Portrait of Dr. Pham Quang Huy

Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Pham Quang Huy

Rector, Dong Thap Community College

Biography

Pham Quang Huy, Ph.D., is the Rector of Dong Thap Community College (DTCC), Vietnam. He earned his B.A. in English Language Teaching from Can Tho University and both his M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Ph.D. in Education from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. His expertise lies in curriculum development, innovative teaching methods, technology integration in vocational education, and educational leadership.

As Rector, Dr. Huy plays a pivotal role in steering DTCC toward international engagement and academic innovation. He has led significant collaborations with global organizations, including UNESCO, hosting technical training workshops and project launches on campus. Under his leadership, DTCC also partners with universities and development agencies across Southeast Asia, Japan, and China to enhance student internships, faculty exchange, and institutional capacity.

A dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Huy supervises graduate students and presents regularly at international conferences. His work focuses on professional development, lifelong learning, and the advancement of community college education in Viet Nam.

Education

Ph.D. in Education University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa May 2013
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa May 2011
M.Ed. in Educational Administration University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa May 2008
B.A. in Teaching English Can Tho University, Viet Nam August 1999

Full-time Positions

Rector, Dong Thap Community College

February 2021 – Present

Leadership of the college.

Acting Rector, Dong Thap Community College

September 2020 – January 2021

Leadership of the college.

Vice-Rector, Dong Thap Community College

December 2017 – August 2020

Assisted the Rector in scientific research, international affairs, student affairs, research and development, and the training activities of technology, engineering, mechanics, and construction faculties; also taught English and other courses.

Head, Secondary-Continuing and Vocational Education Division

Dong Thap Department of Education and Training · September 2015 – December 2017

Assisted the Department Director in teaching, learning, testing, evaluation, teacher training, curriculum development, continuing education, and support for vocational education.

Deputy Head / Acting Head, Secondary Education Division

Dong Thap Department of Education and Training · July 2013 – August 2015

Assisted the Department Director in teaching, learning, testing and evaluation at secondary schools; trained secondary teachers, including teachers of English; and managed curriculum development.

Specialist, Human Resources Division

Dong Thap Department of Education and Training · September 2003 – June 2013

Assisted the Division Head in supervising teacher training and development activities and implementing teacher policies.

Teacher of English, Hong Ngu 2 High School

September 1999 – August 2003

Taught English to students in grades 10–12 and assisted the school principal in student and teaching activities.

Volunteer and Other Positions

Academic Mentoring and Supervision
  • Mentor at VietTESOL International Convention (2020).
  • Supervisor to M.A. students in Principles and Methods in English Language Education at Can Tho University (2018–2025), Dong Thap University (2023–2025), and Tra Vinh University (2019–2020).
  • Supervisor to a Ph.D. student in Education at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (2019).
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
  • Graduate Student Assistant, Dean’s Office, School of Travel Industry Management (Spring 2010 – Spring 2013): Oversaw the day-to-day operation of the Tourism Research Information Network electronic bulletin board, managed subscriptions, researched archival information, and prepared reports.
  • Operations Analyst, Facilities Management Office (Spring 2010 – Spring 2013): Reviewed data, generated online reports, transformed and reformatted data, supported operational systems, and trained clients.
East-West Center and EWCPA
  • Planning Intern, Wednesday Evening Seminar (Fall 2011): Led seminar planning and coordination, speaker invitations, intern meetings, volunteer leadership, and event facilitation.
  • Conference Intern, East-West Center Alumni International Conference (Spring–Summer 2010): Supported panels, poster sessions, registration, website updates, invitations, AV equipment, and conference logistics.
  • Alumni Representative, East-West Center Participants Association (October 2009 – September 2010): Served as liaison with alumni and supported programs, communications, activities, and committees.
  • Activities Coordinator, East-West Center Participants Association (October 2008 – September 2009): Coordinated community activities, facilitated discussions, prepared proposals, and handled activity documentation.

