Overview

The Department of Environmental Engineering is an academic unit under the Faculty of Biology and Environment. The Department is responsible for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science, aiming to train highly qualified human resources to address current and emerging environmental challenges.

Alongside education, the Department has strong research and technology transfer activities with a focus on applied and sustainable environmental solutions.

Education

The Department delivers academic programs at:

• Undergraduate level in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science
• Master’s and Doctoral levels in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science

Curricula are continuously updated to integrate advanced technologies, practical applications, and sustainability-oriented approaches, ensuring alignment with societal and industrial needs.

Research and Innovation

Research activities focus on:

• Environmental pollution control and treatment technologies
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Solid waste management and resource recovery
• Environmental monitoring and assessment
• Sustainable development and climate change mitigation

Faculty members and students actively participate in funded research projects at institutional, provincial, and national levels, with research outcomes published in high-impact peer-reviewed national and international journals.

Notably, lecturers and students of the Department have received prestigious awards, including the Golden Globe Award (2017) and Eureka Awards (2017, 2025), demonstrating academic excellence and innovation capacity.

Industry Engagement and Employability

The Department maintains close collaboration with enterprises, research institutes, and professional organizations, facilitating:

• Industrial site visits and internships
• Applied research and technology transfer
• Career orientation and employment opportunities for graduates

These activities significantly enhance students’ professional skills and employability.

Academic Staff

The Department currently comprises 09 full-time academic staff members, including 01 Professor, 01 Associate Professor, 02 PhD holders, 04 PhD candidates (MSc), and 01 Master’s degree holder, with strong expertise in teaching, research, and industry collaboration.

Faculty members:

1. Nguyen Lan Huong, Assoc. Prof., PhD – Head of the Department
2. Nguyen Tan Phong, Prof., PhD – Dean of the Faculty
3. Nguyen Duc Dat Duc, PhD
4. Vo Thi Kim Quyen, PhD
5. Tran Duc Thao, MSc, PhD Candidate
6. Phan Quang Huy Hoang, MSc, PhD Candidate
7. Pham Ngoc Hoa, MSc, PhD Candidate
8. Le Minh Thanh, MSc, PhD Candidate
9. Ngo Thi Thanh Diem, MSc

Key Strengths

• Strong research performance and award-winning innovation
• High level of academic staff qualifications
• Industry-oriented training and technology transfer
• Strong contribution to sustainable development goals