• Full name: Nguyen Duc Luong
• Academic title/degree: Associate Professor, Doctor of Philosophy
• Department: Environmental Engineering
• Position: Head of the Department of Environmental Engineering; Member of the Scientific Council of the Department of Environmental Engineering; Senior Lecturer; Head of the Clean Air Solutions Research Group (ReCAS).
• Email: Luongnd@huce.edu.vn

Training process :

• PhD: 2007–2011, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), South Korea
• Master's Degree: 2005–2007, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
• University: 2000 – 2005, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Vietnam.

Teaching the following subjects:

• Air quality management

• Air Pollution Control and Management
• Indoor air quality
• Atmospheric science
• Solutions for developing energy-balanced and low-carbon buildings.
• Energy audit
• Ventilation

Research field

• Air pollution and its health impacts, air quality management;
• The quality of the indoor environment within a building;
• Energy-efficient buildings; green buildings; energy-balanced buildings; and low-carbon buildings.
• Sustainable cities and smart cities; green, low-emission cities and infrastructure.
• Applying satellite remote sensing and modeling tools in environmental research.

Scientific publications:

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• Research, evaluation, and comparison of PM2.5 dust pollution levels and characteristics of PM2.5 pollution sources between two cities in the capital region with differing socio-economic characteristics: Hanoi City and Thai Nguyen City ( Funded by the National Science and Technology Development Fund, 2024-2027, Principal Investigator ) .
• Developing a Low-Emission Zone Project in Hoan Kiem District ( Funded by the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City, 2025, Lead agency ).
• Research assessing the origin and characteristics of carbon in PM2.5 fine dust in Northern Vietnam. ( Funded by the Ministry of Education and Training, 2025-2026, Participation ).
• Research on methods and tools for calculating and certifying buildings with net-zero emissions ( Funded by the Ministry of Construction, 2024-2025, Participation )
• Improving indoor air quality in buildings to minimize health impacts for sensitive groups in Vietnam ( Funded by VLIR, Belgium, 2022-2024, Principal Investigator).
• Survey and assess the current status of pollutant emissions from construction materials, and propose emission control solutions ( Funded by the Ministry of Construction, 2022-2023, Project Leader).
• Developing Guidelines for Implementing Emergency Measures in Cases of Severe Air Pollution in Provinces and Cities under Central Government Administration ( Funded by Winrock Foundation, 2023-2024, Participation ) .
• Demonstration and commercialization of high-efficiency/low-cost building energy technologies based on Vietnam's climate/economic conditions ( Funded by the Government of Korea, 2020-2023, Chair ).
• Research assessing the contribution of different emission sources to PM2.5 particulate matter in the air of Hanoi ( Funded by the National Science and Technology Development Fund, Ministry of Science and Technology; 2020-2021, Participation ).
• Integrating observational data, modeling tools, and MODIS satellite imagery to determine PM2.5 concentrations affected by straw burning in Hanoi ( Funded by the Ministry of Education and Training, 2020-2021, Participation ).
• Developing Technical Guidelines for Provincial-Level Environmental Quality Management Plans ( Funded by GIZ, 2020-2021, Participating ).
• Research on the application of high-resolution remote sensing satellites in assessing dust pollution and related health impacts in the northern region of Vietnam ( Funded by the National Science and Technology Development Fund, 2018-2020, Principal Investigator ).
• Integrating the expertise of countries in the Southern Hemisphere (Ecuador and Vietnam) into the training and research activities of KU Leuven University, Belgium ( Funded by Global Minds, Collaborative Project with KU Leuven University, Belgium, 2019, Participant ).
• Improving energy efficiency in commercial and high-rise apartment buildings in Vietnam ( Funded by UNDP, 2018-2019, Participant ).
• Research and propose solutions to minimize CO2 emissions in the brick , tile, and ceramic production sector ( National Science and Technology Program on Climate Change Response, funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, 2013-2015, Participation ).

Reference books, textbooks

• Tran Thi Viet Nga, Nguyen Duc Luong , Hoang Minh Giang, 2024. Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering Textbook. Construction Publishing House, ISBN: 9786048280307.
• Nguyen Duc Luong , 2018. Indoor Air Quality Control in Buildings . Construction Publishing House, ISBN: 978-604-82-2348-9, e-ISBN: 978-604-82-3620-5
• Pham Tuan Hung, Do Tien Anh, Nguyen D Uc Luong, Ung Thi Thuy Ha, Chu Thi Hong Nhung, 2016. Waste Management and Climate Change . Construction Publishing House, ISBN: 9786048218980.
• Nguyen Duc Luong , Nguyen Thanh Trung, 2015. Methods for calculating and forecasting CO2 emissions in the brick and ceramic production sector in Vietnam. Construction Publishing House, ISBN: 9786048215941.

