| sondh@vnu.edu.vn; hongsonk45@gmail.com | |
| Position | Vice Rector |
| Units | Board of Rectors |

I. BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
II. TRAINING PROCESS
1. University:
2. Postgraduate
- Master's degree in Archaeology. Year of degree: 2007
- PhD in Archaeology and Museology. Year of degree: 2013
3. Foreign languages:
1. Chinese Language Proficiency Level: Good
2. English Level of proficiency: Intermediate
3. Sino-Vietnamese script (Hán Nôm) Level of use: Good
III. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Time | Workplace | Job responsibilities |
| August 2025 - Present | University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Vice Rector |
| 5/2025 - Present | University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Party Committee Member |
| 3/2025 - 8/2025 | Department of History, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Party Branch Secretary |
| 6/2024 - 9/2025 | Department of History, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Head of Department |
| 5/2023 - 10/2025 | Department of Archaeology, Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Head of Department |
| 12/2020 - 2/2025 | Museum of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Director (in addition to other duties) |
| 3/2016 - 6/2024 | Department of History, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Deputy Head of Department |
| June 2025 - Present | Vietnam Archaeological Society | Vice President and Deputy Secretary General |
| 8/2013 - 6/2025 | Vietnam Archaeological Society | Deputy Secretary-General |
| 9/2009 - 3/2016 | Department of Archaeology, Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Deputy Head of Department |
| 5/2005 - Present | Department of Archaeology, Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Lecturer |
IV. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROCESS
1. Scientific research topics that have been and are currently being participated in:
TT | Research topic title | Start Year/Completion Year | Research topics at the national, ministerial, departmental, and university levels. | Responsibility for participation in the project |
| Scientific research projects led/supervised | ||||
| Research and compile a new geographical gazette of Quang Ninh. | 2025-2027 | Provincial-level science and technology project, code: NV.CT.H49.2025.15 | Presiding | |
| Research and promote the human values and resources of the Red River Delta region to serve national development in the new era. | 2025-2027 | National Social Sciences and Humanities Program for the period up to 2030 “Research, promotion of human values and resources to serve national development”, code: KX.03.14/21-30 | Presiding | |
| Research on the heritage of temples and pagodas from the Ly and Tran dynasties, proposing solutions for preservation and promotion of their value in the context of present-day Vietnam. | 2021-2023 | National University Project, Code: QG.21.38, Hanoi | Presiding | |
| Chronology of Events in Vietnamese History - Volume II (1400-1771) | 2016-2019 | Ministry of Science and Technology, code KHXH-LSVN/14-18 | Editor-in-chief, co-editor | |
| Building bricks from the Tran-Ho dynasties in Northern Vietnam | 2009-2011 | Vietnam National University, Hanoi, code QX.09-26 | Presiding | |
| Survey of ancient Vietnamese capitals | 2008 | University of Social Sciences and Humanities | Presiding | |
| Bricks from the Tran-Ho dynasty at Ly Cung, Ho citadel, and Nam Giao. | 2007 | University of Social Sciences and Humanities, code T.07.08 | Presiding | |
| Participating scientific research topics | ||||
| Compilation of the Nam Dinh Gazetteer | 2023-2025 | Provincial-level science and technology project | Deputy Head | |
| Research and evaluation of the Ninh Binh region during the first 10 centuries AD through archaeological evidence. | 2023-2024 | Ministry-level science and technology project | Member | |
| Research and compilation of the National Geographical Atlas of Vietnam: History Volume | 2019-2022 | Vietnam National University, Hanoi, code NVQC.19.18 | Scientific Secretary | |
| Research and compilation of the National Geographical Atlas of Vietnam: Outline Volume | 2019-2022 | Vietnam National University, Hanoi, code NVQC.19.1 | Member | |
| Research, investigate, and assess the geographical situation both domestically and internationally; compile a catalog and collect a system of basic documents on Vietnamese geography. | 2019-2022 | Vietnam National University, Hanoi, code NVQC.19.1 | Member | |
