Dr. Leo Chu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leo Chu is a postdoctoral fellow at the Laureate Centre for History and Population at the University of New South Wales. He specializes in the historical intersections of agriculture, environment, and development, particularly focusing on the Cold War, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. His research examines how agricultural technocrats constructed a relationship between economic growth, public health, and population control during the Green Revolution and Demographic Revolution in Taiwan (1950-1979). His current projects utilize both local and national archives across Taiwan and the UK to explore the role of church-based organizations in rural development and population policies. Chu's scholarly contributions include a significant book project tracing Taiwan's involvement in a global network of Green Revolution research, contextualizing its complicated Cold War dynamics while analyzing shifts in the significance of agriculture in the region. His work enriches the scholarship on agricultural history and the history of development through careful scrutiny of previously neglected narratives.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.