Taiwan’s unique position at the collision zone between two tectonic plates, and central to the South East Asian monsoon system, makes it a perfect laboratory for studying high-risk natural disasters such as typhoon flooding, earthquakes, and landslides. A better understanding of the interaction between human society and climatic and environmental disturbances will allow for better adaptation measures to cope with global environmental change.
Ongoing project / Led by Prof. Chuan-Chou Shen Our goals are (1) to explore the pace of climate and environmental change in Taiwan and...
Ongoing project / Led by Prof. Yih-Min Wu We perform integrated observations of Earth surface dynamics under extreme weather condition...
Ongoing project / Led by Prof. Ya-Hsuan Liou We integrate expert knowledge across the fields of geology, environmental engineering, bi...
Ongoing project / Led by Prof. Cho-Ying Huang Within this theme, we explore challenges to nature and humanity across East Asia, including: ...