University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Full name: Nguyen Van Suu
2. Year of birth:Sex: Male
3. Contact address:
Email: nvsuu@vnu.edu.vn
4. Academic title, degree:
4.1. Degree: PhD
4.2. Academic title: Associate Professor
Year of appointment to Associate Professor title: 2012. Appointing organization: University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.
5. Working agency:
Name of institution: Faculty of Anthropology and Religious Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.
Office Address: 336 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, VIETNAM.
6. Training process

• Research directions:Developmental anthropology, political anthropology, history of anthropology.
• Main topics:Local sustainable development, industrialization, urbanization, land use rights, land ownership, land use rights acquisition, rural differentiation, livelihoods, local conflicts, social networks/social media, ethnicity, theoretical approaches to anthropology and social science, online ethnographic methods.

• 2025.Social networks and ethnicity in Vietnam from an anthropological perspective. Hanoi National University Publishing House (Editor-in-Chief).
• 2020.Anthropology: The Science of Humans. Hanoi National University Publishing House (Editor-in-Chief).
• 2019.Soviet School of Anthropology in Vietnam. Hanoi National University Publishing House (Editor-in-Chief).
• 2016.Anthropology in Vietnam: Some historical, research and training issues. Tri Thuc Publishing House. (Co-edited with Nguyen Van Huy, Lam Ba Nam, Vuong Xuan Tinh).
• 2016.Globalization and urban transformation in contemporary Vietnam. Tri Thuc Publishing House. (Co-edited with Pham Quang Minh, Ien Ang, Gay Hawkins).
• 2016.Globalization, Modernity and Urban Change in Asian Cities. Knowledge Publishing House. (Co-Editors with Pham Quang Minh, Ien Ang, Gay Hawkins).
• 2015.Developmental Anthropology: History, Theory, and Practical Tools. Tri Thuc Publishing House. (Many authors, Nguyen Van Suu selected, translated and published).
• 2014.Some issues of anthropological history and theory. Knowledge Publishing House. (Many authors,Nguyen Van Suu selected, organized translation and published).
• 2014.Industrialization, urbanization and livelihood transformation in peri-urban Hanoi. Knowledge Publishing House.
• 2010.Land policy innovation in Vietnam: From theory to practice. Publishing houseNational Politics.
• 2010.Norms and Practices in Contemporary Rural Vietnam: Social Interaction between Authorities and People. IRASEC Occasional Paper No. 15. (Co-editor with Christain Culas).

• 2025. "Social networks, ethnicity in Vietnam and Anthropology", pp. 19-53. InSocial networks and ethnicity in Vietnam from an anthropological perspective. Hanoi National University Publishing House.
• 2025. “The role of social networks in the study of Korean community in Hanoi”, pp.185-201. InSocial networks and ethnicity in Vietnam from an anthropological perspective. Hanoi National University Publishing House (main author).
• 2022. “Land in Contemporary Vietnam”, pp. 237-244. PrintRoutledge Handbook of Contemporary Vietnam.ISBN 9781138792258. 614 Pages 41 B/W Illustrations.Routledge.
• 2022. “Agricultural land allocation for urban development: villagers learn to cope with the state and adapt to the market”,pp.82-99. InDevelopment-Induced Displacement and Resettlement in Vietnam. Routledge.
• 2022.“Doing Participant Observation Online: A Case Study of the Korean Diaspora Community in Hanoi, Vietnam”. PrintSage Research Methods: Doing Research Online. SAGE. (main author).
• 2021. “Some theoretical approaches to livelihood research in contemporary Vietnam”, pp.66-90. InLivelihoods of Red River Delta residents from an interdisciplinary approach. Hanoi National University Publishing House.
• 2020. “What is Anthropology?”, pp.8-17. InAnthropology: The Science of Humans. Hanoi National University Publishing House.
• 2020. “Political Anthropology”, pp.62-72. InAnthropology: The Science of Humans. Hanoi National University Publishing House(co-authored with Nguyen Khac Canh).
• 2019. “From the Soviet School to Anthropology in Vietnam”, pp.9-29. InSoviet School of Anthropology in Vietnam. Hanoi National University Publishing House.
• 2019. “Three approaches in Vietnamese village research”, pp.1000-1014. InVietnam Studies: 30 Years Journey. Hanoi National University Publishing House.
• 2018. “Periurban Villages: Unequal Access to Building Land”, pp.121-138. TalgaeHanoi - Future Urban Area: Ending the project of integrating villages in urban areas.IRD Editions, World Publishing House (co-authored with)Fanchette, J.Segard, Tran Nhat Kien).
