University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU

I. General information

• Year of birth: 1973.
• E-mail:truonggiang@vnu.edu.vn  /longriver1973@gmail.com
• Work unit: Faculty of Anthropology and Religious Studies
• Academic title: Associate Professor. Year of appointment: 2018.
• Degree: PhD. Year received: 2011.
• Training process:

• Foreign language proficiency: English.
• Main research directions: Visual anthropology, Ethnic culture, Cultural heritage conservation, Community-based communication.

1. Ethnic landscape changes in Ca Mau peninsula under the impact of climate change and salinity(Co-editor), Social Sciences Publishing House, 2024, 300 pages
2. Some basic and urgent issues on ethnic minorities in China and Southeast Asia(co-authored), National University Publishing House, 2019, 300 pages.
3. Terraced fields in Vietnam - Conservation and sustainable development (monograph), National Political Publishing House, Hanoi, 2015, 335 pages. (Monographs: Terraced Fields in Vietnam, Conservation and Sustainable Development. National Political Publishing, 333p, National Political Publishing House ISBN: 978-604-57-1364-8).
4. Preserving the old and adding the new as an asset for descendants (Monograph on Ethnology - Anthropology of the Ta-oi people in A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue), National University Publishing House, 2016, 205 pages. (Monograph: Keeping tradition, extra modern as property for next generation (ethnographic and anthropological monograph on Ta oi, A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue) Hanoi National University Publishing, 2016, 205p, Hanoi National University Publishing, ISBN: 978-604-62-5386-0).
5. Cultural diversity, lessons from stories (reference books, co-written),The Gioi Publishing House, 2016, 60 pages (Book: Cultural Diversity - Lessons from Stories 60 pages/p, The Gioi Publishing House).
6. Dictionary of cultural artifacts of Vietnamese ethnic groups(reference book), Education Publishing House, 2007 (Book: Dictionary of cultural objects of Vietnamese ethnic groups, Education Publishing House, 2007).

1. Preserving and promoting the cultural values ​​of ethnic minorities in Ha Giang province, in the national yearbook "Ha Giang culture - a driving force for socio-economic development to ensure national defense and security". National Political Publishing House Truth, 2023.
2. Some theoretical approaches when studying ethnic groups with small populations in Vietnam, in the national proceedings "On ethnic relations in Vietnam today" Social Sciences Publishing House.2021, pages 836-852, KXH0172p-CIP (Co-written with Dinh Thi Thanh Huyen)
3. The Soviet School in Visual Anthropology in Vietnam in the Influence of the Soviet School in Anthropology in Vietnam, National University Publishing House, 2020.
4. The role of stakeholders in protecting forest resources of the Co-ho people in Phu Son commune - Lam Ha, Lam Dong in the Prospect of Economic, Ecological and Social Transformation from Practice to Policy, The Gioi Publishing House, 2020.
5. Visual Anthropology in Human Sciences, National University Publishing House, 2020.
6. Digital Anthropology (co-authored with Stan BH Tan-Tangbau) in Anthropology of Human Sciences, National University Publishing House, 2020.
7. Chapter 3, Chapter 4 in The Role of the Thai Community in Sustainable Development of the Northwest Region, National University Publishing House, 2020.
8. “The Ba na in Kon Rbang village” (Chapters 4 and 5) (in Research works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Volume VI, Social Science Publishing House, Hanoi, 2008). (The Ba na in KonRBang village (Chapter 4 and 5), published in the works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Volume VI, Social Science Publishing House, Hanoi, 2008).
9. “Vietnam in History and Transformation”, Chapter 9: Looking back over decade of Developing Ethnographic/Anthropological Film in Vietnam Lambert Academic Publishing, 2016.
10. “Folk knowledge in the use and protection of land resources” (in Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, editor-in-chief, Folk knowledge of the Dao ethnic group in the use and protection of natural resources), Social Science Publishing House, 2016. (Yao folk knowledge in the use and protection of natural resources, Written section: Knowledge of folklore in the use and protection of land resources., Social Science Publishing House, 2016).

