Associate Professor – received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Trier University, Germany. His research focuses on modern social theory, the sociology of culture, the sociology of consumption, cultural globalization and cultural economy.

Education

Ph.D., Sociology, The University of Trier
M.A., Sociology, National Taiwan University – Taipei
B.A., Sociology, National Taiwan University - Taipei

Current Positions and Services

Commissioner, Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, SooChow University
CEO, World Design Capital Taipei 2016 Office

Special Fields

Sociology of Culture, Economic Sociology, Social Change, Social Theory, Sociology of Consumption, Life Style Research