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Biography of Professor Chu Chia Ning

Professor Chu Chia Ning is a distinguished scholar and a retired professor from the Department of Chinese at National Chengchi University (NCCU), where he made significant contributions to the field of Chinese linguistics and phonology over his long and illustrious career. Renowned for his expertise in Chinese phonetics, historical phonology, and linguistic theory, Professor Chu has been an influential figure both within Taiwan and on the international academic stage.

After his retirement from NCCU, Professor Chu continued to play an active role in the global academic community. He currently holds the position of visiting professor at the University of Wales, UK, a role he has maintained since 2021. He also serves as an Honorary Member of the Chinese Phonetics Society, and was appointed as the Chair of the Ministry of Education’s Committee on Chinese Character Phonetic Standards from 2021 to 2023. Further solidifying鞏固his influence, he is an Overseas Academic Committee Member of the Korean “National Language Education Society” and an Editorial Board Member for the SUSS Humanities Book Series at Singapore University of Social Sciences.

Throughout his career, Professor Chu has earned numerous accolades, including being named a Lifetime Honorary Professor at the Dharma Drum Humanities College in the Department of Buddhist Studies and receiving the Chair Professorship at National United University in 2013. His commitment to education and research has also earned him positions such as Distinguished Professor at National Chengchi University (2012–2014) and Chair of the Department of Chinese and Director of the Graduate Institute of Chinese at National Chung Cheng University (2000–2003). He also served as the President of the Chinese Phonetics Society from 2008 to 2012.

In addition to his academic roles, Professor Chu’s teaching and research have taken him across the globe. He has lectured at prestigious享有盛譽institutions including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA), Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic), Peking University, Tsinghua University, and the University of Vienna. His international engagement has further extended to lectures in Bordeaux, France, and Daito Bunka University in Japan, among many others. Professor Chu has also held visiting positions in various countries, including Dankook University in South Korea and École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris.

Professor Chu is a respected member of several leading international linguistic organizations, including the International Association of Chinese Linguistics (IACL), the Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA), and the European Association for Chinese Linguistics (EACL). His impact on the field is also evident through his participation in various academic committees and advisory roles.

Beyond his teaching and administrative work, Professor Chu has authored a vast body of scholarly books, monographs, and articles that have shaped the development of Chinese linguistics. His works, such as Phonology and Phonetic Theory語音學之旅, A Journey Through Ancient Sounds古音之旅, and The Phonological Systems of Ancient and Modern Rhymes語言風格之旅, have become essential texts for students and researchers in the field. His book Linguistic Style and Literary Rhythm語言風格與文學韻律 was particularly influential, ranking among the top works in Taiwan’s academic resources survey in 2021. His contributions to modern Chinese linguistics earned him inclusion in the Biographies of Modern Chinese Linguists, a notable compilation that recognized the top scholars of the century.

In addition to his academic contributions, Professor Chu’s works have been recognized globally. His book A Journey Through Buddhist Scriptures Language 佛經語言之旅was translated into Korean and published by Yonsei University, further expanding his reach to scholars in East Asia. Professor Chu’s work on phonetics, phonology, and the linguistic aspects of Buddhist scriptures has had a profound impact not only on Chinese linguistics but also on the intersection of language and culture.

Professor Chu’s career has been marked by a commitment to research, education, and the advancement of Chinese linguistics. His decades-long contributions to the field have solidified his status as one of the most respected scholars in his domain, both in Taiwan and internationally.