Fellow at Keio University’s V-Dem Regional Center for East Asia and serves on the Executive Committee of Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council Research Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences. Tung’s research focuses on formal and empirical analyses of political-economic dynamics under authoritarian regimes, including institutional development, political decision-making, and China’s global influence. Notably, his article Power Sharing and Media Freedom in Dictatorships won the 2022 Kaid-Sanders Best Political Communication Article Award . In 2025, he ranked 7th in Asia and top 3% globally in research impact. Key affiliations include editorial roles at Humanities & Social Sciences Communications and the Cambridge University Press Taiwan Studies series. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University. His work spans Political Communication, Review of International Organizations, Nature Communications , and others, addressing authoritarian governance, pandemic policies, and China’s rise. Recent grants and projects include the Pandemic Backsliding: Democracy during COVID-19 dataset and collaborations on China’s elite politics. He advises on public health and governance, with a focus on Taiwan’s response to global challenges.

• International Political Economy
• Comparative Politics
• Authoritarian Regimes
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Dr. Ching-Ting Lin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Money and Banking, College of Commerce, National Chengchi University. With expertise in behavioral finance and financial institution risk management, Dr. Lin's research explores market microstructure, corporate governance, and options pricing dynamics. PhD in Economics, University of Delaware (2005-2008) MA in Economics, University of Delaware (2003-2004) MA in International Economics, National Dong Hwa University (1999-2001) BA in Finance, National Chengchi University (1995-1999) Dr. Lin's research focuses on behavioral finance, examining investor psychology in market anomalies, and risk management frameworks for financial institutions. Current work investigates options pricing implications and market microstructure effects in Asian financial markets. Recent publications analyze pair trading strategies, Brexit's impact on M&A activity, and market reactions to index reconstitutions. Key research trends include behavioral biases in investment decisions, price discovery mechanisms, and derivatives-market interactions. Senior Outstanding Teacher (10 years), National Chengchi University (2023) Dr. Lin serves as Principal Investigator on multiple Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) grants analyzing market information flows, options market impacts, and investor behavior. The work has been published in leading journals including Journal of Banking and Finance and Journal of Futures Markets.

• Behavioral Finance
• Financial Institution Risk Management
• Market Microstructure
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Professor Paul S C Hsu is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Business Administration at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce. With decades of academic experience, he has established himself as a leading scholar in international business management, strategic planning, and cross-cultural organizational studies. His career spans multiple continents, reflecting his international perspective on business education and research. Professor Hsu earned his PhD in Business Administration from the University of Michigan in 1974, following a master's degree from the same institution in 1964. His academic foundation began at National Chengchi University, where he completed both his master's in Political Science (1959) and bachelor's in Economics (1956). This diverse educational background has informed his interdisciplinary approach to management research. His research interests span International Marketing, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, and Management Science, with particular expertise in corporate culture, entrepreneurship, and cross-strait business relations. Professor Hsu has made significant contributions to understanding how national culture interacts with organizational culture, particularly in Asian contexts. His work on family business management and the evolution of management education in Taiwan has been particularly influential. Analysis of Professor Hsu's publication history reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of Eastern and Western management philosophies. His research demonstrates how traditional Chinese values interact with modern management practices, particularly in family-owned enterprises transitioning to professional management. The longitudinal nature of his work provides valuable insights into Taiwan's economic development and business evolution over several decades. Throughout his career, Professor Hsu has been actively involved in numerous research projects funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Science Council, and other governmental bodies. His research has addressed critical issues including petroleum industry development, cross-strait business relations, and the evolution of management education in Taiwan. Professor Hsu maintains an active research agenda and continues to contribute to academic discourse through conference presentations and scholarly publications. His work remains relevant to contemporary discussions about globalization, cultural adaptation in business, and the development of management education in emerging economies.

• International Marketing
• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
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Huang Guofeng is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Business Administration at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce. With over 15 years of service at NCCU, he has progressed from Assistant Professor to his current position as a full Professor, holding additional administrative roles including Executive Director of the Doctoral Office and the MBA Program. PhD in Management (Strategic Management), University of London, UK (2005) Master's in Business and Management, University of London, UK (1999) Bachelor's in International Business, National Taiwan University (1994) Huang's research focuses on strategic management, international business, innovation and entrepreneurship, technology management, and organizational management. His work examines how firms develop competitive advantages through strategic alliances, innovation processes, and international expansion, with particular attention to the Chinese and Taiwanese business contexts. His research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to understand complex strategic phenomena in dynamic business environments. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on strategic management and international business, with increasing attention to digital transformation, platform strategies, and innovation in emerging markets. His work spans multiple subfields including strategic alliances, innovation management, institutional theory, and resource-based view applications, with a strong emphasis on empirical research in Asian contexts. Scientific Awards: National Science and Technology Council Research Awards (2023-2014) Distinguished Professor at National Chengchi University (2024) AIB 2017 Best Reviewer Award Winner Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards from NCCU College of Commerce (2009-2024) Huang has served as principal investigator for numerous research projects funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology, focusing on topics such as AI integration in strategic management, digital transformation of SMEs, and new venture growth strategies. His research has been published in top-tier journals including Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Business Research, and Industrial and Corporate Change. He actively contributes to academic service as the召集人 (convener) for the Ministry of Education's Teaching Practice Research Program in Business and Management, and serves as Secretary-General of the Phi Tau Phi Honors Society at National Chengchi University.

• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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