Chief Engineer, Water Resources Agency, MOEA

Ting-Hua Chang

Chief Engineer Ting-Hua Chang holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from National Central University and currently serves as Chief Engineer at the Water Resources Agency, MOEA. He has previously served as Deputy Chief Engineer, Director of the Central Region Resources Branch, and Director of the Fifth River Management Branch.

He possesses extensive experience in flood control, water resources management, and major hydraulic engineering projects, and has been recognized as a Model Civil Servant by the Ministry of Economic Affairs as well as an Outstanding Staff Member by the Water Resources Agency.

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.

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.

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.