معرفی
Min-Hsiu Liao is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, with a dual affiliation in the Languages & Intercultural Studies department. Their research focuses on translation studies, multimodal discourse analysis, and intercultural communication with particular emphasis on museums, heritage sites, and urban linguistic landscapes. They hold a PhD in Translation Studies from Heriot-Watt University and have extensive academic credentials including degrees from the University of Geneva and National Tsing-Hua University.
Education:
- PhD in Translation Studies, Heriot-Watt University
- MAS in Interpreter Training, University of Geneva
- MA in Applied Translation Studies, University of Leeds
- BA in Foreign Literature and Languages, National Tsing-Hua University
Key Research Interests:
- Multilingual museum spaces and placemaking
- Translation in heritage and memory studies
- Cultural geography and community translation practices
- Linguistic landscape analysis in urban contexts
Funded Projects:
- "Facilitating Linguistic Flows in Cities" (2024, British Association for Applied Linguistics)
- "Counter-translating the City" (2023, Royal Society of Edinburgh)
- "Translating Taiwan" (2022, Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation)
Awards:
- BAAL Applied Linguistic Funds (2024)
- Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Grants (2023)
- Chiang Ching Kuo Foundation Research Grants (2021)
Teaching and Roles:
Programme director of MSc Intercultural Business Communication and member of the IATIS training committee. Teaches English-Chinese Translation, Research Methods, and supervises PhD candidates in museum and heritage translation.
Labs/Teams:
Collaborates with key institutions including Edinburgh & Lothian Regional & Equality Council, Historic Environment Scotland, and Taipei National University of the Arts to advance research on language, space, and community.
