Fuh-Sheng Shieu (Chinese: 薛富盛; born 22 August 1959) is a Taiwanese academic administrator and politician who served as the Minister of Environment of Taiwan from 22 August 2023 to 20 May 2024.
Fuh-Sheng Shieu | |
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| 薛富盛 | |
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| 1st Minister of Environment | |
| In office 22 August 2023 – 20 May 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Chen Chien-jen |
| Preceded by | Ministry established[a] |
| Succeeded by | Peng Chi-ming |
| President of National Chung Hsing University | |
| In office 1 August 2015 – 31 July 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Der-Tsai Lee |
| Succeeded by | Chan Chih-fu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 August 1959 Penghu County, Taiwan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Chi Mei-lih |
| Education | National Tsing Hua University (BS) Cornell University (PhD) |
Education and academic career
editShieu earned a doctorate in materials science and engineering from Cornell University in 1990, advised by Steve Sass.[1][2] He worked for the Dow Chemical Company in Michigan for three years, then returned to Taiwan.[2] Shieu began teaching at National Chung Hsing University in 1993,[2][3] and successively led the College of Engineering and Office of Research and Development at NCHU prior to replacing Der-Tsai Lee as university president.[1][4] Shieu assumed the NCHU presidency on 1 August 2015.[5][6] During his presidential tenure, the university started a breakfast program to entice its students to awaken earlier,[7] and established the first Academy of Circular Economy in Taiwan.[8][9] Shieu is the founding leader of the National University System of Taiwan.[10]
Political career
editShieu was named the head of the Ministry of Environment in July 2023.[1] He took office on 22 August 2023.[11] In April 2024, Shieu confirmed that he would step down from his governmental position after the incoming William Lai administration had taken office.[12]
Honors
editShieu is a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, and the Australian Institution of Energy.[13][14]
Personal life
editFuh-Sheng Shieu is married to Chi Mei-lih.[15]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Lai, Yu-chen; Lo, James (28 July 2023). "Taiwan confirms heads of two new ministries". Central News Agency. Retrieved 29 July 2023. Republished as: "Executive Yuan reveals heads of new ministries". Taipei Times. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "Fuh-Sheng Shieu – President, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan". PharmaBoardroom.com. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2023. Republished by National Chung Hsing University
- ^ Strong, Matthew (28 July 2023). "Taiwan appoints ministers for new agriculture and environment ministries". Taiwan News. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Honorary degree conferral". Central News Agency. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Message from the President". National Chung Hsing University. 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Carry on the past heritage and open up the future - Inauguration of NCHU President Fuh-Sheng Shieu at his reappointment". National Chung Hsing University. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "'Happy breakfast' best wake-up call for college students". Central News Agency. 20 September 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Wu, Po-hsuan (10 January 2022). "Universities apply to set up academies". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Tung, Chien-kuo; Chin, Jonathan (14 September 2022). "Academy dedicated to the circular economy founded". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Chiang, Stephanie (8 November 2021). "National University System of Taiwan". Taiwan News. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Chang, Hsiung-feng; Kao, Evelyn (22 August 2023). "Upgraded Ministry of Environment starts operations". Central News Agency. Retrieved 24 August 2023. Republished as: "Ministry of Environment officially starts operations". Taipei Times. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Chang, Hsiung-feng; Mazzetta, Matthew (17 April 2024). "Environmental minister to step down once Lai takes office". Central News Agency. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Fuh-Sheng Shieu Curriculum Vitae". National Chung Hsing University. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "A Role Model of Outreach for Nano Education in Taiwan". Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture and Development, Texas A&M University. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Partner Profile: National Chung Hsing University". North Carolina State University. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