• 2016."Les villages peri-urbains: un inégal accès aux constructible",pp. 221-238. Print Hanoi, future metropole: Rupture de l' intégration urbaine des villages. IRD Editions,(co-authored withFanchette, J.Segard, Tran Nhat Kien).
• 2015. “Livelihood transformation in Hanoi’s peri-urban areas in the process of industrialization and urbanization: Opportunities and challenges”, pp.580-601. InHanoi Capital: Tradition, resources, orientationdevelopment direction. National Political Publishing House.
• 2015.“What is developmental anthropology?”. TalgaeDevelopmental Anthropology: History, Theory, and Practical Tools.Knowledge Publishing House.
• 2014. “Introduction”, pp.9-11. InSome issues on History and Anthropological Theory. Knowledge Publishing House.
• 2014.“Conflits fonciers entre l'État et les paysans : l'anthropologue confronté au terrain”, pp. 91-106. PrintVietnam in Transitions. ENS Editions.
• 2013.“Developing new industrial parks and urban areas: Opportunities and challenges for farmers' livelihoods in two suburban villages of Hanoi”,pp.693-702. InVietnam on the path of integration and sustainable development. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Vietnam Studies. Social Sciences Publishing House, Volume V.
• 2013. “Comparative analysis of the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the transformation of lifestyles in two suburban villages of Hanoi”, pp.13-47. InSustainable development of urban peri-urban areas in Vietnam. Proceedings of the 9th Vietnam - France Economic and Financial ForumNational Political Publishing House.
• 2011. “Some comments on the name, theory and research methods of Anthropology”, pp.87-102. InA journey of historical research (2006-2011)World Publishing House.
• 2010. “The impact of industrialization and urbanization on Vietnamese farmers’ livelihoods: The case of a suburban village in Hanoi”, pp.491-512. InVietnam: Integration and Development. Hanoi National University Publishing House. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Vietnam Studies, volume 3.
• 2010. “Land policy innovation and the issue of personal property: A case study of agricultural land in the North”, pp.97-112. InModernity and the Dynamics of Tradition: Anthropological Approaches. Ho Chi Minh City National University Publishing House, volume 1.
• 2009. “Industrialization and Urbanization in Vietnam: How Appropriation of Agricultural Land Use Rights Transformed Framers' Livelihoods in a Peri-Urban Hanoi Village?”East Asian Development Network Working Paper No. 38.
• 2006.“Reform of the political system in Vietnam”, p.759-780. TalgaeA Journey of Historical Research, 2001-2006. World Publishing House.
• 2004. “The Politics of Land:Inequality in Land Access and Local Conflicts in the Red River Delta since Decollectivization”, pp.270-296. InSocial Inequality in Vietnam and the Challenges to Reform, edited by Philip Taylor, ISEAS–Singapore.
• 1998.“Phan Boi Chau and the problem of international solidarity”, p.98-105. TalgaePhan Boi Chau: The man and his career. University of Social Sciences and Humanities,DHQGHN(co-written with Nguyen Van Khanh).

• 2025. “Sustainable Local Development in Vietnam”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 1, pp. 2-17.
• 2024. “Some new ethnographic approaches in the digital age”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 3, pp. 3-16.
• 2024. “Review of Socialist Housing in Hanoi: Exploring Its Collective Living Quarters and Experiences of a Resident Family”. Journal of Vietnamese Studies(2024) 19 (1): 144–147.
• 2023. “Modernization and Traditionalization in Transformation in a Vietnamese Village in the Red River Delta”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 1, pp. 3-13(Main author).
• 2022.“Anthropological Perspective”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 3, pp.97-106.
• 2018. “Local Cadres, Corruption and Villagers' Protests in a Red River Delta Village, Vietnam”.Journal of Multiculture and Education, Vol.3, No. 2, pp.73-96.
• 2013. “Research and training on ethnicity in the Department of Anthropology”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 1&2, pp. 15-23 (co-authored with Lam Ba Nam, Nguyen Truong Giang, Thach Mai Hoang, Luong Thi Minh Ngoc).
• 2012. “Some features of the research-oriented doctoral training model in Anthropology at the Australian National University”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 4, pp. 55-58 (co-authored with Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh, Tran Minh Hang).
• 2012. “Land ownership in the renovation process in Vietnam: History, current situation and solutions”.Journal of Historical Research, No. 4, pp. 3-11 (co-authored with Nguyen Van Khanh).