1. Customs and practices in building a new lifestyle of ethnic minorities in Xin Man district, Ha Giang province, Vietnam Journal of Social Sciences, No. 1, 2025.
2. Narrow and private: Space and cultural lifestyle in a three-generation family in Hanoi, Journal of Vietnamese Cultural Studies, No. 3 (213), 2024.
3. Barriers and risks of ethnic minority migrant workers in textile and electronics assembly industrial zones in Northern Vietnam, Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2024.
4. Obstacles to the comprehensive development of children in our country, Journal of Ethnology, No. 2(242)-2024.
5. Some features of the "Sea" and "Forest" elements in Ede culture, ISSN-0866-7667, Journal of Cultural Studies, No. 38, December 2021.. pp. 71-80.
6. Engaging with Postmodernis Athropology: Potential and Prospects for Digital Anthropology in Vietnam, VNU Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol 6, number 5, p 605-620, 0ctober 2020.
7. Community based videos in Vietnam, Journal of Vietnam Social sciences, Vol 5, 2019 (VASS).
8. Digital Anthropology in Vietnam - From Theory to Practice, Journal of Museums and Anthropology, No. 3, 2019.
9. Livelihood activities of ethnic women in a coastal commune of Soc Trang province under the impact of climate change (Through the case of Vinh Hai commune, Vinh Chau district, Soc Trang province). Journal of Ethnology, No. 5, 2018.
10. “Terraced Fields in Sustainable Development in Mountainous Regions of Northern Vietnam”, Vietnam Social Sciences, No. 4, 2017, pp. 69-76.
11. “The issue of new rural construction in ethnic minority areas: reflections from the reality in Nham commune, A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province” (jointly written), Proceedings of the National Scientific Conference, Social Sciences Publishing House, 2017, pp. 218-232.
12. “Influence of village elders, hamlet chefs and heads of clans on the political system at grassroots levels in the Northwestern region”, Journal of Cultural Studies, No. 1, 2017, pp. 22-27. (“Influence of village elders, hamlet chefs and heads of clans on the political system at grassroots levels in the Northwestern region”, No. 1(29)-2007, ISSN 1859-4859).
13. “Community-based Approach and Pride-Based Approach in Some Development Projects in Vietnam” (jointly written), Museum and Anthropology Review, 2016, no. 3, pp. 48-56 (“Community-based Approach and Pride-Based Approach in Some Development Projects in Vietnam”, Museum and Anthropology Review, no:3(15)/2016, pp. 48-56 ISSN 0866-7616, ISSN 0866-761).
14. “Anthropology - A Science of Human Culture” (jointly written), Journal of Folk Culture, No. 3, 2016, pp. 60-69 (“Anthropology - A Science of Human Culture”, Culture Review, no: 3(165)/2016, pp. 60-69, ISSN 0866-7284).
15. “Some analysis of the goals and means of some issues of training ethnic minority cadres in China and Vietnam from a policy perspective”, printed in Sustainable Development of the Northwest Region: From Policy to Practice, World Publishing House, 2016, pp. 85-100.
16. “Human resource development in selected Northern mountainous provinces from the policy perspective”, Culturally Review, no: 1(23)-2016, pp. 24-38, ISSN 1859-4859).
17. “Traditional Weaving of Taoih in the Context of Market Economy (The Case of Nham Commune, A Luoi District, Thua Thien Hue Province)”, Museum and Anthropology Review, 2016, No. 1, pp. 42-49 (“Traditonal Weaving of Taoih in the Context of Market Economy (The Case of Nham Commune, A Luoi District, Thua Thien Hue Province”), Museum and Anthropology Review, No. 1(13) /2016, pp. 42-49, ISSN 0866-761).
18. “Learning-employment, barriers and expectations for human resources development in Vietnam North mountainous area”, Journal of Educational Sciences, 2016, pp. 49-52 “Learning-employment, barriers and expectations for human resources development in Vietnam North mountainous area”, Journal of Educational Sciences, no: 124/2016, pp: 49-52, ISSN 0868-3662).
19. “Community-Based Videos in Museums”, Museum and Anthropology Review, no: 3&4/2015, pp: 138-146, ISSN 0866-7616.
20. “Customs of Marriage-family of some minorities in Vietnam”, Culturally Review, no: 3(19)-2015, pp: 32-42, ISSN1859-4859).
21. “Community-based Approach in Anthropological Research and Fieldwork - Some Methods and Practices”, Museum and Anthropology Review, no: 2/2015, pp: 43-57, ISSN, 0866-761).
22. “Local Knowledge in Swidden Cultivation of the Yao People in Phuc Son Commune, Chiem Hoa District, Tuyen Quang Province”, Journal of Ethnology, No. 6, 2014, pp. 4-11 (“Local Knowledge in Swidden Cultivation of the Yao People in Phuc Son Commune, Chiem Hoa District, Tuyen Quang Province”, Anthropology Review, No. 6 (189) /2014, pp. 4-11, ISSN 0866-7632).
23. “Looking back ten years of developing ethnographic/anthropological film in Vietnam”, Museum and Anthropology Review, no: 1/2013, pp. 51-58 (“Looking back ten years of developing ethnographic (Anthropological Film in Vietnam), Museum and Anthropology Review, no: 1/2013, pp. 51-58, ISSN 0866-7616).
24. “Ethnic studies and training in the department of anthropology” (jointly written), Vietnam Anthropology Review, No. 1 & 2, 2013, pp. 15-23. Vietnam Anthropology Review No. 1 & 2 (180), pp. 15-23, ISSN 0866-7632.
25. “Community-Based Videos and Migration Issues: The Case of the Thai Community in Hanoi”, Visual Anthropology, Journal Routledge Taylor&Francis, 26(3) 2013, pp 204-214.
26. “Cultural exchange between Hmong and Dao ethnic groups in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai (Vietnam) and Yunnan (China) through livelihood activities”, International scientific conference “Cultural exchange of ethnic groups and sustainable tourism development in the Red River basin”, Lao Cai, November 2012, pp. 86-104.
27. “Some experiences in approaching and working with the community on intangible cultural heritage documents”, printed in Research works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, volume 7, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 2011, pp. 316-328.
28. “Some thoughts on community films”, printed in Visual Anthropology, Culture Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City, 2010, pp. 93-99.
29. “Using video cameras and cameras in anthropological research at universities”, printed in Visual Anthropology, Culture Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City, 2010, pp. 100-114.
30. “The issue of conserving valuable rice varieties in Sapa”, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, No. 6, 2010, pp. 50-54.
31. “Hunting with the Taoih from Ahuor Village”, Vietnamese Studies, no 1+2, year 2008, pp 67-72.
32. “Ifugao Rice Terraces in the Philippines”, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, No. 4, 2007, pp. 55-60.
33. “Indigenous knowledge of the Hmong people in terraced field cultivation in Sapa, Lao Cai”, Journal of Ethnology, No. 5, 2007, pp. 14-20.
34. “The Gia-rai Grave House”, printed in Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Folk Houses, The Gioi Publishing House, Hanoi, 2005, pp. 67-75.
35. “Field notes on four communal houses of the Ba Na people in Kon Tum” (co-authored), printed in Research works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, volume 4, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 1999, pp. 42-69.
36. “The Palmyra palm tree in the life of the Khmer people in the South”, Folk Culture Magazine, No. 5, 2003, pp. 23-29.
37. “Beliefs in the shifting cultivation cycle of the Ba Na Ro Ngao people in the suburbs of Kon Tum town”, Journal of Ethnology, No. 3, 2002, pp. 42-47.
38. “The basket in the life of the Gia Rai Arap people in Chu Pah district, Gia Lai province”, printed in Research works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, volume 3, 2002, pp. 122-137.
39. “Initial study of some fabric patterns of the Gia Rai A Rap group”, printed in Research works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, volume 1, 1999, pp. 262-270.
40. “Changes in water use practices of the Ede people”, Journal of Ethnology, No. 5, 2001, pp. 41-49.
41. “On some layers of statues of the Gia-Rai A Rap tomb house displayed at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology”, Journal of Ethnology, No. 2, 2000, p. 26.
42. “Some thoughts on the role of terraced fields for the Hmong people in Sapa - Lao Cai”, Journal of Ethnology, No. 2, 1999, pp. 47-50.
43. “On the decoration on the roof of the Gia-rai A Rap tomb”, Folk Culture Magazine, No. 3, 1999, pp. 25-33.

