Overview

The Department of Bioprocess Engineering is an academic unit under the Faculty of Biology and Environment. The Department is responsible for education, research, and technology transfer in bioprocess engineering, biotechnology, and related interdisciplinary fields, contributing to human resource development for the bio-based economy and sustainable development.

Education

The Department delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a strong emphasis on bioprocess design, biotechnological applications, and practical professional skills. Teaching activities cover both theoretical and laboratory-based modules for programs including:

• Biotechnology
• Food Technology
• Food Quality Assurance and Safety
• Food Business Management
• Aquatic Product Processing Technology
• Nutrition Science
• Master’s programs in Biotechnology

Curricula are regularly updated to align with technological advances and labor market demands, ensuring outcome-based and learner-centered education.

Research and Innovation

Research activities of the Department focus on bioprocess development, microbial and enzymatic technologies, biomass production, and applied biotechnology. Academic staff actively conduct research projects at institutional and external levels.

Research outcomes are published in peer-reviewed national and international journals, as well as presented at reputable scientific conferences and academic seminars, contributing to knowledge transfer and innovation.

Industry Engagement and Employability

The Department maintains close collaboration with universities, research institutes, laboratories, and enterprises. Through internships, industrial placements, graduation projects, and postgraduate theses, students gain:

• Hands-on professional experience
• Enhanced technical and analytical skills
• Improved employability and career readiness

Industry feedback is continuously integrated into curriculum development.

Academic Staff

The Department currently has 10 full-time academic staff members, including 04 PhD holders and 06 Master’s degree holders (several are PhD candidates), with strong academic backgrounds and extensive teaching and research experience.

Faculty members:

1. Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen, PhD – Head of the Department
2. Pham Minh Tuan, PhD – Vice Dean of the Faculty
3. Pham Thi Phuong Thuy, PhD – Postgraduate Program Coordinator
4. Nguyen Pham Huong Huyen, PhD
5. Do Thi Hien, MSc, PhD Candidate
6. Do Thi Hoang Tuyen, MSc, PhD Candidate
7. Dao Thi My Linh, MSc, PhD Candidate
8. Nguyen Thi Quynh Mai, MSc, PhD Candidate
9. Huynh Phan Phuong Trang, MSc, PhD Candidate
10. Hoang Xuan The, MSc

Key Strengths

• Strong expertise in bioprocess and applied biotechnology
• Balanced integration of theory, laboratory practice, and industry engagement
• Active research culture with national and international publications
• High employability orientation through partnerships and internships