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  • From fourth from the right: Academia Sinica Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay and Shin-Kun Peng; Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen; former President of the Legislative Yuan You Si-Kun; National Ilan University President Wei-Jung Chen; and Jen-Leih Wu, Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Academia Sinica's Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. From fourth from the right: Academia Sinica Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay and Shin-Kun Peng; Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen; former President of the Legislative Yuan You Si-Kun; National Ilan University President Wei-Jung Chen; and Jen-Leih Wu, Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Academia Sinica's Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (right) exchanges views with former President of the Legislative Yuan You Si-Kun. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (right) exchanges views with former President of the Legislative Yuan You Si-Kun. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen presents a commemorative gift to National Ilan University President Wei-Jung Chen. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen presents a commemorative gift to National Ilan University President Wei-Jung Chen. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
2026-07-27
  • About Academia Sinica
  • Central Office of Administration
Academia Sinica and National Ilan University Strengthen Collaboration in Marine Science and AI
  • From third from the right: Tzu-Ching Meng, Director of the Department of International Affairs; Vice President Yi-Fang Tsay; Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen; and Professor Keith Martin, Managing Director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA). Photo credit: Academia Sinica. From third from the right: Tzu-Ching Meng, Director of the Department of International Affairs; Vice President Yi-Fang Tsay; Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen; and Professor Keith Martin, Managing Director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA). Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (right) exchanges views with Professor Keith Martin, Managing Director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA). Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (right) exchanges views with Professor Keith Martin, Managing Director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA). Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen presents a commemorative gift to Professor Keith Martin, Managing Director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA). Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen presents a commemorative gift to Professor Keith Martin, Managing Director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA). Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
2026-07-15
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  • Central Office of Administration
Academia Sinica and the Centre for Eye Research Australia Explore Future Collaboration
  • From left: Sher-shiueh Li, Edward Yi Chang, Ruey-Hwa Chen, Hsiao-t’i Li, Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen, Kuan-chung Huang, Yu-Ju Chen, Kuo-Fong Ma, Chien-Liang Lee, and Shien-Yang Wu. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. From left: Sher-shiueh Li, Edward Yi Chang, Ruey-Hwa Chen, Hsiao-t’i Li, Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen, Kuan-chung Huang, Yu-Ju Chen, Kuo-Fong Ma, Chien-Liang Lee, and Shien-Yang Wu. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (center), the Vice Presidents of Academia Sinica, the newly elected Academicians, and the Conveners for the Convocation of Academicians. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (center), the Vice Presidents of Academia Sinica, the newly elected Academicians, and the Conveners for the Convocation of Academicians. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • From left: Sher-shiueh Li, Edward Yi Chang, Ruey-Hwa Chen, Hsiao-t’i Li, Kuan-chung Huang, Yu-Ju Chen, Kuo-Fong Ma, Chien-Liang Lee, and Shien-Yang Wu. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. From left: Sher-shiueh Li, Edward Yi Chang, Ruey-Hwa Chen, Hsiao-t’i Li, Kuan-chung Huang, Yu-Ju Chen, Kuo-Fong Ma, Chien-Liang Lee, and Shien-Yang Wu. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
2026-07-09
  • Administrative Affairs
  • Secretariat
2026 Academicians and Honorary Academicians Announced
  • President Chien-Jen Chen delivers remarks.Photo credit: Academia Sinica. President Chien-Jen Chen delivers remarks.Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • President Chien-Jen Chen delivers remarks.Photo credit: Academia Sinica. President Chien-Jen Chen delivers remarks.Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • President Ching-Te Lai delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. President Ching-Te Lai delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
2026-07-06
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  • Secretariat
The 36th Convocation of Academicians Opens: More Than 200 Academicians from Taiwan and Abroad Gather to Shape Academia Sinica’s Second Century
  • Two Young Scientists from Taiwan Invited to the 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Two Young Scientists from Taiwan Invited to the 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
  • Dr. Shuvadeep Karmakar of the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, is the other young scientist selected to represent Taiwan at the meeting. Photo credit: Shuvadeep Karmakar. Dr. Shuvadeep Karmakar of the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, is the other young scientist selected to represent Taiwan at the meeting. Photo credit: Shuvadeep Karmakar.
  • Dr. Yu-Han Huang from the Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, is one of the two young scientists selected to represent Taiwan at the 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Photo credit: Yu-Han Huang. Dr. Yu-Han Huang from the Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, is one of the two young scientists selected to represent Taiwan at the 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Photo credit: Yu-Han Huang.
