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According to the 2026 list of the world’s most influential scientists released by Elsevier, Dr. Tran Nguyen Hai and Dr. Hoang Nhat Duc of Duy Tan University (DTU) are among the nine Vietnamese scientists working in Vietnam to be named on the list of the 10,000 most influential scientists of the world.

To wit, Dr. Hai ranked 2,629th, while Dr. Duc ranked 5,151st of the world. This recognition of their contributions to scientific research is something to be proud of and also affirms DTU’s research capabilities and academic standing on the international stage.

Beyond bringing happiness to the two scientists, the listing makes the entire DTU community proud. It will push lecturers, researchers, and students to continue innovating, exploring new knowledge, and reaching new milestones.

* Dr. HOANG NHAT DUC: Director of the Center for Mathematics, Mechanics, and Informatics at the Institute for Research & Development (IRD); lecturer at the DTU Faculty of Civil Engineering

Dr. Duc

•    Among the world’s 2% most influential scientists (within the top 10,000) according to rankings by Stanford University and Elsevier, in 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
•    Named “Rising Star of Science” by research.com in 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Dr. Duc’s research focuses on addressing urgent challenges in building sustainable cities and adapting to climate change. He applies geospatial data, remote sensing, and machine learning to analyze changes in urban morphology, monitor urban heat islands, and assess climate risks in rapidly developing areas; he also develops sensor systems and data frameworks for smart traffic. His research contributes to advancing predictive approaches to urban environmental management and provides decision-support tools for policymakers on sustainable urban development.

* Dr. TRAN NGUYEN HAI: Deputy Director of the DTU Institute of Fundamental & Applied Sciences

Dr. Hai

•    Among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists (within the top 10,000), according to rankings by Stanford University and Elsevier, in 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
•    Named “Rising Star of Science” by research.com in 2025, 2024, and 2023.
•    Editor or associate editor for Environment, Development & Sustainability (Springer), Water Science & Technology (IWA), Adsorption Science & Technology (SAGE), and Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry (Frontiers).

Dr. Hai’s research focuses on developing advanced materials for treating water pollutants; he also investigates related theories and mechanisms. His primary goal is to develop effective, environmentally friendly solutions to address urgent water-pollution challenges amid intensifying climate change.

Congratulations to Dr. Hai and Dr. Duc! May they continue to achieve valuable research results, share knowledge, and take DTU’s scientific achievements ever further!

(Media Center)