
MSc. The Hien DANG
Lecturer
MSc. The Hien DANG is a seasoned architect, urban planner, and urban designer with a rich background in both professional practice and academia. He has worked at the Southern Institute for Spatial Planning and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Architecture Urban Planning. After more than eight years as a lecturer and the international coordinator for the faculty at Ton Duc Thang University, he is now contributing his expertise at ISCM. His interests lie in sustainable urban development, enhancing urban livability, addressing urban informalities, and advancing urban design and landscaping, all driven by a commitment to creating more resilient and inclusive urban environments.
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
- Sustainable urban development
- Urban planning/urban design
- Urban informalities
- Lovable cities/city branding
Courses
Urban design
Introduction to Landscape Architecture
Sustainable Cities
Design studios: urban planning, urban design, landscape design
International Experiences
Served as an international coordinator, organizing meet1.ups and introductions for networking.
Facilitated the signing of MoUs and MoAs between institutions.
Coordinated the exchange of lecturers with international universities.
Organized parallel studio projects in collaboration with partner institutions.
Acted as a visiting lecturer, delivering lectures at partner universities.
Participated in international research projects as a researcher.