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Kuo-Hsien Su, PhD (khsu@ntu.edu.tw), is a Professor of Sociology at National Taiwan University. He earned his undergraduate degree in History from the same institution before pursuing graduate studies at Columbia University, where he obtained both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology. He served as the dean of the College of Social Science at National Taiwan University from 2015 to 2018.

His research spans diverse domains within sociology, encompassing social stratification, social networks, sociology of religion, and sociology of organizations. His publications appear in journals such as the American Sociological Review, European Sociological Review, Research in Social Stratification and Social Mobility, Journal of Marriage and Family, and Academy of Management Journal.

Currently, Dr. Su is engaged in crafting a comprehensive book on social mobility in Taiwan while actively participating in a comparative survey endeavor across East Asia, titled Global East Religiosity and Changing Religious Landscapes.

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Associate Professor of Sociology at National Taiwan University.

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Assistant Professor of Sociology at National Taiwan University.

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Chen-Shuo Hong is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at National Taiwan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His research of interest lies in understanding how relational processes (such as social connections or social capital) influence individual and population health outcomes and the interplay between culture and network structure to analyze the intergroup ties that contribute to the creation of inequality. His research encompasses many data types and often adopts cutting-edge quantitative and computational methods. His research articles have appeared in Social Science Research, Social Science & Medicine, and Social Networks. He can be reached at cshong@ntu.edu.tw.

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Assistant Professor of Sociology at Stetson University, Florida, USA

Ph.D. in Sociology from McGill University 2023

I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Stetson University. Previously, I completed my Ph.D. at McGill University in 2023, where I spent five years. My research interests include international migration, family sociology, sociology of religion, gender, and quantitative methods. Overall, my research can be understood along the following two intersecting lines.

My first line of research examines the assimilation of Muslim immigrants and their children in Western Europe. I challenge the notion of Muslim unassimilationism by developing innovative methods to re-examine the acculturation of gender role ideologies among Muslims. My second line of research contributes to a broader theoretical perspective that includes theories of fertility transition and intergenerational transmission within migrant families from both destination and origin country perspectives.

My research has been published in major journals, including the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, International Migration, Population Research and Policy Review, Demographic Research, and Social Indicators Research.

kng@stetson.edu

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Dr. Hsuan-Wei "Wayne" Lee is an Assistant Professor at the College of Health and a Faculty Associate in the Department of Mathematics at Lehigh University, USA. His research integrates complex systems, social networks, evolutionary game theory, and computational social science to examine human behavior and social systems through mathematical modeling, computer simulations, and statistics. Dr. Lee’s work focuses on the formation, evolution, and polarization of social networks, addressing challenges in public health, collective behavior, and policy. He investigates mechanisms of cooperation, the spread of misinformation, polarization by political bots, and resilience to conspiracies. By exploring temporal networks, opinion dynamics, and health perceptions, his interdisciplinary approach advances network science and sociology while informing strategies for real-world societal and health-related issues.

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I am a PhD student in Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Prior to joining UCLA, I earned my B.A. and M.A. in Sociology from National Taiwan University. I am broadly interested in topics of stratification, education, and family, especially those related to skill development, life course perspective, and disparities between social groups. Methodologically, I aim to address relevant questions with plausible assumptions, data, and models, which has led me to explore causal inference, longitudinal data analysis, and social network analysis. Currently, I am working on (1) effects of early childhood education attendance on child development in Taiwan and (2) determinants of mental health disparities between White and Asian Americans in the United States.

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Jen-Chen Chao is a PhD student in Sociology at Harvard University and a Doctoral Trainee at the Center for Population and Development Studies. He primarily uses large-scale surveys and quantitative methods to study economic inequalities, with a focus on the roles of education, demographic changes, and the labor market. He also has a keen interest in applying causal inference methods to understand how social policies can reduce inequalities. Before starting at Harvard, Jen-Chen received both his BA and MA in Sociology from National Taiwan University.

If you are considering applying to sociology PhD programs in the U.S., feel free to reach out to Jen-Chen at jenchenchao@fas.harvard.edu.

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My name is Liao, Jui-I (which sounds like "Ray" in Mandarin), and I am currently a senior student in NTU Sociology. My research interest is family and gender sociology. I recently completed the NSTC College Student Research Scholarship to explore Taiwanese people's attitudes toward same-sex marriage. This experience has deepened my understanding of how family image varies in people with different political affiliations and how this interacts with gender norms. This experience has reinforced my commitment to pursuing further research on this family and gender.

Email: b10305012@ntu.edu.tw

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I am a PhD student in sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I am affiliated with Center for Demography and Ecology and Center for Demography of Health and Aging. 

My primary research agenda is how social policy, occupational and work experience, and social stratification process shape individual well-being and health outcomes. In my work I develop and employ life-course perspective and novel methodology to examine the effects of policies and labor market contexts on socioeconomic and health outcomes, with emphasis on variation by gender and race/ethnicity. My ongoing work estimates the effects of college attainment in adulthood on individual earnings. Another ongoing work investigates the relationships between education-occupation mismatch and cognitive decline in midlife.

