Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen

  • Full name: Dang Thi Thanh Huyen
  • Academic title /degree: Associate Professor, Doctor of Philosophy
  • Department : Environmental Engineering
  • Position: Deputy Head of Department
  • Email: huyendtt@huce.edu.vn

Training process :

  • PhD: 2004–2009, University of Ottawa, Canada
  • University: from 1997 to 2002, University of Civil Engineering

Teaching the following subjects:

  • Urban and Industrial Water Supply Course
  • The subject "Institutional and Legal Foundations of the Industry"
  • Water Supply and Drainage subject
  • Professional Skills Course
  • Course: Optimization in Water Supply and Drainage (Postgraduate)
  • Low-Cost Water Supply and Sanitation (Postgraduate) Course
  • Advanced Water Treatment (Guest Lecturer, Postgraduate)
  • Advanced Wastewater Treatment (Guest Lecturer, Postgraduate)
  • Course: Membrane Technology in Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment (Postgraduate)

Research field

  • Membrane filtration technology in water and wastewater treatment.
  • Treatment of pollution by persistent organic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and emerging organic substances in drinking water and wastewater.
  • Stormwater harvesting, sustainable drainage, and low-cost wastewater treatment.
  • Urban solid waste management and reuse towards a circular economy and net zero.

Scientific publications in domestic and international journals and conferences.

