Assoc. Prof. Tran Hoang Phuong is Vice Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Science, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM-US). He is a leading researcher in organic chemistry, with expertise in ionic liquids, green catalysis, heterocyclic synthesis, biomass conversion, and functional materials for solid-phase extraction. His research focuses on developing advanced catalytic materials, particularly ionic liquids and surface-modified carbon materials, for sustainable chemical processes and environmental applications.