Lecturers and Experts at Swinburne Vietnam

Hanoi location

Director of Swinburne Vietnam | Lecturer of Business Department

Dr. Hoang Viet Ha

Ph.D. in Management from Macquarie University, Australia.
Former CEO of Baoviet Group.
Former CEO of FPT Corporation.
Former Vice President (International) of FPT Education Organisation.
Research area: Management and Operations.

Academic Director at Swinburne Vietnam | Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Truong Cong Duan

Former Head of Research and Program Development Department at FPT Education.
Ph.D. in Physics at Osaka University, Japan.

Director of the Global Citizenship Education Center

Dr. Shaun Nykvist

Ph.D. in Education through Technology from Queensland University of Technology, Australia..
Director of Digital Transformation Research – University of Science and Technology, Norway.
Director of International Partnerships (Southeast Asia) – Queensland University of Technology.
Expert in Digital Technology Training and Education.

Head of the Information Technology Department

Dr. Le Minh Duc

Ph.D. in Software Engineering from Hanoi National University.
Received a full scholarship for the Master’s program in Information Engineering at the University of Leeds, UK, and won the award for the best master’s research project.
Author of 2 software development textbooks from Hanoi University.
20 research papers published in journals and conferences on information technology.

Head of Business Department

Dr. Tran Thi Bich Hanh

Ph.D. in Business Administration from Ulsan University, South Korea.
Teaching experience at Ulsan University (South Korea), Vietnam-Japan University, FPT University, Swinburne Vietnam, etc.
Nearly 20 published articles and presentations at international conferences in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hawaii, and Vietnam.

Head of Media & Communication Department

Dr. Ngo Bich Ngoc

Ph.D. in Journalism from the Academy of Journalism and Communication (AJC). Studied and researched modern communication and digital media at the University of Vienna, Austria; International Leadership Academy (IAF), Germany.
Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the AJC’s online portal, member of the Editorial Assessment Board of the Journal of Political Theory and Communication (English). Former journalist at the Consumer Advisory Magazine (Vietnam Economic Times) and communication officer at Hoa Phat Group.
Years of teaching experience at AJC, Foreign Trade University, Bachelor’s Program in PR, Advertising and Brand Management at Middlesex University (UK) in Vietnam, and training programs for journalists organised by UN Women, ILO, OXFAM.
ASEAN Young Leaders Scholarship recipient.
Keynote speaker at the Bangkok Communication Conference, organised by the Thai Media Foundation and Friedrich Naumann Foundation in 2018. Vietnamese delegate at the Stockholm Internet Forum 2019.
Member of the compilation of many textbooks, monographs on journalism and communication.

Director at Swinburne Innovation Space | Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Le Anh Ngoc

Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Kyungpook National University (KNU) in South Korea.
Received scholarships from The Brain Korea 21 and The Korea Science and Engineering Foundation.
Speaker at over 30 conferences in Vietnam, South Korea, Greece, UAE, India, and many other countries.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Pham Van Dai

Ph.D. in Systems, Networks, and Telecommunications Devices at Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications (SUT), Russia.
Recipient of the Russian Presidential Scholarship in 2019.
Several years of research and professional experience in Russia.
Published over 20 international SCOPUS/WoS papers.
Research areas: IoT, WSN, LPWAN, AI in communication networks.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Dr. Pham Binh Duong

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Journalism, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (2016).
Master of Research in Communications and Journalism, Monash University, Australia (2012).
Master of Communications, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia (2011).
Lecturer in Multimedia Communications, Swinburne University of Technology, Vietnam.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Nguyen Phuong Anh

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Lorraine, France.
Master’s degree in Information Technology and Web from Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, France.
Experienced in teaching at the University of Cryptography Engineering and participating in various research and development projects in international settings.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Pham Thi Kim Dzung

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Software Engineering (Computer Science) from CNAM University, France.
Graduated with a Master’s degree from Saint Petersburg University, Russia.
Many years of teaching experience and professional work in Russia and Vietnam.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. James Jackson

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Mathematics from University College London, UK.
Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Manchester, UK.
Many years of experience in teaching and student advising in the UK, China, Vietnam, and more.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Dr. Mach Le Thu

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Journalism at Monash University, Australia.
Master’s degree in Media Management from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
Editor at Vietnamnet, VTV, and ABC.
Over 20 articles published in specialized Journalism and Communications journals.

