Hsiao-Wen Wang

Hsiao-Wen Wang is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Law and Institute of Technology Law at National Cheng Kung University's College of Social Sciences. A distinguished legal scholar with a Doctor of Law from the University of Frankfurt, Germany, she specializes in Criminal Law and Jurisprudence with particular expertise in German-Taiwanese legal comparisons.

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (National Taiwan University), Master of Laws (National Chengchi University), PhD in Law (University of Frankfurt, Germany)
• Current Position: Professor and Department Head, Department of Law and Institute of Technology Law
• Prior Academic Positions: Associate Professor (2008-2015), Assistant Professor (2004-2008)

Professor Wang's research focuses on Criminal Law theory, Jurisprudence, and comparative legal studies between German and Taiwanese systems. Her work explores fundamental concepts in criminal responsibility, functionalist approaches to criminal law, and the philosophical foundations of punishment. She has made significant contributions to understanding comparative criminal law systems, particularly in areas such as criminal participation, omission crimes, and the conceptual framework of property crimes. Her scholarship demonstrates a distinctive integration of German legal theory with Taiwanese legal practice.

Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output primarily in Criminal Law, with notable emphasis on theoretical frameworks and comparative analysis. The most recent works focus on corporate criminal compliance, functionalist approaches to criminal law, and detailed examinations of specific criminal offenses including bribery, embezzlement, and fraud. Her research demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational criminal law theory toward practical applications in contemporary legal challenges.

• National Cheng Kung University College of Social Sciences Development World-Class University and Top Research Center Project Award (2009)
• National Science Council Short-term Overseas Research Grant (2012)
• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung PhD Scholarship recipient

Professor Wang actively supervises graduate students and has served on numerous thesis committees. She holds significant administrative roles including Deputy Director of Research and Development, Deputy Director of the Academic Integrity Promotion Office, and various committee memberships. Her scholarly impact extends through extensive participation in international academic forums, particularly the Deutsch-Taiwanesisches Strafrechtsforum (German-Taiwanese Criminal Law Forum), where she has presented on topics ranging from life protection in criminal law to cross-strait judicial assistance. She maintains strong academic ties with German legal scholars and frequently serves as a translator for German legal academics visiting Taiwan.