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Dr. Nguyen Tan Phong

Position: Researcher

Expertise: Environmental Science and Management

Email: nguyentanphong@tdtu.edu.vn

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Main Research Directions

  • Sustainable management of natural resources and the environment;
  • Community capacity building;
  • Ecological engineering solutions;
  • Integrated coastal zone management;
  • Management and planning of protected areas;
  • Policy advocacy and analysis.

Achievements

  • Member of 2 Ministry-level research projects
  • Published 7 chapters in international books
  • Published 37 WoS/Scopus articles
  • H-index: 16; number of citations: 575
  • Successfully supervised 3 master's students
  • Participated in peer review for more than 5 WoS/Scopus journals

Education

  • 2013-2016 - PhD in Environment Science and Management, James Cook University, Queensland, Australia. PhD Thesis Title: Managing Mangrove Dominated Muddy Coasts through Integration of Local and Scientific Knowledge in Kien Giang, Vietnam and Brebes Regency, Indonesia.
  • 2011-2012 - Master of Applied Science in Natural Resources Management / Protected Area Management - James Cook University, Australia. Master Thesis Title: Mangrove Restoration and Erosion Control for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation on the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
  • 1993-1997 - Bachelor of Science in English Linguistics and Literature - Faculty of English Linguistics and Literature, College of Social Sciences of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Experience

  • 2017-present: Researcher, Faculty of Environment & Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University
  • 2016-2016: Lecturer, Faculty of Resources & Environment, Kien Giang University
  • 2017-present: Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Science & Technology, James Cook University, Queensland, Australia
  • 2008-2011: Technical Officer, AusAID/GTZ-funded project
  • 2006-2008: Project Manager, Con Dao National Park Conservation Project, UNDP-funded
  • 2005-2006: Project Manager, Tram Chim National Park Conservation Project, Dong Thap province and Lang Sen Conservation Area, Long An province, CARE-funded
  • 2004-2005: Project Officer, Hon Mun Conservation Project, IUCN-funded
  • 1997-2024: Cat Tien National Park Conservation Project, WWF-funded