  1. Vi Thi Mai Huong, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2025) An innovative design of household-scale vermicomposting bin for domestic organic waste treatment. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. DOI : 10.1007/s13762-025-06603-1
  2. Nguyen Xuan Lan, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Pham Thi Thuy, Nguyen Manh Khai (2024). Improvement of biofilm activities in sequencing batch reactor via polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) granules addition . Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (JSTCE) - HUCE, 18 (4): 54–68
  3. Pham Thanh Dat, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2024) Research evaluating the effect of salinity on the efficiency of surface water treatment in coastal areas using membrane filtration technology for domestic water supply. Construction Journal, 07-2024, 114-118.
  4. style="font-size:12pt"> Vu Manh Dung, Nguyen Ngoc Nam Duong, Nguyen Huu Tu, Cao Tien Hiep, Truong Ha Son, Nguyen Thanh Trung, Kate Nguyen, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2024) Proposal of a low-cost water supply solution for the Northern mountainous area of Vietnam. Construction Journal, December 2024, 121-127
  5. Thao P. Nguyen, Ha N. Hoang, Huyen TT Dang. 2024. Assessment of Household Waste Generation and Management in Rural Areas: A Case Study in Ha Nam Province, Vietnam. Environmental Research, Engineering and Management (EREM). Vol. 80 No. 2 (2024) . 39–48 10.5755/j01.erem.80.2.34965
  6. Hong Anh, D., Son, TH, Anh, TT, Huyen Nga, TT, & Huyen, DTT (2024). Reuse of plastic waste as bio-carriers for domestic wastewater treatment – An approach towards circular economy. Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (JSTCE) - HUCE, 18(3), 114–124.
  7. Nguyen Manh Khai Tran Thuy Anh, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. Scientific and practical basis for application of sludge treatment wetlands for Hanoi urban lake sediments. Journal of Construction/Tap chi Grinding. 6: 161-165
  8. Dat, PT, Hoa, TTH, Anh, NV, & Huyen, DTT (2024). Assessment of trihalomethanes formation during the treatment of surface water in coastal areas. Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (JSTCE) - HUCE, 18(2), 1-11.
  9. Nguyen, HN, Dang, HTT, Pham, LTN, Nguyen, HX, Tong, KT, Pham, TT, Tran, HTM (2024). Effective sludge management: Reuse of biowaste and sewer sediments for fired bricks. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 74(7), 478–489.
  10. Anh Thuy Tran, Huyen Thanh Thi Dang, Ha Duc Tran, Khai Manh Nguyen. 2023. Evaluating of Dewatering Process and Stabilization of Pennisetum purpureum- Vegetated Constructed Wetland for Urban Lakes in Vietnam. Conference proceeding. Water and Environment Technology Conference Online 2023 (WET2023-online) on July 8-9, 2023.
  11. Huyen TT Dang, Lan TN Pham, Thuy T. Pham, Huan 10.1080/10962247.2023.2228265
  12. Huan, NX, Thanh Huyen, DT, Ngoc Lan, PT, Anh, TT, Huyen Nga, TT, Quyen, HD, Thuy, PT, & Khai, NM (2023). Reuse of agrowastes for dewatering enhancement of sewer sediments for brick production. Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (JSTCE) - HUCE, 17(2), 70-82. https://doi.org/10.31814/stce.huce2023-17(2)-07
  13. Tran Thuy Anh, Tran Duc Ha, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, and Nguyen Manh Khai, “Study of the main chemical composition of sedimentary mud in Hanoi urban lakes” , Vietnam Journal of Water Supply and Drainage , vol. 139, no. 3/2022, pp. 66–71, Mar. 2022.
  14. Dang, HTT, Le, CQ, Tran, SH et al. Application of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Grains Coated with Stearic Acid for Removal of Oil from Water. Water Air Soil Pollut 233, 530 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05941-x
  15. Tran , TA, Thanh Huyen, DT ., Tran, DH, & Nguyen, MK (2022). DEWATERING OF URBAN LAKE SEDIMENTS USING CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS: A CASE STUDY IN HANOI, VIETNAM. GEOMATE Journal, 23(99), 100–107. Retrieved from https://geomatejournal.com/geomate/article/view/3644
  16. Pham, TD, Tran, THH, Tran, HS, Nguyen, V.-A., & Dang, TTH (2022). CONTROL OF ORGANIC MATTER FROM SURFACE WATER IN THE COASTAL AREAS USING A HYBRID COAGULATION-MEMBRANE SYSTEM. GEOMATE Journal, 23(98), 171–178. Retrieved from https://geomatejournal.com/geomate/article/view/3539
  17. Lan Nguyen Xuan, Khai Nguyen Manh, Huyen Dang Thi Thanh. (2022). Research review paper Aerobic granular sludge (AGS) technology under tropical climate conditions–a review . Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology. 60(5B): 170-183. doi: 10.15625/2525-2518/17414
  18. Zafar, M.J., Matsuno, A., Dang, H .TT, Huyen, PT, Nga, TTV, Kawamoto, K. (2022). Assessment of Hydrophobicity/Oleophilicity and Hydrophilicity/Oleophobicity for Autoclave Aerated Concrete Grains Coated with Stearic and Oleic Acids. In: Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., Weerasekera, K., De Silva, S., Fernando, S. (eds) ICSBE 2020. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 174. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4412-2_37
  19. Bui Quoc Lap, Nguyen Vu Duc Thinh, Nguyen Tri Quang Hung, Nguyen Hoai Nam, Huyen Thi Thanh Dang, Ho Thanh Ba, Nguyen Minh Ky, Huynh Ngoc Anh Tuan (2021) Assessment of rice straw-derived biochar for livestock wastewater treatment . Water Air Soil Pollut 232, 162 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-021-05100-8
  20. HTT Dang, HV Dang, TQ Chan (2021) Insights of healthcare waste management practices in Vietnam . Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (10), 12131-12143
  21. DA Dao, SH Tran, HTT Dang, VA Nguyen, VA Nguyen, CV Do, M Han (2021) Assessment of rainwater harvesting and maintenance practices for better drinking water quality in rural areas . AQUA—Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society 70 (2), 202-216
  22. A Matsuno, ZM Junaid, T Saito, HTT Dang, P Thanh, TTVN Huyen (2021) Oil/Water separation techniques using Hydrophobized/oleophilized grains: A review of recent studies . International journal of GEOMATE
  23. MJ Zafar, A. Matsuno, HTT Dang, PT Huyen, TTV Nga, and K. Kawamoto (2021) Assessment of Hydrophobicity/Oleophilicity and Hydrophilicity/Oleophobicity for autoclave aerated concrete grains coated with stearic and oleic acids. 11th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) 2020.
  24. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2021) Research on green infrastructure solutions, smart technology, and energy saving in the organization of public spaces in Hanoi to serve the community and develop tourism. Scientific Conference of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, April 2021. Hanoi.