• 2012. “Urbanization and the story of a suburban village”.Vietnam Architecture Magazine, No. 5/2012, pp.65-67.
• 2011. “Spatial Access: Conceptual Issues and Classification”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 3, pp.58-64.
• 2010.“Sustainable Livelihoods Framework-A comprehensive analysis of development and poverty reduction”.Journal of Ethnology,No. 2, pp. 3-12.
• 2010. “Some features of the relationship between Hanoi capital and international organizations, 1986-2006”.Science Magazine, No. 2, pp.195-206. (Reprinted in:With Thang Long Hanoi. Hanoi: World Publishing House, 2011, pp.661-672).
• 2009. “Agricultural Land Conversion and Its Effects on Vietnamese Farmers”.Focal-European Journal of Anthropology, Number 54: 2, pp.106-113.
• 2007. “Contending Views and Conflicts over Land in Vietnam's Red River Delta”.Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, Vol. 38: 2, pp.309-334.
• 2007.“On ownership, use and violations in land management in Vietnam since the renovation”.Journal of Historical Research, No. 5, p..18-27.Reprinted onVietnam Journal of Social Sciences, No. 4 (29), 2008, pp.13-22.
• 2007.“Conflicts between the state and people in land use rights recovery in Vietnam: Issues of field research methods”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 3, pp.44-56.
• 2007.“One discipline, four paths: British, German, French and American anthropology”.Journal of Ethnology, No. 4, pp.74-76 (book review).
• 2006.“Differentiation in Land Access in Vietnam”.Journal of Ethnology,Snumber 3, page.48-57.
• 2005. “Eastern-Country-Study-Tour (Dong Du) Movement in the Revolutionary Process of Vietnam National Liberation and in Cultural, Educational Relations between Vietnam and Japan.”Journal of Science, 2005, No. 4 E, pp.17-25 (co-written with Nguyen Van Khanh). (Published in Vietnamese: “The Dong Du Movement in the Process of Vietnam’s National Liberation Revolution and in Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Educational Relations”.Science Magazine, No. 4, pp. 1-10" (co-authored with Nguyen Van Khanh).
• 2002. “Land and Farmers in Vietnam Research–Some theoretical approaches”. MagazineHistorical Research,No. 4, pp. 3-10.
• 2002.“Collectivization in Laos through works”Lao Farmers Under Socialism””. MagazineHistorical Research,No. 2, pp. 79-88.
• 1999.“Land transformation and agricultural economy in Mo Trach (Hai Duong) before and during the renovation period”.MagazineHistorical Research,No. 1, pp. 27-41 (co-authored with Nguyen Van Khanh).

• 10.2024. “Social networks, ethnic groups in Vietnam and anthropology”. Report of the 2024 annual national conference on Ethnology. Institute of Ethnology.
• 12-2023. “Local Development in Vietnam: Approaches, Practices and Policy Implications”. Workshop Report on Local Governance and Development from Interdisciplinary and Area Studies Approaches. Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development Sciences, VNU.
• 12-2023. “Ethnic Mobility in the Digital Age”. Conference Report on Anthropology and Ethnicity in Vietnam in the Context of Digital Transformation. University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, December 6, 2023.
• 12-2015. “Ethnic issues in the development orientation of the Faculty of Anthropology at Hanoi National University”. Report of the 2015 annual national conference on Ethnology, December 15. Institute of Ethnology.
• December 2015. “Livelihood Change in Hanoi's Peri-urban Areas”. Paper presented at the international conference on Vietnam and Southeast Asia: Integration and Development, Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province, December 5.
• October 2015. “Unpacking Key Issues about Land in Vietnamese Contemporary Society”. Paper presented to the international conference on Multiculture and Education, Inha University, Incheon, Korea, December 16-17.
• 9-2015. “Some challenges from the practice of undergraduate training in Anthropology at the Faculty of Anthropology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU”. Report of the international conference Anthropology in Vietnam: History, Current Status and Prospects. Hanoi, September 29.
• 3-2015. “Some issues on urbanization in the suburbs of Hanoi”. Report of the International Conference on Cultural and social changes in urban areas in the process of globalization and modernization. University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU) and Institute of Culture and Society (Western Sydney University), 30-31/3/2015, Hanoi.
• 12-2014. “Spatial approach in Vietnamese village research and contributions of the French School of the Far East”. Report of the International Scientific Conference of the French School of the Far East and the Social Sciences and Humanities of Vietnam. University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU) and the French School of the Far East, December 5-6, 2014, Hanoi (co-authored).
