Biography

Current Positions & Affiliations

2010

ProfessorDepartment of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University

2009

DirectorNCKU Research Center for Health Data, National Cheng Kung University

Education & Training

PhD

National Taiwan University, Health Policy and Management (2006)

MPH

National Taiwan University, Family Medicine (1990)

MD

Chung Shan Medical University, Public Health (1986)

Professional Experience

20172018

Director GeneralHealth Bureau, Taichung City Government

20152017

DirectorDepartment of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University

20032010

Associate ProfessorDepartment of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University

20012003

Associate Professor and ChairDepartment of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University

19992007

Editorial BoardInjury Prevention (Journal)

19962003

Principal StaffDepartment of Family Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

19932001

InstructorDepartment of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University

Honors & Recognition

20132014

Outstanding Paper AwardCheng-Hsing Medical Foundation

2013

”Aiming for the Top University Project“ High-Ranking Journal PaperMinistry of Education

2011

Outstanding Paper AwardCheng-Hsing Medical Foundation

2010

Best Paper AwardNational Cheng Kung University Hospital

2008

Fulbright Visiting ScholarshipU.S. Department of State

2007

Outstanding Paper AwardCheng-Hsing Medical Foundation

2007

GlaxoSmithKline Outstanding Paper AwardTaiwan Association of Family Medicine

2004

Epidemic Prevention Paper AwardTaiwan Urbani Foundation

2001

Merck Outstanding Paper AwardTaiwan Association of Family Medicine

2000

Professor KP Chen Award for Excellence in ResearchTaiwan Public Health Association

19982001

General Research AwardNational Science and Technology Council

Research Highlights

Research Summary

Professor Tsung-Hsueh Lu specializes in social epidemiology and health care research, particularly in cause of death statistics. Over the past two decades, he has become a leading figure in this field in Taiwan. His work includes studies on the quality and application of death statistics, as well as health inequality and accident injury prevention. Recently, he has focused on health data applications and medical cloud research, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise.

Advised Student Theses/Dissertations

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Courses Instructed

HEALTH POLICY:THEORY AND PRACTICE

2 Credits
.ZH

HEALTH POLICY: THEORY AND PRACTICE

2 Credits
.ZH

HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

2 Credits
.EN

HISTORY IDEOLOGY AND PRACTICES IN PUBLIC HEALTH

2 Credits
.ZH

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Contact Information

Office Location

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NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building Floor 8,
138 Shengli Road, North District, Tainan 704302

Mailing Address

Tsung-Hsueh Lu
(NCKU Public Health)
NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building Floor 8,
138 Shengli Road, North District, Tainan 704302