7-2010 to present: Head of Department of American Studies
1996 to present: teaching at the Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
01/2002-5/2005: Deputy Head of International Studies Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
1997-1999: Graduate study at Cornell University, USA.
1985-1995: Researcher, Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, Hanoi National University.
2.2. Fields of research and teaching
US foreign policy and foreign relations
Vietnam - US relations
American public diplomacy
Latin American countries
Southeast Asian countries
English for International Relations
2.3. Guidance on master's theses and dissertations
PhD thesis: + Under supervision: 01
Master's thesis: + Supervised: 10 + Under supervision: 05
3. Scientific works
3.1. Lectures for university training
Latin American countries (3 credits). Acceptance January 2010, excellent.
US Foreign Relations (3 credits). Accepted September 2006, excellent
3.2. Scientific research topics that have been and are being undertaken
Topic members:The US's global and regional strategic adjustment after the financial crisis and its impact on Vietnam. Ministry-level project. Code: 21b/HĐKH-KHXH-CT11-30-05. Project management agency: Institute for American Studies. Participating topic: Adjustment of US security-military strategy towards China after the global economic-financial crisis and its impact on the region and Vietnam. Acceptance: December 2012.
Topic members:US strategic adjustment towards Asia after the global financial crisis and its impact on Vietnam. Ministry-level project. Code: 21b/HĐKH-KHXH-CT11-30-04. Project management agency: Institute of American Studies. Participating topic: US strategic adjustment towards Southeast Asia after the global financial crisis and its impact. Acceptance: December 2012.
Topic host:US foreign policy after the Cold War. National University level research topic, code: QX 09-37, accepted October 2010.
Topic host:The role of public diplomacy in US foreign relations. National University level research topic, code: QX 08-33, accepted February 2009.
Topic host:US foreign policy towards Latin American countries, 1890-1990. School-level research topic, code: T2004 - 32, accepted October 2005.
Topic host:US foreign policy towards Russia and China in the 1990s. National University level research topic, code CB. 01 30, accepted January 2003.
3.3. Published books
The United States and the Nuclear Weapons Problem Over the Past Half Century (1945-2010)National Political Publishing House - Truth, Hanoi 2012.
People's diplomacy in US foreign relationsNational Political Publishing House - Truth, Hanoi 2009.
Vietnam - ASEAN: Multilateral and Bilateral Relations(co-authored). National Political Publishing House, Hanoi 2004, article “Vietnam - Indonesia Relations: Stages”, pp. 85-134 and article “Myanmar and the issue of regional integration”, pp. 161-192.
Vietnam - ASEAN(co-authored). Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi 1996, article “Indonesia and Asean”, pp. 326-335.
Festival culture of Southeast Asian peoples(co-authored). National Culture Publishing House, Hanoi 1992, article “Traditional festivals of ethnic groups in Singapore”, pp. 118-130.
3.4. Published scientific articles
Obama administration's policy towards China in the security and military fields. International Research Journal, No. 1 (92) 3-2013, pp. 113-140.
People's diplomacy in Vietnam - Latin America relations. Today's Americas, No. 1 (178)-2013, pp. 53-62.
Impact of the 1973 Paris Agreement on Thailand's Foreign Relations. Proceedings of the International Conference on the 1973 Paris Agreement: 40 Years in Review, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi, January 2013, pp. 263-274.
Vietnam - Latin America Relations from the Early 1990s to Present: Opportunities and Challenges. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, co-organized by VNU and Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in Hanoi, November 2012.
Canada-ASEAN Cooperation: Current Status and Prospects. Southeast Asian Studies Journal, No. 6 (147)-2012, pp. 14-22.
The impact of September 11, 2001 on US domestic security policy. International Research Journal, No. 1 (88), 3-2012, pp. 119-138.
The United States, Latin America and the War on Drugs. America Today, No. 8, (161)-2011, pp. 38-53.
Learn about Canada's foreign policy and international position. America Today, No. 7 (160)-2011, pp. 37-45.
Discussing skills in training bachelors in International Studies / International Relations. Proceedings of the Workshop “Developing Skills Training for Bachelors in International Studies/International Relations”, co-organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU Hanoi) & Ford Foundation in Hanoi, January 2011, pp. 31-36.
Vietnam's position in Asia-Pacific in relation to US policy in the region. Proceedings of the International Conference “The role of Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific region”, Hanoi 12-2010, World Publishing House, pp. 283-295.
American Studies: The Process of Building and Developing a New Discipline. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference: Research and Training in Social Sciences and Humanities in Vietnam - Achievements and Experiences, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, November 2010, pp. 343-349.
Vietnam - US cooperation and exchange in the field of education and culture. Foreign Information Journal, No. (72) 3-2010, pp. 50-52.
Bush Administration's Anti-Proliferation Policy on Weapons of Mass Destruction. America Today, No. 8 (137), 2009, pp. 29-37.
US public diplomacy activities and experiences for Vietnam. Report presented at the Workshop "Public Relations Activities to Promote Foreign Culture and Cultural Diplomacy", organized by the Diplomatic Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on July 29, 2009.
