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Dr Minh Nguyen

Research Scientist

https://people.csiro.au/N/M/Minh-Nguyen

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Biography

Dr Minh Nguyen is a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO Land & Water, Australia and an Honorary Associate Professor of Can Tho University, Vietnam. His expertise is on integrated sciences, ranging from climate adaptation for engineering infrastructure to system-based approaches for navigating adaptation pathways to sustainability in urban development, agriculture production, and rural livelihood. Currently, Minh is working on science commercialisation to enhance sustainable impacts of research outcomes.

Other Interests

Hiking, travelling, instagraming, piano, badminton, ping pong, karaoke, stamp collection, garden landscaping

Professional Areas

Academic Qualifications

  • 1998

    Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Marine Technology
    Yokohama National University, Japan

  • 1995

    Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering & Construction
    Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

  • 1989

    Civil Engineer, major in Structural Engineering
    HCMC University of Technology, Vietnam

Professional Experiences

  • Nov 2000

    Senior Research Scientist
    CSIRO, Australia

  • Oct 2019-

    Honorary Associate Professor
    Can Tho University, Vietnam

  • Oct 1998-Oct 2000

    Research Fellow
    Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan

  • May 1995-Sep 1995

    Research Associate
    Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

  • Oct 1989-Sep 1993

    Civil Engineer
    Power Design Company, Vietnam

Achievements and Awards

  • 2020-

    CSIRO 20-Year Service Award
    CSIRO

  • 2016-

    Can Tho University's 50th Anniversary Recognition Award for significant contribution to the development of the Research Institute for Climate Change (DRAGON-Mekong Institute)
    Can Tho University, Vietnam

  • 2012-

    City Award for contribution to the city's Climate Adaptation Action Plan 2012
    Can Tho City of Vietnam

  • 2012-

    Recognition Award for outstanding leadership in the Climate Adaptation through Sustainable Urban Development project
    CSIRO Climate Adaptation Flagship

  • 2009-

    R.W. Chapman Medal for the best paper in the Australian Journal of Structural Engineering 2009
    Institute of Engineers Australia

  • 2006-

    Wood Engineering Achievement Award 2006 – Engineering Innovation Award for the world-first R&D in service life design of timber construction
    American Wood Council and the US Forest Products Society

  • 1998-

    STA Research Fellowship Award
    Japan Science & Technology Agency

  • 1995-

    Mahesh Varma Prize in recognition of the most outstanding academic performance
    Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

  • 1993-

    Ministry Award for excellent contribution to the design & construction of the National Project of the first 500KV Transmission Line
    Ministry of Energy, Vietnam

  • 1989-

    First Class Honour, University Award & Gold Medal Prize
    HCMC University of Technology, Vietnam

Community and Corporate Citizenship

  • 2014-

    Science Adviser, the MekongNet, DRAGON Institute, Can Tho University, Vietnam

  • 2021-

    Member of Editorial Board, Can Tho University Journal of Science

  • 2013-

    Reviewer, the NAFOSTED Research Fund of Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology

  • March 2013-

    Chairman, Water Supply and Sanitation Theme, the 4th East Asia Summit - High Level Seminar on Environmentally Sustainable Cities, Hanoi, Vietnam

  • 2009-2011

    Member, Australian Water Association

  • 2010-2012

    Technical reviewer of the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) Australia

  • 2006-2009

    Member of Australia Standards Committee TM-03

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