Chen-Chung Ku

Chen-Chung Ku is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Law and the Institute of Technology Law at National Cheng Kung University. He also holds adjunct positions at several other institutions including Asia University, Soochow University, and Fu Jen Catholic University, where he serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in their respective law departments. His academic career includes serving as an Examination Yuan examiner and as a Lecturer for the Intellectual Property Promotion Research Group at National Cheng Kung University.

Education:

• Doctor of Law, University of Potsdam, Germany

Professor Ku specializes in Criminal Law with particular expertise in Fundamental Criminal Law Theory, Environmental Criminal Law, Medical Criminal Law, and Property Crime. His teaching portfolio includes General Provisions of Criminal Law, Specific Provisions of Criminal Law, Criminal Case Studies, Risk Interpretation and Criminal Law Research, and Research on Contemporary German Criminal Law Theory. He also teaches Introduction to Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Copyright Criminal Law, Introduction to Technological Criminal Law, and Special Topics on Intellectual Property Protection and Criminal Law.

His scholarly work shows a strong focus on contemporary issues in criminal law, with recent publications addressing topics such as joint criminal intent, medical criminal law, intellectual property crime, and the application of criminal law in risk society contexts. His research demonstrates expertise in both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of criminal law across various specialized domains.

Professor Ku has published extensively in prestigious law journals including Taiwan Journal of Law, Soochow Law Journal, and National Cheng Kung University Law Review. His publications span from 2007 to 2013, demonstrating consistent scholarly output in criminal law theory and application.

As an educator and scholar, Professor Ku bridges German legal theory with practical Taiwanese legal applications, particularly evident in his work on Contemporary German Criminal Law Theory and his German-translated publications. His research interests reflect the evolving nature of criminal law in response to technological advancements, medical ethics, and environmental concerns.