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When asked about the motivation that led him to journey more than 12,000 km from his Canadian homeland to Asia in the early 2000s and why he chose to remain, NTNU's Distinguished Professor J. Gregory Shellnutt states unequivocally, "It was the geology."
A recipient of numerous awards in his field, Shellnutt emphasizes that his continued stay in Taiwan, since arriving as a research fellow at Academia Sinica in 2007, is rooted in institutional support and abundant research opportunities.
The professor lauds Taiwan's government research funding structure, which allows scientists to focus on science and share their findings without bias: "In Taiwan, government, industrial, and academic pursuits can coexist." He further praises the Taiwanese university system for providing equipment and funding to graduate students: "The labs at NTNU are well-equipped, with expert technicians supporting students," he points out. "Though Taiwan is small, the resources are plentiful. Students should seize these opportunities."
Currently, there are 75 international faculty members at NTNU, with an additional 46 holding dual nationalities. Shellnutt mentions that, as an international faculty member, he feels appreciated and supported by the university administration. "While I may not be fully assimilated into Taiwanese society, I always feel welcomed," he shares. "Science transcends cultural boundaries."
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