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Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Technology

1. HISTORY

The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry was founded in 2010 pursuant to Decision No. 405 / QD - TNU dated on 06 May, 2010 issued by the President of Thai Nguyen University. It was formerly under the umbrella of the Faculty of Agronomy, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry under the name of Department of Biotechnology, Food Preservation and Processing. Then, the three (3) departments, namely: Biotechnology, Food Technology, and Post-harvest Technology were merged into Faculty of Biotechology and Food Technology.

After five (5) years since its establishment, the number of lecturer has increased to 35, with 01 Associate Professor, 04 PhD holders, 08 PhD students, 25 Master’s degree holders, and 02 engineers. The faculty is composed of 03 departments: Biotechnology, Food Technology and Post-harvest Technology. Through the years, the faculty has grown bigger and better. It provides training 03 undergraduate majors: Biotechnology, Food Technology (including 02 sub-majors Food Technology, Nutrition and Functional Foods), and Post-harvest Technology.

2. MISSION AND FUNCTIONS

The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Technology is mandated to perform the following mission:

A. Education:

FBFT was authorized to train three undergraduate programs with three majors, including:

Biotechnology
Food Technology
1. Sub-major in Food Technology
2. Sub-major in Nutrition and Functional Food
Post-harvest Technology

In 2016, it is proposed that FBFT shall offer three higher education quality programs, including:

Biotechnology Advanced Education Program
Food technology Advanced Education Program
High quality Food Technology Advanced Education Program

In September 2015, FBFT offers Master’s degree course in Biotechnology.

B. Research:

Likewise, FBFT is mandated to focus on research areas which are closely related to education, including Biotechnology, Food Technology, and Post-harvest Technology.

C. Development and technology transfer

Based on the results of FBFT’snational and international researches, FBFT is spearheadingfor new and high efficient technologies to have them tested and transferred to appropriate organizations and stakeholders.

3. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

- Organizational Chart

Dean Board

No.	Name in full	Position	Tel.	Email
1	Dr. Nguyen Van Duy	Dean	0966.667.557	nguyenvanduy@tuaf.edu.vn
2	Dr. Luong Hung Tien	Deputy Dean	0962.796.068	luonghungtien@tuaf.edu.vn
3	Dr. Tran Van Chi	Deputy Dean	0965.051.219	tranvanchi@tuaf.edu.vn