| Conduct surveys and research on the stake field area in Thuy Nguyen (Hai Phong) and develop an interdisciplinary research project on the victories at Bach Dang. | 2020-2021 | Vietnam National University, Hanoi, code QGTĐ.12.14 | Scientific Secretary | |
| History of Vietnam - Volume III (179 BC - 905 AD) | 2016-2019 | Ministry of Science and Technology, code KHXH-LSVN.3/14-18 | Member | |
| Vietnam History Database - Research, investigation, cataloging, and collection of domestic documents on Vietnamese history; research and development of a basic database on Vietnamese history. | 2016-2019 | Ministry of Science and Technology, code KHXH-LSVN.33/14-18 | Member | |
| Some issues concerning Champa society as revealed through archaeological evidence. | 2013-2016 | Ministry of Science and Technology, code: IV.1.2-2012.18 | Member | |
| Investigating and collecting historical documents of Thang Long - Hanoi. | 2014-2016 | Hanoi City | Member | |
| Copper smelting, bronze crafting, and rice farming in the Red River Delta: Research on the Thanh Den Archaeological Site (Me Linh - Hanoi) | 2012-2014 | Vietnam National University, Hanoi, code QGTĐ.12.14 | Member | |
| Dictionary of Vietnamese History (from the beginning to 938 AD) | 2012-2014 | Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Member | |
| The Xóm Rền archaeological site and its position in the Phùng Nguyên culture. | 2007-2008 | Vietnam National University, Hanoi, code QG.06-26 | Member | |
| Historical evidence of the application of science in the field of handicraft production in Thang Long during the Le Dynasty. | 2007 | State of KX.09.08 | Member | |
2. Published scientific works: (title of work, year of publication, place of publication...)
TT | Project name | Year of publication | Magazine name | Main author/co-author | ISI/Scopus/Other indexed journals |
| International publication | |||||
| “Bronzes excavated at Vuon Chuoi relic complex (Hanoi, Vietnam)”《越南河内蕉园遗址群及出土青铜器》 | 2026 | Popular Archaeology 《大众考古》, No. 7 (157), pp. 75-82 | Author No. 2 | ISSN | |
| Interactions across the Northwest Vietnam Highlands during the Dong Son Period (8th–1st Centuries BCE) | 2026 | Suvannabhumi, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 19-43 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "Research on human-faced roof tiles from the Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms periods excavated at Lung Khe citadel, Vietnam" 《越南东汉三国时期陇溪城址出土人面纹瓦当研究》 | 2025 | East Asian Civilization, 《东亚文明》, Vol. 6, pp. 194-209 | sole author | ISBN | |
| “Mixed-alkali glazed ceramics in 1st-6th century China: Technological characteristics” | 2025 | Archaeological Science: Reports, Vol.67, pp. 71-96 | Author #3 | ISSN | |
| “Archaeological research on Buddhist pagoda relics of the Ly Dynasty in Vietnam”《越南李朝时期佛教寺塔遗存的考古学研究》 | 2024 | China Port Gate《中国港口》, No. 2, p. 22-35 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| “Heritage of Buddhist pagodas and towers during the Ly Tran Dynasty in the 11th-13th centuries in Vietnam” 《11—13越南李朝的佛教寺塔遗产》 | 2023 | Popular Archaeology, 《大众考古》, No. 4 (118), pp. 77-85 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| “A New Technological Analysis of Hoabinhian Stone Artifacts from Vietnam and its Implications for Cultural Homogeneity and Variability between Mainland Southeast Asia and South China” | 2021 | Asian Perspectives, Vol.60, No.1, pp. 71-96 | Co-author | ISSN | |
| “Lung Khe ancient citadel ruins of the Han Dynasty (Bac Ninh, Vietnam)” 《越南北宁省陇溪汉唐时期城址》 | 2018 | Popular Archaeology, 《大众考古》, No. 4 (58), pp. 48-55 | co-author | ISSN | |
| “Preliminary Surveys Related to the Human-Faced Roof Tiles Excavated at the Luy Lau Citadel Site” 《ルイロウ城址出土の人面文瓦当に関する初歩的考察》 | 2017 | Giao Chi district: Luy Lau II relic (交趾郡治•ルィ口ゥ遺跡), Publishing House. Fujidenshi, Tokyo, p. 138-146 | Author #1 | ISBN | |
| “Report on investigation of Xuan Nai Bat site, Hau Minh Tu area, Kien An district” | 2016 | Border Archaeology Research (《边疆考古研究》), Vol. 20, pp. 71-88 | co-author | ISBN | |
"Decoration on the roofs of Vietnamese architecture during the Ly-Tran-Ho dynasties" 《越南李陈胡朝时期的屋顶装饰》 | 2013 | Border Archaeology Research (《边疆考古研究》), Vol. 12, pp. 371-387 | sole author | CSSCI | |
| Domestic publications - Journal articles | |||||
| "The Party's policy on regional development and the Red River Delta region during the Doi Moi (Renovation) period" | 2025 | History of the Party, No. 12, pp. 93-100. | Author No. 2 | ISSN | |