1. Project: Investigation, assessment and policy proposal for implementing a model to improve environmental sanitation in funeral customs of some ethnic minorities in 2021-2022. Owner: Committee for Ethnic Minorities, chaired by: University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Head
2. Some basic and urgent issues on ethnic minorities in East Asia, Southeast Asia and their impacts on Vietnam. CTDT code 03.16/16-20, State level, classification: achieved. Main members participated, accepted in 2019.
3. Project leader: Research on proposing solutions to promote the role of the Thai ethnic community in sustainable cultural development of the Northwest region, under the State-level science and technology development project Research on proposing solutions to promote the role of the Thai ethnic community in sustainable cultural development of the Northwest region, code: KHCN-TB.19X/13-18 under the Northwest Program chaired by the Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development Science, VNU, 2016 - 2017.
4. Research, review, evaluate the results, impacts and propose solutions to effectively implement Decision No. 79/2005/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister (participant), National project KHCN-TB.02X/13/18, 5/2014-5/2016 (Research and evaluate the results and propose solutions to effectively implement Decision No. 79/2005/QDTTg of the Prime Minister, Hanoi National University, Key Participant).
5. Socio-economic transformation of the Taoi ethnic group in Nham commune, Aluoi district, Thua Thien Hue province (head author), Hanoi National University-level project, code: QG 14.40, 5/2014-5/2016, ranked good (Economic and social transformation of Taoi ethnic group in Nham rural commune, Aluoi district, Thua Thien Hue province, Hanoi National University, Director).
6. Folk knowledge (ethnic knowledge) of the Dao people in the use and protection of natural resources (participant), code: IV5.3-2011.05, 8/2012-5/2015, ranked excellent (Folk knowledge (ethnic knowledge) of Yao people in the use and protection of natural resources, NAFOSTED, Key Participant).

