Vu Van Quan

Associate Professor Dr. Vu Van Quan is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of History, Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University. With a PhD since 1991 and Associate Professor status since 2006, he specializes in urban history, land regimes, and Nguyen Dynasty studies.

Research Directions:

• Historical urbanization in Vietnam
• Feudal agricultural economies
• Nguyen Dynasty political systems
• Vietnam's territorial evolution

Scientific Contributions:

• Leader in Thang Long-Hanoi historical documentation
• Key publications on southern Vietnam's integration
• Expert in gazetteer compilation
• Recipient of national historical awards

Awards:

• Silver Prize for Co Loa Gazetteer (2007)
• People's Newspaper A Prize (2010)
• Hue Ancient Capital C Prize (2011)
• Tran Van Giau Award (2017)

Publications: Over 30 books and chapters analyzing historical governance, land systems, and urban culture with particular focus on Thang Long-Hanoi and southern Vietnam.