University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Hanoi

I. General Information

• Year of birth: 1973.
• E-mail:truonggiang@vnu.edu.vn  /longriver1973@gmail.com
• Affiliation: Department of Anthropology and Religious Studies
• Academic rank: Associate Professor. Year of appointment: 2018.
• Academic degree: PhD. Year received: 2011.
• Training process:

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

1. Transformation of ethnic landscapes in the Ca Mau Peninsula under the impact of climate change and saltwater intrusion.(Co-editor), Social Sciences Publishing House, 2024, 300 pages
2. Some fundamental and pressing issues concerning ethnic minorities in China and Southeast Asia.(co-authored), National University Publishing House, 2019, 300 pages.
3. Terraced rice 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 future generations (Ethnographic and Anthropological monograph on the Ta-oi people in A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province), 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-authored)The Gioi Publishing House, 2016, 60 pages. (Book: Cultural Diversity - Lessons from Stories, 60 pages/page, 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 commemorative book "Ha Giang Culture: A Driving Force for Socio-Economic Development and Ensuring National Defense and Security." National Political Publishing House, 2023.
2. Some theoretical perspectives on 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-authored with Dinh Thi Thanh Huyen)
3. The Soviet School in Image Anthropology in Vietnam: The Influence of the Soviet School on Anthropology in Vietnam, National University Publishing House, 2020.
4. The role of stakeholders in protecting the forest resources of the Co-ho people in Phu Son commune, Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province, in "Perspectives on Economic, Ecological and Social Transformation from Practice to Policy," World Publishing House, 2020.
5. Visual Anthropology in Anthropology, the science of human studies, National University Publishing House, 2020.
6. Numerical Anthropology (co-authored with Stan BH Tan-Tangbau) in Anthropology: The Science of Human Beings, National University Press, 2020.
7. Chapters 3 and 4 in The Role of Thai Communities in Sustainable Development of the Northwest Region, National University Publishing House, 2020.
8. “The Ba Na people of Kon Rbang village” (Chapters 4 and 5) (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, 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 using and protection of natural resources, Written section: Knowledge of folklore in the using and protection of land resources., Social Science Publishing).

