Lan Nguyen

Lan Nguyen is a Clinical Instructor in Social Work Field Education at the University of Regina's Faculty of Social Work. She holds an MSW from the same institution and a PhD from the University of New South Wales, Australia. Her affiliations include her current role at the University of Regina and her doctoral alma mater.

Dr. Nguyen's research spans:

• Indigenous and authentic social work education
• Professionalization of child/family protection services
• Evaluation of social security policies
• Mental health interventions for vulnerable groups (LGBTQ+, disabled persons) in climate-related emergencies

Her work consistently centers on Vietnam, emphasizing cultural adaptation and community resilience.

Her recent publications (2020-2025) cluster around three themes: family dynamics in digital/pandemic contexts (e.g., internet impacts on parent-child communication), marginalized populations (transgender mental health, autistic children), and systemic challenges (child protection frameworks, climate adaptation).

No scientific awards or grants are mentioned in the source material. Similarly, no information is available regarding student supervision, lab affiliations, or research teams.