scientific article

• Bui, TH, Luong, ND, Trung, BQ, Hien, TT, 2025. Characteristics of water-soluble inorganic ions and carbonaceous compounds in PM2.5 in the urban area of Hanoi, Vietnam. Environ Earth Sci 84, 74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-024-12077-0 .
• Tae Gyun Yun, Seung-Joon Lee, Seok-Pyo Kang, Beung Yong Park, Hoang Minh Duc, Nguyen Duc Luong , 2025. A Study on the Optimized Design for Response to Climate Change by Demonstration of Building Energy Cooling Load Element Technology. Energies 18(13), 3314; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18133314 .
• Sulaima, MF, Sukarti, S., Tahir, MM, Jali, MH, Mohamad Zahari, NE, Nguyen, DL, Dahlan, NY, 2024. Saving Quantification for Electrical Energy Management Program Considering Integration of Net Energy Metering Scheme. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology , 61(1), 46-61.
• Bui, QT; Nguyen, DL; Bui, TH, 2022. Seasonal Characteristics of Atmospheric PM2.5 in an Urban Area of Vietnam and the Influence of Regional Fire Activities. Atmosphere , 13, 1911. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/atmos13111911.
• Bui, TH, Nguyen, DL, Nguyen , Thi Phuong Mai Nguyen, Bui Quang Trung, Nguyen Van Duy, Mac Van Dat, 2022. Chemical characterization, source apportionment and human health risk assessment of PM2.5 in an urban site in Hanoi, Vietnam. Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 16, 149–163, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-022-01299-5 .
• Luong, ND, Chuersuwan, N., Tuan Viet, H., & Trung, BQ 2022. Impact of biomass burning sources during the high season on PM2.5 pollution observed at sampling sites in Hanoi, Vietnam and Chiang Rai, Thailand. APN Science Bulletin, 12(1), 56 – 65. https:// doi:10.30852/sb.2022.1849 .
• Luong, ND, Hieu, BT & Hiep, NH 2022. Contrasting seasonal pattern between ground-based PM _2.5 and MODIS satellite-based aerosol optical depth (AOD) at an urban site in Hanoi, Vietnam. Environ Sci Pollut Res 29, 41971–41982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16464-z .
• Luong, ND, Bui Thi Hieu, Bui Quang Trung, Mac Van Dat, Nguyen Van Duy, Pham Van Dinh, To Thi Hien, Nguyen Hoang Hiep, 2022. Investigation of sources and processes influencing variation of PM _2.5 and its chemical compositions during a summer period of 2020 in an urban area of Hanoi city, Vietnam. Air Qual Atmos Health 15, 235–253. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-021-01100-z
• Bui, TH, Nguyen, DL & Nguyen, HH 2022. Study of aerosol optical properties at two urban areas in the north of Vietnam with the implication for biomass burning impacts. Environ Sci Pollut Res 29, 41923–41940. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-15608-5
• NY Dahlan, Ahmad Amiruddin, Nguyen Duc Luong , Siti Zaharah Sakimin, 2018. Energy and Climate Analysis of Greenhouse System for Tomatoes Cultivation using CFD and Open Studio Energy Plus Software. International Journal of Engineering & Technology , 7 (3.11), 183-186. "color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"> https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.11.15957
• Duc Luong Nguyen , Jin Young Kim, Shang-Gyoo Shim, Young Sung Ghim, and Xiao-Shan Zhang , 2016. Shipboard and ground measurements of atmospheric particulate mercury and total mercury in precipitation over the Yellow Sea region. Environmental Pollution 219, 262-274
• Duc Luong Nguyen , 2015. A Critical Review on Energy Efficiency and Conservation policies and programs in Vietnam. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews 52: 623-634.
• Duc Luong Nguyen , 2015. A critical review on potential and current status of wind energy in Vietnam. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews 43: 440-448.
• Duc Luong Nguyen , Jin Young Kim, Young Sung Ghim, and Shang-Gyoo Shim, 2015. Influence of regional biomass burning on the highly elevated organic carbon concentrations observed at Gosan, Korea during a strong Asian dust period. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 22(5): 3594-3605, DOI 10.1007/s11356-014-3587-z.
• Duc Luong Nguyen , Jin Young Kim, Shang Gyoo Shim, Xiao-shan Zhang, 2011. Ground and shipboard measurements of atmospheric gaseous elemental mercury over the Yellow Sea region during 2007 – 2008. Atmospheric Environment 45, 253-260.
• Duc Luong Nguyen , Nowarat Coowanitwong, 2011. Strategic environmental assessment application for sustainable transport-related air quality policies: a case study in Hanoi City, Vietnam. Environment, Development and Sustainability 13 (3) , 565-585 .