Researchers

No.	Name in full	Degree	Major	Fields of Research	Tel.	Email
	Tran Van Chi	PhD	Food Biotechnology and Bioactive Compounds	1. Industrial microbiology 2. Fermentation technology 3. Functional foods (probiotics) 4. Single cell protein 5. Food enzymes	0965.051.219	tranchitn@gmail.com
	Duong Van Cuong	PhD	Molecular Biology	1. Epigenetic mechanisms of tumorigenesis; The roles of epigenetic drugs in reversing epigenetic changes and application in cancer treatment. 2. Application of epigenetic markers in early detection of colorectal cancer and lung cancer. 3. Application of Realtime PCR in detection of several diseases (β-thalasemia, quantification of HBV virus, HCV virus, HPV virus). 4. Metabolic engineering of E. coli for biosynthesis of high commercial value natural compounds (vanillin, lycopene, β-carotene, violacein). Building up the DNA barcode database of specific domestic herbal plants and animals; 4. Application of DNA barcode in testing of commercial herbal products.	0913.804.003	duongvc@gmail.com Academic CV: linkedin.com/in/cvduong
	Nguyen Van Duy	PhD	Biotechnology	1. DNA macroarray assay for rapid detection of multidrug resistant tuberculosis 2. Molecular markers for rapid detection of infectious disease	0915.384.826	duynguyenvan_1978@yahoo.com.vn
	Pham Bang Phuong	PhD	Biochem istry Molecul ar Biology	Genetic Engineering: Cloning and protein expression in bacteria, culture archaea; make mutation by PCR 2. Purification of protein by using exchange ion column, affinity column, High Pressure Liquid Column (HPLC) 3. Proteomic: Experiment in proteomics, 2DE analysis, cross-linking experiments 4. Determining structure of protein by using Transmission Electron Microscopy with TECNAI12 and image processing by EM, EM3D, build model by 3DMAX 5. Biochemistry: measuring activity of ATPase, peroxidase, cellulase, DNA helicase, sarcosine oxidase, determine kinetic parameter	0987.809.070	phuongpb@gmail.com
	Nguyen Tien Dung	5PhD student	Plant Applied Bioscience	1. Study on molecular mechanism in the field of plant sexual reproduction: - Molecular cloning and functional analysis of genes involving in male sterile mutation in rice and Arabidopsis. - Molecular analysis of functional promoters in rice and Arabidopsis. 2. Application of gene technology in plant breeding: - Development of rice transgenic plants; - Development of soybean transgenic plants; - Development of Male sterile lines by RNAi in rice. 3. Assessment of Agricultural environmental risk for GMO: - Analysis of gene flow from GM rice to non-GM rice. 4. Application of tissue culture techniques for plant propagation and in vitro conservation.	+8201.059.66 8.890	dungnt@tuaf.edu.vn
	Vu Thi Hanh	PhD student	Food Technology	1. Functional food 2. Food analysis	0976.986.389	hanhvt.tuaf@gmail.com
	Luong Hung Tien	PhD student	Food Technology	1. Food microbiology 2. Research on bioactive compounds applied in food technology	01657.077.438	tienhl80@gmail.com
	Bui Tri Thuc	PhD student	Biotechnology	1. Study on molecular mechanism in the field of plant sexual reproduction. 2. Application of gene technology in plant breeding. 3. Application of tissue culture techniques for plant propagation and in vitro conservation.	-	bui_tri_thuc@yahoo.com
	Nguyen Duc Tuan	Master of Science; Ph.D. student	Post-harvest Technology	1. Preservation and processing of fruit and vegetable products 2. Human nutrition and functional food products	+66.809.626.399	tuanbqa@yahoo.com
	Nguyen Xuan Vu	PhD student	Molecular Biology	1. Antibody engineering	-	nguyenxuanvu@tuaf.edu.vn
	Nguyen Van Binh	Master of science	Food Technology	1. Process and equipment in food technology 2. Animal products processing technology 3. Food additives	0977.966.445	binhnguyen313@gmail.com
	Trinh Thi Chung	Master of coursework	Processing and preservation of agricultural products	1. Application of post-harvest technology to some vegetables and fruits 2. Tea products: processing, preservation and flavoring methods in tea process	0979.044.323	ch_tn2004@yahoo.com trinhtchung.tuaf@gmail.com
	Duong Manh Cuong	Master	Biotechnology	1. Environmental biotechnology 2. Microbial technology 3. Genetics	0974.553.551	duongmanhcuong1188@gmail.com
	Nguyen Thi Doan	Master of science	Food Technology	1. Fermentation technology 2. Microbial technology 3. Food safety management	0978.320.020	ntdoan.cntp@gmail.com
	Bui Tuan Ha	Master of science	Biotechnology	1. Microbial technology 2. Fermentation technology 3. Biotechnology in sewage treatment	0979.912.388	tuanha2801@yahoo.com
	Dinh Thi Kim Hoa	Master of science	Food Technology	1. Postharvest technology 2. Modification of protein and starch and its application; 3. Food biochemistry	0983.844.268	kimhoa285@gmail.com
	Luong Thi Thu Huong	Master of science	Biotechnology	1. Molecular biology 2. Plant genetic engineering	0918.094.229	luonghuongyt@yahoo.com
	Bui Dinh Lam	Master of science	Biotechnology	1. Microbial technology 2. Biochemistry 3. Algae technology	0988.018.584	lambk18052005@gmail.com
	Vi Dai Lam	Master of science	Biotechnology	1. Animal cell technology 2. Microbiology	0936.864.648	vilam_cns@yahoo.com vilamcns@gmail.com
	Duong Huu Loc	Master of science	Biotechnology	1. Plant cell and tissue culture	0915.209.604	dhloc_tuaf2000@yahoo.com
	Tran Thi Ly	Master of science	Post Harvest Technology	1. Functional food 2. Food and agricultural products preservation 3. Fruits and vegetables processing technology	0934.281.482	tranly_210288@yahoo.com
	Pham Thi Ngoc Mai	Master of science	Food Technology	1. Food chemistry 2. Biochemistry 3. Functional food	0985.415.116	ngocmai.iph@gmail.com
	Pham Thi Tuyet Mai	Master of science	Food Technology	1. Protein in milk 2. Tea and coffee products 3. Fruits and vegetables preservation	0965.051.220	phammaitn@gmail.com
	Pham Thi Phuong	Master of Post-harvest	Post-harvest Technology	1. Microbial technology	0962.075.082	phamthuphuonghb@gmail.com
	Tran Dinh Quang	Master of science	Agronomy	1. Plant cell technology
	Luu Hong Son	Master of science	Biotechnology	1. Enzyme technology 2. Microbial technology 3. Biochemistry	0973.919.486	luuson.vp@gmail.com
	Nguyen Thi Tinh	Master	Plant Applied Bioscience	1. Plant cell technology 2. Plant cell and tissue culture 3. Mushroom cultivation	0913.574.229	nguyentinhdhnl@yahoo.com.vn
	Pham Thi Vinh	Master of science	Post-Harvest Technology	1. Food quality management according to ISO, HACCP, VietGAP .... 2. Food safety management 3. Sugar and candy manufacturing technology	0975.981.339	phamthivinh2012@gmail.com
	Nguyen Van Bao	Engineer	Biotechnology	- Microbiology - Plant cell and tissue culture	-	nguyenvanbao211287@gmail.com
	Duong Huu Khoa	Pharmacist	Pharmacy	1. Pharmacognosy 2. Pharmacology 3. Pharmaceutical chemistry	0973.648.682	duongkhoa1050@gmail.com
	Nguyen Thi Huong	Degree of Pharmacist	Pharmacy	1. Pharmacognosy 2. Pharmaceutics	0168.998.1237	nguyenhuong0689@gmail.com
	Nguyen Xuan Ninh	Pharmacist	Pharmacy	1. Pharmacognosy 2. Pharmacology 3. Pharmaceutical chemistry	01689.954.982	nxuaninh@gmail.com

4. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Technology offers 4 academic programs, including:

1. Biotechnology Engineering Training Program:

- Training code: 52420201; Duration: 4 years.

- Enrollment quota: 70 students/year.

- Curriculum: 120 credits.

2. Food Technology Engineering Training Program (Major of food technology):

- Training code: 52420201; Duration: 4 years.

- Enrollment quota: 70 students/year.

- Curriculum: 120 credits.

3. Technology Engineering Training Program (Major of Nutritionalandfunctional food):

- Training code: 52420201; Duration: 4 years.

- Enrollment quota: 70 students/year.

- Curriculum: 120 credits.

4. Post-harvest Technology Engineering Training Program (Major of Preservation and Processing of Agricultural Products):

- Training code: 52540104; Duration: 4 years.

- Enrollment quota: 70 students/year.

- Curriculum: 120 credits.

5. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

There are 05 laboratory rooms for scientific research at Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Technology which include the following:

- Molecular biology

- Plant tissue culture

- Microbiological technology

- Biochemistry

- Fermentation technology

The orientation of scientific research of the Faculty is tied to trades training. It has been implementing some programs and research projects with internal and external partners: 05International projects, 06national projects, and 22local projects.

Results of the implementation of topics, projects are evaluated most clearly through the national and international publications. Six (06) textbooks, 24 international papers and 120 paperswere published on the national level.

6. COLLABORATION IN RESEARCH & EDUCATION (Domestic & international cooperation)

Domestic Cooperation

To reach the educational goals of FBFT, it has entered into many collaborative research and training programs with national research institutions as well as industrial sectors in Vietnam that offer great opportunities for students to get involved in research activities and to learn about manufacturing practices in order to improve their professional skills and experiences. The followings are examples of domestic partners in partnership with FBFT:

- The Institute of Biotechnology (belonging to Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology - VAST, Hanoi, Vietnam).

- Agricultural Genetics Institute - AGI, Hanoi, Vietnam.

- National Resarch Institute of Animal Science- NIAS, Hanoi, Vietnam

- The Center of Science and Agroforestry Production, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam.

- VICOBA Beer Enterprise, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam.

- SONG CAU Green Tea Factory, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam.

- Bac Giang Foods Export Joint-Stock Company, Bac Giang, Viet Nam.

International Cooperation:

International training collaborations with the World’s top Universities enable the FBFT’s teaching staff to enhance their capacity through a wide range of postgraduate programs in those countries: UK, Australia, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwain. In addition to this, many international programs for scientific research cooperation have also been built, including the following on-going collaborative research projects:

- Transgenic soybean for insect resistance - with South Korea.

- Seedless citrus – with Taiwan.

- Cancer epigenetics (profiling of DNA methylome, methylation biomarkers) – with United Kingdom.

- Screening of natural bioactive compounds – with Russia.

- Nano-silver particles in food preservation – with France.

7. CONTACT ADDRESS

Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Technology

Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry

Tel: 0280.3853.012 Fax: 0280.3853.012 Email: khoacongnghesinhhoc@tuaf.edu

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