Deputy Chief Engineer, Water Resources Agency, MOEA

Wen-Hsiang Chou

Deputy Chief Engineer Wen-Hsiang Chou holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Technology from the College of Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from National Central University.He is also a certified Professional Environmental Engineer and has passed the national Senior Examination for Environmental Engineering.

Deputy Chief Engineer Chou has served in multiple key positions at the Water Resources Agency, including Director of the Taipei Water Source Special Area Management Bureau, Deputy Director, Secretary, and Section Chief of various departments.

He possesses extensive experience in wastewater treatment, environmental protection, and water resource management, having led major initiatives in pollution prevention and sustainable watershed governance for the Taipei Water Source Special Area. His professional background combines engineering expertise, environmental policy planning, and administrative leadership, contributing significantly to Taiwan’s integrated water resources and environmental management efforts.

Distinguished Professor, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Chih-Ping Lin

Dr. Chih-Ping Lin is currently a Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering, Dean of the Engineering College, and Director of the Disaster Prevention and Water Environment Research Center at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), Taiwan. His primary research interests are engineering monitoring based on electromagnetic waveguide and developments and applications of near-surface geophysics for solving geotechnical, geo-environmental, and water resources-related problems, such as quality inspection of ground improvement, landslide monitoring, subsurface imaging of soil moisture, investigation of soil and groundwater contamination, non-destructive evaluation and monitoring of dam safety, and suspended sediment monitoring in rivers and reservoirs.

Executive Director, Japan Riverfront Research Center (RFC)

Masahiko Naito

Career History:
Sep 2023 - Present: Executive Director, RFC
Jun 2022 - Director-General, Hokuriku Regional Bureau, MLIT
Apr 2021 - Director, River Environment Division, Water and Disaster Management Bureau, MLIT
Aug 2020 - Director, Disaster Prevention and Relief Division, Water and Disaster Management Bureau, MLIT
Biography:
Mr. Naito formerly served as Director-General of the Hokuriku Regional Bureau of MLIT. He has extensive experience in policymaking on river improvement and management, particularly in the areas of basin-wide flood risk management (so-called “River Basin Disaster Resilience and Sustainability by All” in Japan), river and waterfront environment, and disaster prevention. He is currently engaged in leading research and guidance in the fields of water cycle management, community development, disaster prevention, and river environments.

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Dong-Sin Shih

Dr. Shih is Chair and Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, specializing in Hydrology and Hydraulics. He earned his Ph.D. from National Central University in 2006 and began a research career at the National Center for High-Performance Computing. In 2008, he joined the Taiwan Typhoon and Flood Research Institute to conduct national flash flood simulation projects. He has served a faculty position at National Chung Hsing University since 2013, and joined National Chiao Tung University in 2019. His research focuses on river and pier scouring, flood simulations, water resource management, and climate-related disaster prevention works.

Director, Division of Water Cycle, Community Development and Disaster Prevention, RFC

Akira Shimizu

Career History:
Jul 2021 - Present: Director, RFC
Jul 2018 - Director, Construction Management Center, NILIM, MLIT
Apr 2016 - Director, Iwate River and National Highway Office, MLIT
Biography:
Mr. Shimizu previously served in key positions at MLIT, working on public works policy and river management. He has practical experience in flood response, water use, and local government operations. Currently, he conducts research in water cycle management, urban development, and disaster resilience at RFC.