Professor Yoshinobu SATO is affiliated with the Division of Information Science at the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan. He holds a Professorship position since 2014. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor at Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine (1999–2014) and worked at NTT Human Interface Laboratories (1988–1992). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. (1988) and earlier degrees from Osaka University's Information and Computer Sciences program. Research focuses on Medical Image Analysis , particularly in musculoskeletal systems, leveraging computer vision and biomedical engineering. His work bridges clinical applications and diagnostic tool development, with notable collaborations such as the Surgical Planning Laboratory at Harvard Medical School (1996–1997). Recent contributions include advancements in musculoskeletal imaging analysis presented at sessions like 'Musculoskeletal Medical Image Analysis and its Applications.' His career spans industry research, academic leadership, and international collaboration.
Professor Yung-Chien Lou is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Business Administration at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce in Taipei, Taiwan. With over 30 years of academic service, he has established himself as a leading scholar in marketing, particularly in consumer behavior, pricing strategy, and brand management. His extensive research portfolio spans multiple areas including consumer boycotts, virtual world experiences, and cross-cultural marketing. Professor Lou's research interests focus on understanding consumer decision-making processes, particularly in the context of pricing strategies, brand extensions, and cross-cultural consumer behavior. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of how consumers process information about brands, particularly in the context of composite brands and parent-subsidiary relationships. He has pioneered research on gambling-type price promotions and their psychological effects on consumers, as well as the impact of country-of-origin images on consumer attitudes. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on consumer psychology with applications across various marketing domains. Professor Lou has secured numerous research grants from Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council, particularly in the areas of brand management, consumer boycotts, and price promotion strategies. His recent projects have examined how similarity between parent and subsidiary corporations affects consumer boycott behavior, as well as the psychological mechanisms behind gambling-type price discounts. Senior Excellent Teacher Award (30 years service) Senior Excellent Teacher Award (20 years service) Distinguished Professor Internationalization of Academic Research Achievements Excellent Research Award Third-Class Service Medal College of Commerce Teaching Excellence Award National Science Council Type A Research Awards (multiple years) Professor Lou has served in various administrative roles at National Chengchi University, including as Department Chair of Business Administration and Director of the Center for Public and Business Administration Education. He has also contributed to professional organizations as Director of the Third Sector Studies Association and the Taipei City Cultural Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to both academic and community service.
Professor Paul S C Hsu is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Business Administration at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce. With decades of academic experience, he has established himself as a leading scholar in international business management, strategic planning, and cross-cultural organizational studies. His career spans multiple continents, reflecting his international perspective on business education and research. Professor Hsu earned his PhD in Business Administration from the University of Michigan in 1974, following a master's degree from the same institution in 1964. His academic foundation began at National Chengchi University, where he completed both his master's in Political Science (1959) and bachelor's in Economics (1956). This diverse educational background has informed his interdisciplinary approach to management research. His research interests span International Marketing, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, and Management Science, with particular expertise in corporate culture, entrepreneurship, and cross-strait business relations. Professor Hsu has made significant contributions to understanding how national culture interacts with organizational culture, particularly in Asian contexts. His work on family business management and the evolution of management education in Taiwan has been particularly influential. Analysis of Professor Hsu's publication history reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of Eastern and Western management philosophies. His research demonstrates how traditional Chinese values interact with modern management practices, particularly in family-owned enterprises transitioning to professional management. The longitudinal nature of his work provides valuable insights into Taiwan's economic development and business evolution over several decades. Throughout his career, Professor Hsu has been actively involved in numerous research projects funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Science Council, and other governmental bodies. His research has addressed critical issues including petroleum industry development, cross-strait business relations, and the evolution of management education in Taiwan. Professor Hsu maintains an active research agenda and continues to contribute to academic discourse through conference presentations and scholarly publications. His work remains relevant to contemporary discussions about globalization, cultural adaptation in business, and the development of management education in emerging economies.