Research and Other Skills

Digital Transformation Leadership Leadership, Management, and Operational Capacity for Digital Transformation at the University of Waikato, New Zealand (2025).
TVET and Sustainable Rural Development TVET Digital Transformation for Sustainable Rural Development, co-organized by SEAMEO and UNESCO in Beijing, China (2025).
Skills Forecasting for Industry 4.0 Program at Griffith University, Australia (2024).
Organic Field Work Seed to Table, Japan (2024).
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Relevant coursework at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa included Mixed Methods Research Design, Advanced Qualitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Educational Statistics, and Research in Educational Administration.
Mediation, Negotiation, Facilitation, and Classroom Management Relevant coursework included Mediation: Theory and Practice; Facilitating Communication and Organization Change; Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Teaching/Training Technologies.

Publications and Presentations

2020–2026
  1. Phạm Quang Huy, Nguyễn Thị Thể Hà, Phạm Quang Minh, & Phạm Ngọc Vân Anh. (2026). Xây dựng tiêu chí chọn lọc quản lí cấp trung trong thời đại trí tuệ nhân tạo bằng phương pháp Delphi. Tạp Chí Giáo dục, 26(08), 7–13. View publication.
  2. Pham, Q. H., & Nguyen, T. T. H. (2025, June). Fostering AI in vocational education: Opportunities and challenges at Dong Thap Community College. Proceedings of CIRES 2025, University of Economics and Finance. Conference website.
  3. Pham, Q. H. (2025). Serving the community: A model for sustainable college development. The Gioi Publishers. Book information.
  4. Pham, Q. H., & Nguyen, T. T. H. (2025, July). Thesis writing in practice: A reflective approach. Industry and Trade Publishing House. Book information.
  5. Nguyen, H. T. T., Chen, L.-H., Saravanarajan, V. S., & Pham, H. Q. (2021). Using XGBoost and random forest classifier algorithms to predict student behavior. Proceedings of the 2021 Emerging Trends in Industry 4.0, 1–5. IEEE. DOI.
  6. Anh, P. N. V., Minh, P. Q., Hà, N. T. T., & Huy, P. Q. (2023). Community promotion through creating videos of speaking English. CTU Journal of Science, 59(5). DOI.
  7. Pham Quang Huy & Nguyen Thi The Ha. (2020). Managing Professional Development Information for English Language Teachers in Viet Nam: Preliminary Findings. VietTESOL International Convention 2020, Da Nang, Viet Nam.
  8. Nguyen Thi The Ha & Pham Quang Huy. (2020). Enhancing Educational Technologies for Engaging Basic English Students: A Case of a Vocational College. VietTESOL International Convention 2020, Da Nang, Viet Nam.
2015–2019
  1. Pham Quang Huy. (2019). Developing social capital in an organization: experiences from works. News of Science and Technology – Dong Thap Department of Science and Technology, 3, 9–11.
  2. Nguyen Thi The Ha & Pham Quang Huy. (2018). Developing soft skills for learners: experiences from basic subjects. News of Science and Technology – Dong Thap Department of Science and Technology, 6(12), 16–18.
  3. Pham Quang Huy. (2018). Directions to training human resources at vocational institutions. Journal of Vocational Educational Training, 59, 23–27.
  4. Pham Quang Huy. (2018). Professional development among teachers of English: from classroom performances to teachers’ needs. The 4th International VietTESOL Conference, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
  5. Nguyen Thi The Ha & Pham Quang Huy. (2018). Applying Edcamp for English Teachers’ Professional Development at Dong Thap Community College. International VietTESOL Convention, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
  6. Pham Quang Huy & Nguyen Thi The Ha. (2018). Improving Speaking Skills of Basic English Students through Zalo Group. International VietTESOL Convention, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
  7. Pham Quang Huy & Tran Minh Luan. (2017). School autonomy for effective governance. VEC2017 Conference on Educational Quality, 469–475.
  8. Pham Quang Huy & Nguyen Thi The Ha. (2015). Training English competencies for teachers of English: critical reflective practices. The 2nd International VietTESOL Conference, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
  9. Nguyen Thi The Ha & Pham Quang Huy. (2015). Teaching children: reflective practices for elementary children. The 2nd International VietTESOL Conference, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
  10. Ha Thi The Nguyen & Huy Quang Pham. (2015). Teaching activities toward student competencies: preliminaries from a primary subject area at Dong Thap Community College. The 7th Engaging with Vietnam Conference, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
  11. Pham Quang Huy. (2015). Improving English competencies for teachers of English: policy and practice. The 7th Engaging with Vietnam Conference, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
2009–2013
  1. Pham, H., Roberts, S., & Nguyen, H. (2013). The implementation of standards-based teacher evaluation in Vietnamese secondary schools: a case study in Dong Thap. AERA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, USA.
  2. Pham, H., Roberts, S., & Nguyen, H. (2013). Critical changes in K-12 School Governance in Vietnam: An Update. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, USA.
  3. Nguyen, H., Pham, H., & Roberts, S. (2013). Improving English competence of teachers of English subjects at secondary schools in Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, USA.
  4. Pham, H., Roberts, S., & Nguyen, H. (2013). Social capital and standards-based teacher evaluation: a case study in Vietnamese secondary schools. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, USA.
  5. Huy Q. Pham & Stacey B. Roberts. (2012). Classroom performance evaluation: stages and perspectives for professional development of secondary teachers in Vietnam. International Journal of Progressive Education, 8(2), 6–24.
  6. Pham, H. & Roberts, S. (2012). The standards-based teacher evaluation and teacher effectiveness in Vietnamese secondary schools: A case study in Dong Thap. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, USA.
  7. Pham, H. & Roberts, S. (2012). A pilot study on recognizing methods for a settlement of dispute in school: A perspective from Vietnamese teachers. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, USA.
  8. Pham, H. (2011). Positions and interests in disputes in schools: A review from Vietnamese teachers. ICERI2011, Madrid, Spain.
  9. Pham, H. (2011). Principal evaluation at secondary schools in Vietnam: A pilot study on attitudes of teachers, principals, and administrators. ICERI2011, Madrid, Spain.
  10. Pham, H. (2011). The implementation of standards-based teacher evaluation in Vietnamese secondary schools: A case study in Dong Thap. 10th East-West Center International Graduate Student Conference, Honolulu, USA.
  11. Pham, H. & Roberts, S. (2011). A Friendly School: Parental involvement in student learning in Vietnam. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, USA.
  12. Pham, H. (2010). The attitudes of teachers, school principals, and administrators on using teachers’ ideas to evaluate the performance of principals at upper secondary schools in Dong Thap province, Vietnam. 9th East-West Center International Graduate Student Conference, Honolulu, USA.
  13. Pham, H. (2009). The Stages of Teacher Performance Evaluation: Defining and Improving the Procedure, in Vietnam. 8th East-West Center International Graduate Student Conference, Honolulu, USA.

