Nam Nghiep Tran

Dr Nam Nghiep Tran

Associate Dean, Internationalisation

School of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Dr. Nam Nghiep Tran is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide, where he also serves as Associate Dean of Internationalisation (Southeast Asia) within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET). His role focuses on fostering academic collaborations and student engagement between Australia and Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam.

Originally from Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, Dr. Tran completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering at Can Tho University before pursuing a Master of Engineering in Chemical System Engineering at The University of Tokyo (Japan) under the Panasonic Scholarship. He later undertook a Ph.D. at The University of Adelaide through the Australian Awards Scholarship.

Beyond his academic and research activities, Dr. Tran has been involved in community engagement and student support initiatives. He co-founded the Adelaide University Vietnamese Students Association (AVA), which provides a network for Vietnamese students in Adelaide. He is also the Chapter President of the Vietnam – Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA) in South Australia, contributing to professional and academic connections between Australia and Vietnam.

Dr. Tran is the Associate Editor-in-Chief of Green Processing and Synthesis (GREENPs), and his research interests include process control and instrumentation, process design and optimisation, renewable energy, reaction engineering, thermal and non-thermal plasma technologies, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and life cycle assessment. His work supports collaborative research efforts and the advancement of sustainable technologies.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2023 - ongoing Senior Lecturer University of Adelaide
    2022 - ongoing Associate Dean, International Strategic Partnerships University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2022 Director of Strategic Partnerships for Southeast Asia University of Adelaide
    2019 - ongoing Research Staff University of Adelaide
    2016 - 2019 Teaching Assistant University of Adelaide
    2006 - ongoing Lecturer Can Tho University, Can Tho

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Japanese Can read, speak and understand spoken
    Vietnamese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2014 - 2018 The University of Adelaide Australia PhD
    2009 - 2011 University of Tokyo, Tokyo Japan Master of Engineering
    2001 - 2006 Can Tho University, Can Tho Vietnam BSc of Chemical Engineering

  • Research Interests
    Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Design Energy Energy Systems Engineering Renewable Power

1. Title: The functional-solvent enabled factory - Circular biocatalytic production

Funding scheme: ORG121511: Universities Australia - DAAD - Australia Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme 2021

2. Title: Biochar for carbon removal and improved livelihoods in Vietnam

Funding scheme: Vietnam Carbon Markets - DFAT Business Partnerships Platform 2022

3. Title: Academic Skills Development in Digital World: Capacity Development Program for Tertiary Educators

Funding scheme: Australia Awards Fellowships 2023

CHEM ENG 4050 - Advanced Chemical Engineering

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/105525/1/sem-1/

CHEM ENG 3031/7056 - Process Control & Instrumentation

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/105524/1/sem-2/

CHEM ENG 2017/7027 - Transport Processes in the Environment

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/105021/1/sem-1/

CHEM ENG 4014 - Plant Design Project

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/005058/1/sem-2/

CHEM ENG 4054 - Research Project

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/106373/1/sem-2/

CHEM ENG 4043 - Special Studies in Chemical Engineering

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/105539/1/sem-1/

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Principal Supervisor Integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) into Process Design Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Muhammad Yousaf Arshad
    2023 Co-Supervisor Investigation and development of fundamental process engineering design applications for resource and food security in extra-terrestrial and hostile environments Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Lachlan Bryce Maddaford
    2021 Co-Supervisor Microfluidic encapsulation of nanofertilisers with controlled release Doctor of Philosophy under a Jointly-awarded Degree Agreement with Doctorate Full Time Mr Nguyen Quang Tu Le

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2022 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Cold plasma-induced quality changes in foods and beverages and plasma’s potential use in space exploration Doctor of Philosophy under a Jointly-awarded Degree Agreement with Doctorate Full Time Mr George Robert Warne
    2021 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Intensification of Micro-Plasma Bubble Processing for N-Fixation and its Potential Application Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Changping Zhuang

  • Editorial Boards
    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2019 - ongoing Associate Editor Green Processing and Synthesis Walter de Gruyter Poland
  • Position: Associate Dean, Internationalisation
  • Phone: 83131471
  • Email: namnghiep.tran@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Engineering North, floor First Floor
  • Room: N115
  • Org Unit: Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
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