1. Customs and traditions in building a new way of life for ethnic minorities in Xin Man district, Ha Giang province, Vietnam Journal of Social Sciences, No. 1, 2025.
2. Narrow and private: Space, cultural lifestyle in a three-generation family in Hanoi, Vietnam Journal of Cultural Studies, No. 3 (213), 2024.
3. Barriers and Risks for Migrant Workers of Ethnic Minorities 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 holistic development of children in our country, Journal of Ethnology, No. 2(242)-2024.
5. Some aspects of the "Sea" and "Forest" elements in the culture of the Ede people, 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 minority women in a coastal commune of Soc Trang province under the impact of climate change (Case study 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. (“Terraced fields in sustainable development in the mountainous regions of northern Vietnam”, Vietnam Social Sciences Journal, 2017, No. 4, pp. 69-76).
11. “The issue of building new rural areas in ethnic minority regions: reflections from the reality in Nham commune, A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province” (co-authored), Proceedings of the National Scientific Conference, Social Sciences Publishing House, 2017, pp. 218-232.
12. “The 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 research and development projects in Vietnam 9” (co-authored), 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” (co-authored), Journal of Folklore, 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 analyses of the goals and means of some issues in training ethnic minority cadres in China and Vietnam from a policy perspective”, 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. (“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 Context of Market Economy (The case study of Nhâm Commune, A Lưới District, Thua Thien Hue Province)”, Museum and Anthropology Review, 2016, no: 1, pp. 42-49 (“Traditional Weaving of Taoih in Context of Market Economy (The case of Nhâm Commune, A Lưới 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's North mountainous area”, Journal of Educational Sciences, 2016, pp. 49-52; “Learning-employment, barriers and expectations for human resources development in Vietnam's 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 (“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 ethnic minorities in Vietnam”, Culturally Review, no: 3(19)-2015, pp. 32-42 (“Customs of Marriage-family of some minorities in Vietnamese”, Culturally Review, no: 3(19)-2015, pp: 32-42, ISSN1859-4859).
21. “Community-based approach in anthropological research and fieldwork through some methods and practices”, Museum and Anthropology Review, no: 2/2015, pp. 43-57 (“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”, 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” (co-authored), Journal of Ethnology, No. 1&2, 2013, pp. 15-23 (Ethnic studies and training in the department of anthropology). 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 Interaction between the Hmong and Dao ethnic groups in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai (Vietnam) and Yunnan (China) through Livelihood Activities”, International Scientific Conference “Cultural Exchange among 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”, 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”, 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," in Visual Anthropology, Culture Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City, 2010, pp. 100-114.
30. “The problem of preserving rare 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. “The terraced rice fields of the Ifugao people in the Philippines”, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, No. 4, 2007, pp. 55-60.
33. "Indigenous knowledge of the Hmong people in terraced rice cultivation in Sapa, Lao Cai", Journal of Ethnology, No. 5, 2007, pp. 14-20.
34. "The Gia Rai Burial House," in Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Folk Houses, The Gioi Publishing House, Hanoi, 2005, pp. 67-75.
35. “Field notes on 4 communal houses of the Ba Na people in Kon Tum” (co-authored), published in Research Works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Volume 4, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 1999, pp. 42-69.
36. "The Palmyra Palm in the Life of the Southern Khmer People," Journal of Folklore Culture, No. 5, 2003, pp. 23-29.
37. "Beliefs in the slash-and-burn farming cycle of the Ba Na Rơ Ngao people in the outskirts of Kon Tum town," Journal of Ethnology, No. 3, 2002, pp. 42-47.
38. "The basket in the life of the Gia Rai A Rap people in Chu Pah district, Gia Lai province," in *Research Works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology*, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, Vol. 3, 2002, pp. 122-137.
39. “Initial study of some patterns on fabrics of the Gia Rai A rap group”, in Research works of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, Vol. 1, 1999, pp. 262-270.
40. “Changes in the water usage habits of the Ede people”, Journal of Ethnology, No. 5, 2001, pp. 41-49.
41. "On some layers of statues from the Gia-Rai A Rap burial house displayed at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology," Journal of Ethnology, No. 2, 2000, p. 26.
42. “Some thoughts on the role of terraced rice fields for the Hmong people in Sapa - Lao Cai”, Journal of Ethnology, No. 2, 1999, pp. 47-50.
43. "On the decorations on the roof of the Gia Rai A Rap tomb," Journal of Folk Culture, No. 3, 1999, pp. 25-33.

1. Project: Investigation, evaluation, and policy recommendations for implementing a model to improve environmental sanitation in funeral practices of some ethnic minorities in 2021-2022. Managing agency: Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs, Lead institution: University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Project Leader.
2. Some fundamental and urgent issues concerning ethnic minorities in East Asia and Southeast Asia and their impacts on Vietnam. Project code CTDT 03.16/16-20, State level, rating: achieved. Key members participated, acceptance 2019.
3. The project leader for the sub-project "Research proposing solutions to enhance the role of the Thai ethnic community in the sustainable cultural development of the Northwest region" under the State-level science and technology development project "Research proposing solutions to enhance the role of the Thai ethnic community in the sustainable development of the Northwest region", code: KHCN-TB.19X/13-18, under the Northwest Program, chaired by the Vietnam Institute of Studies and Development Science, VNU Hanoi, 2016 - 2017.
4. Research, review, evaluate the results, impacts, and propose solutions for the effective implementation of Decision No. 79/2005/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister (participant), National-level research 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/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister, Hanoi National University, Key Participant).
5. Economic and social transformation of the Taoi ethnic group in Nham rural commune, Aluoi district, Thua Thien Hue province (project leader), Hanoi National University research project, code: QG 14.40, 5/2014-5/2016, rated 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 Yao people in the use and protection of natural resources (participant), code: IV5.3-2011.05, 8/2012-5/2015, excellent rating (Folk knowledge (ethnic knowledge) of Yao people in the using and protection of natural resources, NAFOSTED, Key Participant).

