Giang Nguyen

Giang Nguyen is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Žilina (Slovakia) and holds a concurrent position at the Faculty of Materials, Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Bielsko-Biala (Poland). His academic tenure began in 1998 at Žilina and expanded to Bielsko-Biala in 2013. He previously served as Guest Researcher at Silesian University of Technology during 2005-2006.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Engineering (1994) from Department of Geotechnics and Geodesy, University of Žilina
• MSc in Engineering (1989) from Faculty of Operation and Economy of Transport and Communication, University of Žilina

Dr. Nguyen's research program focuses on:

• Advanced soil laboratory testing methodologies and uncertainty analysis
• Geosynthetics applications for erosion control and slope stabilization
• Foundation design in complex soil conditions
• Sustainable reuse of industrial waste (textiles, plastics) in civil engineering
• Soil improvement techniques using synthetic and recycled fibres

His work bridges theoretical geomechanics with practical solutions for infrastructure challenges.

His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on soil reinforcement mechanisms, erosion mitigation using geotextiles, and reliability improvements in geotechnical testing. Research consistently addresses sustainability through waste material repurposing and optimization of civil engineering materials.

He actively contributes to international research collaborations, particularly with Polish institutions, and has participated in projects developing innovative applications for textile waste in civil engineering contexts.