2026-06-24
  • Academic Honors
  • Department of International Affairs
Two Young Scientists from Taiwan Invited to the 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (second from right) and Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay (from left), Shin-Kun Peng, and Mei-Yin Chou pose for a group photo. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (second from right) and Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay (from left), Shin-Kun Peng, and Mei-Yin Chou pose for a group photo. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (front row, second from right), former Vice President Yu Wang, Vice President Shin-Kun Peng, Vice President Yi-Fang Tsay, former Vice President Tang K. Tang, and administrative directors. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen (front row, second from right), former Vice President Yu Wang, Vice President Shin-Kun Peng, Vice President Yi-Fang Tsay, former Vice President Tang K. Tang, and administrative directors. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen, Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay and Shin-Kun Peng, former Vice President Tang K. Tang, and heads of the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen, Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay and Shin-Kun Peng, former Vice President Tang K. Tang, and heads of the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen, Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay and Shin-Kun Peng, former Vice President Tang K. Tang, and heads of the Division of Life Sciences. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen, Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay and Shin-Kun Peng, former Vice President Tang K. Tang, and heads of the Division of Life Sciences. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen, Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay and Shin-Kun Peng, former Vice President Tang K. Tang, and heads of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President Chien-Jen Chen, Vice Presidents Yi-Fang Tsay and Shin-Kun Peng, former Vice President Tang K. Tang, and heads of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
2026-06-22
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President Chien-Jen Chen Announces Three Vice Presidents to Lead Academia Sinica Toward Academic Excellence
  • Vice President Hsiao Bi-Khim presides over the handover ceremony. Photo credit: Academia Sinica Vice President Hsiao Bi-Khim presides over the handover ceremony. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • Vice President Hsiao Bi-Khim delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica Vice President Hsiao Bi-Khim delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • President James C. Liao delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica President James C. Liao delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • A laser-engraved portrait on a quantum chip is presented to Vice President Hsiao Bi-Khim. Photo credit: Academia Sinica A laser-engraved portrait on a quantum chip is presented to Vice President Hsiao Bi-Khim. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • A laser-engraved portrait on a quantum chip is presented to former President Tsai Ing-Wen. Photo credit: Academia Sinica A laser-engraved portrait on a quantum chip is presented to former President Tsai Ing-Wen. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • President Chen Chien-Jen delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-Jen delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • Former President Tsai Ing-Wen delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica Former President Tsai Ing-Wen delivers remarks. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • On behalf of all Academia Sinica colleagues, President Chen Chien-Jen presents a commemorative gift to President James C. Liao. Photo credit: Academia Sinica On behalf of all Academia Sinica colleagues, President Chen Chien-Jen presents a commemorative gift to President James C. Liao. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • President James C. Liao presenting Ta-a noodles to President Chen Chien-Jen as a symbol of passing on leadership and responsibilities. Photo credit: Academia Sinica President James C. Liao presenting Ta-a noodles to President Chen Chien-Jen as a symbol of passing on leadership and responsibilities. Photo credit: Academia Sinica
  • Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, who presided over the handover ceremony; outgoing President James C. Liao; incoming President Chen Chien-Jen; and former President Tsai Ing-wen. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, who presided over the handover ceremony; outgoing President James C. Liao; incoming President Chen Chien-Jen; and former President Tsai Ing-wen. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
2026-06-18
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Academia Sinica Holds Presidential Handover Ceremony
