Corresponding Research Fellow, Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica (2015-)
Hou Chin-tui Chair, National Tsing Hua University (2018-2021)
Education
B.A.(Anthropology), National Taiwan University (1967)
M.A. (Anthropology) (1973), Ph.D. (Anthropology) (1977), Michigan State University
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor (1977-82), Associate Professor (1982-87), Professor (1987-2005), Chair (2001-05), Department of Anthropology; Assistant Director for International Grants (1988-91), Iowa State University
Distinguished Research Fellow & Director, Institute of Ethnology, Academic Sinica (2006-2014)
Hou Chin-tui Chair Professor & Director, Institute of Anthropology, National Tsing Hua University (2015-2017)
Hou Chin-tui Chair Professor & Dean, College of Humanity & Social Sciences, National Tsing Hua University (2018-2021)
Specialties
Socio-cultural Anthropology, Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Health and Disease, Chinese Minority Nationalities.
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Academic Advisor, College of Sciences & Humanities, ISU, 1982.
National Science Foundation Research Grant, (PI), 1984-85.
Committee on Advanced Chinese Studies, Fellowship, (PI), 1984-85.
Fulbright-Hays Research Scholar in Taiwan, (PI), 1991-92.
Wilton Park International Service Award, ISU, 1993.
USIA International Affiliations Grant (Co-PI with Dr. David Acker, ISU), 1998-2001.
Wenner-Gren Foundation Research Grant (P.I.), 2002-03.
Wenner-Gren Foundation Research Grant (P.I.), 2004-05.
National Science Foundation International Research Collaboration Conference Grant (P.I.), 2005.
Academia Sinica Thematic Research Grants: “Socio-Economic Changes and Policy Assessment Among Taiwanese Indigenous Populations.” (P.I., 2006-2008)
Academia Sinica Thematic Research Grant: “Zang-Yi Corridor and Its Ecosystem, Ethnic Culture, and Future Development.” P.I., 2008-2010).