Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Vinh Phuc has become the first faculty member at Dong Thap University to be recognized as a full professor.
Following a unanimous vote of confidence by The State Council For Professorship of Vietnam, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Vinh Phuc of Dong Thap University has officially met the criteria for the title of Professor in Physics in 2025. This marks the first time a faculty member from Dong Thap University has achieved this distinction. Dr. Phuc, born in 1980 in Hoa Chau, Hue, currently serves as Vice Dean of the School of Education under Dong Thap University.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Vinh Phuc was recognized as a full professor.in Physics in 2025 - Photo: Thanh Mai
Dr. Phuc specializes in Theoretical Physics and Mathematical Physics. His academic journey has been closely tied to the field of physics: he earned his bachelor's degree in Physics Education in 2002, completed his master's in Physics in 2005, and received his Ph.D. in Physics in 2012. He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in Physics at the age of 36.
In the same 2025 announcement by the The State Council For Professorship, Dong Thap University also saw Dr. Le Diem Kieu recognized as an Associate Professor in the field of Agriculture.
A view of Dong Thap University - Photo: Thanh Mai
Dr. Kieu, born in 1983 in Cai Nhum, Vinh Long, is currently Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management under the Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environment at Dong Thap University. With these new appointments, the university now has 1 full professor and 19 associate professors.
Dong Thap University is a public, multidisciplinary institution governed by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, comprising 23 affiliated units and a faculty of 537 full-time lecturers, including 321 with master's degrees and 216 with doctoral degrees.Source: https://laodong.vn/ldt/dao-tao/truong-dai-hoc-dong-thap-co-nha-giao-dau-tien-dat-chuan-giao-su-1603581.ldoTranslation: Chanh Truc