Kwang-Tsao Shao

Research Fellow & Director for Systematics and Biodiversity Information Division,
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taiwan (BRCAS)

 

Tel: 886-2-27899545; 27899556
Fax: 886-2-27883463
E-mail: zoskt@gate.sinica.edu.tw

  Education  
1980.9-1983.12 Ph.D. Department of Ecology & Evolution State University of New York at Stony Brook USA (Advisor: Robert R, Sokal)
1974.9-1976. 7 MSc Section of Marine Biology & Fisheries, Institute of Oceanography National Taiwan University, Taipei, R.O.C.
1968.9-1972.7 BSc Section of Fishery Biology, Department of Zoology National Taiwan University, Taipei, R.O.C.
  Employment  
Current:
1994.8 – Present
Adjunct Professor, Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University
1988.2 – Present
Part time Professor, Institute of Entomology, National Chung-Hsing University,
1995.1 – Present
Executive Secretary, IUBS (since 1995); DIVERSITAS (since 2000); GBIF in Chinese Taipei (since 2008), National Committee in Taipei, TAIWAN, Steering Committee Member of SCOPE (1993.11-) / PSA (1995.10-) / SCOR (1998.2-) in Taiwan; Committee Member of IGBP (1992.1-1996.10; 1998.12-) / PNC (Pacific Neighborhood Consortium) in Taiwan (2000.-); Steering Committee Member of The Biological Society of China, Taiwan Coral Reef Society, The Ichthyological Society of R.O.C., Taiwan Stream Society, Taiwan Fishery Society, Taiwan Cetacean Society; Member of IUCN Specialist Group of Coral Reef Fishes / Groupers & wrasses/ Species 2000 Asian Oceania group/IUCN WCPA
2008.1 – Present
Research Fellow & Executive Officer for Systematics and Biodiversity Information, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica
Past:
2003.1 – 2007.12 Research Fellow & Acting Director, Biodiversity Research Center, Academis Sinica
2002.1-2002.12 Director, Research Museum, Institute of Zoology, Academia Sinica
2001.9 – 2007.9 Chairman of the Ichthyological Society of R.O.C.
2005.7- 2008.4 Chairman of the Taiwan Cetacean Society
1996.7 - 2002.6 Director, Institute of Zoology, Academia Sinica
1991.8 – 1994.8 Professor & Director, Institute of Marine Biology National Taiwan Ocean University
1990.8 – 1991.7 Part-time Professor, Institute of Fishries, National Taiwan Ocean University
1988.8 - 2004.12 Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Academia Sinica (since 1977.8)
1988.8 – 1996.7 Research Fellow & Deputy Director, Institute of Zoology Academia Sinica
1988.8 - 1991.7 Professor, Institute of Oceangraphy, National Taiwan University
1976.8 - 1988.7 Teaching Assistant, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, National Taiwan University
1977.8 - 1988.7 Assistant Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology Academia Sinica
1984.2 - 1986.6 Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Marine Resources, Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat-Sen University
  Research Fields  
Fish Biodiversity, Biodiversity Informatics
  Major Research Achievements (2005-2009)   