7. The project to enhance the capacity of museum staff in the Mekong Delta region was organized by the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in collaboration with An Giang University and the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution (USA) in 2003-2004. (Project lecturer)
8. The Katuic language group research project in Vietnam (Bru-Van Kieu, Co Tu, Ta-oi) was conducted by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2005.
9. The project to enhance the capacity of officials in protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritage was organized in 2006 by the Department of Heritage, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution (USA).
10. This project to research and collect Southeast Asian cultural artifacts was organized by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in 2007 and 2008.
11. Community-based video project, "Voice of the People," Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in collaboration with Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, China, 2008, 2009.
12. Community communication project, first voice, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, 2009-2012. (Core member)
13. Anthropological filmmaking project in Vietnam organized by the Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts in collaboration with Temple University (USA), in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 (Lecturer).
14. The project "Exploring the potential of medicinal substances, properties, socio-economics and natural extracts in Northern Vietnam", an international project funded by Ares, 2016-2020.
15. The Training Project: Research and Video Documentation of Minorities' Intangible Cultural Heritage in Vietnam was a collaboration between the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and Osaka University of the Arts, Osaka University, and Tokyo Broadcasting University, Japan, in 2001, 2002, and 2004.

1. The principal consultant for the project "Human Resource Development among Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam" was jointly organized and implemented by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Research (iSEE) and CARE in 2011.
2. Main consultant for the "People Tell Stories Through Photos" program, jointly organized and implemented by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Research (iSEE) and CARE in the Pa Kô (Tà-ôi) group in Quảng Trị, 2012.
3. Consultancy for the research project "Handbook on Approaching Cultural Diversity" was jointly organized and implemented by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Research (ÍSEE) and CARE in 2013.
4. The principal consultant for the research project “Photos, Stories and Community Change” was jointly organized and conducted by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Research (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 Research (iSEE) in 2013.
6. Main consultant for the “Children’s Rights” project, through the photovoice exhibition “I’ll Tell You My Story” jointly organized by Oxfam and iSEE, in 2014.
7. Main consultant for the “Project to enhance the capacity of museum staff to work with the community in UNESCO-recognized heritage sites”, implemented by UNESCO Hanoi, 2014.
8. Principal Consultant for the “Youth Choices” Project, jointly organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Research (ÌSEE) and Childfund, 2018. Principal Consultant for the “Community Issues Through the Eyes of Ethnic Minority Women” Project, jointly organized by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Research (ÌSEE) and Care International, 2016-2018.
9. Main consultant for the project “Community Issues in the Eyes of Ethnic Minority Women,” jointly organized and implemented by the Institute for Social, Economic and Environmental Research (ÌSEE) and Care International, 2016-2018.
10. Project consulting for the project “Situation analysis for the new sponsorship program in Vietnam” organized by Save for the Children Vietnam, 2022-2023.
11. Consulting for 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”, assisting in the evaluation of the manuscript of the book “The 54 Ethnic Groups of Vietnam and Ethnic Policy”. The book was written by a team of CEMA authors with technical and financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 2024.

1. Project member: House Museums in Southeast Asia, invited by SEASREP to contribute to writing a chapter on the House of Matriarchy. Organized at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2025.
2. Staff Mobility Teaching and Training Scholarship at University College Dublin, Republic of Ireland - Funding for High-Quality Education Programs, European Union, 2022.
3. Visiting Scholar Scholarship at Suny at New Palzt, funded by the American Learning Foundation (ACLS-CEEVN Liberal Arts College Exchange (LACE) Program, New York), USA, 2018-2019.
4. The National University awarded a prize to the lecturer who supervised the student's winning project (Second Prize at the National University level, topic: Approaching the sidewalk economy from the perspective of the distribution of rights regarding livelihood space of some groups of people in the inner city of Hanoi (Case study in Cau Giay and Hoan Kiem districts) in 2015).
5. The Thakral Foundation (Singapore) awarded the Outstanding Scientific Research Award to lecturers whose research has been published in foreign journals (USA), in March 2014 (Reward: Tharsal-In Sewa for the lecturer who have outstanding achievements in scientific research, College of Economics, Hanoi National University).
6. Third Prize of the Pham Than Duyat Award presented by the Historical Science Association (2011) for the excellent doctoral 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. The Silver Prize for Best Book of 2009, selected by the Ministry of Education, was awarded to the book *Dictionary of Ethnographic Artifacts* (co-authored), Education Publishing House (2008).