Nguyen Van Kim

Nguyễn Văn Kim (b.1962) is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. He holds a Doctorate (1999), was appointed Associate Professor (2005), Professor (2015), and Meritorious Teacher (2017). His work focuses on East Asian history, Southeast Asian maritime trade, and cultural exchange dynamics, particularly through Vietnam-Japan studies and ancient port systems.

• Academic Credentials: Ph.D. (1999), Professor (2015), Meritorious Teacher (2017)
• Key Collaborations: Has co-authored works with scholars from Japan (Tokyo National University, Inha University), France (Université de Nantes), and South Korea, and contributed to international conferences in Thailand, Japan, and Korea.

His research spans premodern trade networks (XVI-XIX centuries), colonial-era geopolitics, and maritime cultural studies. He has led major projects on Vân Đồn international port, Champa coastal systems, and historical sovereignty issues in Vietnam's maritime context.

Recent publications highlight ecological civilization concepts and interdisciplinary approaches to historical research. He has advised national policymakers on maritime heritage conservation and cultural strategy development, with applications of his work in 6 domestic and 2 international projects.

Scientific Awards:

• Meritorious Teacher (2017)
• Sumitomo Foundation Grant (2020-2021)
• International collaboration awards with Korean institutions (2019-2020)

His 2023 article trends emphasize maritime geopolitics (Cô Tô Island analysis), cultural policy development (Quảng Ninh heritage), and historical mediation strategies in East Asia. He continues to explore interdisciplinary frameworks for understanding Vietnam's role in regional and global historical contexts.