• 12-2012. “Research and teaching on ethnicity in the Department of Anthropology, 1960-2012”. Report of the 2012 annual national conference on Ethnology. Institute of Ethnology, Hanoi, December 21, 2012.
• November 2012. “Renovation, Development and Inequality in Access to Land in Vietnam”. Paper Presented to the International Conference onInequality, Conflicts and Political Regimes in East and Southeast Asia, Hanoi, November 22-24.
• October 2012. “The Impacts of Industrial and Urban Clustering Development on Local Economies: A Comparative Study of Livelihood Opportunities and Challenges in Two Hanoi Peri-Urban Villages”. Paper Presented to the 3rd RRPG International Workshop and Meeting. School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, October 1-2.
• 3-2012. “Comparative analysis of the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the transformation of lifestyles in two suburban villages of Hanoi”. Report of the 9th Vietnam-France Economic and Financial Forum: Sustainable development of suburban areas in Vietnam, Hanoi, 19-20/3.
• 11-2011. “Development projects and urbanization process in a mountainous commune in Northern Vietnam”. Report of the 2011 annual national conference on Ethnology. Institute of Ethnology (co-author).
• 10-2010. “Spatial transformation: A case study of a peri-urban village in the Red River Delta”. Report of the International Conference on Research and training in anthropology in Vietnam in the process of transition and international integration. University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU) and University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCM), Hanoi (jointly written).
• 10-2010.“Agricultural Land Conversion and Changing Livelihoods in a Peri-Urban Hanoi Village: An Ethnographic Analysis”.HANOI MILLENNIUM-City Past and Future, Hanoi, October 12-13.
• December 2008. “Industrialization and Urbanization in Vietnam: How Agricultural Land Appropriation Transformed Farmers' Livelihoods in a Peri-urban Hanoi Village?” Paper prepared for the Third International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, Hanoi.
• December 2007. “Land Tenure Reform and the Question of Private Property in Vietnam: The Case of Agricultural Land”. Paper presented to the Conference on Modernities and Dynamics of Traditions in Vietnam: Anthropological Approaches, December 15-18, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam.
• April 2007. “Teaching and Learning in Vietnam and the USA”. ASIANetwork Conference, April 20–22, Lisle, Illinois, USA.
• 4-2006.Differencen in Land Access in Vietnam”. Paper presented to the Conference on Regionalization of Development: Redefining Local Culture, Space and Identity in Mekong region, April 22-24, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
• October 2005. “Conflicts over Land in Vietnam since Doi Moi”. Paper presented to the conference:Re-visioning Southeast Asia: Conflicts, Connections and Vulnerabilities, October 14-16, Toronto, Canada.
• 2-2004. “Investing Villagers' Views: An Approach for Analyzing Relations and Conflicts over Land in Vietnam since De-collectivization”. Paper presentedto the Summer School forVietnamese Studies, Australian National University.
• November 2003. “The Politics of Land:Inequality in Land Access and Local Conflicts in the Red River Delta since De-collectivization”. Paper presented to the Vietnam Update Conference-Australian National University.
• July 2003. “Land Compensation andPeasants' Reactions in a Red River Delta Village”. Paper presented to the RinternationalCenter forSusableDeventInternational Conference on Politics of the Commons: Articulating Development and Strengthening Local Practices-Chiang Mai, Thailand.
• June 2018. Lecture on Urbanization and Livelihood change in Hanoi, delivered to HYI advanced training program on Urbanization and Social Change in Contemporary Rural Vietnam, June 2-11, 2018. Organized by Institute of Anthropology, VASS, Vietnam and & Harvard-Yenching Institute, USA
• December 2017. Seminar on Livelihood change in a Hanoi peri-urban village' at Institute of Anthropology, University of Göttingen, Germany.
• 2017. Lecture on Doi Moi and Livelihood Change in Hanoi's Peri-urban Areas for the University of Zurich's International Summer School at Royal University of Phnompenh, Cambodia.

• As a member of the Editorial Board 'Global Vietnam book series of Springer Publishing House' (https://engagingwithvietnam.org/global-vietnam-book-series/)
• Leads international projects funded by the Ford Foundation, the Wenner-Gren Foundation,Funded by French Development Agency, East Asian Development Network- EADN, ADETEF.
• Carry out policy consulting tasks for international organizations WB, DFIT, UNDP.
• Participated in supervising research students at Kathlieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), evaluated doctoral dissertations at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute(India), visiting lecturer at Whitman College (USA) andUniversity of Göttingen(Virtue).