Research topic

• Research title: Mapping an Agricultural Risk under the Impact of meteorological drought and Saline Intrusion in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta's Coastal Region: A case of Kien Giang Province. 

  • Supervisor 1:  Dr. Huynh Vuong Thu Minh

  • Supervisor 2: Assoc.Prof. Dr. Tran Van Ty

• Research objectives

  • Determining the drought risk level (Using SPI index and SPEI index) and saline intrusion developments in Kien Giang province over the 30 years (1992 - 2023).

• Research content

  • Determining the severity and causes of drought (using SPI and SPEI indices) over 30 years (1992 – 2023) in Kien Giang province;

  • Assessing salinity intrusion fluctuations during the 30 years period (1992 - 2023);

  • Building a risk map for agriculture under the impact of meteorological drought and drought in the research area;

  • Risk zoning for agriculture under the impact of meteorological drought and mining in the research area.

Methods of research

• Using SPI and SPEI indices

Research interests

• Research on the impact of drought and salinity on the environment and people.

• Research on coastal erosion.

• Research in the field of water resources management.

Publications

1. Thai Thanh Luom, Le Huy Ba, Dinh Minh Quang, Nguyen Xuan Hoan, Dang Tan Hiep, Dang Thi Hong Ngoc. Pollution by wastewater from aquaculture in some coastal zones in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Aquaculture, Aquarium, Conservation & Legislation. 15 (2022) Trang: 1520-1530.

2. Thai Thanh Luom, Dinh Minh Quang, Phan Hoang Gieo, Le Viet Khai, Dang Thi Hong Ngoc. The chemical resistance of pesticides in some agricultural production regions in Kien Giang province. Aquaculture, Aquarium, Conservation & Legislation. 15 (2022) Trang: 1344-1354.

Involved Projects

• 2023-2024: Dự án REVFIN. Member of Project Management Board.

• 2023-2024: Research on the biological potential, Biochar, and fertilizer from Biochar of Reed (Phragmites australis Cav.) to propose sustainable use in the Mekong Delta. Ministerial Level. Participant.

• 2021-2023: Research to evaluate the impact of mangrove forests on the instability of banks and sea dikes in the western coastal areas of Kien Giang and Ca Mau provinces under climate change and sea level rise. Ministerial Level. Participant.

• 2021: Survey on domestic and laboratory wastewater's physical, chemical, and biological characteristics at Kien Giang University. Leader.

• 2018-2020: Study selecting some valuable tree species and planting techniques suitable to the ecological conditions of seasonally flooded peatland in U Minh forest in Kien Giang and Ca Mau. Ministerial Level. Participant. 

Nguyen Van So Researcher Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environment and Natural Resources, Can Tho University. PhD. in Soil and Water Environment, Can Tho University, Vietnamese, 2023 MSc. in Environmental Sciences, Can Tho University, Vietnam, 2010 BA. in English Studies, Can Tho University, Vietnam, 2019 BA. in Environmental Geography, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Ho Chi Minh City, 2004. Email: nguyenvanso207@gmail.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cell phone: 0386.116.686 Zalo: 0386.116.686

PhD research topic

Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from the carbon cycle in Notopterus chitala fish ponds  in Hau Giang province.

Supervisor: A/Prof. Dr. Le Anh Tuan

Research objectives

The overall goal of the study was to quantify GHG emissions from the carbon cycle in N. chitala fish ponds in Hau Giang province.

Specific gobjectives of the study include:

+ Assessing the current status, developing data and thematic maps of intensive N. chitala farming, serving local management.

+ Quantifying CO2 and CH4 emissions from N. chitala farming activities, determining the factors that affect the ability of CO2 and CH4 emissions in intensive N. chitala ponds.

+ Modeling the elements in the carbon cycle from the N. chitala ponds. Identify variables that can help reduce and control GHG emissions from N. chitala fish farming.

+ Recommending solutions to raise fish in a sustainable ways.