On Systematics, 7 new fish species were described and another two SCI papers related to the identification of fish eggs using morphology and DNA sequences were published, together with one book entitled “Identification Guide of Fish Eggs in Taiwan Waters”; on ecology, 6 SCI papers were published on the community and ecosystem trophic modeling at Chi-Ku lagoon and Tamshui estuary; on evolution, the molecular phylogenies of gobies and damselfishes were published. In addition, our website “Fish Database of Taiwan” (http://fishdb.sinica,edu.tw) attracts more than 30,000 hits a month. We also coordinated and established a website of “Taiwan Biodiversity Information network (TaiBNET)” (http://taibnet.sinica.edu.tw).
  Research Interests   
1. Systematics of marine fishes including larvae and eggs and the molecular identification
2. Fish community studies/ecosystem modelling/Fish database
  Grants in recent years   
1. Coordinate Taiwan GBIF (TaiBIF) & Taiwan Biodiversity Information Network (TaiBNET) (NSC and COA, 2001-)
2. EIA monitoring of fishes at NPP I, II & IV (Taiwan Power Company, 2001-)
3. Cryobanking and database establishment of wildlife in Taiwan-fishes (COA, 2004-)
4. Deep-sea fish diversity studies－systematics and life history (NSC 2007.08- 2010.07)
5. Systematic studies on Anguilliformes, Pleuronectiformes and Callyonymidae (NSC 2010.08-2013.07)
6. TELDAP(Taiwan E-learning and Dogital Archive Program) fish Project and international portal project (NSC grant, 2006-2012)
7. Marine biodiversity census at a global biodiversity hotspot (Philippines)—fishes (AS grant, 2009-2012)
8. Benthic and deep-sea fish diversity studies in South China Sea and its database (NSC 2007.08-2010.07)
9. Feasibility Studies for establishing Taiping Island, Sprately Island as a National Park (MOI, 2008.05-2009.04)
10. Fish Egg and larval Fish studies at Tungsha Island, South China Sea (MOI, 2011.03-2012.02)
  Publications (2011.03 updated)  
Publication List of Kwang-Tsao Shao   FIND
4 records meet keywrd [ei]
 1 Huh C. A., C.C. Su,Y. Y. Tu, K.T. Shao, C. Y. Chen, I. J. Cheng (2004) Marine environmental radioactivity near nuclear power plants in northern Taiwan. Journal of Marine Science and Techology. 12, (5):418-423.download pdf
 2 Lin H. J., K.T. Shao, J. S. Hwang.,W. T. Lo, I. J. Cheng, and L. H. Lee (2004) A trophic model for Kuosheng Bay in northern Taiwan. Journal of Marine Science and Technology. 12 (5): 424-432download pdf
 3 Liao Y. C., L. S. Chen, K.T. Shao*, and Y. Y. Tu (2004) Temporal changes in fish assemblage from the impingement data at the second nuclear power plant, northern Taiwan.Journal of Marine Science and Technology. 12(5):411-417 download pdf
 4 Chen C.Y., K.T. Shao*, and Y.Y. Tu (2004) Effect of thermal discharges on the fish assemblages in the waters around the second Nuclear power plant in northern Taiwan. Journal of Marine Science and Technology.12(5):404-410download pdf
  Honors, Awards and International Recognition  
Honors & Awards
1. Full scholarship to study abroad (The Ministry of Education), 1980-1983
2. Outstanding Research Award (National Science Council), 1994-1995
3. Research Award - Grade A (National Science Council), every year since 1984
4. Golden book awards - Taiwan Coral Reef Fishes, 1980
5. Ten Outstanding Youth of R.O.C. (29th), 1991
6. Cultural Medal of the M.O.E. 1998 - for contributing in education on marine conservation
7. Ho-Chin-Duei Outstanding Academic Award 2006 - Environmental Protection
8. Ten Outstanding Agricultural Experts of R.O.C. 2008
9. Forestry & Natural Conservation National Award in 2011.
International Recognition
1. Executive Committee Member of Consortium Barcode of Life (since 2008-)
2. Vice Chair for Fish-BOL in Asian Region, including South-East Asia Region (since 2002) and North-East Asian Region (since 2010)
3. Consultant of Fish4Knowledge Research Project (http://www.fish4knowledge.eu) – one EU funding project based at University of Edinburgh
4. Chair for organizing the 7th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference (IPFC) in Taipei in 2005, and serve as one of the Steering Committee member for following IPFC (the 8th IPFC in Perth, Australia in 2009 and 9th IPFC in Okinawa in 2013).
5. Invited as keynote speaker or gave lectures for many international conferences, such as the 7th IPFC,BOL conference, APMBC, IUCN-WCPA; IUCN-GMSA, Cross-Strait Ichthylogical Symposium, Coral Reef Symposium, Asian Bioresource Workshop, International Symposium on Museum Collection and Management, CREON meeting, Cultural Mondo, TELDAP International Conference, and several database or barcode or fish related meetings or in universities.
  Database or website in charged  
Fish Database of Taiwan http://fishdb.sinica.edu.tw
Cryobanking Program for Wildlife Genetic Material in Taiwan http://cryobank.sinica.edu.tw
Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility (TaiBIF) http://taibif.tw
Catalogue of Life in Taiwan (TaiBNET) http://taibnet.sinica.edu.tw
Digital Taiwan – Culture & Nature http://culture.teldap.tw
