Member of Laboratory for HI-TECH Applications (Lab HTA)

Dr. Nguyen Tran Chan

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Nguyen Tran Chan earned his Master’s degree in Mechanics from the University of Liège, Belgium (2005) and completed his PhD in Mechanical Mathematics at Vietnam National University–Ho Chi Minh City (2011). Dr. Chan has held various leadership and technical positions across academia, industry, and technology enterprises. He had led numerous large-scale projects in investment management, industrial development, intellectual property, and high-tech commercialization.

His applied research spans piezoelectric structures, ultrasonic technologies, nano-materials, and AI-driven data applications, resulting in several notable publications in international journals and conferences. Dr. Chan has also directed more than a decade of successful technology-transfer projects in ultrasonics, nano-emulsion systems, and advanced manufacturing. His work bridges scientific innovation and practical deployment, contributing significantly to Vietnam’s technological development.

Research Interests
  • Development Strategy.
  • Implement Investment.
CONTACT
  • Email: chan.nguyentran@vlu.edu.vn

1. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  •  1991-1996: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Bach Khoa University), Vietnam National University – HCMC, Vietnam.
  • 2002-2005: Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering), University of Liege, Belgium.
  • 2008-2011: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 1997-2009: Chief Designer, Department of Construction, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam.
  • 2005-2010: Chief Investment Officer, Bourbon Group France, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  • 2011-2014: Intellectual Property Expert, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  • 2015-2022: Expert in implementing science and technology applications, Institute of Technology ICOME, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
  • 10/2022-now: Researcher, Institute for Computational Science & Artificial Intelligence (COSARI), Van Lang University, Vietnam.

3. RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Development Strategy.
  • Implement Investment.

4. RESEARCH GRANTS

No.

Project name

Role

Name of Organization

Duration

1.

Build development strategy, implement investment

Investment Director

Subsidiary projects in Vietnam of the Group French Bourbon Investment Fund Jaccar

2005-2010

2.

Building and deploying a comprehensive strategic management system BSC

Prefect

Subsidiaries of the French Bourbon Group, Jaccar Investment Fund

2005-2010

3.

Project writing, investment preparation, investment implementation in Industrial Parks Long Hau

Project Executive Director

Long An Province

2005-2006

9. SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Nguyen Tran Chan earned his Master’s degree in Mechanics from the University of Liège, Belgium (2005) and completed his PhD in Mechanical Mathematics at Vietnam National University–Ho Chi Minh City (2011). Dr. Chan has held various leadership and technical positions across academia, industry, and technology enterprises. He had led numerous large-scale projects in investment management, industrial development, intellectual property, and high-tech commercialization.
His applied research spans piezoelectric structures, ultrasonic technologies, nano-materials, and AI-driven data applications, resulting in several notable publications in international journals and conferences. Dr. Chan has also directed more than a decade of successful technology-transfer projects in ultrasonics, nano-emulsion systems, and advanced manufacturing. His work bridges scientific innovation and practical deployment, contributing significantly to Vietnam’s technological development.