| “Earthenware chronicles: The inscription "Dai Viet Quoc Quan Thanh Chuyen" and the issue of the origin of the national name "Dai Viet"” | 2025 | Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 412-435 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| “Preservation and Promotion of the Heritage Value of Ly Period Buddhist Pagodas and Stupas: Current Status and Solutions” | 2024 | Archeology, N0 19, pp. 75-100 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "Preserving and promoting the heritage value of Ly Dynasty temples and pagodas: Current situation and solutions" | 2024 | Archaeology, No. 1, pp. 42-63 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "Roof tiles from the Eastern Han Dynasty at the Cúc Bồ relic site, Ninh Giang (Hải Dương)" | 2022 | Archaeology, No. 4, pp. 48-62. | sole author | ISSN | |
| "Bronze casting techniques in ancient China" | 2022 | Scientific Bulletin of the National Museum of History, No. 1, Hanoi, pp. 95-107 | sole author | other | |
| "Cuc Bo Archaeological Site, Ninh Giang District, Hai Duong Province" | 2021 | Archaeology, No. 3, pp. 33-45 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "An Sinh Temple Relic (Quang Ninh): Understanding through Historical and Archaeological Documents" | 2019 | Archaeology, No. 5, pp. 89-100 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "Human-faced tile ends at the Luy Lâu site (Vietnam)" | 2018 | Archaeology, No. 13, pp. 73-90 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "Discovering outstanding archaeological findings at the Tran Dynasty historical site in Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh" | 2018 | Vietnam Science and Technology, No. 7, pp. 33-36 | co-author | ISSN | |
| "Earthenware chronicles: Reign dates printed on bricks during the Ly Dynasty" | 2017 | Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 388-405 | sole author | ISSN | |
| "A brief overview of the development of underwater archaeology in China over the past 30 years" | 2017 | Archaeology, No. 4, pp. 71-92 | sole author | ISSN | |
| "Understanding the Hoi Thong trading port through historical and archaeological documents" | 2017 | Historical Studies, No. 8, pp. 30-40 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "Roof tiles with human faces from Luy Lau (Vietnam)" | 2016 | Archaeology, No. 6, pp. 49-72 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "The Department of History - Sixty Years: Several Stages of the Journey" | 2016 | Historical Studies, No. 10, pp. 1-23 | co-author | ISSN | |
| “About location names on bricks from Ho - dynasty citadel (Thanh Hoa)” | 2014 | Archaeology, No. 9, pp. 80-100 | Author #1 | ISSN | |
| "Regarding the place names inscribed on the bricks used to build the Ho Dynasty citadel (Thanh Hoa)" | 2012 | Archaeology, No. 2, pp. 63-86 | sole author | ISSN | |
| "Returning to the issue of official documents in the Phung Nguyen culture" | 2010 | Archaeology, No. 5, pp. 50-63 | co-author | ISSN | |
| "The 6th excavation of the Dinh Trang relic site" | 2010 | Scientific Bulletin of the Vietnam National History Museum 2010, pp. 40-55 | co-author | other | |
| "Building bricks from the Tran-Ho dynasty period found in the Ho citadel, Nam Giao, and Ly Cung." | 2008 | Archaeology, No. 3, pp. 53-69 | sole author | ISSN | |
| "The Go O Chua site (Long An) and the transition process from the Pre-Oc Eo to the Oc Eo periods in Southern Vietnam" | 2007 | Archaeology, No. 6, pp. 37-55 | co-author | ISSN | |
| Domestic publications - Books, book chapters | |||||
| Nam Dinh Gazetteer, Volume 4: Culture - Education | 2025 | Hong Duc Publishing House, Hanoi | editor | ISBN | |
| Ancient land registers of Vinh Bao district, 2 volumes | 2024 | Youth Publishing House, Hanoi | co-authored translation | ||
| Vietnamese Royal Elegance Book, 3 volumes | 2022 | Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi | co-authored translation | ISBN | |
| Ha Tinh ancient artifacts | 2020 | Vinh University Publishing House, Vinh | co-author | ISBN | |
| Comprehensive Collection of Archaeological Studies of Thang Long - Hanoi (1898-August 2008) | 2019 | Hanoi Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| Documentary records of Thang Long - Hanoi's cultural heritage, 10 volumes. | 2019 | Hanoi Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| Collection of land registers of Thang Long - Hanoi, 17 volumes | 2019 | Hanoi Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| Chronicle of Thang Long - Hanoi History (Supplementary Part) | 2019 | Hanoi Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| Tiles and decorative materials on roofs during the Ly-Tran-Ho dynasties | 2016, 2018 | World Publishing House, Hanoi | author | ISBN | |
