Oanh Duong

Dr. Oanh D is an experienced and dedicated lecturer who possesses significant professional instincts and strives to constantly innovate with her pedagogical methods. In her teaching, Dr. Oanh D applies both academic and vocational content, which ensures the highest levels of utility and applicability in the workplace. She combines teaching and research in order to train the students to be flexible and adaptable (in knowledge, skills, and attitude) in a constantly changing world. Within the classroom, she aims to create a sense of community where each and every student has the opportunity to flourish and develop.

Awards & recognition:
- Recipient of medal from Vietnam National University- Ho Chi Minh City for great and constant contribution to the cause of education (2014).
- Recipient of medal from the Minister of Education and Training of Viet Nam for great and constant contribution to the cause of education of the country (2006).
- Recognised and award for Excellence in Academic Work and Community Service, from Hue University (1999-2010).
- Recognised and award for Excellence in Academic Work and Community Service, Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training MOET (2008-2009).
- Recognised and award for Excellence in Academic Work and Community Service, VNU-HCM (2010-2012)
- Recipient of various awards on academic activities and managerial tasks from Hue University, Vietnam (1985-2009)

Administrative experience:
- Associate Director, (leader) Department of External Relations, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
Responsibilities include initiatives in promoting external relations of VNU-HCM; designing, directing, supervising, developing, and evaluating tasks such as training courses for language/communication enhancement and professional development (in international relations), international projects, conferences, visitors, and events (from March 2011 to 2014)
- Director, Office for International Cooperation, Hue University (2007-2010)
- Director, Centre for Interpretation and Translation of Hue University (2007-2010)
- Dean of the International Studies Department, Hue University (2005-2006)
- Director of Office for International Relations, Research Management and Post-Graduate Education, Hue University (2003-2004);
- Dean of the English Department of Hue University (1999-2000).

Other teaching/researching engagements:
- The Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia. Visiting Professor (2016)
- University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. Visiting Scholar (2014)
- National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan. Visiting professor (2011)
- Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. Visiting Professor (2011)
- California State University – Long Beach, Long Beach, California, United States of America. Visiting Professor (2007)
- Yale University, Connecticut, United States of America. Visiting Scholar/Professor (2006-2007, 2009)
- Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand. Visiting Scholar (2005)
- Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Language Centre (SEAMEO RELC), Singapore. Visiting Scholar (2004)
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Visiting Scholar (1999)
- Indiana University – Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America. Visiting Professor (1998)
- Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, United States of America
- Visiting Professor, Course Designer (1998).