Vietnam - Chile Friendship and Cooperation: Current Situation and Potential. Foreign Information Journal, No. (65) 8-2009, pp. 49-54.
People's diplomacy in Vietnam-US relations. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, co-organized by VNU and Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in Hanoi, December 2008.
Teaching US Foreign Policy and Foreign Relations in Vietnam: The Case of Faculty of International Studies of USSH. Report presented at the Workshop “American Studies in Vietnam: Challenges and Prospects”, co-organized by the Asia Foundation and Hue University of Foreign Languages, November 2008.
The situation of research and teaching of US foreign policy and foreign relations in Vietnam in recent years. Report presented at the Workshop “US Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics”, organized by the Diplomatic Academy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the US Embassy in Hanoi, October 2008.
American public diplomacy. Today's Americas, No. 7 (124)-2008, pp. 41-49.
Teaching American Studies in the Field of International Studies in Vietnam. Paper presented at the International Conference “América Aquí: Transhemispheric Visions and Community Connections”, organized by the American Studies Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2007.
US-ASEAN relations in the early 21st century. Proceedings of the International Conference “ASEAN - 40 years looking back and looking forward”, Hanoi National University Publishing House, September 2007, pp. 357-374.
America and nuclear arms control from the 1960s to the end of the Cold War. Journal of Military History Research, No. 189, September 2007, pp. 38-43.
The Bush Administration and the Challenges from Northeast Asia. International Research Journal, No. 2 (69), 6-2007, pp. 61-73.
Learn about the anti-nuclear arms race movement in the world. International Research Journal, No. 4 (67), 12-2006, pp. 95-110.
Some initial experiences in teaching American Studies at the Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU. Proceedings of the Workshop “American Studies in Vietnam: Teaching Methods and Curriculum Development”, organized by the Institute of Educational Research, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education and the US Consulate General in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, March 2006, pp. 3-7.
Teaching and Research on American Studies in China, Japan and Singapore and Experiences for Vietnam. Proceedings of the Workshop “Promoting the Development of American Studies Programs in Vietnam”, organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Asia Foundation in Hanoi, February 2006, pp. 100-108.
The United States and the Nuclear-Free Zone Issue in Latin America during the Cold War. Today's Americas, No. (92) 11-2005, pp. 30-34.
Vietnam's Viewpoint on International Documents on Nuclear Armaments During the Cold War. International Research Journal, No. 63, December 2005, pp. 8-19.
The United States and the Nuclear Weapons Issue under the Reagan Administration. Today's Americas, No. (82) 1-2005, pp. 28-37.
US-Soviet relations on nuclear weapons under the Nixon administration. Today's Americas, No. (81) 12-2004, pp. 21-28.
Understanding the Soviet-American perspective in the Caribbean crisis. European Research Journal, No. (60) 6-2004, pp. 108-119.
On the relationship of American studies in Vietnam with the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the US. Proceedings of the International Conference “Approach to American Studies and Experience for Vietnam”, organized by VNU and the US Embassy in Hanoi, November 2003, pp. 590-599.
The Bush Administration's National Security Strategy: From Theory to Practice. Report presented at the Workshop “Adjusting the US national security strategy after the September 11, 2001 event and its impacts on international relations in the first decade of the 21st century”, organized by the Institute of International Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi, September 2003.
US-Russia Views on the Chechnya Issue (joint). European Research Journal, No. (50) 2-2003, pp. 3-7.
Improving Russia-China Relations: A Challenge for the US?European Research Journal, No. (49) 1-2003, pp. 47-51.
US-Russia relations on arms control and disarmament. Today's Americas, No. (58) 1-2003, pp. 69-73.
The Taiwan issue and America's "One China Policy". Today's Americas, No. (59) 2-2003, pp. 52-55.
Comments on the US perspective in the Vietnam War. Report presented at the first International Conference on Vietnam Studies, organized by VNU and the National Center for Social Sciences and Humanities in Hanoi, July 1998.
Some issues in the foreign policy of the Republic of Indonesia under the regime of President Sukarno. Southeast Asian Studies Journal, No. 3, December 1993, pp. 70-74.
4. Science Awards
January 2011: Award from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, for completing the scientific research topic "US foreign policy after the Cold War" ahead of schedule, with good results.
March 2010: Award from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, for completing the compilation of the lecture "Latin American Countries" ahead of schedule, achieving excellent results.
September 2009: Award from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, for completing the scientific research topic "The role of people's diplomacy in US foreign relations" ahead of schedule, with good results.
February 2009: Award from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, for defending the state-level doctoral thesis on time, with excellent results.
November 2007: Pham Than Duat History Prize of the Vietnam Historical Science Association for the doctoral thesis "The United States and the process of controlling and reducing nuclear weapons during the Cold War, 1945-1991".
November 2005: Award from the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, for completing the scientific research topic "US foreign policy towards Latin American countries, 1890-1990" ahead of schedule, with good results.