7. Project to improve capacity for Museum staff in the Mekong Delta region organized by the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in collaboration with An Giang University and the Center for Folk Life and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution (USA) 2003-2004. (Project lecturer)
8. Katuic language group research project in Vietnam (Bru-Van Kieu, Co Tu, Ta-oi), coordinated by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2005.
9. The project to improve the capacity of staff in protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritage was organized by the Department of Heritage, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Center for Folk Life and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution (USA) in 2006.
10. Project to research and collect Southeast Asian cultural artifacts organized by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in 2007 and 2008.
11. Community-based Video project, voice of the people (Community-based Video) Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in collaboration with Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, China, 2008, 2009.
12. Community Media Project, First Voice, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, 2009-2012. (Core member)
13. Anthropological Film Project in Vietnam organized by the Vietnam Institute of Arts and Culture in collaboration with Temple University (USA), 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 (Lecturer).
14. Project “Exploring the potential of medicinal properties, properties and socio-economic and natural extracts in the Northern region of Vietnam”, International Project funded by Ares, 2016-2020.
15. Training Project: Research and Video Documentation of Minorities' Intangible Cultural Heritage in Vietnam in cooperation with the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Osaka University of Arts, Osaka University of Science and Technology, and Tokyo University of Radio and Television, Japan, 2001, 2002, 2004.

1. Key consultant “Human resource development among ethnic minorities in Vietnam” jointly organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Studies (iSEE) and CARE, 2011.
2. Main consultant for the program "People tell stories through photos" jointly organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Studies (iSEE) and CARE in the Pa Ko group (Ta-oi) in Quang Tri, 2012.
3. Research consultancy "Handbook for approaching cultural diversity" organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Studies (ÍSEE) and CARE, 2013.
4. Main consultant for the study “Photos, stories and community change” jointly organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Studies (ÍSEE) and CARE, 2013.
5. Main consultant for the Photo-Video voice project “How my life has been changed”, organized and implemented by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Studies (iSEE) in 2013.
6. Main consultant for the project “Children's Rights”, through the photovoice exhibition “I'll tell you” jointly organized by Oxfam and iSEE, 2014.
7. Main consultant for “Project to improve capacity of working with communities for museum staff in UNESCO-recognized heritage areas”, implemented by UNESCO Hanoi, 2014.
8. Main Consultant for the Project “Youth Choices” jointly organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Studies (ÌSEE) and Childfund, 2018. Main Consultant for the Project “Community Issues in the Eyes of Ethnic Minority Women” jointly organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Studies (ÌSEE) and Care International, 2016-2018.
9. Main Consultant of the Project “Community Issues in the Eyes of Ethnic Minority Women” jointly organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Studies (ISEE) and Care International, 2016-2018.
10. Project Consulting Project “Situation analysis for the new sponsorship program in Vietnam” organized by Save for the Children Vietnam, 2022-2023.
11. Consulting on the Project “Strengthening Institutional Capacity for the Implementation of the Master Plan on Socio-Economic Development of the Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas 2021-2030”, helping to review the manuscript of the book “Community of 54 Ethnic Groups in Vietnam and Ethnic Policy”. The book was produced by a group of authors from CEMA with technical and financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 2024.

1. Project member: House Museums in Southeast Asia, invited by SEASREP to write a book chapter on House of Matriarchy. Held at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2025.
2. Staff Mobility Teaching and Training Scholarship at University College Dublin, Republic of Ireland- Funded by the High Quality Education Programme, European Union, 2022.
3. Visiting Scholar Scholarship at Suny at NewPalzt sponsored by the American Learning Foundation (ACLS-CEEVN Liberal Arts College Exchange (LACE) Program, New York) USA, 2018-2019.
4. National University's award for lecturers who guided students with award-winning projects (Second Prize at National University level, topic: Accessing sidewalk economy from the perspective of dividing benefits on living space of some groups of people in the inner city of Hanoi (Case study in Cau Giay and Hoan Kiem districts) in 2015.
5. Outstanding scientific research award for lecturers with research published in foreign journals (USA), presented by Thakral Foundation (Singapore), March 2014 (Reward: Tharsal-In Sewa for the lecture who have outstanding achievements in scientific research, College of Economics, Hanoi National University).
6. Third Prize of the Pham Than Duat Award presented by the Historical Science Association, 2011) for the excellent Ph.D. thesis "The process of exploring and cultivating terraced fields of Hmong and Dao ethnic groups in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province" (Award: Excellent Ph.D. thesis "The process of exploring and cultivating terraced fields of Hmong and Dao ethnic groups in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province" 2011).
7. Silver Prize for Best Book of 2009 voted by the Ministry of Education for the book Dictionary of Ethnological Artifacts (co-written), Education Publishing House (2008).