Research content

• Assessment of current status of chitala fish farming in the province; building a database of current status of N. chitala fish farming and thematic maps using MapInfo 15.0.
• (ii) Experimental measurement on 3 chitala ponds to quantify CO₂ and CH₄ emissions; collecting samples of water quality and meteorological factors.
• (iii) Stella 8.0 software application to establish a mathematical model of the formation, transformation, metabolism and CO₂ generation from chitala fishponds. (iv) proposing solutions for sustainable development of N. chitala fish farming model in Hau Giang.

So’s MARE involved projects

• Participanting seminars organised by SUMARE / MARE.
• Using online equipments installed by MARE project for meetings.
• Be conducted for So’s reseach by a MARE partner in CTU side (A/Prof. Le Anh Tuan).

Research interests

• Reducing greenhouse gases emission and climate change adaptation
• Sustainable development and environmental protection
• Water resources management, circular and green economy
• Applicating GIS and modelling into environmental and water resources management

Publications

1. Nguyen Van So and Le Anh Tuan, 2023. Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from the carbon cycle in Notopterus chitala fish ponds in Hau Giang province. Doctoral thesis, major in Soil and Water Environment, Can Tho university, 144 pages.
2. Nguyen Van So and Le Anh Tuan, 2022. Evaluation of the situation of raising and managing the Notopterus chital fish farming area by ussing GIS. Viet Nam Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, ISSN 1859-4581, No 8 (2, 4/2022), 81-88.
3. Nguyen Văn So and Le Anh Tuan, 2020. Quantitative research and influencing factors of CO₂ and CH₄ emissions in Notopterus chitala fish ponds, Natural Resources and Environment Magazine, ISSN 1859-1477, No.12 (338), 45-47.
4. Nguyen Văn So and Le Anh Tuan, 2020. Rapid assessment of greenhouse gas emissions on aquaculture ponds in Hau Giang province. Natural Resources and Environment Magazine, ISSN 1859-1477, No.10 (336), 48-51.
5. Nguyen Văn So and Le Anh Tuan, 2018. Estimating the CO₂ absorption capacity of Hoa Loc mango trees (Mangifera indica) in Hau Giang province. Proceedings of the Conference on Silviculture and Climate Change in the Mekong Delta, Can Thơ Publishing House, 109-116.
6. Nguyen Văn So and Le Quoc Viet. 2017. Building climate change scenarios in the Mekong Delta - recommendations and solutions for propaganda. Proceedings of the Scientific Conference on promoting propaganda and education on environmental protection awareness and proactively responding to climate change in the military during the period of international integration. General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army, 88 - 93.
7. Nguyen Van So and Nguyen Hieu Trung, 2010. Applying the Streeter - Phelps equation and GIS to evaluate BOD dispersion at the Industrial Center of Vi Thanh city, Hau Giang province. Dissertation of Master in Environmental Science, Can Tho university, 79 pages.
8. Nguyen Van So and Le Anh Tuan, 2020. How much carbon dioxide and methane gases are emitted from Notopterus chitala fishponds? A case study in Hau Giang province. The International Conference “Multi-Disciplinary Approach in Environment Protection for Sustainable Development”; on November 27th, 2020, Administration Building of Can Tho University, Campus 2, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city, by Can Tho University and JICA, 4 pages.

Waiting for published

9. Nguyen Van So and Le Anh Tuan. Modelling carbon dioxide gas emission from Notopterus chitala fishponds by Stella software. Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, ISSN 2525-2518 (Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, accepted 19/02/2022), 12 pages.

Research topic

• Research title: microplastic in surface water and sediment in some water bodies in Can Tho city

  Supervisor 1: Dr. Kim Lavane 

  Supervisor 2: Assoc.Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vo Chau Ngan

• Research objectives
  Assessing the abundance and chemical composition of microplastics in surface water and sediment in some water bodies in Can Tho city

• Research content
  - Determination of quantity, morphology and chemical composition of microplastics in surface water and sediments of some canals in the inner city of Can Tho.

• Determination of quantity, morphology and chemical composition of microplastics in surface water and sediments of inner lakes of Can Tho city.

• Determination of quantity, morphology and chemical composition of microplastics in surface water and sediments of Can Tho river.

Methods of research

- Visual observation method: Visual observation method is applied to determine the morphology, color, and size of microplastic particles under a stereo microscope.