  Students and postdocs trained  
  1. Yun-Chih Liao NTU-Institute of Oceanography Doctorate Degree Taxonomic and Molecular Phylogenetic Studies of Stomiiforms from Taiwan 2006.07 co-advise with Dr. Chang-Feng Dai
  2. Wu-Hsiung Ou NTOU-Environmental Biology and Fishery Science Master Degree Taxonomy of Trachichthyidae Slimehead and Reproductive Biology of the Hoplostethus crassispinus in the northeast water off Taiwan 2006.06 co-advise with Dr. I-Hsun Ni
  3. Ching-Chao Lee NTU-Institute of Oceanography Master Degree Resources partitioning of food and habitat of three congeneric grenadiers (Coelorinchus spp.) in the waters of Northeastern Taiwan 2007.06 co-advise with Dr. Chien-Chung Hsu
  4. Chia-Hong Shih NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Study on larval and juvenile fish community structure in the Lan-yang Estuary 2007.06 co-advise with Dr. I-Shiung Chen
  5. Hui-Ling Ko SYSU- Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Larval Fish Community in Kenting, South Taiwan, and the Application of DNA Barcode Technique on the Species Identification 2007.06 co-advise with Dr. Li-Lian Liu
  6. Nian-Tzu Yeh NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Studies on the Fish Community Structure, Feeding Guilds and Trophic Model in Yenliao Bay 2007.06 co-advise with Dr. Hsing-Juh Lin
  7. Jung-Hua Chang NTU-Institute of Zoology Master Degree Taxonomic Studies on Early Stages of Fishes in the Waters off Taiwan by DNA Barcoding Methods 2008.06 co-advise with Dr. Tai-Sheng Chiu
  8. Wen-Chi Wang NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Fishing impact on reproduction and growth of the bigeye, Priacanthus macracanthus, in waters northeastern Taiwan 2008.07 co-advise with Dr. Kwang-Ming Liu
  9. Jyun-Ruei Chen NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Use of otolith microstructure and microchemistry to study life history of the slickhead Alepocephalus bicolor in the northeastern water off Taiwan 2008.12 co-advise with Dr. Chih-Wei Chang
  10. Jung Chen NDHU- Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Effect of marine protected area and habitat types on fish community structure of coral reefs 2009.08 co-advise with Dr. Tung-Yung Fan
  11. Kun-Ping Kan NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Comparative studies on the fish assemblages between the natural and artificial coastlines along northeastern Taiwan 2010.07 co-advise with Dr. Tin-Yam Chan
  12. Cheng-Yu Lin SYSU- Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Temporal Distribution of Larval Fish Community in Tan-sui River Estuary, Taiwan, and the Application of Barcode Technique on the Fish Larva & Juvenile Identification 2010.08 co-advise with Dr. Li-Lian Liu
  13. Dun-Ren Hsiao NTU-Institute of Zoology Master Degree Population Structure of Long-spine Porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) in the Western Pacific 2010.08 co-advise with Dr. Hsiu-Hui Shih
  14. Su-Chen Tsai NTU- Institute of Oceanography Master Degree Taxonomy and Barcoding of Leptocephali around Taiwan 2010.08 co-advise with Dr. Chi-Lu Sun
  15. Sz-Chuen Wang NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Diet analysis for fishes based on DNA barcoding: a case study on grenadiers (Coelorinchus spp.) from Taiwan 2010.08 co-advise with Dr. I-Shiung Chen
  16. Hsuan-Ching Ho NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Doctorate Degree Systematic and Distributions of Family Ogcocephaliade (Order Lophiiformes), with Reviews of Indo-Pacific Genera 2010.08 co-advise with Dr. I-Shiung Chen
  17. Chern-Yun Lee NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree The Systematics and Molecular Phylogeny of Family Callionymidae from Taiwan 2012.01 co-advise with Dr. I-Shiung Chen
  18. Han-Yang Lin NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Species Composition of Marine Fish Eggs in the East China Sea by DNA Barcoding 2012.01 co-advise with Dr. I-Shiung Chen
  19. Yu-Wen Fu NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree The Tidepool Fish Community Structure and its Resilience Studies in Northern Taiwan 2012.06 co-advise with Dr. I-Shiung Chen
  20. Mei-Yun Chiu NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree Summer Species Composition of Marine Fish Larvae in the East China Sea by DNA Barcoding in 2009 2012.06 co-advise with Dr. I-Shiung Chen
  21. I-Lang Zheng NTOU-Institute of Marine Biology Master Degree The Fish Bycatch Compositions of the Midwater Sergestid Shrimp Fishery in the Waters off Northeastern Taiwan 2013.07 co-advise with Dr. Chi-Lu Sun
  22. Yu-Ming Shih NTOU-Institute of Oceanography Master Degree Short-Term Variations in Larval Fish Community and Relations in Sampling Designs - A Case Study in Tamsui River Estuary, Northern Taiwan 2013.07 co-advise with Dr. Chi-Lu Sun
  23. Mao-Ying Lee NTOU-Institute of Aquaculture Doctorate Degree Tonguefishes (Pleuronectiformes: Cynoglossidae: Symphurus) in the Seas Surrounding Taiwan 2013.07 co-advise with Dr. Hong-Ming Chen and Dr. Thomas A. Munroe