According to the National Professorial Council’s online records, Associate Professor Dr. Ho Xuan Nang is among the four professor candidates recently approved by the Dynamic Mechanics Council. His nomination for the professorship title has been forwarded to the National Professorial Council for final recognition.
Dr. Nang currently serves as Chairman of the Board at Phenikaa University and also chairs the Board of Directors for Vicostone Corporation (stock code: VCS), a leading manufacturer of quartz-based engineered stone. Vicostone is a subsidiary of Phenikaa Group, where Dr. Nang also holds the position of Chairman.
By late 2024, Dr. Nang ranked 11th on Vietnam’s stock market wealth list, with an estimated net worth of nearly $3.8 billion USD. As of October 10, 2025, CafeF reports his assets at $2.6 billion USD, placing him 32nd among Vietnam’s wealthiest individuals.
Born in 1964 in the former Nam Dinh province, Dr. Nang graduated from Hanoi University of Science and Technology in 1986 with a degree in Internal Combustion Engines. He later earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 1992. In 2022, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor.
Currently, he serves as both a lecturer and Chairman of the Board at Phenikaa University. He has also held the position of Director at the Phenikaa Institute for Research and Technology. With over 18 years dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate education, Dr. Nang remains deeply committed to academic excellence.
In his academic career, Dr. Nang has supervised three successful doctoral dissertations and is currently mentoring five additional Ph.D. candidates. He has also guided numerous master’s students. His research leadership includes one national-level project, one ministerial-level project, two state-branch projects, three institutional-level projects, and one flagship institutional project. He is currently leading another national-level research initiative.
As of June 30, 2025, Dr. Nang has published 109 scientific works, including 55 articles in prestigious international journals and 14 conference papers indexed in Scopus. Since becoming an Associate Professor, he has authored 22 international publications as the lead researcher.
Dr. Nang holds 14 patents and 5 utility models, with 12 of these innovations developed as the primary inventor. Many of his projects have been commercialized, including two large-scale industrial applications and four products currently on the market. He has also published eight specialized textbooks with reputable publishers. His research is recognized for its practical impact, focusing on innovation and industrialization.
In education, Dr. Nang emphasizes aligning teaching with the Ministry of Education and Training’s curriculum to foster creativity and independent research skills among students. He believes educators must continually learn and adapt to keep pace with technological advancements.
Dr. Nang has received numerous honors, including the First, Second, and Third Class Labor Orders, the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit, the National Emulation Fighter title, and multiple awards for scientific and technological innovation.
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