Awards, Fellowships, and Grants

  • The American English E-Teacher Program: Eight-week online university-level TESOL courses developed by U.S. educational institutions.
  • Graduate Student Organization Grants & Awards, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (April 2011).
  • Philip Jacob Peace Memorial Award, Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (May 2011).
  • East-West Center Degree Fellowship for Ph.D. study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (August 2009).
  • East-West Center Association Alumni Scholarship (August 2009).
  • Departmental Merit Scholarship, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (Fall 2009).
  • International Student Scholar, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (Spring 2009).
  • East-West Center Affiliate Award (August 2008).
  • The Mekong 1000 Program Award, Dong Thap People’s Committee (July 2008).
  • International Fellowship Program, International Fellowships Fund / Ford Foundation, for M.Ed. study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (March 2006).
  • “For Tomorrow Development” Award, Tuoi Tre newspaper (1998).
  • Nguyen Thai Binh Award, Thanh Nien newspaper (1996).

Professional Organization Memberships

  • Dong Thap Union of Teacher Veterans — initiated 2021
  • Dong Thap Union of Promoting Education — initiated 2021
  • Dong Thap Union of Science and Technology — initiated 2020
  • Viet Nam Association for Vocational Education–Training and Social Work Profession (VAVET) — initiated 2020
  • Viet Nam Association of Community Colleges (VACC) — initiated 2018
  • Hawaii Educational Research Association (HERA) — initiated 2010
  • American Educational Research Association (AERA) — initiated 2009
  • Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL) — initiated 2008
  • Golden Key International Honour Society, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa — initiated 2007