Ambitious and results-driven academic professional with broad-based expertise in leading teams, establishing departments and strengthening organizations. Committed to excellence in business operations.
| Academic Achievements |
Ph.D in Resource Economics from Humboldt University, Germany, 2007.
MA in Sustainable Development from Chiang Mai University, Thai Lan, 2003.
BSc in Land Management from University of Agriculture and Forestry, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 1996
| Professional History |
Dr. Ha Thuc Vien is the Vice President of the Vietnamese German University and cum Director of the VGU’s Management Unit (VMU, was also Acting President, an designated unit to manage the VGU New Campus construction under the USD 200 million World Bank loaned project).
Before joining VGU in 2012, Dr. Vien was the Head of Natural Resources and Tourism Department and also the founder and Director of Center for International Education of Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry. His earlier career includes a senior lecturer in Resource and Land Economics, Resource Management, Land Use and Project Management. He has published a number of books, book chapters and articles in his specialized fields.
He has strongly been interested in institutions, economic institutions and sustainable development. He has been applying new institutional economics approach in his research on economic reforms, land reforms and development, management and utilization of land and resources. Recently, he has been also interested in climate change, institutions and livelihoods. His expertise has been also developed intensively in the field of Higher Education and ODA.