Publications

1. Quoc, H.V., Cao, N.B., Truong, P.N., Thuan, N.B. Tien, N.N., Phong, N.T., Hau, N.Q. 2026. Why do offshore breakwaters trap low levels of fine-grained sediments? Insights from Vietnam. Anthropocene Coasts, 9, 16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44218-026-00129-w
2. Nguyen, T.P. Thuan, N.B., Tien, N.N. 2025. Is it ecologically feasible to enclose mangrove-mud coasts using multiple concrete structures for erosion control? Evidence from the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. Ecological Engineering, 219, 107678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107678
3. Nguyen, T.P. 2025. Vegetated Intertidal Mudflat and Existing Ecological Restoration Perspectives to Control Coastal Erosion: Constraints and Recommendations. Ecological Engineering, 215, 107610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107610
4. Nguyen, T.P. Thuan, N.B., Tien, N.N. 2025. Monitoring the Effectiveness of Emergent Detached Offshore Structures in Mangrove Vegetation Increase: Lessons and Recommendations. Life, 15, 136. https://doi.org/10.3390/ life15020136
5. Nguyen, T.P. 2024. Erosion of Mangrove Dominated Muddy Coasts in Vietnam and Indonesia: Processes and Accelerating Factors. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 79, 103821. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2024.103821
6. Loi, L.T., Nguyen, T.P., Nguyen, L.T. 2024. Intertidal bare mudflat and wave attenuation: A case study in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. Ecological Engineering, 206, 107320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2024.107320
7. Nguyen, T.P., Thuan, N.B. Loi, L.T., Quoc, H.V. 2024. Morphological Evolution of an Intertidal Mudflat in Relation to Mangrove Growth: Implications for Future Erosion Control. Life, 14(6), 711; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14060711
8. Nguyen, T.P., & Le Tan Loi. (2023). Extent of reference to science and the efficacy of coastal management policies: Insights from the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 27 – 55. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-023-00983-7
9. Nguyen, T.P., Nuong, T.C., (2023). Thinning and selective harvesting and mangrove protection forests: Lessons learned and recommendations from the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 288, 108345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2023.108345
10. Nguyen, T.P., Nuong, T.C., Quang, N.H. (2023). Local Perceptions of Mangrove Protection and Livelihood Improvement in Co-management: Lessons Learnt and Recommendations. Ocean & Coastal Management, 237, 106530. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2023.106530
11. Nguyen, T.T. & Nguyen, T.P. (2023). Marine Plastic Litter in Phu Quoc Marine Protected Area, Vietnam: Current Status and Mitigation Approaches. Journal of the Polish Mineral Engineering Society. 2, 107 – 113. https://doi.org/10.29227/IM-2022-02-13
12. Nguyen, T.P. (2022). Offshore structures, sea mud accumulation and mangrove regeneration: Insights from the Vietnamese Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Ocean & Coastal Management, 225, 106243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106243
13. Nguyen, T.P., Quang, N.H., Sang, T.V. (2022). Shoreline Change and Community-based Climate Change Adaptation: Lessons Learnt from Brebes Regency, Indonesia. Ocean & Coastal Management, 218, 106037. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106037
14. Hue, V.D., Ai, T.T.X., Linh, L.T.V., Thanh. T.V., Nhat, T.P., Nguyen, T.P., Gagnon, A.S., Bao, P.Q., Duong, T.A. (2022). Zoning the suitability of the western Mekong Delta for paddy rice cultivation and aquaculture under current and future environmental conditions. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 194 (Suppl 2), 767. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10180-y
15. Tai, V.T., Li, Q., Rene, E.R., Behera, S.K., Maleki, A., Da, C.T., Nguyen T.P. (2021). Immobilization of Microorganisms in Activated Zeolite Beads and Alkaline Pretreated Straws for Ammonium-Nitrogen Removal from Urban River Water. Water Science and Technology, 85 (1), 63 – 67. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2021.496
16. Luom, T.T. Nguyen, T.P. Anh, N.T., Tung, N.T., Tu, L.X. (2021). Using Fine-Grained Sediment and Wave Attenuation as a New Measure for Evaluating the Efficacy of Offshore Breakwaters in Stabilizing an Eroded Muddy Coast: Insights from Ca Mau, The Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Sustainability, 13(9), 4798. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13094798.
17. Nguyen, T.P. & Luom, T.T. (2021). Configuration of Allocated Mangrove Areas and Protection of Mangrove-Dominated Muddy Coasts: Knowledge Gaps and Recommendations. Sustainability, 13(11), 6258. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13116258.
18. Tai, T.V., Rene, E.R., Behera, S.K., Nguyen, T.P., Thi Da. C. (2021). Vertical Green Walls for Noise and Temperature Reduction: An Experimental Investigation. Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2021.1911154
19. Nguyen, T.P. & Tien, H.V. (2021). Water Resource Management and Island Tourism Development: Insights from Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, Vietnam. Environment, Development and sustainability, 23, 17835 – 17856. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01417-w
20. Luom, T.T., Nguyen, T.P., Smithers, S. Tai, T.V. (2021). Protected Mangrove Forests and Aquaculture Development for livelihoods. Ocean & Coastal Management, 205, 105553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2021.105553
21. Tien, H.V., Anh, N.T., Nguyen, T.P., Nhut, M.L.M. (2021). Ecological Engineering and Restoration of Eroded Muddy Coasts in South East Asia: Knowledge Gaps and Recommendations. Sustainability, 13, 1248. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031248
22. Luom, T.T. & Nguyen, T.P. (2020) Current Management of Allocated Mangroves for Livelihood Improvement in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam: Knowledge Gaps and a Potential Model for Future Management. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 40(1), 68 – 82. https://doi.org/10.1080/10549811.2020.1743722
23. Tai, V.T., Rene, E.R., Binh, T.N., Behera, S.K., Nguyen, T.P. (2020). Mangroves diversity and erosion mitigation performance in a low salinity soil area: case study of Vinh City, Vietnam. Wetlands Ecology and Management, 28, 163–176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-019-09704-0
24. Huynh, V.T. & Nguyen, T.P. (2019). Marine algal species and their distribution in Phu Quoc marine protected area. Data in Brief, 25, 104200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2019.104200
25. Huynh, V.T. & Nguyen, T.P. (2019). Marine Algal Species and Marine Protected Area Management: A Case Study in Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, Vietnam. Ocean & Coastal Management, 178, 104816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2019.104816
26. Nguyen, T.P. & Parnell, K.E. (2019). Coastal Land Use Planning in Ben Tre: constraints and Recommendations. Heliyon, 5(4), 1 – 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01487
27. Nguyen, T.P. (2018). Melaleuca Entrapping Microsites as a Nature Based Solution to Coastal Erosion: A Pilot Study in Kien Giang, Vietnam. Ocean & Coastal Management, 155, 98 – 103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2018.02.005
28. Nguyen, T.P., Cottrell, A, Parnell, K.E. (2017). Human Activities and Coastal Erosion on the Kien Giang Coast, Vietnam. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 21 (6), 967 – 979. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-017-0566-9
29. Nguyen, T.P., Luom, T.T., Parnell, K.E. (2017). Mangrove transplantation in Brebes Regency, Indonesia: Lessons and Recommendations. Ocean & Coastal Management, 149, 12 – 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.09.006
30. Nguyen, T.P. & Parnell, K.E. (2017). Gradual expansion of mangrove areas as an ecological solution for stabilizing a severely eroded mangrove dominated muddy coast. Ecological Engineering, 107, 239 – 243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.07.038
31. Nguyen, T.P., Luom, T.T., Parnell, K.E. (2017). Mangrove allocation for coastal protection and livelihood improvement in Kien Giang province, Vietnam: Constraints and recommendations. Land Use Policy, 63, 401 – 407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.01.048
32. Nguyen, T.P., Luom, T.T., Parnell, K.E. (2017). Developing a Framework for Integrating Local and Scientific Knowledge in Internationally Funded Environment Management Projects: Case studies from Kien Giang Province, Vietnam. Local Environment, 22(11), 1298 - 1310. https://doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2017.1342617
33. Nguyen, T.P., Luom, T.T., Parnell, K.E. (2017). Existing Strategies for managing mangrove dominated muddy coasts: Knowledge gaps and recommendations. Ocean & Coastal Management, 138, 93 - 100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.01.016
34. Nguyen, T.P., Tong, V.A., Quoi, L.P., Parnell, K.E. (2016). Mangrove Restoration: Establishment of a Mangrove Nursery on Acid Sulphate Soils. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 28(3), 275 – 284. https://www.jstor.org/stable/43856532
35. Nguyen, T.P., Tam, N.V., Quoi, L.P., Parnell, K.E. (2016). Community Perspectives on an Internationally Funded Mangrove Restoration Project: Kien Giang Province, Vietnam. Ocean & Coastal Management, 119, 146 – 154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2015.10.008