NTNU’s Earth Sciences Department: Building Global Leaders
The Earth Science department at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) proudly announces the accomplishments of its distinguished alumnus, Phạm Thanh Thuỳ (范清水), who got the PhD degree in NTNU’s Earth Sciences Department at 2020 and now has been appointed as a Lecturer – Researcher at University of Science, Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUS, VNU-HCM). This significant career milestone underscores Phạm Thanh Thuỳ’s dedication to advancing education and research in Earth sciences and Sustainable Development.
The Faculty of Geology, where Phạm Thanh Thùy works, has successfully hosted the first international Conference on Earth Sciences and Sustainable Development (CESD 2024) on November 11–12, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam together with the Faculty of Physics - Engineering Physics, Faculty of Environment (HCMUS) and Faculty of Petrology and Petroleum Engineering (University of Technology, VNU-HCM). The CESD 2024 welcomed participants from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, India, Poland, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and other countries, fostering collaboration to address global challenges.
This conference attracted more than 250 attendees from 9 different countries and tackled critical global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research in Earth sciences and Sustainable Development, with a program divided into five thematic sections.
Prof. Mary Yeh, alumnus Phạm Thanh Thuỳ, and Prof. Kate Chen from NTNT’s Earth Sciences Department.
Conference Program Overview
Petroleum and Green Energy
Focus: Exploring the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, including carbon capture and sustainable energy innovations.
Highlights: Geothermal energy advancements, hydrogen technology development, and sustainable petroleum engineering practices.
Geophysics, Geology, and Earth Resources
Focus: Delving into Earth’s structural dynamics, resource management, and sustainable exploration.
Highlights: Tectonic studies, remote sensing advancements, and innovative mining technologies.
Oceanography, Hydrology, and Climate Change
Focus: Addressing oceanic and hydrological systems’ roles in climate dynamics and sustainable water resource management.
Highlights: Studies on ocean acidification, hydrological modeling, and climate resilience strategies.
Environment, Health Sciences, and Climate Change
Focus: Examining the interconnectedness of environmental health, climate adaptation, and human well-being.
Highlights: Air quality’s health impacts, greenhouse gas reduction techniques, and climate-adaptive health systems.
Social Environmental Sciences and Land Economics
Focus: Investigating socio-economic and environmental dynamics, land use, and sustainable development policies.
Highlights: Environmental justice, urban sustainability, and land use conflict resolutions.
NTNU’s Earth Science department is renowned for its Earth system training, enabling students to become problem solvers and doers for global challenges. Alumni like Phạm Thanh Thuỳ exemplify the department’s mission, driving innovation and collaboration across nations and disciplines. For more information about NTNU’s Earth Science department, visit https://www.es.ntnu.edu.
Group photo of the conference attendees from 9 different countries (Vietnam, Taiwan, Poland, South Korea, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, India, and Bangladesh).