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Consultant

Dr. Hsin Shih-Chang

Professor Hsin Shih-Chang holds a PhD from the Instructional Systems Technology program at Indiana University in the United States. He is currently a professor at the International Inter-college Doctoral Program at  National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan). He previously served as the  President of the Association of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language in Taiwan. He has contributed thirty years to the training of Chinese instructors and the development of teaching materials. 

Director

Associate Professor

Dr. Claire Rodan

Dr. Claire Rodan holds a BA and an MA in English Literature from Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan, a PhD in Comparative Literature from Indiana University Bloomington with a minor in Communication and Culture Studies and Literary Theory, and a certificate in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University (SAIS).

She has held positions at distinguished academic and government institutions, including the National Foreign Language Center, the University of Maryland, College Park, the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, the Defense Language Institute, and Indiana University Bloomington.

Dr. Rodan is the author of Memory Zero Celsius 記憶零度C and To the One in Alaska 寫給阿拉斯加的, and has published widely in internationally recognized venues such as Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Routledge, Brill, and Lexington Books. Her interdisciplinary research spans comparative literature and film studies, international relations theory, artificial intelligence in education, and memory studies. 

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Associate Professor

Dr. Yao-Yu Chih

Dr. Yao-Yu Chih earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington in 2013, specializing in urban economics, regional science, and spatial econometrics.

He is an Associate Professor of Economics at the McCoy College of Business, Texas State University. His expertise in economic analysis and financial strategy plays a vital role in strengthening the academy’s financial health and institutional development.

As an Associate Editor for the Annals of Regional Science, Dr. Chih has published extensively in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Human Capital, Energy Economics, Regional Science and Urban Economics, Oxford Economic Papers, and Computational Statistics and Data Analysis.

Associate Professor

Dr. Hugo Lee

Dr. Hugo Yu-Hsiu Lee is an award-winning researcher with extensive academic and international experience. He holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Indiana University Bloomington, U.S.A., and has conducted research at both Indiana University Bloomington and the National Institute of Development Administration in Bangkok, Thailand. His expertise extends to reformed theology, with studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Reformed Theological Seminary in Taipei, Taiwan. Dr. Lee has served as a United Nations Learning Team Member at the United Nations Learning Centre in Bangkok, where he taught Chinese to UN personnel. Additionally, he played a key role as the chief organizer of Harvard University’s Harvard College for Asia Program conference, held at the United Nations Conference Center in 2019. His contributions to academia have been recognized through prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Harste Alternative Literacies Fellowship and the Ruth Strickland Memorial Fund Scholarship from the Indiana University School of Education.

Assistant Professor

Karina Chen 

Ms. Karina Chen holds an M.A. in Women’s Studies from the University at Albany, New York, and a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan. She also pursued post-graduate studies in Asian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.  

Since 2017, Ms. Chen has been a dedicated Chinese language instructor at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. With over 15 years of experience in language education, she specializes in tailored language training and curriculum design for professionals. She has also taught at esteemed institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown University.  

Ms. Chen has co-authored three Chinese language textbooks with current and former colleagues. Her beginning-level textbook, Speak and Act: Beginning Chinese (two volumes), emphasizes language functionality while systematically developing grammatical foundations. Her intermediate-level textbook, A Visit to America: Practical Chinese for International Studies, equips learners with practical vocabulary and sentence patterns relevant to international affairs.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Lu Han

Dr. Lu Han holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Temple University, an M.S.Ed. in TESOL from the University of Pennsylvania, and a certificate in Instructional Design Foundations and Applications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With eight years of experience teaching Mandarin Chinese to adult learners at various proficiency levels—ranging from beginners to advanced speakers—she has taught in both higher education and government settings.

Her students praise her profound understanding of the unique challenges English speakers encounter when learning Chinese and her adeptness in addressing these challenges effectively. Dr. Han's teaching style is both interactive and engaging, ensuring that the learning experience is both enjoyable and enriching. Her areas of expertise include applied linguistics, instructional design, TESOL, and Mandarin Chinese instruction.

Finance & Business Strategy Expert

Wesley Chen

Wesley Chen holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Marketing from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Tamkang University, Taiwan.

With a diverse background in financial analysis, digital marketing, and real estate, Wesley has worked with prominent companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Soartek Co., Ltd. He has held key roles, including Project Manager, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, and Real Estate Consultant, gaining extensive experience in business consulting, financial forecasting, and market analysis. His expertise in data-driven decision-making, competitive analysis, and strategic financial planning has been instrumental in driving business success.

Passionate about education and mentorship, Wesley is dedicated to helping students and professionals develop a deep understanding of financial principles and business strategies in real-world applications.