Education
Bachelor’s Degree: Graduated with a degree in Law from School of Law, Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 1999.
Master’s Degree 1: Received a Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management from Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Netherlands in 2005.
Master’s Degree 2: Received a Master’s degree in Economics and Public Management from Vietnam-Belgium Master Program, National Economics University in 2009.
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.): Received a Ph.D. in Development Economics from Development Strategy Institute, Ministry of Planning and Investment in 2014.
Advanced Political Theory: Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (2019 – 2021).
Foreign Languages
English: Proficient in listening, speaking, reading, and writing (completed two Master’s programs taught entirely in English).
Work Experience
2000 – 2005: Lecturer and Vice Head of Department of Law and Economics (2005–2006), Faculty of Business Administration, Vietnam National University of Forestry.
2006 – 2009: Researcher and Deputy Head in charge of International Cooperation Division, Center for Training and Development Consultancy, Development Strategy Institute (MPI).
2010 – 2018: Deputy Head (Acting Head from 2016–2018), Department of Information and International Cooperation, Development Strategy Institute (MPI).
2018 – 08/2023: Deputy Head and Senior Researcher, Department of General Affairs, Development Strategy Institute (MPI).
08/2023 – Present: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration 1, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology.
Notable Publications
Textbooks & Monographs:
Improving the effectiveness of sustainable development indicators at the local level in Vietnam, published by Development Strategy Institute (Co-author, 2014).
Textbook on Population and Development, Education Management Academy Publishing House (Co-author, 2022).
International Journals:
“Teaching Political Economy through OCOP Value Chains of Traditional Cultural Products: The Case of Ngoc Thom Conical Hats in Vietnam”, published in International Journal on Culture, History, and Religion (2025) – Co-author.
Domestic Journals:
“Research on non-timber forest products exploitation in Bach Ma National Park, Thua Thien Hue”, published in Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (2006) – Author.
“Evaluating factors affecting socio-economic development in Son Tinh district, Quang Ngai province”, published in Economy and Forecast Review (2009) – Author.
“Proposing orientations for economic restructuring in the Northern Coastal region towards industrialization and modernization”, published in Banking Science and Training Journal (2012) – Author.
“Applications of GIS and mapping systems in socio-economic development planning”, published in Economy and Forecast Review (2018) – Author.
“Improving the development efficiency of agricultural cooperatives in Yen Bai province in the context of digital economy”, published in Economy and Forecast Review (2023) – Author.
“Enhancing logistics infrastructure efficiency in the context of digital economy and international integration”, published in Economy and Forecast Review (2024) – Author.
“Proposals for developing coastal economic clusters towards sustainability”, published in Economy and Forecast Review (2025) – Author.
Scientific Research & Master Planning Projects
Lead Project Manager: Master Plan for Socio-Economic Development of Son Tinh District, Quang Ngai Province (2007 – 2010, Completed).
Deputy Project Manager: Master Plan for Socio-Economic Development of Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province (2011 – 2013, Completed).
Lead Manager: Project to upgrade Long Sap border gate to international status (2013 – 2014, Approved by the Prime Minister).
Lead Researcher (Ministry-level): “Solutions to conflicts in water resource exploitation and use in the Central Highlands” (2015 – 2016, Completed).
Lead Project Manager: Review and adjustment of master plan for socio-economic development of Ha Nam province (2017, Completed).
Senior Expert (in collaboration with PWC): Master Plan for Vân Đồn Economic Zone (2018 – 2019, Approved by the Government).
Lead Manager: “Enhancing strategic environmental assessment reports in plans and projects” for Ministry of Planning and Investment (2019 – 2020, Completed).
Key Expert: Drafting National Master Plan for 2030, vision to 2050 (2020 – Present, Approved by the National Assembly).