Can Tho University Appoints Two Deputy Directors

Can Tho University has appointed two new deputy directors, Professor Tran Ngoc Hai and Dr. Le Van Lam, to lead critical academic and administrative functions. The Ministry of Education and Training issued the appointment decisions on June 2, granting them five-year terms.

Professor Hai, who holds a doctorate in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management from the Asian Institute of Technology, was recognized as a full professor in 2018. He previously served as vice rector and will now be responsible for research, developing research groups, scientific and technological information dissemination, innovation, and entrepreneurship. His career at Can Tho University began as a lecturer in the Faculty of Fisheries in 1991.

Dr. Lam earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. His new role as deputy director will focus on postgraduate and international training, foreign relations, student exchange programs, and developing international research projects. Before his appointment, he was head of the International Cooperation Department and served as vice rector since July 2024.

Can Tho University, which transitioned from a university to a university system in July 2025, is a multi-disciplinary institution. It currently offers 127 bachelor's degree programs, 59 master's programs, and 24 doctoral programs. The institution serves a total of over 52,000 students, including more than 49,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 postgraduate students.