Intellectual background
Dr. Le Thi Thu Huong is the Academic Coordinator, Bachelor study program in Architecture (ARC) cum Senior Lecturer, Master study program in Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) at Vietnamese-German University (VGU). She received Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Urban Environmental Management at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. Prior to that, she obtained her Master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture at the University of Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City (UAH), Vietnam. Before working for VGU, Dr. Huong was a lecturer and researcher on architecture and urban studies at AIT, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES, Japan), Assumption University, and other international organisations in Thailand.
Grants
- Le Thi Thu Huong (PI), Ha Thuc Vien, Kieu Thi Le, Le Thi Thuy Hang (2017 – 2018) “Housing adaption to flooding in Ho Chi Minh City. A case study of District 8”, – funded 400 million VND by Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training.
Awards
- Award of Excellence Teaching by Association of Friends and Sponsors of VGU, 2023