Concordia-Vietnam Seed Grant

Concordia and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

Development of Sustainable Solutions for Zero-Energy Buildings. Led by Professor Hua Ge from Concordia and Dr. Ha Anh Tung from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, this initiative is at the forefront of addressing the urgent need for sustainable building solutions by making buildings more eco-friendly and energy-efficient across diverse climates.

Concordia and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT)

Concordia Vietnam Seed Grant in Sustainability: Exploring Metal-Organic Frameworks for Air and Water Treatment in Mekong Delta Aquaculture. This research, led by Professor Ashlee J. Howarth from Concordia and Dr. Dang Vu Bich Hanh from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, investigates the potential of metal-organic frameworks, porous materials developed in Professor Howarth's lab, to enhance air and water treatment at fish and shrimp farms.

Concordia and Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (VNUHCM-US)

The Concordia Vietnam Seed Grant in Sustainability: Highly Efficient Photocatalysts for Water and Wastewater Treatment in Vietnam. Led by Assistant Professor Nhat Truong Nguyen from Concordia and Associate Professor To Thi Hien from Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (VNUHCM-US). This research focuses on evaluating strategies for using nanomaterials to effectively remove PFAS contaminants in wastewater.  

Concordia and Duy-Tan University

This collaborative effort involves Professor Xianming Zhang from Concordia and Dr. Duy Quang Dao from Duy-Tan University in Da Nang. This project addresses the crucial question of how chemical additives found in vehicle tires emit and react within our environment, posing potential risks to both health and ecosystems. Through lab experiments, environmental measurements, and computational chemistry studies, the team aims to quantify the environmental processes and impacts of these widely used chemicals.

Concordia and Dong Nai Technology University

Engineered Biochar-Based Products: A Sustainable Solution for Low-Carbon Agricultural Organic Waste Management. This collaboration between Dr. Chunjiang An from Concordia and Dr. Thien Khanh Tran from Dong Nai Technology University tackles the significant issue of agricultural organic waste in Canada and Vietnam, which often leads to environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This project aims to enhance profitability and promote sustainable practices to benefit both the agricultural sector and broader sustainability goals.

Concordia and Hanoi University of Civil Engineering

Conception of Sustainable Planning and Implementation for Civil Infrastructure and Construction. This collaboration brings together Dr. Po-Han Chen from Concordia and Dr. Quan Nguyen from Hanoi University of Civil Engineering. Focusing on the construction sector, which accounts for 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions, this project aims to promote sustainable design and planning practices to reduce carbon emissions in the industry.  

Concordia and Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)

Establishing Canada-Vietnam Collaboration for Research on Sustainable and Zero-Emission Buildings. This initiative pairs Dr. Liangzhu (Leon) Wang from Concordia with Dr. Hoang-Anh DANG from Hanoi University of Science and Technology. This project aims to develop innovative solutions for sustainable and zero-emission buildings. Focused on addressing challenges such as sustainable space cooling, smart building technologies, and energy optimization.