Overview

The Department of Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology is an academic unit under the Faculty of Biology and Environment. Established from the former Cell Biotechnology Unit, the Department was developed to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, focusing on advanced biotechnological applications in agriculture, medicine, and life sciences.

The Department plays a key role in undergraduate and postgraduate education in Biotechnology, in close collaboration with other departments within the faculty.

Education

The Department is responsible for delivering undergraduate and postgraduate training programs in Agricultural Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology. Academic staff also participate in teaching courses for related disciplines, including:

• Environmental Engineering
• Food Technology
• Food Quality Assurance and Safety
• Nutrition and Culinary Science

In addition to formal degree programs, the Department offers short-term professional training courses and certificate programs, enhancing graduates’ professional competencies and adaptability to diverse career pathways.

Research and Innovation

Research activities focus on plant biotechnology, cell and tissue culture, medicinal plants, bioactive compounds, and applied biotechnology. Faculty members and students actively engage in research projects at institutional, provincial, and national levels.

Research outputs have been published in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, contributing to scientific advancement and practical applications in agriculture and healthcare.

Industry Engagement and Employability

The Department maintains strong collaboration with enterprises, research institutes, laboratories, and production facilities. Regular industrial visits, internships, and field-based training enable students to:

• Strengthen professional and laboratory skills
• Gain hands-on experience in real-world settings
• Improve employment prospects after graduation

Industry engagement also supports continuous curriculum improvement aligned with workforce needs.

Academic Staff

The Department currently has 14 full-time academic staff members, including 03 Associate Professors, 04 PhD holders, 05 PhD candidates (MSc), and 02 Master’s degree holders, with extensive experience in teaching, research, and technology transfer.

Faculty members:

1. Tran Quynh Hoa, PhD – Head of the Department
2. Pham Van Loc, PhD – Vice Dean of the Faculty
3. Tran Hoang Dung, Assoc. Prof., PhD
4. Ho Viet The, Assoc. Prof., PhD – Head of Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology
5. Trinh Thi Huong, Assoc. Prof., PhD
6. Nguyen Minh Phuong, PhD
7. Pham Minh Vuong, PhD
8. Tran Hoang Ngau, MSc, PhD Candidate
9. Tran Thi Anh Thoa, MSc, PhD Candidate
10. Nguyen Thanh Luan, MSc, PhD Candidate
11. Le Thi Thuy, MSc, PhD Candidate
12. Lai Dinh Bien, MSc, PhD Candidate
13. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung, MSc
14. Ngo Thi Kim Anh, MSc

Key Strengths

• Strong expertise in agricultural and medical biotechnology
• Active research culture with high-quality international publications
• Close integration of education, research, and technology transfer
• Strong industry engagement enhancing graduate employability