Which university president is the candidate for associate professor and professor this year?

In the list of 933 candidates for associate professor and professor that the State Council of Professors just announced this year, there are 11 candidates holding the position of principal at universities.

Principal of Hanoi University of Industry

Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, Principal of Hanoi University of Industry, is a candidate for associate professor in the interdisciplinary field of electricity-electronics-automation.

Mr. Thuc received his PhD in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Electronics and Telecommunications from Ulsan University, Korea. In recent years, Dr. Thuc has focused on research directions including developing solutions to improve performance for wireless communication systems; high-performance hardware design (electronic circuit design, IC design for IoT applications in particular, and electronic and telecommunications systems in general).

He has published 39 scientific articles, of which 22 are in prestigious international journals; has published 3 books, of which 3 are from prestigious publishers.

Rector of Ton Duc Thang University

Dr. Tran Trong Dao, President of Ton Duc Thang University, is a candidate for associate professor in the interdisciplinary field of electricity-electronics-automation.

Dr. Tran Trong Dao

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Dr. Tran Trong Dao is currently the youngest candidate for associate professor (44 years old) among the rectors this year. He obtained his PhD in automation from Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Czech Republic. To date, Dr. Tran Trong Dao has guided 3 students to successfully defend their master's theses.

Dr. Dao's main research directions include power system optimization and sustainable energy use; control of technical systems; renewable energy and its applications. Dr. Tran Trong Dao has published 32 scientific articles, of which 16 are in prestigious international journals.

Principal of University of Economics , University of Danang

Associate Professor Dr. Le Van Huy, Rector of the University of Economics, University of Danang, is a candidate for professorship in the field of economics. He received his PhD in marketing and information systems from the University of Nantes (France), and was appointed/recognized as associate professor in 2012.

Associate Professor, Dr. Le Van Huy focuses on researching technology interaction behavior and digital marketing; sustainable marketing. He has published 88 scientific articles, of which 19 are in prestigious international journals.

Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry

Dr. Phan Hong Hai, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry, is a candidate for Associate Professorship in Economics. Dr. Hai's main research interests include credit and banking, financial management; behavior focusing on psychological and social factors influencing decisions in economics, technology and services.

Mr. Hai has published 28 scientific articles and reports, including 9 articles in prestigious international journals; published 3 textbooks...

Principal of Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Trung, Principal of Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City, is a candidate for professor. Mr. Trung was appointed and recognized as an associate professor of economics in 2016.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Duc Trung (left)

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The main research directions of the principal of Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City include macroeconomic analysis and policy; commercial banking operations; behavioral theory, financial management, human resources and innovation in enterprises.

Mr. Trung has guided 9 doctoral students to successfully defend their theses, published 91 scientific articles, including 18 scientific articles in prestigious international journals, and published 12 books.

Principal of Hanoi University of Procuracy

Dr. Nguyen Van Khoat, Principal of Hanoi University of Procuracy, is a candidate for Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Law. Mr. Khoat has published 22 scientific articles, published 7 books, and guided 8 students to successfully defend their master's theses.

Dr. Khoat's main research interests are criminal justice reform and human rights in criminal justice; crimes of corruption, position, economics and crimes in the fields of information technology and telecommunications networks.

Principal of Danang University of Technology and Pharmacy

Dr. Le Thi Thuy, Principal of Danang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, is a candidate for associate professor. Ms. Thuy has published 50 scientific articles, including 11 scientific articles in prestigious international journals.

Dr. Le Thi Thuy

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Dr. Thuy's main research directions include: research on biochemical test indicators and biomarkers in the paraclinical diagnosis of common diseases, especially diseases related to metabolic disorders, biochemical test samples; research on infectious diseases, including epidemiological, paraclinical and clinical issues; research on genetic manifestations related to pathological problems such as cancer and metabolic disorders.

Principal of School of Business and Management, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Dinh Phi, Principal of the School of Business and Management, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, is a candidate for interdisciplinary professorship in economics. He was appointed/recognized as associate professor in 2012 in economics.

This candidate has published 44 scientific articles, including 9 scientific articles in prestigious international journals. In particular, he has been granted 10 patents and utility solutions.

Principal of Business School, National Economics University

Associate Professor Dr. Ta Van Loi, Principal of the School of Business, National Economics University, is a candidate for professor. He was appointed to the title of associate professor in 2013.

Associate Professor, Dr. Ta Van Loi researches international business environment and international economic integration; international business administration; education and training in fields related to economics and international business.

He has published 86 scientific articles, of which 20 are in prestigious international journals listed in ISI/Scopus; and has been granted 2 patents for inventions and utility solutions.

Principal of Lac Hong University

Dr. Lam Thanh Hien, Rector of Lac Hong University, is a candidate for associate professorship in the interdisciplinary field of information technology. Mr. Hien holds a PhD in mathematics, specializing in mathematical foundations for informatics, from the Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.

Dr. Lam Thanh Hien

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Dr. Lam Thanh Hien's research interests include the application of artificial intelligence and advanced image processing in facial recognition, behavioral analysis, and smart medical diagnosis; exploiting data science and structural models to improve management efficiency in the digital economy era.

Mr. Lam Thanh Hien has published 44 scientific articles, of which 13 are in prestigious international journals.

Principal of Yersin University Dalat

Dr. Pham Dinh Trung, Rector of Yersin University, Dalat, is a candidate for associate professor in the interdisciplinary field of mechanical engineering and dynamics. He received his PhD in automation, specializing in artificial intelligence and intelligent systems from Cardiff University, UK.

Dr. Pham Dinh Trung's main research interests include artificial intelligence and smart systems; clean energy. Mr. Trung has published 21 scientific articles, including 5 scientific articles in prestigious international journals; was granted 1 exclusive patent for a useful solution (Method of detecting defects in glass bottle bodies) by the Intellectual Property Office in June 2025.

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