Career
Hồng has been involved in comprehensive scientific research in Vietnam, where war and overdevelopment have had a devastating impact on its mangrove ecosystem. He has made a major contribution to the restoration of the mangrove forests. The Can Gio district, in particular, is an unprecedented example of the successful restoration and conservation of a mangrove forest.
Education
1956 Bachelor of Science, Hanoi Pedagogical University
1964 Master of Science in Ecology, HUE
1970 Doctor of Philosophy, Hanoi University of Education
Employment
1980－1991 Associate Professor of Hanoi University of Education
1991－2007 Professor of HNUE
1987－1994 Director of the Mangrove Ecosystem Research Centre (MERC),Hanoi University of Education (HUE)
1995－2002 Vice Director, Centre for Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (Center for Renewable Energy Sources), Vietnam National University, Hanoi (Verenigde Nederlandse Uitgeverijen)
2003－2007 Director of the Mangrove Ecosystem Research Centre (MERC),Hanoi University of
Education (HUE)
Honors
1997 People Teacher Title by the President of Vietnam
2000 Labour Award (1st level) rewarded by the President and Prime Minister of South.R. Vietnam
2005 Environment Prize rewarded by Ministry of Natural Resources &Environment.
