Hsiao-chun Hung

Hsiao-chun Hung is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Culture, History & Language at the Australian National University (ANU), specializing in archaeology with a focus on East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Western Micronesia. Their work examines ancient human migrations, maritime connections, and the cultural evolution of prehistoric societies. Dr. Hung holds a prestigious ORCID ID and has contributed over 130 peer-reviewed publications across multiple languages.

• Affiliations: ANU, Collaborations in Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and the Philippines
• Research Interests: Prehistoric Taiwan, Austronesian dispersal, hunter-gatherer societies, and ritual practices

Dr. Hung has received notable awards, including the ANU Supervisor of the Month Award (2022) and the Governor's Humanities Award (2014). They have delivered keynote speeches at international forums, such as the 2022 Forum on Austronesian Languages Revitalization. Their research bridges archaeology, anthropology, and genetics, with a focus on understanding migration patterns and cultural exchanges in the region.

Impact: Over 3,200 Google Scholar citations, 40+ invited international conference presentations, and leadership in projects like the 'Prosperity along the Sea' study of early coastal communities.

Grants: Multiple ANU-funded projects exploring topics such as rice domestication in the Mariana Islands and the Neolithic transition in the Philippines. Active supervision of graduate students and mentorship in archaeological fieldwork.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in Southeast Asia, focusing on archaeological digs, genetic analyses, and artifact preservation initiatives.