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Professor Nguyen Van Chinh is a distinguished scholar in anthropology at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University (VNU-USSH), specializing in the Department of Anthropology and Religious Studies. With a PhD from the University of Amsterdam and extensive international research experience including a postdoctoral fellowship at the National University of Singapore, he has established himself as a leading expert in Southeast Asian anthropology, migration studies, and ethnic relations. His academic career spanning over four decades includes numerous visiting professorships at prestigious institutions worldwide. Professor Chinh's research interests encompass Anthropology Research Methods , History of Anthropology , Migration and Poverty Studies , Ethnic Identity , and Cross-border Ethnic Groups in Southeast Asia. His scholarly work demonstrates a particular focus on the intersection of economic development, cultural preservation, and social transformation in Vietnamese and Southeast Asian contexts. Through extensive fieldwork and theoretical contributions, he has shaped contemporary understanding of ethnic minorities, migration patterns, and socio-economic changes in the region. His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution toward contemporary issues including China's growing influence in the Mekong region, ethnic Chinese migration, and the challenges of poverty reduction in Vietnam. The research demonstrates increasing engagement with transnational phenomena, border studies, and the impact of China's economic expansion on Southeast Asian societies. His most recent work addresses pressing contemporary issues such as disability rights, academic publishing challenges, and urban migration dynamics. Distinguished PhD dissertation awarded by NVMC (Netherlands Association of Social Sciences and Cultural Sciences), 2000 Certificate of Merit from the President of National University for outstanding achievements, 2007 Asian Leadership Fellow (ALFP) awarded by the Japan Foundation, 2004 Asian Public Intellectual Fellow (API) awarded by the Nippon Foundation, 2010 Multiple research grants from prestigious foundations including Toyota, Rockefeller, and Japan Foundation Professor Chinh has served as an independent consultant for numerous national and international development projects implemented in Vietnam. His advisory work spans multiple sectors including labor, health, agriculture, and ethnic minority affairs, working with organizations such as WHO, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNDP, DFID, IUCN, UNICEF, and UNESCO. His expertise in ethnographic research methods and understanding of Vietnamese society has made him a valuable resource for policy development and implementation across multiple domains.

• Anthropology Research Methods
• History of Anthropology
• Migration Studies
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Professor Nguyen Tuan Anh serves as faculty at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam National University, Hanoi, where he holds the position of Professor in the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Social Sciences and Humanities Journal. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor's (1998) and Master's (2001) in Sociology from USSH, followed by a PhD in Social Sciences (Sociology and Anthropology) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2010). His research focuses on Rural Sociology, Urban Sociology, Environmental Sociology, and Social Policy, with particular emphasis on social capital, kinship relations, human security, and climate change adaptation. His work demonstrates strong engagement with Vietnamese rural communities, examining traditional village structures amid modernization and globalization processes. Professor Nguyen's recent publications reveal consistent thematic patterns across environmental adaptation, migration studies, and rural development. His work frequently examines Vietnamese case studies while incorporating comparative perspectives, particularly with South Korea's Saemaul Undong movement. The research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing both qualitative ethnographic approaches and quantitative survey methods. Rockefeller Foundation Research Team Leadership (2013-2014) Toyota Foundation Research Group Leadership (2014-2015) Posco Cheongam Foundation Co-Lead Researcher (2012) Swedish Research Council Lead Participant (2012-2015) He has led numerous significant research projects including climate change impact assessment in the Hau River region (2018-2020), evaluation of craft village development in new rural construction (2016-2017), and women's roles in rural development (2015-2016). His work demonstrates strong institutional collaboration with international partners including National University of Singapore, The Toyota Foundation, and Rockefeller Foundation. Professor Nguyen's research group maintains strong connections with Vietnamese rural communities, particularly in northern provinces, conducting fieldwork on kinship systems, environmental adaptation, and rural-urban migration patterns. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications for Vietnam's social development.