  25. Le Duc Manh, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2021) Application of Infrastructure Information Modeling (InfraBIM) for the design of stormwater drainage systems . Journal of Construction Science and Technology , 15(4V), https://doi.org/10.31814/stce.huce(nuce)2021-15(4V)-13
  26. HTT Dang, CV Dinh, KM Nguyen, NTH Tran, TT Pham, RM Narbaitz (2020). Loofah sponges as bio-carriers in a pilot-scale integrated fixed-film activated sludge system for municipal wastewater treatment . Sustainability 12 (11), 4758
  27. NM Ky, NTQ Hung, NC Manh, BQ Lap, HTT Dang, A Ozaki (2020) Assessment of nutrients removal by constructed wetlands using Reed Grass (Phragmites australis L.) and Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria Zizanioides L.) . J. Fac. Agr., Kyushu Univ 65 (1), 149-156
  28. Nguyen Manh Khai, Pham Thi Thuy, Pham Thanh Tuan, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2020) yle="text-decoration:none"> Insights of environmental impact assessment reports for industrial parks: wastewater quantity prediction aspect . Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 192 (252)
  29. SH Tran, HTT Dang, DA Dao, VA Nguyen, LT Nguyen, M Han (202 0 ) On-site rainwater harvesting and treatment for drinking water supply: assessment of cost and technical issues. Environmental Science & Pollution Research 28 (10) 11928-11941
  30. HD Tran, HMT Vi, HTT Dang, R. Narbaitz (2019). Pollutant removal by Canna Generalis in tropical constructed wetlands for domestic wastewater treatment. Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management. 5(3): 331-344.
  31. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Trinh Dinh Lai (2019). Assessment of wastewater management in Mekong river delta region. Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering NUCE 2019. 13 (2): 82–91
  32. HTT Dang, HD Tran, SH Tran, M. Sasakawa, RM Narbaitz (2018). Treatment and reuse of coalmine wastewater in Vietnam: application of microfiltration. Water Quality Research Journal. 53 (3): 133-142.
  33. Nguyen Lan Huong, Nguyen Viet Anh, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Tran Hoai Son, Dinh Viet Cuong (2018) Optimization to water supply system design and operation scheme in high rise buildings . Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (JSTCE)-HUCE, 12(3): 123-131
  34. Tran Duc Ha, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Quoc Hoa, Nguyen Thi Hong Tinh (2018). Pilot Study of Brackish Water Treatment using Dual Stage Nanofiltration for Domestic Use in Thu Bon Basin, Vietnam. Journal of Membrane Science and Research 4 (2018) 69-73 .
  35. Nguyen Van Tuan, Tong Ton Kien, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Tran Thi Viet Nga, Nguyen Hoang Giang, Nguyen Tien Dung, Yugo Isobe, Tomonori Ishigaki, Ken Kawamoto (2018) Current status of construction and demolition waste management in Vietnam: Challenges and opportunities . International journal of GEOMATE, 15(52): 23-29
  36. Nguyen Viet Anh, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Ken Kawamoto, Nguyen Hoang Giang, Tran Thi Viet Nga. 2018. Reuse of waste materials for domestic wastewater treatment: a case study in Vietnam. Conference proceeding. 12th ISE 2018, Tokyo, Japan.
  37. Tran Thi Huyen Nga, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Manh Khai (2018) Research on the fabrication of mobile microbial carrier materials from glass for application in activated sludge systems for treating domestic wastewater. Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, ISSN: 1859-4794, Vol. 60-No. 10.
  38. Pham Thanh Dat, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Manh Khai, Pham Thi Thuy (2018). Research evaluating loofah-like carrier material used in MBBR tanks for treating domestic wastewater. Construction Journal. 4-2018, 38-41.
  39. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. (2017). Research on the method of measuring the surface charge of filter membranes based on the contact potential principle. Construction Journal, August issue, 235-238. ISSN: 0866-0762.
  40. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. (2017). Determination of pore characteristics and molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) of UF membranes via solute transport and mathematical method. Journal of Science and Technology, University of Civil Engineering (English issue), Vol. 11, No. 6, 180-185, ISSN 1859-2996
  41. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. (2017). Empirical modeling of UF membrane fouling in removal of organic matters from surface water (English issue). Journal of Science and Technology, University of Civil Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 6, 173-179, ISSN 1859-2996
  42. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. (2017). Evaluation of factors affecting the hydrophilicity analysis of membrane filters using contact angle measuring device. Construction Journal, September issue, 245-248 ISSN: 0866-0762
  43. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Viet Anh, Dinh Viet Cuong (2017). Cost Assessment of Green Roofs – Case study in Hanoi. International ional workshop on Environmental and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development, pp 83-93. ISBN: 987-604-82-2169-0
  44. Cuong Dinh, Viet-Anh Nguyen, Huyen Dang (2017). Evaluation of Storm-Water Runoff Control by Green Roofs: A Case Study in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Water and Environment Technology Conference 2017, Hokkaido University, Japan.
  45. NV Tuan, TT Kien, DTT Huyen, TT Nga, NH Giang, Y. Isobe, T.Ishigaki, and K. Kawamoto. 2017. Current situation of construction and demolition waste in Vietnam: Challenges and opportunities. Proceedings of Seventh International Conference on Geotechnique, Construction Materials and Environment (GEOMATE 2017), 127-132, ISBN: 978-4-9905958-8-3 C3051, Mie, Japan – Best paper award!
  46. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2016). By-products of the sterilization process: formation and methods of determination. Proceedings of the 17th Conference on Science and Technology of the University of Civil Engineering, pp. 248-253. ISBN: 978-604-82-1983-3.
  47. Dang Nhat Tu, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Vu Minh Tan, Le Cao The (2016). Study of As(III) and Pb(II) adsorption process in water using modified coconut coir activated carbon with H3PO4 and Fe3O4. Journal of Science and Technology - Industrial University, No. 34, pp 68-73. ISSN 1859 – 3585