- Method of spectral analysis: The method of spectral analysis is applied to determine the chemical composition of microplastics by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

- Analyze and process data

Research interests

• Preventing emissions and auditing solid waste

• Sources and impacts of solid waste on the receiving environment

• Recycle household solid waste and utilize agricultural solid waste to produce bioenergy for sustainable agricultural development.

• Identify sources and impacts of microplastics on the receiving environment.

Publications

1. Nguyen Vo Chau Ngan, Le Hoang Viet, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Nguyen Minh Hung, Huynh Thanh Hoa, Taro Izumi. Evaluating gas emission from PE biogas digesters in the Mekong delta of Vietnam. Journal of Science and Technology.  52, 3A, 2014.

2. Nguyen Vo Chau Ngan, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Nguyen Huu Loc, Nguyen Tri Nguon, Le Ngoc Phuc and Nguyen Truong Nhat Tan. Potential use of water hyacinth and rice straw as additional loading materials for biogas digester. Can Tho University Journal of Science. 22a, pp. 213-221. 2018.Nguyen Le Phuong, Nguyen Vo Chau Ngan, Nguyen Huu Chiem, Nguyen Truong Thanh. Nitrate accumulation on leafy vegetables irrigated by the biogas effluent fed cow dung. Journal of Vietnamese Environment. Special Issue APE2019. (ISSN: 13 – 21). 2019.

3. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Nguyen Huu Chiem, Kim Lavane. Using duckweed (Lemna minor) in sustainable development of VACB model in farmers in the Mekong Delta. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (20), pp. 114-121. 2020.

4. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Kim Lavane, Huynh Thi Cam Tien, Tran Thanh Truyen. Evaluation of the quality of organic soil from activated sludge mixed with straw and  coconut fiber particles. Journal of Soil Science (2). pp. 68-73. 2021

5. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Pham Van Toan, Vo Quang Minh, Pham Thanh Vu, Phan Chi Nguyen. Assessment of plastic waste composition in Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (14).pp. 160-166. 2021

6. Kim Lavane, Nguyen Truong Thanh. Study on the influence of salinity on microbial activity and soil respiration. Journal of Soil Science (64). pp. 29-35. 2021

7. Nguyen Cong Thuan, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Huynh Cong Khanh, Nguyen Xuan Hoang. Current status of situation of plastic waste generation in schools - case study at Can Tho university. Can Tho University Journal of Science (57). pp. 126-137. 2021

8. Kim Lavane, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Pham Van Toan. Reuse plastic straws as substrates in biological submerge filter tanks for domestic wastewater treatment. Can Tho University Journal of Science (57).pp. 121-129. 2021

9. Lavane Kim, Nguyen Truong Thanh, Pham Van Toan , Huynh Vuong Thu Minh and Pankaj Kumar. Removal of Arsenic in Groundwater Using Fe(III) Oxyhydroxide Coated Sand: A Case Study in Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Journal of Hydrology 9, 15. 2022 https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology9010015.

10. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Kim Lavane, Nguyen vo Chau Ngan, Huynh Viet Trieu, Nguyen Van Tri. Assessing the use and emission of biodegradable plastic in the inner city of Can Tho. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (16). pp. 75-83. 2022.

Involved Projects

2023-2024: Identifying microplastics in sediment in some water bodies of Can Tho city. Leader.

2021-2022: Assessmnet of the biodegradability of biodegradable plastics under controlled composting conditions. Leader.

2020-2021: Currents status and plan to reduce plastic waste at Can Tho University. Participant.

2019-2020: Promotion of countermeasures against marine plastic litter in Southeast Asia and India. Participant.

2019: Assess the current status and propose solutions to supply clean water (according to QCVN 08-MT: 2015/BTNMT) from O Ta Soc reservoir, Luong Phi commune, Tri Ton district, An Giang province in the context of climate change. Leader.

2012: Use of duckweed (Lemna minor) as feedstock for the biogas system household sustainability. Participant.

2011: Designed and manufactured biogas lamp (Plastic bags used for fermentation). Participant.

2004: Set the list of microbial indicators of environmental pollution. Participant.

2003-2008: Wetland. Participant.

2003-2006: Closing Nutrient Cycles with hygienically safe substrates of rural water management systems in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Participant.