International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Ecology

About the symposium

Connecting Ecology Across Scales and Systems

The International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Ecology is jointly organized by the College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, the Department of Life Sciences, the Department of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences, and the Institute of Tropical Plant Sciences and Microbiology at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU).

The symposium brings together researchers from diverse ecological fields to exchange ideas, share research insights, and foster interdisciplinary and international collaboration.

Beyond scientific exchange, the event aims to strengthen the College’s global research partnerships while providing students with opportunities to engage with international scholars, explore scientific career pathways, and broaden their global perspectives.

Through these interactions, we hope to inspire future scientists and build lasting connections across disciplines and borders.

Dates: 4–5 November 2026Wednesday to Thursday
Venue: Guo Shide Lecture Hall (891S3)1F, South Building, Life Science Building, Li-Hsing Campus, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
Registration: Free of chargeLunch is provided for registered participants.
Working language: English
Scientific sessions: Session 1 · Marine & Aquatic EcologySession 2 · Ecology, Evolution & Biological InteractionsSession 3 · Biodiversity, Climate Change & Ecological Modelling

Program

Symposium Program

The symposium will feature presentations across three scientific sessions, bringing together researchers working across diverse ecological systems, scales, and disciplines.

Each invited speaker will give a 15–20-minute presentation, including Q&A, providing an opportunity to share their research and engage in discussion with participants.

In addition to the scientific sessions, the program will include Science Career Sharing and Field Fun Time Sharing for students, as well as opportunities for academic exchange, networking throughout the symposium.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

09:00–09:10

Opening Remarks

Dean: Prof. Ju-Ming Wang · Vice Dean: Prof. I-Ching Chen

Session 1 · Marine & Aquatic Ecology

Moderator: Prof. Cheng-Han Tsai

09:10–09:30

Dr. Marc Fernández Morrón

09:30–09:50

Prof. Hao-Ven Wang

09:50–10:10

Prof. Yoonja Kang

10:10–10:30

Prof. Cheng-Han Tsai

10:30–10:50

Coffee Break

Session 1 · Marine & Aquatic Ecology

Moderator: Prof. Cheng-Han Tsai

10:50–11:10

Prof. Tsyr-Huei Chiou

11:10–11:30

Prof. Martin How

11:30–11:50

Prof. Hsiao-Pei Lu

11:50–13:00

Lunch

Session 2 · Ecology, Evolution & Biological Interactions

Moderator: Prof. Chao-Li Huang

15:00–15:20

Prof. Courtney Fitzpatrick

15:20–15:40

Prof. Justin Yeh

15:40–16:00

Coffee Break

Session 2 · Ecology, Evolution & Biological Interactions

Moderator: Prof. Yin-Tse Huang

16:00–16:20

Prof. Kian Mau Goh

16:20–16:40

Prof. Chao-Li Huang

16:40–17:00

Prof. Miroslav Kolařík

17:00–17:20

Prof. Yin-Tse Huang

18:00–

Banquet – A Sha Restaurant (By Invitation Only)

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Session 3 · Biodiversity, Climate Change & Ecological Modelling

Moderator: Prof. Takefumi Nakazawa

09:30–09:50

Prof. Takefumi Nakazawa

09:50–10:10

Prof. Michio Kondoh

10:10–10:30

Prof. Masato Yamamichi

10:30–10:50

Dr. Haruka Yamazaki

10:50–11:10

Prof. Volker Rudolf

Session 3 · Biodiversity, Climate Change & Ecological Modelling

Moderator: Prof. I-Ching Chen

13:10–13:30

Prof. Yong-Jin Huang

13:30–13:50

Dr. Mindaugas Dagys

13:50–14:10

Prof. Martino Malerba

14:10–14:30

Prof. I-Ching Chen

14:30–15:00

Coffee Break

15:00–16:00

NCKU Campus Tour

16:00–18:00

Free Time

18:00–

Banquet – Yonlin Restaurant (By Invitation Only)

Speakers

Invited Speakers

Meet the international and NCKU scholars contributing to the symposium’s three scientific sessions.

Marc Fernández Morrón

MARE – Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Madeira

Portugal · Session 1

Yoonja Kang

CHONNAM National Univeristy

Korea · Session 1

Martin How

University of Bristol

UK · Session 1

Courtney Fitzpatrick

Texas A&M University

USA · Session 2

Kian Mau Goh

Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia · Session 2

Miroslav Kolařík

Institute of Microbiology, Czech Academy of Sciences

Czech Republic · Session 2

Michio Kondoh

Tohoku Kuniversity

Japan · Session 3

Masato Yamamichi

National Institute of Genetics

Japan · Session 3

Haruka Yamazaki

University of Tsukuba

Japan · Session 3

Volker H.W. Rudolf

Rice University

USA · Session 3

Yong-Jin Huang

Kyushu University

Taiwan · Session 3

Mindaugas Dagys

Nature Research Centre (Gamtos tyrimų centras/GTC)

Lithuania · Session 3

Martino Malerba

RMIT University

Australia · Session 3