Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Huu Van
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Huu Van is from the University of Agriculture and Forestry (HUAF), Hue University, Vietnam. Born on 3 February 1968 in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam, he has devoted his academic career to animal science and veterinary medicine.
Dr. Van obtained his bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine from HUAF in 1991. He subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Japan, earning a master’s degree from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in 2002 and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, specializing in Animal Nutrition, from Iwate University in 2005. His interdisciplinary academic background has provided a strong foundation for his teaching, research, and professional contributions to animal science and livestock production.
Throughout his career, Associate Professor Van has held various academic and leadership positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. He has extensive experience in university teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research management, having supervised 15 postgraduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels, in addition to hundreds of undergraduate students.
Associate Professor Van has considerable experience in international research collaboration and a comprehensive understanding of livestock production systems. He has served as a key Vietnamese research partner in several multinational projects funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and has led numerous research projects in his areas of expertise. His research contributions are reflected in more than 150 scientific publications, including papers published in Vietnamese and international journals and conference proceedings.
He currently serves as Vice-Rector of HUAF, Hue University, where he oversees academic affairs and student services. In addition to his university leadership responsibilities, he serves as Vice-Chairman of the Hue University Animal Ethics Committee (HUAEC). The Committee reviews research proposals involving animals, provides guidance on research ethics, and evaluates compliance with applicable ethical standards and legal requirements. Research projects involving animals that receive HUAEC approval undergo institutional ethical review, providing evidence of ethical oversight and supporting compliance with the ethical requirements of scientific journals.
Through his combined experience in academic leadership, teaching, research, and international collaboration, Associate Professor Van continues to contribute to higher education, scientific research, and the advancement of animal science and sustainable livestock production in Vietnam.