Lecturer of Business Department

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai

Ph.D. in International Economics from the University of Economics – Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Master’s degree in International Business from University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland.
Extensive experience in working and teaching at various corporations and top universities.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. Robert J. Gibb

Master’s degree in Geography from Saint Cloud State University, USA.
Master’s degree in Business Administration from Saint Thomas University, USA.
Bachelor of Science in Social Science from Saint Cloud State University, USA.
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification from New York, USA.
Many years of experience in teaching English and as a lecturer at various universities and educational institutions.

Lecturer of Business Department

Ms. Xuan Thi Thu Trang

Bachelor in Global Marketing from HAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland.
Master’s in International Marketing from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom.
Recipient of the Erasmus exchange scholarship in the UK.
Co-founder and manager of the advertising and media agency – Purr Creative.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Ms. Nguyen Thuy Linh

Master’s in Information Systems Analysis and Design from the University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Many years of experience in teaching and working in IT departments and international companies.

Lecturer of Media& Communication Department

Mr. Do Hoang Anh

Post-graduate at the Academy of Journalism and Communication.
Graduated with a Master’s degree in Communications from Monash University, Australia.
Experience in working and teaching in Australia and Vietnam.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Le Thi Thu Hang

Adjunct lecturer
Master in Development Studies from the University of Melbourne, Australia, with an Australian Government Development Scholarship from 2008-2010.
Over 20 years of diverse and extensive work experience, she has held various roles including training and marketing assistant, project officer, project coordinator, reporter, editor, translator and interpreter, youth development consultant, trainer, coordinator of training and workshop activities, university lecturer, event director, head of a representative office, deputy director in charge of training, and most recently as a career consulting expert.
Working experience from World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, the University of Melbourne, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Almec Corporation, Transparency International, Media Tenor International Media Analysis, International School – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, and Vietnam Training and Communication Joint Stock Company.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Dr. Mai Ngoc Khoi

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. & Master’s in Applied Linguistics at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Many years of experience in teaching English at various educational institutions and universities.
Published nearly 20 research papers on English language teaching in Education.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. Vu Ngoc Cuong

Master’s degree in English Language Teaching from the University of Canberra, Australia.
Bachelor’s degree in High-Quality International Business Program from the Foreign Trade University, Vietnam.
Years of experience in teaching English.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Nga

Master’s degree in English Language Teaching from Southern New Hampshire University, USA.
Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Hanoi University, Vietnam.
Co-founder of Up Education.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Bui Thi Thu Phuong

A Master’s degree holder in North American Studies
Extensive experience teaching English programs at both domestic and international institutions.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Bui Phan Phuong Thao

Holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) from the University of Canberra, Australia.
Has extensive experience teaching English programs at various institutions and centers.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Ngo Thi Thu Thuy

Holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of Canberra, Australia.
Has extensive experience teaching English programs at various institutions and centers.
Participated in a scientific research conference on the ASEAN Economic Community and the English Festival competition.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Mr. To Son Tung

Adjunct lecturer
Bachelor of Commerce in Journalism from RMIT University.
Master’s degree in Journalism from the Academy of Journalism and Communication (AJC).
Worked for 8 years at the Vietnam News Agency before joining the Swinburne Vietnam Alliance Program.
Served as an online newspaper editor for 3 years and a television editor for 5 years.
Specializes in creating content and media products in various fields such as politics, culture, economics, and entertainment.

Lecturer of Business Department

Ms. Vu Dieu Thuy

Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Management (specialising in Marketing and Customer Relations) from the University of Montpellier 1, Republic of France.
Professional certification level 1 (France) and level 7 (Europe) in Strategic Management and Development issued by ISEE Group, Republic of France.
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Management from Jean Monnet University of Saint Etienne, Republic of France.
Experience in teaching at universities and educational institutions in Vietnam.
Work experience in the field of marketing at SNCF Group, Republic of France, and in small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam.

