Ching-Hsing Wang

Ching-Hsing Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan, and an Associated Faculty member at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Houston and completed his earlier degrees at National Chengchi University in Taiwan.

• B.A., Political Science, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
• M.A., Political Science, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
• M.A., Political Science, University of Houston, USA
• Ph.D., Political Science, University of Houston, USA

Dr. Wang's research centers on comparative politics, American politics, and research methods, with a focus on political behavior, public opinion, political psychology, political institutions, and Asian politics. His scholarly work employs quantitative and experimental methodologies to examine democratic processes, electoral behavior, and governance in both Western and Asian contexts. His recent publications appear in top-tier journals such as Electoral Studies, Party Politics, and Social Science Quarterly.

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in comparative electoral behavior, democratic consolidation, public trust, and political psychology, often using Taiwan as a key case study while incorporating cross-national data. His work bridges theoretical and empirical research in political science, contributing to both regional and global scholarly discourse.

Dr. Wang has received competitive research funding and recognition, including the prestigious Yushan Young Fellow Program award from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. His contributions to the academic community are further demonstrated through his editorial roles.

• Yushan Young Fellow Program, Ministry of Education, Taiwan

Dr. Wang has secured research grants from the National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan, and has served as a collaborating investigator for the Taiwan Election and Democratization Study (TEDS) since 2021. He mentors graduate students in political science and contributes to academic training through research supervision. His editorial service includes roles as Associate Editor for The Social Science Journal and Academic Editor for PLOS ONE.

While no formal lab or research center is mentioned, Dr. Wang is actively involved in collaborative research networks, particularly through the Taiwan Election and Democratization Study, which supports large-scale survey-based research on democratic processes in Taiwan.