Author

Phuong-Thao Nguyen-Nu

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONIST - LANDSCAPE ENGINEER
Mentor, Wisconsin Mentorship Program, American Society of Landscape Architecture, USA
Volunteer, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, Yale University, USA

EDUCATION
MSc. Environmental Conservation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. 2024
MSc. Ecology, HCM City University of Science, Vietnam National University. (Holding)
BE. Horticulture and Landscaping, HCM City University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam. 2018

MEMBERSHIP
Affiliate, American Society of Landscape Architecture

Environmental Studies

Topics

Land conservation, Landscape ecology, Nature-based solutions in Landscape architecture, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable development, Political ecology, Ecology and religion, Social ecology, Regional planning, Land use policy

Research interests

Climate change mitigation and adaptation, and sustainable development at the landscape level in terrestrial ecosystems are my two main goals in research. These are wicked problems that require a combination of many different approaches from different disciplines to evaluate and develop strategies for a particular area. In general, natural science disciplines explore and explain what and how things happen in a place, social science disciplines assess the influence and interconnection of humans to the evolution of that place, and applied science disciplines use the results of the other two in their practice on site.

While continuing to explore landscape architecture and conservation as applied science disciplines, I am currently interested in studying and researching social ecology topics. My focuses are environmental policy-making, especially land use policy, and the interaction of religion as a major driver in social systems with societies’ perspectives on environmental issues. My goals are to improve the protection of valuable terrestrial habitats toward sustainable development and climate change mitigation, and to enhance the relationship between human and their living places.

Publications

Nguyen, P. T. N., Tran, T. X., Pham, T. H., & Nguyen, K. D. (2023). Livelihoods and human impacts in Tan Thanh mudflat, Tien Giang Province, Vietnam. Research Journal of Biotechnology Vol, 18 (8), 46-53. DOI: 10.25303/1808rjbt046053

Achievements

Outstanding International Student Award, University of Wisconsin – Madison, USA. 2023
Virginia Schwerin Scholarship for the 2023/2024 academic year, Nelson Institute’s Environmental Conservation MS Program. 2023

Projects

Nguyen-Nu, P. T. & Fox, D. (2024). Land trust capacity analysis in the Appalachian Mountains, Eastern USA. The Nature Conservancy.

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Grosvold, R., Hamilton, T., Kolanowski, J., Nguyen-Nu, P.T., Tayebulla, F. (2023). Golden-winged Warbler conservation in the Great Lakes region. Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, UW-Madison; & American Bird Conservancy. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20678.89925

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Grosvold, R., Karlov, M., Nguyen-Nu, P.T., Seaman, M. (2023). Prairie Restoration and Management Proposal for Ho-Chunk Property in Former Badger Army Ammunition Plant. Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, UW-Madison & The Great Seal of the Ho-Chunk Nation. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12868.95368

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Activities

Climate Change Mitigation Advocate

"Cities can be hubs for biodiversity and create environmental benefits for people. Using 67 hectares (165 acres) of the New Administration in Hai Phong City, Vietnam, we propose an open green space for both communities and wildlife. Up to 35 percent of the Central Park is designed as floodable areas that capture water run-off from neighborhoods. These areas also serve as a reservoir for floodwater during rainy seasons." – Phuong-Thao Nguyen, ASLA, Landscape Engineer, LJ-Group.

ASLA's campaign - COP28

Environmental Communication Channel

Environmental communication is one of the missions of my website, So Just Breathe. Besides sharing stories of my journey and of inspiring people, with my expertise in environmental studies, I strive to share the knowledge I have learned and spread messages about environmental issues to people. “What we do makes a difference, and we have to decide what kind of difference we want to make.” — Jane Goodall. I am looking forward to our discussions and cannot wait for a future where we all thrive together.

Visit My Website - So Just Breathe

Conservation Conference Presenter

"On the morning of 21st September 2022, the conference titled “Conservation of Coastal Wetlands for Local Communities and Biodiversity in the South” was held at VNUHCM-University of Science. It focused on sharing knowledge regarding migratory water birds [...] in coastal areas of southern Viet Nam; the identification of threats to coastal wetlands, particularly in the Mekong Delta; and knowledge and experiences in managing and protecting of these environments."

VNUHCM-University of Science

Landscape Architecture

Senior Landscape Engineer & BIM Coordinator, LJ-Group. 2019 – 2023

Selected Projects

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General duties

Technical assist, develop specifications (applied science), templates (MS Office, Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Revit), and procedures. Manage timelines and deliverables. Cross-disipline coordination, handle internal and external communications. Site supervise and quality control.

Reference

CP Headquarters - LEED certificate v.4

2020 - 2023 | 2 ha of industrial area in Dong Nai, Vietnam | Project leader in Design Development, Tender, Construction, and Authorship stages. Develop Revit model for BIM coordination. Produce 2D drawings, specifications, booklets, etc.

New Administrative Center - 1st prize

2023 | 82 ha of park and outdoor area in Hai Phong, Vietnam | Technical team member. Provide softscape design in Design Development stage.

Gaia Hills - 1st prize

2020 | 5.1ha of residential area in Porto, Portugal | Provide technical assistant, produce 2D drawings in Concept stage.

Cardinal Court

2019 - 2020 | 0.3 ha of mixed-use residential area in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Technical leader in Design Development stage.

Lote 1.11

2020 | 0.4 ha of outdoor area in Lisbon, Portugal | Technical support in Design Development stage.

The Crest Residential

2022 | mixed-use residential area in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Team member. Provide softscape design and technical assistant.

Pullman Hotel

2021 | The first 5-star hotel in the city of Hai Phong, Vietnam | Team member. Provide softscape design and teachnical support in Construction Drawing stage.

Compass One Residential

2019 - 2021 | 0.7 ha of outdoor area in Binh Duong, Vietnam | Project leader in Construction Drawing and Authorship Supervision stages.

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Work examples

C.P Office Headquarters – Technical drawings, developed using Autodesk Revit for BIM collaboration.

Activities

Landscape Architecture Mentor

"The WI-ASLA Mentoring Program is intended to inspire and empower UWMadison Landscape Architecture Students through personalized mentoring to support their growth within the industry. Goals: Enhance students’ professional development, Assist students in establishing personal and professional goals, Build deeper relationships between Student ASLA and WI-ASLA, Build deeper relationships between students at different stages within the program."

WI ASLA Mentorship Program