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Mao-wei Lo is an Assistant Professor at the College of Law, National Taiwan University. He holds a J.S.D. and J.S.M. from Stanford Law School (2024 and 2019, respectively) and an LL.M. and LL.B. from National Taiwan University (2015 and 2012). His academic career includes teaching and research roles at Stanford University and prior experience as a senior legal officer at Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council.
Dr. Lo's educational background includes:
- J.S.D. in Law, Stanford Law School (2024)
- J.S.M. in Law, Stanford Law School (2019)
- LL.M. in Law, National Taiwan University Law School (2015)
- LL.B. in Law, National Taiwan University Law School (2012)
Professor Lo's research focuses on international economic law, particularly WTO law and international investment law and arbitration. He also explores public international law and cross-strait relations, with an emphasis on empirical legal studies. His work often addresses contemporary challenges such as forced labor in global supply chains, pandemic-related regulatory measures, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on international legal frameworks.
Lo's recent publications demonstrate a strong engagement with the intersection of international trade, investment law, and geopolitical issues. His work frequently examines Taiwan's unique position in international law, including its investment treaties and cross-strait relations. A notable trend is the application of empirical methods to analyze international legal instruments and their real-world implications, particularly in the context of China's economic policies and the Belt and Road Initiative.
His scholarly contributions have been recognized with several awards:
- MOST Humanities and Social Sciences Overseas Talent Cultivation Program (2023)
- Hungdah Chiu Memorial Prize for International Law (2022)
- Levin Center Public Interest Summer Fellowship, Stanford Law School (2021)
- Salzburg Cutler Fellow in International Law, Stanford Law School (2021)
- John Hart Ely Prize for Outstanding Performance, Stanford Law School (2019)
- Franklin Family Fellowship, Stanford Law School (2018)
- Ministry of Education Overseas Study Scholarship (International Organizations and International Law) (2016)
- National Taiwan University Student Altruism Award (2015)
While there is no explicit information on student advising, Dr. Lo's research has been supported by competitive grants and fellowships. Key projects include:
- WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) Phase III: Junior Research Fellow (2022-2025), funded by the World Trade Organization.
- Researcher at Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions (2021-2023).