  48. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2016). Natural organic matter in surface water sources. Journal of Water Supply and Drainage, No. 6 (110) T11, 62-65. ISSN: 1859-3623.
  49. Huyen Dang, Tu Dang (2016). Enhancement of Heavy Metal Removal from Aqueous Solution by Surface Modified Granular Activated Carbon. Construction Magazine, No. 584, November 2016, 35-38. ISSN: 0866-0762.
  50. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2016). Treatment of organic matter in surface water treatment plants. Construction Journal, No. 585, December 2016, 143-145. ISSN: 0866-0762
  51. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2015). Research on the application of improved activated carbon technology to treat heavy metals in water. Journal of Water Supply and Drainage, No. 5 (103), 37-41. ISSN: 1859-3623.
  52. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Tran Thi Viet Nga, Nguyen Quyet Thang (2015). Initial Findings on Residential Water Use in some Rural and Urban areas of Vietnam. Journal of Science and Technology 53 (3A) 169-174. ISSN 0866 708X.
  53. Huyen Dang, Roberto Narbaitz, Dipak Rana, Takeshi Matsuura. (2015). Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) removal from water using modified UF membranes. Journal of Science and Technology 53 (3A) 25-30, ISSN 0866 708X.
  54. Huyen. TT Dang, Ha D. Tran, Son H. Tran, Viet.A. Nguyen and HM Zaw. (2014). Application of UF membrane process for coalmine wastewater treatment for reuse. Conference proceeding, 11th Southeast Asian Water Environment Symposium, Bangkok, Thailand, pp 137 – 144.
  55. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen and Tran Thi Viet Nga (2014). Research on water usage needs in urban residential areas of Hanoi. Journal of Construction Science and Technology, No. 18 (2014), pp. 33-39. ISSN 1859-2996.
  56. Tran Hoai Son, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Tran Hoang Anh, Tran Duc Ha. (2014). Research on the application of microfiltration membranes to treat coal mine wastewater for reuse purposes. Journal of Science and Technology of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, No. 20, 19-24. ISSN 1859-2996.
  57. HTT Dang, HD Tran, NTV Tran, AH Tran and M. Sasakawa (2014). Potential reuse of coalmine wastewater: a case study in Quang Ninh, Vietnam. Conference proceeding, 37th WEDC International Conference, Hanoi, Vietnam, pp 167-172. ISBN: 978-604-82-1337-4.
  58. HD Tran and HTT Dang (2014). Total Flow of N and P in Vietnam Urban Wastes. 37th WEDC International Conference, pp. 843-848. ISBN: 978-604-82-1337-4.
  59. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2013). Greywater reuse: It's time to apply it in Vietnam. Part 1. Research and application status of greywater reuse in Vietnam and the world. Journal of Water Supply and Drainage. No. 5, 92, 37-39.
  60. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen (2014). Greywater reuse: it's time to apply it in Vietnam. Part 2. Application directions in Vietnam and case studies. Journal of Water Supply and Drainage. No. 6, 93, 30-33.
  61. Huyen TT Dang. (2013). Grey-water reuse - a potential strategy for wastewater control in Vietnam. Proceeding, Symposium on New Technologies for Urban Safety of Mega Cities in Asia (USMCA), pp1217 – 1238. ISBN: 4-903661-64-4.
  62. Huyen TT DANG and Ha D. Tran (2013). Pollution and eutrophication control in urban lakes. Conference Proceeding, Symposium on New Technologies for Urban Safety of Mega Cities in Asia (USMCA), Hanoi, Vietnam. pp 957 – 966. ISBN: 4-903661-64-4.
  63. Huyen TT Dang, Nga TV T (2013). Investigation of residential water end-use in urban areas of Hanoi. Proceedings of International Symposium on new technologies for urban safety of mega cities in Asia, pp. 247-252. Hanoi, September 2013. ISBN 4-903661-64-4.
  64. Roberto M. Narbaitz, Dipak Rana, Huyen T. Dang, Jordan Morrissette, Takeshi Matsuura, Saad Y. Jasim, Shahram Tabe, Paul Yang. (2013). Pharmaceutical and personal care products removal from drinking water by modified cellulose acetate membrane: Field testing. Chemical Engineering Journal 225, 848–856.
  65. Daniella Mosqueda-Jimenez, Doug. Thompson, Michael Theodoulou, Huyen Dang, Stephen Katz. (2011). Monitoring Microbial Removal in MBR. Conference Proceeding, WEFTEC 2011. 84th Annual Water Environment Federation. Technical Exhibition and Conference, Los Angeles, USA, 6245-6268.
  66. Huyen T. Dang, RM Narbaitz, T. Matsuura. (2010). Evaluation of apparatus for membrane cleaning tests. Journal of Environmental Engineering, Vol. 136, No. 10, 1161-1170.
  67. Huyen T. Dang, D. Rana, RM Narbaitz, T. Matsuura. (2010). Key Factors Affecting the Manufacture of Hydrophobic Ultrafiltration Membranes for Surface Water Treatment. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 116, 2626–2637.
  68. Huyen T. Dang, RM Narbaitz. (2010). Cleaning PES-UF membranes for the removal of NOM from surface water. Conference Proceeding, IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, Montreal, ON, Canada, September 19-24, 2010.
  69. Nguyen Nhu Ha, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. (2010). Application of membrane technology in water treatment. Journal of Water Supply and Drainage. No. 5 (74), 35-37.
  70. Huyen T. Dang, RM Narbaitz, T. Matsuura, D. Rana. (2007). Performance Evaluation of Commercial and Newly-developed Ultrafiltration Membranes: Surface Analysis and Fouling Tests. Conference Proceeding, AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition, Toronto, ON. ISBN: 1583215387.
  71. Huyen T. Dang, RM Narbaitz, T. Matsuura. Double – pass casting: A novel technique for developing high performance ultrafiltration membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 323, Issue 1, 45-52 (2008).
  72. Huyen T. Dang, RM Narbaitz, T. Matsuura, D. Rana. Incorporation of hydrophilic additives – a promising approach for membrane surface modification in water treatment? Conference Proceeding, 2008 IWA North American Membrane Research Conference, Amherst, MA, August 10-13, 2008. Best presentation award!
  73. Huyen T. Dang, RM Narbaitz, T. Matsuura, D. Rana. 2007. Performance Evaluation of Commercial and Newly-Developed Ultrafiltration Membranes: Surface Analysis and Fouling Tests. Conference Proceeding, AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition, Toronto, ON, June 24-28, 2007, pp 602-616. ISBN: 1583215387.
  74. Huyen T. Dang, RM Narbaitz, T. Matsuura, KC Khulbe. A comparison of commercial and experimental ultrafiltration membranes via surface property analysis and fouling tests. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, Volume 41, Issue 1, 84–93 (2006).

