Chang Jen-Hu
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Chang Jen-Hu or J.H.Chang, 1927-, is a Taiwanese
educator, geographer
specialized in ancient climate change
, and the agricultural development of China
and Taiwan
. Chang is the Chairman of the Board of Directors
of Chinese Culture University
.
, Zhejiang Province on Mar 18, 1927. His father was Chang Chi-yun
, who was a prominent politician
and educator of the Republic of China
.
Chang graduated from the Department of Geography and History of the National Chekiang University
in Hangzhou
in 1948. In 1954, Chang obtained his Ph.D.
in geography
from Clark University
, the United States
.
Chang was a research associate at Johns Hopkins University
from 1954 to 1956, at Harvard University
from 1956 to 1958, and at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
from 1958 to 1959.
From 1959 to 1964, Chang was an editor
for the National Geographic Magazine
of the National Geographic Society
. From 1959 to 1984, Chang was a professor
at the University of Hawaii
(after 1984, Chang is Professor Emeritus of Geography and Climatology at the University of Hawaii). Chang is a past member of the Editorial Board of the Annuals of the Association of American Geographers
. Chang is also former Secretary of the Hawaiian Geophysical Society.
From 1984 to present, Chang is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chinese Cultural University. From 1987 to present, Chang is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School (臺北市私立華岡藝術學校).
, Kokushikan University
and Sōka University
in Japan, and Saint Petersburg State University
in Russia
. Chang also received an honorary doctorate in humanities from his alma mater
Clark University in 2006.
Taiwanese people
Taiwanese people may refer to individuals who either claim or are imputed cultural identity focused on the island of Taiwan and/or Taiwan Area which have been governed by the Republic of China since 1945...
educator, geographer
Geographer
A geographer is a scholar whose area of study is geography, the study of Earth's natural environment and human society.Although geographers are historically known as people who make maps, map making is actually the field of study of cartography, a subset of geography...
specialized in ancient climate change
Climate change
Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average...
, and the agricultural development of China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. Chang is the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of Chinese Culture University
Chinese Culture University
Chinese Culture University is a private, Taiwanese university located on Yang Ming Mountain in the Shilin District of Taipei, Taiwan. CCU was established in 1962 and is one of the largest universities in Taiwan with an enrollment of about 32,000 students...
.
Biography
Chang was born in NingboNingbo
Ningbo is a seaport city of northeastern Zhejiang province, Eastern China. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, the municipality has a population of 7,605,700 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 3,089,180 in the built up area made of 6 urban districts. It lies south of the Hangzhou Bay,...
, Zhejiang Province on Mar 18, 1927. His father was Chang Chi-yun
Chang Chi-yun
Chang Chi-yun was a historian, geographer, educator and politician. He was the founder of the Chinese Culture University and the Nanhai Academy...
, who was a prominent politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and educator of the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
.
Chang graduated from the Department of Geography and History of the National Chekiang University
Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University , sometimes referred to as Zheda, is a national university in China. Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest institutions of higher education...
in Hangzhou
Hangzhou
Hangzhou , formerly transliterated as Hangchow, is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. Governed as a sub-provincial city, and as of 2010, its entire administrative division or prefecture had a registered population of 8.7 million people...
in 1948. In 1954, Chang obtained his Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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in geography
Geography
Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". The first person to use the word "geography" was Eratosthenes...
from Clark University
Clark University
Clark University is a private research university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts.Founded in 1887, it is the oldest educational institution founded as an all-graduate university. Clark now also educates undergraduates...
, the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Chang was a research associate at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
from 1954 to 1956, at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
from 1956 to 1958, and at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
from 1958 to 1959.
From 1959 to 1964, Chang was an editor
Editing
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
for the National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic, formerly the National Geographic Magazine, is the official journal of the National Geographic Society. It published its first issue in 1888, just nine months after the Society itself was founded...
of the National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society , headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States, is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical...
. From 1959 to 1984, Chang was a professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at the University of Hawaii
University of Hawaii
The University of Hawaii System, formally the University of Hawaii and popularly known as UH, is a public, co-educational college and university system that confers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees through three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment...
(after 1984, Chang is Professor Emeritus of Geography and Climatology at the University of Hawaii). Chang is a past member of the Editorial Board of the Annuals of the Association of American Geographers
Association of American Geographers
The Association of American Geographers is a non-profit scientific and educational society founded in 1904 and aimed at advancing the understanding, study, and importance of geography and related fields...
. Chang is also former Secretary of the Hawaiian Geophysical Society.
From 1984 to present, Chang is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chinese Cultural University. From 1987 to present, Chang is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School (臺北市私立華岡藝術學校).
Selected works
- Agricultural geography of Taiwan (1953). monographic volume.
- Climate and Agriculture; An Ecological Survey (1968). ISBN 9780202362496.
Honors and awards
Chang has received several honorary doctorates, including from the Kyung Hee University in South KoreaSouth Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, Kokushikan University
Kokushikan University
is a private university in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.Combined teams of the Graduate School of Engineering and the Department of Science and Engineering competed against 130 team and came in 11th place in the 27th Formula SAE in 2007...
and Sōka University
Soka University (Japan)
is a private university located in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan. The school was founded in 1969 and opened to undergraduate students in 1971 and opened a graduate school in 1975....
in Japan, and Saint Petersburg State University
Saint Petersburg State University
Saint Petersburg State University is a Russian federal state-owned higher education institution based in Saint Petersburg and one of the oldest and largest universities in Russia....
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. Chang also received an honorary doctorate in humanities from his alma mater
Alma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
Clark University in 2006.
External links
- Profile of Prof. Chang Jen-Hu
- CV of Prof. Chang Jen-hu
- 張鏡湖獲韓國總統頒贈韓文發展者有功獎
- 張鏡湖董事長訪問南京寧波 接受南大之聘擔任客座教授 (Chang visited Nanjing and Ningbo, and was named Honorary Guest Professor of Nanjing University)
- 台湾中国文化大学董事长张镜湖一行来校访问 (Chang visited Ningbo University)
- 著名学者张镜湖：我为长江提些问题 (Chang: some problems of Yangtze River)
- Chinese Meteorological Society: 秦大河理事长会见台湾中国文化大学董事长张镜湖 (Qin-Chang meet)