Taiwan Today
Date: June 22, 2016
James C. Liao, a renowned scientist in metabolic engineering, synthetic biology and systems
Vice President Chen Chien-jen (center) is all smiles as Academia Sinica President James C. Liao (right) receives the research institution’s official seal from acting President Wang Fan-sen (left) during the swearing-in ceremony June 21 in Taipei City. (CNA)
biology, was sworn in as the 11th president of Academia Sinica June 21 in Taipei City, succeeding Wong Chi-huey as head of Taiwan’s top research institution.
During the swearing-in ceremony, Republic of China (Taiwan) Vice President Chen Chien-jen commended Academia Sinica for creating new knowledge and proposing policy advice on key national development issues. He said it is expected Academia Sinica will chalk up even more milestone achievements under Liao’s leadership.
In response, Liao pledged to establish Academia Sinica as the Asian leader in its core areas of competency, and unveiled three visions set to define his five-year term.
“We will promote social improvement through directing basic research towards practical applications,” Liao said. “This is to be achieved through balanced development of humanities, social and life sciences, as well as mathematics, physical and engineering sciences, with a focus on addressing Taiwan’s challenging social issues.” [FULL STORY]
