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DUC NGUYEN

Ph.D.

Environmental Engineering & Biotechnology - Renewable Energy - Sustainable Development

About: Welcome
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"The world has enough for everyone's needs, but not everyone's greed"-Gandhi. 
Enthusiastic and dedicated , I’m seeking a project or position where I can contribute, develop, and make an impact. With strong-versatile skill set and relevant experience, I am passionate to bring creative ideas and solutions for green-sustainable development to benefit the society in a most efficient way.
Get in touch to discuss how we can work together toward an exciting future.

About: Personal Statement

WORK EXPERIENCES

My Roles & Responsibilities

TECHNICAL ADVISOR,
WWF - VIET NAM

June 2021 - December 2021

  • Develop 2 publications: Handbook for on-site organic treatment, Report on evaluating riverine plastic collection technologies for Viet Nam.

  • Provide technical advices for activities in 7 Plastic Smart Cites.

  • Manage and control quality of outputs from consultants.

PROJECT OFFICER, 
WWF - VIET NAM

August 2019 - May 2021

  • Coordinate and manage 2 consecutive ocean plastic and solid waste management projects in Phu Quoc by working closely with local government, businesses, schools, and multiple communities.

  • Build community-based waste management model for 30 coastal households and promote community composting initiative with 70+ members.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-USA

January 2014 - September 2018

  • Waste to Renewable Energy researches. Optimizing anaerobic process via multidisciplinary approach (biochemical-microbial-process control). 

  • Project management. Experiments planning and conducting. Technical and non-technical reports. Writing publications and research proposal.

  • Lab management: order supplies, manage fundings, setup equipments, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER,
UBA-THAILAND

June 2013 - December 2013

  • Design, budget estimation, reports, client meeting, and commission for water and wastewater treatment processes (municipal + industrial). 

  • Research and develop new biotechnology to enhance efficiency and reduce power consumption.

PROJECT ASSISTANT,
3R KNOWLEDGE HUB-THAILAND

  • Prepare interactive Excel training materials for 3R program.

May 2013

MASTER'S RESEARCH,
AIT-THAILAND

  • Environmental impacts of nanoparticles from commercial products.

  • Project management. Conduct research. Publish paper.

May 2011 - May 2013

BACHELOR'S RESEARCHES, DALAT UNIVERSITY-VIETNAM

  • Biological treatment of brewery waste using mixture of bacteria and algae

  • Water and wastewater quality monitoring and analysis.

  • Pathogen level in street food.

September 2006 - September 2010

About: Experience
About: Education
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DALAT UNIVERSITY

2006-2010

Bachelor's of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology. Topic: Environmental and pathogenic microbiology

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AIT

2011-2013

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Engineering and Management.
Topic: Wastewater engineering, anaerobic digestion

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UH MANOA

2014-2018

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Bioscience and Bioengineering.
Topic: Process control and microbiology in anaerobic digestion

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ABOUT DUC

With the love for nature and enthusiasm to protect and conserve it for future generation, I have always pursued professional trainings in environmental biotechnology and engineering. With rich experience from both academic and practical training in energy and environment multidisciplinary field, I am capable of independently leading projects in related field and beyond. Using one word to describe myself, it would be "Versatile". My current project is on scientific communication and design to help scientists share their breakthrough findings to the public in a quick and easy to comprehend way. Learn more about me from my past experience and contact me for working together. 

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SKILLS

I have acquired skills through my education and work experience in environmental and energy fields. I am very appreciative to have great supports from my past mentors to become a professional in my field. 
I am constantly looking for new challenges to learn new skills outside of my comfort zone.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Experienced in multiple project management, from preparing proposal, conducting research, to technical & nontechnical reports/presentations.

RESEARCH AND REPORT

Expert in renewable energy and environmental treatment researches with skills in analytical instruments, data analysis, and paper publishing.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

Skilled in design water and wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial wastes.

ILLUSTRATION DESIGN

Professional in designing scientific illustrations, data visualization, infographic poster, logos, and short video clips using multiple graphic softwares.

About: Skills
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