Lecturer of Business Department

Dr. Vu Van Thinh

Ph.D. in Management Science from Nanhua University, Taiwan.
Teaching and research area: Management Principles, Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Organisational Behaviour, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Published over 30 articles and book chapters, including nearly 10 articles in reputable international journals indexed in ISS/COPUS.
Participated in research projects and consultation services to various businesses and NGOs.
Recipient of Researching award from ILO, Department of Education and Training.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Nguyen Lan Chi

Bachelor’s degree in Professional Media from RMIT University.
Master’s degree in Media Art Cultures from multiple University in Austria, Denmark and Poland from Erasmus+ Program.
Lan Chi has shown a strong interest in Communication, Culture, and Arts throughout her educational journey, therefore, most of her practical experiences revolved around the world of communication, project coordination, and graphic design within artistic spaces, residency programs for artists, and galleries.
In additions, her researches also follow Communication and Cultures Research. Her topics include the influence of popular cultural products (such as Japanese manga/anime and the Korean Wave), and contemporary art video in Vietnamese society.

Lecturer - Researcher of Business Department

Dr. Vu Hoang Linh

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Minnesota University, USA.
Master’s degree in Economic Theory from Toulouse School of Economics, France.
Master’s degree in Economics Development from the Vietnam-Netherlands Master’s Program, National Economics University, Vietnam
Working experiences in private and government sectors, including Economics experts at World Bank and lecturer at Vietnam Japan University, Hanoi National University.
Years of experience as consultant for projects from international organisations such as the World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, GIZ, etc.
Research areas: Applied Microeconomics and Public Policy.
Published more than 20 articles in international journals such as Economic Letters, Tobacco Control, Agricultural Economics, International Journal of Educational Development, Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Oxford Development Studies…

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Mr. Nguyen The Phuc

Adjunct lecturer
Master’s degree in Information Technology and Communication from Trento University, Italy.
Valedictorian at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam, majoring in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
5 years experience in various roles in AI Computer Vision at research institutes and companies, both domestically and internationally including: Fondazione Bruno Kessler Institute, Adlink, Vinbigdata, Fpt ….
Head of AI Department at Timebird.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Nguyen Hoang Oanh

Master’s degree in Mass Communications from Murray State University, United States.
Bachelor’s degree from the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi, specialising in International Economics.
An experienced lecturer with a solid academic background, a professional communicator with a passion for helping others succeed. Problem-solving, creativity, and leadership are also her strengths.
A guest lecturer for many marketing communication training programs at various universities such as the Academy of Journalism and Communication, Foreign Trade University in Hanoi, Vietnam National University, Hanoi University of Culture, Dai Nam University, Nguyen Trai University, etc. She is also serving as a visiting lecturer for many international joint training programs. Research fields include Integrated Marketing Communications; Public Relations and Advertising; Celebrity Studies; Music and Fashion Marketing; Trends in development and new research methodologies in journalism, communication studies related to personal identity, particularly female identity, and public perceptions of the role of new media.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Mr. Nguyen Van Cong

Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Bachelor of Information Technology from Hanoi University.
Several years of teaching experience at universities and educational institutions in Vietnam.
Extensive practical experience in Web, Mobile, and AI projects at various technology companies both domestically and internationally.

Guest Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Nguyen Van Tang

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology – Postdoctoral research at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Japan.
Master of Science in Computer Science from Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Over 10 years of teaching experience, guest lecturing at various universities domestically (HaUI, VNU, USTH, FPT, Swinburne…) and internationally (Maryland University (US), Bath University (UK)).
Experienced in research and consulting in blockchain technology, AI, software development for the Ministry of Science and Technology, various tech companies, and NGOs like the World Bank, SIPPO, AFD.
Co-author of 02 specialised books; published 20 scientific research papers in international journals and conferences in the ICT field.
Successfully led 01 national-level scientific and technological project.

Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology - Postdoctoral research at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Japan. Master of Science in Computer Science from Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Over 10 years of teaching experience, guest lecturing at various universities domestically (HaUI, VNU, USTH, FPT, Swinburne…) and internationally (Maryland University (US), Bath University (UK)). Experienced in research and consulting in blockchain technology, AI, software development for the Ministry of Science and Technology, various tech companies, and NGOs like the World Bank, SIPPO, AFD. Co-author of 02 specialised books; published 20 scientific research papers in international journals and conferences in the ICT field. Successfully led 01 national-level scientific and technological project.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son

He is a businessman, lecturer, author, and esteemed media expert in Vietnam.
He is a trainer for many Google Partners training programs organised by Google, notably the Sales Masterclass program and the Elevator program for training senior CEOs.
Currently, Mr. Son focuses on investing in the fields of media, education, and healthcare. He is the founder and chairman of T&A – the largest PR agency in Vietnam; SAGE – a renowned academy in branding & communication; GPA – a foreign language center; MVV Academy – a pioneer in blended training; Blue Production – a film studio; Forinco – a chain of clinics specialising in cancer treatment; Amigo Pharma – a pharmaceutical company; and Sunny Vales – a leading digital marketing company in Vietnam.
He founded and co-founded over 20 businesses. T&A Communications was later acquired by WPP – the world’s largest marketing communications group, while Amigo Pharma merged with Dược Cửu Long. Additionally, Mr. Son also advises and trains many Vietnamese businesses in management, market penetration strategies, marketing communications, and leadership skills.
Master’s degree in International Journalism from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (Russia). He also received scholarships from the United States Information Agency (USIS Business Fellow – 2002) and the Rockefeller Foundation (Rockefeller Fellow – 2005). In 2006, he was awarded a scholarship from the Japanese government’s Asia Leadership Fellow Program, being the youngest member in the history of the program.
In 2012, Mr. Son founded the Global Shapers Ho Chi Minh City Hub, a community of young entrepreneurs and leaders under the World Economic Forum. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Asia-Pacific Media Alliance for Awareness, a community of advertising and media companies aimed at raising community awareness about social issues and changing their behavior.

Lecturer of Business Department

Mr. Nguyen Toan Thinh

Years of experience working in the field of education, technology development and innovation as an independent consultant, lecturer, research expert, and program manager.
A close partner with universities, research institutes, social organisations, businesses, government agencies, and sponsors.
Master’s degree from the United Kingdom (2008), recipient of research exchange scholarship on Sustainable Development at the Australian National University (2010), worked at the Asian Institute of Technology and collaborated with the National Startup Support Organisation, as a lecturer and consultant on project management, organisational strategy development, and business innovation.
Former project manager for innovation, technology transfer, research and development, and digital transformation for businesses in Vietnam.
Head of the research team and editor of research reports related to the implementation of SDGs 2030, organisational strategy development, and partnership relations for open innovation.

Lecturer of Business Department

Dr. Le Vu Hai

Holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Kyoto University, Japan.
Has extensive experience in teaching and research at Kyoto University and the Banking Academy.

Lecturer of Business Department

Ph.D. candidate Vu Minh Truong

Currently a Ph.D. candidate at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Troy University, AL.
Has extensive experience in providing strategic business consulting for enterprises in Virginia, USA.
Former lecturer at James Madison University, Virginia, USA.

Lecturer of Business Department

Mr. Vu Van Canh

Holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Has over 5 years of experience in digital marketing and content creation, focusing on consumer psychology and social impacts.

Lecturer of Business Department

Mr. Nguyen Quang Anh

Holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from Queen’s University, London.
Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
Has experience working at various media companies, including TikTok and Theanh28 Entertainment.

Lecturer of Business Department

Ms. Le Thi Kim Trang

Holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Leipzig University, Germany.
Has experience supporting teaching at institutions such as VinUniversity and LanguageLink.
Former customer service expert and project manager at TikTok.

Lecturer of Business Department

Mr. Pham Tuan Minh

Adjunct lecturer
Holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Vietnam-Japan University.
Has nearly 20 years of professional experience.
Currently serves as the After-Sales Service Manager for the ASEAN region at Hako Group East Asia (HEA).

