LHU strengthens its academic faculty with two new Associate Professors

Within the strategy for sustainable university development, LHU regards its community of scientists is not only an academic pillar but also the “soul” of the institution. The appointment of two additional Associate Professors - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lam Thanh Hien, Rector of the University, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Phuong Truong, Head of the Office of Educational Testing and Quality Assurance marks more than a personnel milestone. It stands as a vivid testament to LHU’s commitment to building a scholarly workforce nurtured from internal strength through a persistent, consistent, and inspiring journey.

Dr. Do Thi Lan Dai, Chairwoman of the University Council, formally presenting the decisions conferring the titles of Associate Professor to Dr. Lam Thanh Hien and Dr. Le Phuong Truong

Growing from within - A strategy of mature universities

As higher education faces increasingly fierce competition in training quality, research capacity, and academic reputation, many institutions choose the path of attracting talent from outside. Alongside this approach, however, a more challenging yet more sustainable strategy is to train, cultivate, and elevate their own lecturers and scientific staff. LHU has steadfastly chosen this path.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lam Thanh Hien, Rector of the University, sharing inspiration from his own lifelong learning journey

From 2020 to the present, LHU has conferred the title of Associate Professor upon four full-time faculty members, reflecting a long-term investment in people - from the working environment and research opportunities to academic incentive policies and institutional trust in assigning responsibilities. The appointment of two more Associate Professors this year demonstrates that this strategy is not temporary, but rather a long-term vision.

Two Associate Professors – Two representative images of internal academic strength

The appointment of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lam Thanh Hien, Rector of the University, to the title of Associate Professor carries special meaning. It reflects the close integration of educational leadership with academic thinking, research capacity, and scientific standards. When the head of the University is also a recognized scholar, it generates a powerful ripple effect of academic spirit across the institution, from faculty members to students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Phuong Truong – the outcome of an educational environment that knows how to sow seeds, nurture, and elevate

Alongside this, the story of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Phuong Truong carries its own inspiring meaning. As an alumnus of the very first cohort of LHU, he has journeyed from student to lecturer, administrator, scientist, and now Associate Professor.  His path clearly illustrates LHU’s long-standing philosophy of “cultivating people”. It reflects not only the growth of an individual, but also the outcome of an educational environment that knows how to sow seeds, nurture them, and elevate them.

When lecture halls become a place that nurtures scientists

It is no coincidence that an increasing number of LHU faculty members and staff have achieved high academic standards within Vietnam’s higher education system. This stems from the University’s persistent efforts to build an open, and substantive academic environment closely aligned with practice. Faculty members are not only engaged in classrooms, but are also encouraged to participate in scientific research, international publications, industry collaboration, and the transfer of knowledge and technology.

The first two Associate Professors developed from internal strength at LHU

For students, learning and conducting research under the guidance of Associate Professors holds particular significance. It reinforces the belief that an academic path is both real and attainable. The lecture hall is not merely a place to acquire knowledge; it can also be the starting point of long and meaningful scientific journeys.

Values beyond an appointment decision

The conferral of an academic title does not end with honoring an individual. For LHU, it affirms the institution’s academic credibility and serves as motivation for younger faculty members to continue learning, researching, and striving. It also conveys a strong message to society: LHU continuously enhances the quality of its human resources by placing people and knowledge at the center of development.

In the context of Vietnam’s higher education undergoing a strong transformation toward autonomy, international integration, and innovation, building a core team of full-time Associate Professors and PhDs committed to the University provides a solid foundation for LHU to gradually affirm its position within the higher education system.