Research Scholar, Nha Trang University Vietnam
Dr. Van Tang Nguyen is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Food Science and Technology at Nha Trang University, Vietnam. He also serves as the Head of the Research, Development, and Teaching Group on Functional Foods. With a strong academic and research background, he specializes in food processing, value-added products, and functional foods. His work focuses on extracting bioactive compounds, assessing their pharmacological activities, and developing innovative food technologies. Dr. Nguyen has collaborated internationally, attending numerous global conferences and publishing research on food science, medicinal plants, and biotechnology. He has extensive experience in teaching, supervising students, and leading research projects on food by-products and drying techniques. His contributions to academia and industry make him a leading figure in food technology and functional foods research.
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Education 🎓
2003: Engineer in Food Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam, 2011: Master in Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan, 2018: Ph.D. in Food Science, University of Newcastle, Australia
Experience 🧑🏫
2022–Present: Associate Professor & Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Food Technology, Nha Trang University, Vietnam. 2017–2022: Lecturer & Head of Research Group on Functional Foods, Nha Trang University, Vietnam. 2003–2017: Lecturer in Food Science & Technology, Nha Trang University, Vietnam. 2017–Present: Visiting Lecturer, Vietnam-France University, Hanoi, Vietnam. 2014–2015: Demonstrator in Food Science & Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Australia Dr. Nguyen has over 20 years of teaching and research experience in food science, with expertise in food processing, fermented foods, and functional foods. He leads major research projects and supervises students while collaborating with international institutions. His academic career includes multilingual teaching (Vietnamese & English) and curriculum development in food technology and biotechnology.
🏆 Awards & Honors 🏆
Early Career Research Recognition, University of Newcastle, Australia. Outstanding Research Contribution Award, Nha Trang University, Vietnam. Best Paper Presentation Award, International Food Science Conference. Research Grant Award, Vietnam National Research Foundation. Invited Speaker, Global Food Science and Biotechnology Conferences. Dr. Nguyen has received numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to food technology research, innovation in functional foods, and bioactive compound extraction. His research excellence has been recognized through prestigious grants, international conference presentations, and leadership in cutting-edge food science projects.
Research Interests 🔬
Advanced Drying Techniques for medicinal plants & food by-products. Bioactive Compound Extraction from plants & food by-products. Pharmacological Activity Assessment (Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, Anticancer). Development of Functional Foods & Fermented Products. Sustainable Utilization of Food Waste & By-products Dr. Nguyen’s research integrates biotechnology, food processing, and medicinal plant applications, contributing to sustainable food production and health-oriented product innovation. His work aims to develop functional foods with therapeutic benefits, enhancing both nutritional value and industrial applications. 🚀
Publications 📚
- Proximate composition, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activity of seagrape (Caulerpa lentillifera) – 2011 – Van Tang Nguyen, Jinn‐Pyng Ueng, Guo‐Jane Tsai – 153 citations
- Effect of extraction solvents and drying methods on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Helicteres hirsuta Lour. leaves – 2015 – Hong Ngoc Thuy Pham, Van Tang Nguyen, Quan Van Vuong, Michael C. Bowyer – 140 citations
- Phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity of Xao tam phan (Paramignya trimera) root as affected by various solvents and extraction methods – 2015 – Van Tang Nguyen, Michael C. Bowyer, Quan Van Vuong, Ian A.Van Altena – 127 citations
- Effects of different drying methods on bioactive compound yield and antioxidant capacity of Phyllanthus amarus – 2015 – Van Tang Nguyen, Quan Van Vuong, Michael C. Bowyer, Ian A. van Altena – 124 citations
- Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions for euphol from the medicinal plant, Euphorbia tirucalli, using response surface methodology – 2014 – Quan V. Vuong, Van Tang Nguyen, Dang Trung Thanh, Deep Jyoti Bhuyan, Chloe D – 77 citations
- Bioactive compound yield and antioxidant capacity of Helicteres hirsuta Lour. stem as affected by various solvents and drying methods – 2016 – HNT Pham, V Nguyen, Q Vuong, MC Bowyer, CJ Scarlett – 62 citations
- Influence of solvents and novel extraction methods on bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of Phyllanthus amarus – 2016 – VT Nguyen, HNT Pham, MC Bowyer, IA Altena, CJ Scarlett – 62 citations
- Phytochemical retention and antioxidant capacity of Xao tam phan (Paramignya trimera) root as prepared by different drying methods – 2016 – Van Tang Nguyen, Ngoc Minh Quynh Pham, Quan Van Vuong, Michael C. Bowyer – 58 citations
- Optimisation of ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions for phenolic content and antioxidant capacity from Euphorbia tirucalli using response surface methodology – 2014 – Quan V. Vuong, Chloe D. Goldsmith, Trung Thanh Dang, Van Tang Nguyen, Deep – 45 citations
- Proximate composition, extraction and purification of theobromine from cacao pod husk (Theobroma cacao L.) – 2017 – VT Nguyen, NH Nguyen – 42 citations