Email: lhsu22@wisc.edu

Office: 4471 Sewell Social Science Building, Madison, WI

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I am currently an MA student in the Department of Sociology at National Taiwan University. My research centers on political sociology, with a focus on state-society relations, political culture, and public opinion. Specifically, I investigate how political trends interact with cultural and institutional factors, particularly in areas such as polarization, nationalism, and “culture wars.” Methodologically, I employ a mix of quantitative and historical approaches in data collection and analysis, including categorical analysis, Latent Class Analysis, web scraping, and experiments. I am always open to collaborative research. If interested, please feel free to reach out at kolu2580.tw@gmail.com.

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I am Man-Lin Chen, currently a Sociology PhD student at the University of Washington. My research interests include social networks and computational social science. I am keen to explore various topics related to health, education, and social psychology. I received my B.A. in Economics at National Taiwan University in June 2023. Besides, I was an exchange student at Lund University, Sweden, in 2022–2023. Feel free to contact me through email if you have any questions or are interested in my studies.

Email: mlchen24@uw.edu

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I am a PhD student in Sociology at The Ohio State University, with an MA in Sociology from National Taiwan University. My research focuses on how family and work experiences are shaped by gender and class, particularly in relation to occupational characteristics, labor market discrimination, and educational credentials. I'm also exploring the intersection of labor market experiences and health outcomes. 

I'm excited to exchange research ideas and collaborate. Feel free to reach out via email at kuo.355@buckeyemail.osu.edu or on X/Twitter @mei_yu_kuo.

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I am currently an MA student at the Department of Sociology, National Taiwan University, where I have been studying since September 2022. I received my BA degree in sociology from National Taiwan University in June 2022.

I’ve received the College Student Research Creativity Award for my bachelor’s thesis in investigating the interaction effect of class-average and personal academic performance on high school students’ suicide ideation. I’ve also presented papers in conferences such as the annual conference of Population Association of America and Taiwan Sociology Conference multiple times. 

My research interest majorly lies in sociology of health, demography, and quantitative methods. My working master thesis examines whether psychosocial resilient resources serve as mediators of racial-ethnic healthcare disparities in the US. My plan is to extend the current research framework and investigate disparities in healthcare utilization in countries with universal healthcare systems. I am also interested in the use of technology, such as artificial intelligence and Telehealth, in health care services and its impact on healthcare disparities. 

Please contact me via email. You can reach me at either my personal email address (miffy.kuan@gmail.com) or my school email address (r11325003@ntu.edu.tw).

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I’m currently pursuing a Sociology MA at National Taiwan University. My research interests lie in social networks, cultural and cognitive sociology, and political sociology, with a specific focus on applying quantitative and computational methods to these fields. I’m particularly interested in understanding how social networks influence personal culture, the role of culture in network formation and diffusion, and the network mechanisms and dynamics that drive large-scale cultural and political phenomena. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at r11325008@ntu.edu.tw.

I’m Sheng-Wen Ke, a graduate student in the department of sociology, National Taiwan University. My research focuses on the interactions of education, family, and gender. In my previous work, I explored the relationship between gender and the choice of university majors. Currently, I’m working as a part-time research assistant at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, where our latest project analyzes the impact of government-provided long-term care services on the burden of family caregivers. Additionally, I am interested in how family structure and marital status shape the composition of family caregivers in Taiwan. Please feel free to contact me at r12325001@ntu.edu.tw.

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I am a master's student at National Taiwan University. My research interests are sociology of education, social stratification, sociology of health, and social demography. I am now conducting two projects. First, I look at the consequences of having “uncertain” educational expectations, which means people say they don’t know or have not considered how much education they want. Second, I want to know if status anxiety, one psychosocial effect of income inequality, may affect health. In addition, how is the health effect attenuated by healthcare resources, which is a material aspect of income inequality. I am excited to discuss research ideas. Please reach me via my email r12325007@ntu.edu.tw.

I am a PhD student in sociology at McGill University. I apply causal inference, text analysis, and network analysis in my research. My thesis focuses on why social movement organizations in the United States adopt different strategies for coalition-building, protest tactics, and long-term engagement, examining how these choices influence the disruptiveness, persistence, and impact of their actions. A side project explores how media ideologically select and represent controversial topics in Canada. I engage in collaborative projects with scholars working on far-right mobilization, immigration and assimilation, and donation and political behavior. I am open to discussing potential collaborations. Please reach out to me at yi-cheng.hsieh@mal.mcgill.ca.

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I am Yu-Tung Chen, currently a master student at the Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University. I graduated with a B.A. in Sociology from National Taiwan University in June 2024. My research interests include the sociology of education, educational technology, and social network analysis. I also have a strong interest in Japanese studies. My bachelor’s thesis and the NSTC College Student Research Project focused on the influence of parental occupation on Taiwanese senior high school students’ choice of academic field. Additionally, I conducted a comparative study examining the impact of family background on high school students’ field-of-study choices in Taiwan and Japan. Please feel free to contact me via b09305001@ntu.edu.tw.

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