• Rural Sociology
• Urban Sociology
• Environmental Sociology
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Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Hung is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-Hanoi), and Director of the Center for Contemporary Religious Studies since 2007. His academic career spans over 35 years, focusing on Classical German Philosophy, religious history, and socio-cultural dynamics in Vietnam. Education : B.A. in Philosophy (Rostov-on-Don University, 1986); M.A. in Southeast Asian Studies and Religious Studies (Passau University, 1998); Ph.D. in Southeast Asian Studies (Humboldt University, 2004). His research explores religion-culture interactions , missionary history , and ethnic community dynamics , particularly among Vietnam's Mong ethnic group. He has published over 70 articles and 10 books (3 international), including studies on Weber, Tillich, and Kant. His 15 most recent publications (2021-2024) analyze religious pluralism , legal philosophy , and confucian ethics , with a focus on Vietnam's socio-political context and global comparisons. Scientific Awards : Ho Chi Minh Prize (highest national award), State Award, VNU Awards, and international recognitions. He has mentored 6 PhD and 16 Master's students , supervised NAFOSTED and national research grants, and led projects on religious policy (2004-2025). His current work examines religion and personal life (2023-2025).

• Classical German Philosophy
• History of Missionary Work in Vietnam
• Religion and Culture
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Sarah Turner is a Professor in the Department of Geography at McGill University, Montréal, Canada, with significant research contributions in anthropological geography focused on Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam. She also serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH). Her research agenda centers on everyday livelihoods across diverse Asian contexts, examining how people navigate cultural and social environments from Muslim Bugis small-scale traders in eastern Indonesia to highland Hmong ethnic minority semi-subsistence farmers in Northern Vietnam. She investigates how local people's decisions about success and development often diverge from external expectations yet remain rational within their specific contexts. This perspective informs her commitment to anchoring development thinking in the day-to-day realities of marginalized communities. Professor Turner's extensive publication record reveals consistent themes across urban and rural Southeast Asia, with particular focus on Vietnam's northern regions. Her work examines street vendors, motorbike taxi drivers, ethnic minority livelihoods, and commodity chains, frequently highlighting tensions between local practices and state policies. Her methodological approaches are innovative, incorporating narrative mapping, walking-while-talking interviews, and collaborative oral histories to capture nuanced realities of research subjects. Eric Wolf Prize, Society for Applied Anthropology, 2022 'best overall paper' for Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography for 2021 Professor Turner has served in significant editorial roles including Editor of Geoforum (since 2018), Editorial Board Member of Pacific Affairs (since 2016), and Editor of the Journal of Vietnamese Studies (2020-2023). She has maintained an Editorial Board position with Asia Pacific Viewpoint since 2001, reflecting her longstanding commitment to scholarly discourse in her field. Her collaborative work extends across multiple institutions with particular engagement at Vietnamese academic centers.

• Everyday livelihoods in Asia
• Cultural anthropology
• Development studies
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Prof. Dr. Lam Thi My Dung is a prominent Professor at the Department of History, Faculty of History, Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU). Appointed as Professor in 2018, she has dedicated her career to Southeast Asian archaeology with particular focus on Vietnamese Bronze Age and Champa culture. Her academic journey began with studies at Kl. Ohkridxki University in Sofia, Bulgaria (1977-1983), followed by doctoral studies at the same institution (1983-1987). Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains including Vietnamese Bronze Age Archaeology, Early Champa Archaeology, Archaeological Methods and Theory, Cultural Studies methodologies, Cultural Resources Management, and Heritage Science. Prof. Dung has made significant contributions to understanding the Sa Huynh culture, early Champa civilization, and the development of archaeological theory in Vietnam. Her work bridges technical archaeological analysis with social archaeology approaches, examining how material culture reflects social organization and cultural exchange. An analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Southeast Asian archaeology with particular emphasis on Central Vietnam. Her research demonstrates a sophisticated integration of fieldwork data with theoretical frameworks, addressing topics ranging from early state formation to cultural heritage management. The publications show her evolving expertise from purely archaeological analysis toward more interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate cultural resource management and heritage policy considerations. Prof. Dung has led numerous significant research projects throughout her career, including archaeological investigations of coastal Southeastern ecological regions (2000), studies of ancient Champa archaeological sites in Central Vietnam (2003), and the Bronze metallurgy and rice farming research at the Thanh Den archaeological site (2014). She has also contributed to major institutional projects such as the development of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities Museum. With fluency in Bulgarian, English, Russian, and French, Prof. Dung maintains strong international connections, having collaborated with institutions in Germany, Japan, and other countries. Her international research collaborations have significantly enriched Vietnamese archaeological studies through cross-cultural perspectives and methodological exchanges.

• Archaeology
• Vietnamese Bronze Age
• Champa Culture
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