  • Group photo of distinguished guests attending the exhibition opening ceremony, with Academia Sinica President James C. Liao and National Museum of Natural Science Director Wen-San Huang at center. Photo credit Academia Sinica Group photo of distinguished guests attending the exhibition opening ceremony, with Academia Sinica President James C. Liao and National Museum of Natural Science Director Wen-San Huang at center. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Academia Sinica President James C. Liao delivers remarks. Photo credit Academia Sinica Academia Sinica President James C. Liao delivers remarks. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Group photo of Academia Sinica members of the Taiwan Geothermal Research and Technology Development Project. Photo credit Academia Sinica Group photo of Academia Sinica members of the Taiwan Geothermal Research and Technology Development Project. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Choral performance by Indigenous students from Mudan Primary School in Pingtung. Photo credit Academia Sinica Choral performance by Indigenous students from Mudan Primary School in Pingtung. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Exhibition area featuring Academia Sinica’s geothermal drilling research. Photo credit Academia Sinica Exhibition area featuring Academia Sinica’s geothermal drilling research. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Interactive game introducing Academia Sinica’s geothermal exploration research. Photo credit Academia Sinica Interactive game introducing Academia Sinica’s geothermal exploration research. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Video documenting Academia Sinica’s geothermal exploration. Photo credit Academia Sinica Video documenting Academia Sinica’s geothermal exploration. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Rock cutting samples on display. Photo credit Academia Sinica Rock cutting samples on display. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Display introducing the global distribution of geothermal resources. Photo credit Academia Sinica Display introducing the global distribution of geothermal resources. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Interactive display on the distribution of green energy resources in Taiwan. Photo credit Academia Sinica Interactive display on the distribution of green energy resources in Taiwan. Photo credit Academia Sinica
2026-06-04
  • Seminars ＆ Lectures
  • Center for Sustainability Science
Academia Sinica and National Museum of Natural Science Present Harmony with Geothermal Exhibition
  • Group photo of participants at the 2026 AS-KU-UCLA Trilateral Symposium. Photo credit Academia Sinica Group photo of participants at the 2026 AS-KU-UCLA Trilateral Symposium. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Prof. Susumu Kitagawa delivered a lecture. Photo credit Academia Sinica Prof. Susumu Kitagawa delivered a lecture. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Academia Sinica President James C. Liao delivers remarks. Photo credit Academia Sinica Academia Sinica President James C. Liao delivers remarks. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • Prof. Susumu Kitagawa delivered a lecture. Photo credit Academia Sinica Prof. Susumu Kitagawa delivered a lecture. Photo credit Academia Sinica
2026-05-18
  • Seminars ＆ Lectures
  • Department of International Affairs
Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa Leads Discussion on New Materials and Sustainable Science AS-KU-UCLA Trilateral Symposium Opens in Taipei
  • Banner for “The Universal Summons.” Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Banner for “The Universal Summons.” Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • “The Universal Summons” page. Photo credit Academia Sinica. “The Universal Summons” page. Photo credit Academia Sinica.
  • The venue features four digital exhibitions exploring Indigenous traditions and cultures. Photo credit Academia Sinica The venue features four digital exhibitions exploring Indigenous traditions and cultures. Photo credit Academia Sinica
  • The venue features four digital exhibitions focused on Indigenous traditions and cultures. Photo credit Academia Sinica. The venue features four digital exhibitions focused on Indigenous traditions and cultures. Photo credit Academia Sinica.
  • The initiative also brings together external partners, including the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu City. Photo credit Academia Sinica. The initiative also brings together external partners, including the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu City. Photo credit Academia Sinica.
2026-05-14
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  • Institute of History and Philology
Academia Sinica Launches “The Universal Summons” AI Interactive Experience and Digital Science Exhibitions for International Museum Day
  • Professor Takaaki Kajita gives a lecture. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Professor Takaaki Kajita gives a lecture. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Vice President Mei-Yin Chou of Academia Sinica and Professor Takaaki Kajita. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Vice President Mei-Yin Chou of Academia Sinica and Professor Takaaki Kajita. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Professor Takaaki Kajita. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Professor Takaaki Kajita. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
2026-04-24
  • Seminars ＆ Lectures
  • Department of International Affairs
TAIWAN BRIDGES Program〉Professor Takaaki Kajita Emphasizes Cross-Border Scientific Cooperation as a Force for Peaceful Development Through Neutrino and Gravitational Wave Research
  • Professor Edvard I. Moser delivers a lecture titled “The Brain’s GPS: How We Know Where We Are”. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Professor Edvard I. Moser delivers a lecture titled “The Brain’s GPS: How We Know Where We Are”. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
  • Academia Sinica President James C. Liao and Professor Edvard I. Moser. Photo credit: Academia Sinica. Academia Sinica President James C. Liao and Professor Edvard I. Moser. Photo credit: Academia Sinica.
2026-03-30
  • Seminars ＆ Lectures
  • Department of International Affairs
TAIWAN BRIDGES Program〉Decoding the Brain’s GPS Nobel Laureate Edvard I. Moser Sheds Light on the Mystery of Human Navigation
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