Weichung HUNG

I graduated from the National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan) with master's and bachelor's degree in Transportation and Logistics Management. My education at Chiao Tung University provided me with a solid theoretical foundation in transportation concepts. My master's thesis focused on the impact of low-cost airlines entering the transportation market, using the popular Taiwan-Japan route as a case study. Through the application of logit models in transportation planning, I analyzed the changing behaviors of airlines and found that low-cost airlines entering secondary Japanese routes could indeed gain a certain market share. The current development trends in the aviation industry have validated this conclusion.
During my master's studies, I also pursued studies in Business Management at the Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic. I completed coursework in business management and international investment, achieving excellent grades. In addition to transportation and business management knowledge, I obtained a certificate in the Transportation Law Credit Program at Chiao Tung University. This program equipped me with logical thinking skills in legal matters, enabling me to approach problem-solving in the workplace objectively and rationally.
Currently, I am employed at the Transportation Research Institute of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in Taiwan. My primary responsibilities include overseeing major transportation infrastructure projects and organizing road network planning evaluations. I am also involved in formulating the future direction of transportation development in Taiwan, similar in nature to assisting in the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the transportation sector in developing member countries.
Taiwan's major transportation infrastructure projects have faced challenges in realizing actual benefits in the past. After years of discussion, it has been recognized that there is a need to develop an Economic Benefit Assessment Manual for transportation construction. I have had the opportunity to participate in this endeavor through a project focused on surveying vehicle operating costs. By investigating the costs associated with passenger cars, motorcycles, and buses in Taiwan, we aimed to assess the benefits of road construction during the development phase, ensuring that limited resources are utilized to achieve maximum benefits.
In addition to economic benefit assessments, evaluating highway capacity has become necessary due to the rapid increase in population in Asia. We employed drones for aerial photography to identify traffic congestion on highways, updating Taiwan's Highway Capacity Manual accordingly. I believe such experiences will have a significant impact on policy formulation in developing countries.
Beyond transportation research, I have previous experience working at the Taiwan Highway Bureau, primarily handling public transportation affairs. Public transportation is a crucial transportation system in advanced countries. With the increasing population in major cities, relying solely on private transportation inevitably leads to congestion. Therefore, improving the public transportation system is essential. During my tenure at the Highway Bureau, I focused on transportation demand and understood the operational intentions of operators, aiming to enhance airport accessibility and transportation convenience in rural areas of Taiwan.
Through my diverse experiences, I have acquired skills and knowledge that are highly relevant to the work conducted by your organization. I am eager to apply my past experiences to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.