At a critical juncture in Taiwan’s energy transition and pursuit of environmental sustainability, Professor Wen-Ling Tu, Dean of the International College of Innovation (ICI) at National Chengchi University, has been appointed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) as Director of the newly established Office for Radioactive Waste Disposal. In this new role, she will lead efforts to establish and formalize the legal framework for Taiwan’s high-level radioactive waste management policies.
Her appointment not only demonstrates the government’s commitment to transparent public engagement on nuclear waste issues but also highlights the expertise of ICI faculty in the fields of sustainable governance and public policy.
The office’s primary objective is to advance legislation on the “High-Level Radioactive Waste Site Selection Act,” aiming to establish a sound legal framework, address societal concerns, and ensure that decision-making processes are grounded in democratic legitimacy.
Dean Tu brings a wealth of interdisciplinary academic expertise and practical experience, with a longstanding focus on environmental policy, science and technology studies, civic engagement, and sustainable development. In recent years, she has led several policy planning and public participation projects related to nuclear waste management, including the “Preliminary Civic Dialogue Planning for Nuclear Waste Issues,” the “Nuclear Waste Social Communication Planning Project,” and the “Site Selection Social Communication Project for Nuclear Waste Facilities” commissioned by Taiwan Power Company, as well as the “High-Level Radioactive Waste Final Disposal Legal Framework and Public Engagement Project” commissioned by the Energy Administration. Her contributions have played a vital role in shaping open and inclusive policy dialogue on this complex issue.
Since its founding, the International College of Innovation (ICI) has made interdisciplinary learning and social engagement its core values, striving to bridge academic knowledge with real-world policy challenges. Dean Tu’s appointment as Director of the Office for Radioactive Waste Disposal reflects the college’s mission to promote knowledge democratization and fulfill the university’s social responsibility.
Looking ahead, ICI will continue to support its faculty in engaging with public affairs, encouraging the integration of academic research and policy practice, and deepening contributions to society. The college remains committed to cultivating a new generation of leaders equipped with global vision and a strong sense of civic responsibility for Taiwan and beyond.