Monographs or reference books:

  • Tran Duc Ha, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Tran Thi Viet Nga, Tran Thi Hien Hoa. Membrane filtration techniques in water supply and wastewater treatment. Construction Publishing House. 2017.
  • Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Van Tin, Tran Hoai Son, Nguyen Thi Hong, Pham Tuan Hung, Ngo Hoang Giang. Design Guide for Water Supply Networks. Construction Publishing House. 2017.
  • Pham Thi Thuy, Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Manh Khai, Tran Thi Hong, Nguyen Thi Ha. Cleaner Production. Hanoi National University Publishing House. 2019
  • Trinh Xuan Duc, Le Anh Tuan, Doan Manh Hung, Phi Duc Dung, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. Basic technical combinations of natural water treatment technologies. Science and Technology Publishing House. 2018
  • Bui Khac Toan, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. Guidelines for applying sustainable urban stormwater drainage system design. Construction Publishing House. 2019.
  • e="margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; text-align: justify;"> Tran Duc Ha, Nguyen Hong Tien, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Phuong Thao, Nguyen Lan Huong, Pham Duy Dong, Tran Hoai Son. Assessing Vietnam's adaptation to urban flooding and drainage management under the impact of climate change. Construction Publishing House. 2020.

Inventions and useful solutions :

  • Invention name: Process for manufacturing mobile substrate material for biological filter tanks from loofah fiber ; Authors: Nguyen Manh Khai, Pham Thi Thuy, Dang Thi Thanh Huyen, number 26047 granted by the Intellectual Property Office in 2020.