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Dr. Youcef Benrazek

Holds a Ph.D. in Communication, Broadcasting, and Television from Marmara University, Turkey.
Content creator at Icerikler Teknoloji Dijital Reklam ve Danismanlik Ltd.Sti, Turkey.
Has many years of research experience and has supported teaching at the Faculty of Communication, Marmara University and 08 Mai 1945 University.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Mr. Pham Duc Anh (Anthony Pham)

Holds a Master’s degree in Media Production and Film, with specializations in Screenwriting and Production Management.
Has nearly 10 years of experience working in the media and entertainment industry across Vietnam, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Lecturer at the Brighton Film Academy, UK.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Mr. Benjamin Fouks

Adjunct lecturer
Holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Communication from the University of Poitiers, France.
Holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from MBA ESG, France.
Director of Development at Change Factory, a consulting firm specializing in human resources and communication in France.
Has many years of experience in teaching and providing support at various schools and organizations.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Tran Le Thuy

Master’s degree in Development Science from Oxford University, UK.
Bachelor of Journalism from the Academy of Journalism and Communication – AJC.
Le Thuy has worked and published articles, videos and documentaries in news agencies including Tuoi Tre, Reuters News, Saigon Times, VnExpress, the New York Times, AFP, CNN and Al Jazeera.
Consultant experience at many international organisations such as World Bank, ADB, Unicef…

Da Nang location

Director of Swinburne Da Nang | Head of the Academic Department

Ph.D. candidate Ana Le My Nga

A consultant and investor in technology startup projects, particularly in the fields of healthcare, education, and agriculture, with a focus on AI and IoT applications.
With a solid academic background from prestigious international institutions and 27 years of experience, she has held key positions at major corporations such as ABS Group and Applus Velosi, contributing to the enhancement of quality standards and risk management in the energy and heavy industries.
Founder of WeAngels Innovation Capital, supporting startups and businesses in product and model standardization for global market entry; founder of Hermes Management, specializing in providing advisory and investment services for startup projects.
One of the “sharks” in Season 7 of Shark Tank.

Head of Business Department

PHD Candidate Vo Thi Kim Oanh

5 years experience as Educational Manager at the University of Queensland, Phan Chau Trinh University, and Dong A University.
6 years experience as National Director and CEO of multinational companies and corporations.
10 years experience as Financial Manager, Sales & Marketing Director in resorts, golf courses, and non-governmental organisations within the Race to the Top 15 Asia group.
Co-founder of For Children In Need (NGO) & Car & Life Automobile Express Service.
Research area: Startup.

Lecturer of Business Department

Ms. Duong Hoai Lan

Master’s degree in Human Resource Consultation from Lancaster University, United Kingdom (Recipient of Lancaster University Scholarship and awarded Best Dissertation).
Bachelor’s degree on Business Administration from Queensland University, Australia.
Ms. Lam has many teaching experience at FPT University and several years of experience in the field of human resource development management, training, and advisory roles in human resource development projects for Da Nang City.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Ly Quynh Tran

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney, Australia.
Master’s degree in Information Technology Research at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Years of teaching experience on Information Technology.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Dr. Nguyen Thi Huynh Loc

Adjunct lecturer
Doctor of Applied Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), The University of Queensland, Australia.
Over 20 years of experience in university-level teaching, curriculum design, program development, and assessment.

Lecturer of Business Department

Dr. Tran Minh Tung

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing Management from the University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) in Rzeszow, Poland.
Professional Doctorate in Education (Professional EdD) specializing in Management and Leadership in International Higher Education from the European International University (EIU-Paris), France.
Ph.D. in Communication from the European International University (EIU-Paris), France.
Master of Science in Business Information Systems from Heilbronn University, Germany.
Certified trainer from HEC Montréal (Canada).
Current director and Business and Communication Lecturer at Swinburne Vietnam – Da Nang Campus, Vietnam.
Over 18 years of work experience and more than 12 years of teaching and sharing at over 40 businesses and 22 higher education institutions in Vietnam.
His research areas include Social Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, and Marketing in Higher Education, Innovative Teaching Methods, Data-Based Marketing, Information Systems, Standard-Based Curriculum Development, Experiential Learning, and Gamification.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Tran Trung Tin

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from Dong-A University, South Korea.
Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Dong-A University, South Korea.
Several years of teaching experience in the field of Information Technology.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Le Van Minh

CTO – O – Triip Pte. Ltd.
An accomplished information technology expert with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and big data analytics.
Holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from France and has many years of experience leading and managing AI research and development projects at major companies and corporations.

