Introduction about The Chairman of Directors- Sy Tan Nguyen, PhD

PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Full Name: Nguyen Tan Sy (Born in 1963)
• Major: Aquaculture
• Position: Vice Director of Institute of Aquaculture, Nha Trang University
• Degree: Ph.D
• Position: Main lecturer
• Foreign language: English

Currently, teaching at Nha Trang University include: Aquatic animals; Biotechnology in aquaculture; Application of biotechnology in aquaculture

EDUCATION

• Ph.D in Aquaculture, Nha Trang University, Vietnam (2008-2012).
• BSc in English, Hue University, Vietnam (2003-2006)
• MSc of Science (Zoology), College of Science, Hue University, Vietnam (1998-2000).
• BSc in Biology and Agricultural Techniques, Quy Nhon University, Vietnam (1986-1990).

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Application of biotechnology in aquaculture
• Culturing Artemia for biomass and egg collection
• Marine fish seed production and farming
• Crustaceans seed production and farming

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Throughout his career in the industry, Dr. Sy has used his experience and knowledge to participate in the evaluation and development of aquaculture both domestically and internationally. The following lists some of Dr. Sy achievements and contributions in the last 10 years:

Completed research projects

• 2023
  

Testing for ProBio Media company, Israel with the project “Evaluating the effectiveness of using ProBio Media product for water treatment in white leg shrimp seed”. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2023
  

Testing for ProBio Media company, Israel with the project “Evaluating the effectiveness of using ProBio Media product for water treatment in white leg shrimp grow-out”. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2023
  

Testing for Kemin Industries, Inc., United States with the project “Effect of microbial proteins on shrimp the growth performance and survival”. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2021
  

Testing for Kemin Industries, Inc., United States with the project “Effect of inclusion of a specialty protein in shrimp diet on growth performance and digestibility”. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2017-2021
  

Technology transfer and developing of producing cobia fish ( Rachycentron canadum Linnaeus, 1766) in Kien Giang. Funding from Department of Science and Technology – Kien Giang Province. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2020
  

Testing for Kemin Industries, Inc., United States with the project “Effect of different prototypes in enhancing nutrients absorption in Asian sea bass”. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2019
  

Testing for Kemin Industries, Inc., United States with the project “Effect of different pigments and feed additives on pigmentation of White leg Shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ) cultured indoor”. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2016-2019
  

Research on super intensive white leg shrimp ( Penaeus vannamei ) culturing in freshwater areas at Hieu Liem commune, Vinh Cuu district, Dong Nai province. Funding from Nissin company, Japan. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2016-2017
  

– Testing the Seamaster feed of Sheng Long Bio-tech international Co., Ltd using for frog farming ( Hoplobatrachus rugulosus ). Funding from Sheng Long Bio-tech international Co.,Ltd. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

– Testing the Aquamax feed of Pilmico Joint Stock Company – VHF using for milkfish farming ( Chanos chanos ). Funding from Pilmico company. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2015-2018
  

Research to build artificial shrimp seed production process Hymenocera picta Dana, 1802. Funding from the Ministry of Education and Training. Role in the project: Co-investigator.

• 2015-2017
  

Study the effect of artificial feed of TongWei Co., Ltd on growth and survival rate of snakehead. Funding from TongWei VN company. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

• 2015-2016
  

Testing the Baccarat feed of Sheng Long Bio-tech international Co., Ltd using for snakehead farming ( Channa micropeltes Cuvier, 1831) . Funding from Sheng Long Bio-tech international Co.,Ltd. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

Ministry of Education and Training. Role in the project: Team leader of project.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Journals:

In addition, Dr. Nguyen Tan Sy is also honored to be invited to speak at the international and national conferences. Typical include:

Presentations at international conferences (selected):

• 15-20/10/2023: Participate and present at Scientific Conference at the Ocean Academy– Beibu Gulf University – China.
• 11-13/10/2023: Participate and present at Vietstock EXPO & FORUM and Aquaculture Vietnam 2023.
• 05/11/2021: Shrimp farming in Vietnam: Current status, Potential and Opportunities. Agriculture Conference Kyushu – Japan.
• 03-08/08/2019: The status of Vietnam’s Aquaculture and potential investment. Seminar at Rizhao Polytechnic of China
• 19-21/06/2019: Shrimp farming in Vietnam: Currently status, potential and investment opportunities. Symposium of Korea Overseas Fisheries Association at Busan, Korea.
• 29/10-09/11/2018: Some technical solutions applied in shrimp farms. First regional training course on harnessing the potential of the fisheries sector for economic development in least developed countries as organized by UNCTAD.
• 15-21/10/2018: Good aquaculture practices certificate and traceability system. Training workshop to strengthen cooperation and value chain development shrimp sector as organized by FAO.

Presentations at domestic conferences (selected)

• • 08/2023: Participate in the Congress of Binh Thuan Shrimp Association term III (2023-2028)
  • 01/07/2023: Dr. Nguyen Tan Sy represented the Institute of Aquaculture –Nha Trang University in conjunction with USSEC to organize the Workshop “Nutrition and food needs for marine fish” – with the participation of over 50 delegates from Grobest, CJ Vina, De Hues, Lai Thieu Mill, Long Sinh Co., ltd, Vietnam food, Biomar,….
  • 27/05/2022: Applying 4.0 technology in high-tech shrimp farming. Organized by Ben Tre Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Nanovet Company.
  • 25-26/04/2019: Some solutions to improve the quality of shrimp seed. As organized by the National Agricultural Extension Center about “Improve the quality of shrimp seed associated with commercial shrimp production areas”.
  • 05-06/07/2017: Some farming techniques solutions to limit diseases on brackish water shrimp. The Workshop on brackish water shrimp diseases was organized by the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Nha Trang.
  • 20-21/06/2016: Application of biotechnology in commercial shrimp farming. As organized by the National Agricultural Extension Center.
  • 24-25/12/2015: Some improvements in research on commercial shrimp farming. South Central Conference