| Archaeology of Vietnam's Islands and Seas: Potential and Prospects | 2017, 2018 | Hanoi National University Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| Dictionary of Vietnamese History (from its origins to 938) | 2016 | Hanoi National University Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| Thanh Den Archaeological Site: Outstanding Historical and Cultural Values | 2016 | Hanoi National University Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| Local history of Ung Hoa | 2015 | National Political Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| Archaeological site | 2008, 2011 | Hanoi National University Publishing House | participate in the compilation | ISBN | |
| Domestic publications - articles in books | |||||
| "The higher education ideas of Venerable Tran Quoc Vuong" | 2025 | Knowledge Publishing House | sole author | ISBN | |
| "The journey of Hanoi's temple heritage through an approach to heritage values" | 2025 | Knowledge Publishing House | Author No. 2 | ISBN | |
| “Earthenware chronicles: The inscription "Dai Viet Quoc Quan Thanh Chuyen" and the beginning of the national name "Dai Viet"” | 2024 | Hong Duc Publishing House | Author #1 | ISBN | |
| "The Ninh Binh region in the first millennium through some historical documents and new archaeological data" | 2022 | Hong Duc Publishing House | sole author | ISBN | |
| "Hoi Thong Port in the North Central Vietnam Port System" - Hanoi National University Publishing House | 2018 | Hanoi National University Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "Trieu Da and the Nam Viet state" | 2017 | World Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "Regarding the three indispensable textbooks" | 2017 | Hanoi National University Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "Returning to the issue of 'official seals' in Phung Nguyen culture" | 2016 | Hanoi National University Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "Pre-Dong Son pottery patterns of the Red River basin" | 2014 | National Culture Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "The setting and position of Thien Truong in the context of Dai Viet in the 13th-14th centuries" | 2014 | World Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "The Sino-Vietnamese characters on the bricks are a valuable source of information for studying the Ho Dynasty citadel." | 2011 | World Publishing House | sole author | ISBN | |
| "Results of the investigation and excavation of Hoa Lam Vien relic site (Mai Lam, Dong Anh, Hanoi)" | 2009 | World Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "Results of the survey and excavation of the Dau Ve site (Dong Hoi, Dong Anh, Hanoi)" | 2009 | World Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "Archaeological sites from the Ly-Tran dynasties in the left and right banks of the Duong River (Dong Anh, Hanoi)" | 2009 | World Publishing House | co-author | ISBN | |
| "The Van Don trading port through archaeological evidence" | 2008 | Quang Ninh | co-author | ISBN | |
| "Initial study of building bricks at Ho Dynasty Citadel (Vinh Loc - Thanh Hoa)" | 2006 | World Publishing House | sole author | ISBN | |
V. GUIDANCE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS
1. The doctoral student was successfully supervised in their thesis defense.
TT | Full name | Field of study, specialization | Supervising or co-supervising | Work unit | A successful year of defense. |
| Tran Duc Tam | Archeology | Instruct | University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | 2025 | |
| Nguyen Ngoc Tan | Archeology | Instruct | Vietnam History Museum | 2024 | |
| Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huyen | Archeology | Instruct | 3D Company | 2023 | |
| Nguyen Thi Tuyet | Cultural Management | Instruct | Thuong Tin District Department of Culture and Information | 2022 | |
| Nguyen Thang | Archeology | Instruct | Institute of Archaeology | 2017 | |
| Luu Thi Dung | Archeology | Instruct | Hanoi Museum | 2016 |
2. The doctoral student was successfully supervised in their thesis defense.
TT | Full name | Field of study, specialization | Supervising or co-supervising | Work unit | A successful year of defense. |
| Hoang Van Diep | Archeology | Instruct | University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | 2024 | |
| Kieu Dinh Son | Archeology | Co-supervisor | Ha Long University, Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee | 2024 |