Lecturer of Business Department

Dr. Trinh Thi Thu

Ph.D. in Tourism Management at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Former director of Pegasus International College, specialised in teaching university, postgraduate education, scientific research, and policy consulting in the fields of Tourism Economics, Sustainable Development, and Cultural Heritage Tourism.
Published Science research papers on prestigious domestic and international specialised journals on the SSCI list.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Tran Thi Kim Cuc

Master’s degree in International Marketing from the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
Over 10 years of experience in teaching and working in the field of Communication and Digital Marketing.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Phan Thi Bich Ngoc

Master’s degree in Communication and Media Management from the University of Stirling, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Communication from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.
8 years experience in Communication and Public Relations, working in various sectors, including government, non-governmental organisations, and private sector.
Over 3 years experience as lecturer at various international universities in Communication field.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. Bui Quang Dang

Master’s degree in TESOL from Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri, USA (Full Scholarship).
Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam.
Experienced in teaching Academic English, English essay writing, English communication, and English for business at Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri, USA, Inlingua Washington DC, Virginia, USA, and the International University of the National University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Experienced in training English Teaching Methods (TESOL) at Horizon TESOL, Ho Chi Minh City, and IELTS teacher at various English language centres in Ho Chi Minh City.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. Darragh Casey

Bachelor’s degree in Business & Management from Aungier Street University, Dublin, Ireland.
Postgraduate’s degree in Food Science and Technology from ITT, Dublin, Ireland.
Mr. Darragh has several years of experience in research, work, and teaching English in various countries, including Vietnam.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Ezzati Rahman

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (with honours) from Coventry University, United Kingdom.
Master’s degree in Teaching at the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Brunei Darussalam.
Several years of experience in research, work, and teaching English at UBD-FPT Global Centre, universities in Brunei, and Vietnam.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Michelle Poh

Bachelor’s degree im Psychology and Anthropology from the University of British Columbia, Canada.
Master’s degree in Teaching at the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Brunei Darussalam.
Several years of experience in research, work, and teaching English at UBD-FPT Global Centre, universities in Brunei, and Vietnam.

Lecturer of Business Department

Prof. Sean WATTs

Professor of International Business, Marketing, Hospitality, and Innovation.
Ph.D. in Business Administration with over 15 years of experience in teaching, business management, and program development.
Current lecturer of Business Department at Swinburne Vietnam, Danang.
Former director of Donga U. of Corp.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. Paul Allen Benavides

Master’s in Business Administration specialised in Leadership & Management at the University of La Verne in California, USA.
Several years of experience in the fields of real estate finance, hospitality, media, university teaching, and international corporations.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Dr. Tran Thi Yen Minh

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Communication at Bournemouth University, United Kingdom.
Master’s degree in International Journalism at Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
Over 10 years of teaching experience in the field of Communication.
Research areas: global science communication, as well as other areas such as literature, new media, gender issues, and cultural influences in journalism and communication at various academic levels.

HCMC location

Director of Swinburne Ho Chi Minh | Lecturer of Business Department

Mr. Nguyen Duy Truong

MBA, Master of Economics, and Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Director of the Foreign Language and Study Abroad Center; Hoa Sen University, Vietnam.
Former Executive Director of Van Hien University, Vietnam.
Former Principal and Vice-Principal Assistant (Academic), Deputy Director of the Asia-Pacific Research Institute, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia; Former Director of the Australia-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce.
Fields of research and teaching: Leadership, Economics; Business Administration/Strategy/Change Management; Critical Thinking and Debate. Economics, Leadership, Art of Negotiation; Business Management, etc.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Nguyen Thien Bao

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Trento, Italy.
Visiting lecturer at the Surgical Planning Laboratory (SPL) at Harvard University in Boston, USA.
Researcher at CiMec (Center for Mind/Brain Sciences) at the Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) Institute, University of Trento, Italy.
Researcher at IEEE and an outstanding member of the editorial board for various international journals/conferences in the field of Computer Science.