Other articles

• Nguyen Cong Thinh, Nguyen Duc Luong , Nguyen Hoang Hiep, Vu Viet Ha, 2025. Assessing the energy saving potential of some lighting, ventilation and air conditioning solutions for a hypothetical office building constructed in 3 cities with different climatic conditions in Vietnam. Construction Journal , 5.2025: 65–69.
• Nguyen Cong Thinh, Nguyen Duc Luong , Nguyen Hoang Hiep , 2024. Assessment of the energy saving potential of several building envelope solutions for an office building assumed to be constructed in three cities with different climatic conditions in Vietnam. Construction Journal , 11.2024: 104–108.
• Nguyen Cong Thinh, Nguyen Duc Luong , Hoang Xuan Hoa , 2024. Application of Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) solutions to improve energy efficiency in buildings. Construction Journal , May 2024 : 46 – 49 .
• Nguyen Duc Luong , Nguyen Cong Thinh , 2023. Application of design and technology solutions in the development of low-energy consumption and energy-balanced buildings: Experiences in some countries with hot and humid climates and recommendations for Vietnam. Construction Journal , September 2023 : 49-53 .
• Nguyen Cong Thinh , Nguyen Duc Luong, 2023. Solutions for developing energy-balanced buildings in some countries around the world and recommendations for Vietnam . Journal of Construction Science and Technology , Hanoi University of Civil Engineering , 17 (1V): 91–100.
• Nguyen Duc Luong , Nguyen Cong Thinh , 2023. Developing net-zero emission buildings: Approaches in some countries around the world and recommendations for Vietnam. Construction Journal , 4.2023 : 81 – 85 .
• Nguyen Duc Luong , Nguyen Cong Thinh , 2023. Reducing enclosed carbon emissions in the building sector: policies, tools in some developed countries and recommendations for Vietnam. Journal of Materials & Construction , 13(02), 90-96.
• Nguyen Cong Thinh , Nguyen Duc Luong , 2022. Solutions to promote the development of green buildings: Experiences in some countries around the world and recommendations for Vietnam . Construction Magazine , September 2022 : 64-69 .
• Nguyen Duc Luong , Hoang Tuan Viet, Bui Thi Hieu, Bui Quang Trung, Vu Viet Ha, 2021. Assessment of carbon components in PM2.5 fine dust in an urban area in Hanoi. Journal of Construction Science and Technology (KHCNXD) – Hanoi University of Civil Engineering , 15(4V), 9-17.
• Bui Quang Trung, Nguyen Duc Luong , Bui Thi Hieu, Mac Van Dat, Nguyen Van Duy, Pham Minh Chinh, Hoang Tuan Viet, 2021. Assessment of metal and carbon composition in PM10 dust in an urban area of Hanoi during the summer of 2020. Journal of Construction Science and Technology (KHCNXD) – Hanoi University of Civil Engineering , 15(4V), 62-70.
• Nguyen Duc Luong , Bui Thi Hieu, Van Hung Vy, Pham Thi Thuy, 2021. Study of the optical and physical properties of aerosols in an urban area of Hanoi city. Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology , 64(3). https://doi.org/10.31276/VJST.64(3).01-06 .
• Nguyen Thi Phuong Mai, Bui Thi Hieu, Nguyen Duc Luong , 2020. Pilot study on Assessment of trace metals in PM10 at road sites in Bac Giang province, Vietnam. Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering , NUCE. 15 (1): 121–131.
• Bui Thi Hieu, Nguyen Duc Luong , Nguyen Hoang Hiep, Bui Quang Trung, Do Hoang Duong, 2020. Inter-comparison between MODIS satellite-based and AERONET ground-based aerosol optical depth products in Vietnam . Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology 58(3A), 124-132. /10.15625/2525-2518/58/3A/14340" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"> https://doi.org/10.15625/2525-2518/58/3A/14340
• Bui Thi Hieu, Nguyen Duc Luong , Nguyen Hoang Hiep, Bui Quang Trung, 2018. Comparison of aerosol products retrieved from AERONET and MODIS over an urban area in Hanoi City, Vietnam . Journal of Science and Technology in Civil Engineering (STCE) - NUCE , 12 (5), 99-108 . https://doi.org/10.31814/stce.nuce2018-12(5)-10

Domestic and international conferences

• Bui Thi Hieu , Nguyen Hoang Hiep, and Nguyen Duc Luong , 2020. Evaluating the potential for application of MODIS satellite data for urban air quality monitoring in Vietnam . IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), 869, 022035, Construction the Formation of Living Environment Conference – FORM 2020.
• Duc Luong Nguyen , 2014. An Overview on Development and Implementation of Energy Efficiency Policies in Vietnam. Presented at the “International Symposium on Green Growth and Global Environmental Change”, Tokyo, Japan, July 25-26, 2014.
• Duc Luong Nguyen , Jin Young Kim, Shang Gyoo Shim, Xiao-shan Zhang, 2011. Comparison of the mechanisms governing total mercury concentration in precipitation between Korea and China . Presented at the International Conference “ Air Quality Modeling in Asia 2011 ”, Seoul, Korea, January 24-25, 2011.
• Duc Luong Nguyen and Coowanitwong N, 2011. Sustainable Transport-Related Air Quality Policies through Strategic Integrated Assessment . Presented at the International Conference on “Air Quality Management in Southeast Asia” , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, November 21-23, 2007, p. 35.

Other professional activities

• Member of the Technical Committee on Architecture and Building Engineering Systems, Ministry of Construction, September 2023-present.
• Member of the National Standard Technical Committee TCVN/TC 142 “Air and other gas cleaning equipment”, National Standards, Metrology and Quality Committee, Ministry of Science and Technology, 7/2024-present.
• Member of the Task Force for developing the "Air Pollution Remediation Plan in Urban Areas", Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, February 2025-present.