Head of Business Department

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam

Ph.D. researcher at Monash University, Australia.
Recipient of a prestigious Australian Scholarship Award.
Experienced in university teaching and consulting in Mekong region management.
Associated with renowned diplomatic programs like SSEAYP (Japan), Humphrey Fellowship (USA), ITEC (India), and the Australian alumni network.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Hang Sam Nang

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, UITM University, Poland.
25 years of experience in AI, IT, and Digital Transformation.
Extensive expertise in consulting, corporate restructuring, and digital transformation, with a proven track record of implementing management information systems for major enterprises in Vietnam.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Dr. Doan Xuan Huy Minh

Adjunct lecturer
Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Reading, United Kingdom.
Master of Business Administration from Southern Columbia University, USA.
Many years of experience in management and teaching at various universities such as Hoa Sen University, Ton Duc Thang University, FPT University, and others.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. Lu Van Tuan

Master of Applied Linguistics from Curtin University, Australia.
Specialises in teaching English language skills, Public Speaking in English, Phonetics and Phonology of English, and teaching English using technology.
Lecturer in the Department of British/American Culture, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Hoa Sen University.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ton Nu Phuong Linh

Master’s degree in Teaching English from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
English Language Lecturer at Hoa Sen University, Vietnam.
Research fields: Pedagogy and Linguistics – Lecturer in the Department of British/American Culture, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Hoa Sen University.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Mr. Ha Hai Lam

Bachelor of Communication from RMIT University Vietnam and a Master’s in Media and Communication Research from City, University of London, United Kingdom.
Over 7 years of experience working for global advertising companies in Vietnam, including Leo Burnett, Cheil, and Publicis.
Research interests include Media Ethics; Media, Technology, and Society; and Understanding Media.

Lecturer of Business Department

Mr. Jorge Martinez

Master of Science in Engineering and an MBA in International Business.
Experienced in Management and as a Director of Business Development and Marketing in the APAC region across industries including Automotive, Perfume, Fitness, and Consulting.
Awarded the ICEX scholarship by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, and Trade of Spain.

Lecturer of Business Department

Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Thuan

Ph.D. in Economics & Management from Tomas Bata University, Czech Republic.
Master’s degree in International Marketing Management from the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom.
Several years of experience working and teaching in the fields of Marketing and Business.
Research fields: Marketing, Economics & Management.

Lecturer of Business Department

Ms. Pham Thi Quynh Trang

Master’s degree in Marketing from Swinburne University, Australia.
Many years of teaching experience at international academies and educational organisations: IDEAS, S.O.C.
Over 10 years of work experience at multinational companies in Australia and Vietnam.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Nguyen Thu Huong

Master’s degree in Broadcasting and Television from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City.
Several years of experience working at VTV (Vietnam Television) and Forbes Vietnam.
Multimedia Communications lecturer at Swinburne University Vietnam.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Mr. Le Xuan Hieu

Graduated from the Australian National University with a specialisation in Machine Learning and Computer Vision.
Full scholarship recipient for the Master’s program and postgraduate training.
Author and co-author of several scientific papers on AI & its applications in fields such as security and healthcare.
Senior AI Engineer with over 4 years of experience.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Mr. Pham Ngoc Chau

Mr. Chau hold two master’s degrees in Media Arts and TESOL from the University of Bangkok and the University of Melbourne.
He has direct experience in various educational environments influenced by different cultures, successfully applies diverse teaching methods in multiple academic and intercultural contexts.
He has a background in teaching language and culture, as well as professional communication courses at the university level.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Do Thi Thuc Uyen

Master’s degree in Multimedia Communication Research from Monash University with excellent academic achievements.
Recipient of scholarships from prestigious Australian universities.
Extensive experience in fields related to communication and marketing, including Account Management in a marketing firm.
Teaching experience in various areas at different universities, both in Vietnam and internationally.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Truong Thi Kim Oanh

Master of Research (Communication, Culture, and Creative Arts) from Curtin University with a Curtin Research Scholarship for 2021-2023.
Certificates of completion in “The Future of Data: Data Analytics – Concepts, Principles, and Practices,” issued by the Australian Technology Network of Universities in 2021.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Nguyen Thanh Loan

Master’s degree in Teaching English from the University of Sunderland, UK.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from North Central University, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching English from the University of Otago, New Zealand.
Academic English instructor for pre-university programs.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Dr. Tran Ngoc Tien

Adjunct lecturer
20 years of experience in teaching, management, and scientific research in the fields of education and culture.
Dr. Tien holds two master’s degrees (from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, and Edith Cowan University, Australia) and a Ph.D. from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan.
Received the Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship from the Japanese government for both master’s and doctoral programs.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Mr. Pham Thai Ky Trung

Doctoral Candidate in Data Science at INTI International University, Malaysia (2023–2027)
Master’s Degree in Information Technology Management, University of Melbourne, Australia
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, National University of Ho Chi Minh City – University of Science
Certified Microsoft Professional: Network Systems Engineer (MCSE), Database Administrator (MCDBA), IT Server Administrator (MCITP Server Administrator), and Solution Associate (MCSA)
Over 10 years of experience teaching IT at the university level. Participated in major IT consultancy projects as an ICT consultant expert.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. David Graham Dillin

Mr. David G. Dillin, M.A., originally from the United States, has nearly 40 years of teaching experience.
He has extensive expertise in developing curricula for prestigious high schools and universities in Vietnam.
Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Trinity University, USA.

Head of Media & Communication Department

Mr. Le Anh Tuan

Holds a Master’s Degree in Multimedia Communication and Global Media from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Experienced in teaching Multimedia, Advertising, and Communication at leading universities.
Research focuses on areas such as Digital Media, Social Media, and AI in Media.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. Evan Randall Duncan

Master’s Degree in Multimedia Communication and Global Media from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Extensive experience in teaching Multimedia, Advertising, and Communication at prestigious universities.
Research interests include Digital Media, Social Media, and the application of AI in Media.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Ms. Kristina Spoljarich

Holds a Master’s Degree in English and Croatian Language and Literature from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Osijek, Croatia.
Certified in TEFL Cambridge.
Over 8 years of diverse teaching experience, including General English and IELTS preparation.

Lecturer at the Center for Global Citizenship Education

Mr. Acker Michael Steven

Holds a Master’s degree in Urban Education – ESL from New Jersey University, USA.
Bachelor’s degree in English Language, specializing in Creative Writing, from George Mason University, USA.
TESOL certification from New Jersey University, USA.
Many years of experience in the education sector, including teaching General English and preparing students for English proficiency exams at high schools and universities in Vietnam.

Lecturer of Business Department

Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Minh Thu

Master’s degree in Business Management and Marketing from Libre de Bruxelles University, Belgium.
Postgraduate Certificate (2 years) in Supply Chain Management from Cape Breton University, Canada.
15 years of managerial experience in multinational companies, specializing in Business Development and Marketing at UPS, Bosch, and Wilmar Agro, holding the position of Senior Country Manager.
Founder and co-founder of businesses in the fields of Technology Wholesale & Retail, SME Consulting, and Hospitality.

Lecturer of Information Technology Department

Ms. Hoang Anh Minh

Holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Washington, USA.
Research experience at United States’ National Laboratories.
Co-author of research papers on Computer Vision and Explainable AI.

Lecturer of Media & Communication Department

Ms. Bui Thi Giang

Bachelor’s degree in International Business (majoring in Marketing) from Aalto University, Finland.
Master’s degree in TESOL and Sociolinguistics from the University of Stirling, United Kingdom.
Extensive experience in the fields of education, marketing, and communications.
Research areas: Multiculturalism, Intercultural Communication, and Discourse Analysis in Media.

Industry Lecturer at Information Technology Department

Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu (Hieu PC)

Executive Director of the Chongluadao.vn Project – an initiative aimed at protecting the community from online threats.
Technical Expert at the National Cyber Security Monitoring Center (NCSC).
Co-founder of the Cypeace project.
Speaker at numerous prestigious conferences and events both domestically and internationally, including Vietnam Web Summit, Security Summit, GISEC Global, and more.