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Announcement 16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS 2024) March 26-29, 2024, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam

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The 16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS 2024) will host by Thai Nguyen University (TNU), in collaboration with the Vietnam Soil Science Society (VSSS), the Federation of International East and Southeast Asia Soil Science Society (ESAFS), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) from March 26-29, 2024 in Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam. The conference will be in collaboration with: Soils and Fertilizers Institute (SFRI), Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF), Thai Nguyen University of Education (TNUE), International School of Thai Nguyen University (ISTNU)

ESAFS conference is a series of scientific meetings organized every two years to share updated experience and knowledge among soil scientists all over the World, particularly within East and Southeast Asia countries. It is also a platform to promote Research & Development and disseminate the acquired knowledge and technology related to soil sciences. This series of ESAFS’s conference are organized to fulfill part of the above aims, rotates within member countries thus allowing equal participations of local soil scientists and fair site information exchange. Following the highly successful previous conferences held in Bangkok, Thailand (ESAFS 2017), Taipei, Taiwan (ESAFS 2019), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (ESAFS 2022), ESAFS 2024 will be held in Thai Nguyen city, Vietnam from March 26-29, 2024. ESAFS 2024 is the first time for Vietnam as an organizer.

You are invited to participate in the 16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS), which will be held during March 26-29, 2024 at Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen city, Vietnam. 

Thai Nguyen University (TNU), in collaboration with Vietnamese Society of Soil Science (VSSS) will organize the 16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS 2024). It will be held at Thai Nguyen University’s Convention Center, on March 26-29, 2024

 Organizers

  Vietnam Society of Soil Science (VSSS),

  The East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS),

  Thai Nguyen University (TNU),

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

 

In collaboration with

Soils and Fertilizers Institute (SFRI),

Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF),

Thai Nguyen University of Education (TNUE),

International School of Thai Nguyen University (ISTNU).

 ESAFS 2024 Theme: Healthy Soils for Sustainable Development

Symposium Objectives

 

- To share invaluable experience and knowledge among soil scientists all over the World, especially in East and Southeast Asia countries.

-  To promote active participation of member societies and networking.

- To contribute towards sustainable development in the region through harmonization of agriculture and environment.

 

Keynote Speakers

 

 

Poster of the ESAFS 2024 conference

 

Conference sessions and members 

 

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Conference topics /Sessions

Members of the ESAFS 2024 conference session

1

Session 1: Soil health; Soil ecology and Biodiversity

  • Assoc. Prof. Tran Minh Tien, Director of the Soil and Agrochemical Institute (SFI), Vietnam
  • Prof. Vu Nang Dung, President of Vietnam Soil Science Society (VSSS), Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Hung, Chairman of ESAFS 2024 conference, Director of Thai Nguyen University (TNU), Vietnam
  • Prof. Pham Van Toan, Deputy Director of VAAS, Vietnam
  • Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Son Hai, Faculty of Environment, TUAF, Vietnam.
  • Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cong (FAO)

2

Session 2: Soil fertility and Plant nutritions

  • Prof. Steve Shirtliffe, Keynote Speaker, University of Saskatchewan Canada
  • Prof. Hoang Thi Thai Hoa, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
  • Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Nong, Head of Thai Nguyen Soil Science Association, TUAF
  • Dr. Ha Van Thuan, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

3

Session 3: Soil classification and mapping; Soil evaluation and land use; Information on upland soils; Serpentine soils and wetland

·       Prof. Nguyen The Hung, Vice Chairman of ESAFS 2024 conference, Chancellor of the TUAF, Vietnam

·       Prof. Dang Van Minh, Keynote Speaker, TUAF, Vietnam

·       Assoc.Prof. Dao Chau Thu, Member of VSSS Association, Vietnam

·       Prof. Zeng-Yei Hseu (Session Chair), Taiwan

·       Dr. Nguyen Quoc Dinh, Head of Phenikaa University Development Committee, Soil Science Association of the Institute of Water Resources

·       Prof. Phan Lieu, Vice President of VSSS, Vietnam

·       Assoc.Prof.  Pham Quang Ha, Vice President of VSSS, Vietnam

·       Dr. Nguyen Quang Hai, Deputy Director of SFRI, Head of Soil Science Association of Natural Resources Institute, Vietnam

·       Prof. Nguyen The Dang, Faculty of Natural Resources Management, TUAF, Vietnam

·       Dr. Nguyen Duy Hai, Faculty of Environment, TUAF, Vietnam

4

Session 4: Mitigation and C-Sequestration in soil-plant systems; Land use to respond to climate change and sea level rise

·       Prof. Xiaoyuan Yan – Deputy Director of  the Institute of Soil Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Vice President and Secretary-General of Soil Science Society of China, Keynote Speaker

·       Assoc.Prof.  Pham Quang Ha, Vice President of Vietnam Soil Science Society VSSS, Vietnam

·       Dr. Umakant Mishra, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore – USA

·       Prof. Vo Quang Minh, Can Tho University, Vietnam

·       Dr. Umakant Mishra, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore – USA

  • Assoc. Prof. Do Thi Lan, Dean- Faculty of Environment, TUAF, Vietnam

 

 

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Session 5: Soil pollution; Soil degradation and remediation; Recent advances in soil research

  • Prof. Ravi Naidu, Keynote Speaker, Director of GCER Center, Newcastle University - Australia
  • Prof. Nguyen Manh Khai, Head of the Faculty of Environment, University of Natural Sciences, Hanoi National University, Vietnam
  • Dr. Peter Sanderson, Tetra Tech Coffey, Australia
  • Dr. Umakant Mishra, Keynote Speaker, USA
  • Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Minh, Head of Soil Science Association, University of Natural Sciences, Hanoi National University, Vietnam
  • Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Son Hai, Faculty of Environment, TUAF, Vietnam
  • Dr. Tran Huu Tuan, Department of Civil Engineering, Environment and Architecture, University of Kansas, USA

6

Session 6: Land governance; Land policy and Education on land management

  • Assoc. Prof. Luu The Anh, Director of the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Hanoi National University, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Tran Minh Tien, Director of the Soil and Fertilizers Institute (SFI), Vietnam
  • Dr. Mai Van Phan, Director of the Land Information Data and Registration Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Bo, Former Director of VAAS, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Tran Trong Phuong, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture VNUA, Vietnam
  • Prof. Nguyen The Dang, Thai Nguyen Soil Science Association, TUAF, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Nong, Head of Thai Nguyen TUAF Soil Science Association, Vietnam
  • Dr. Hoang Huu Chien, Faculty of Resource Management, TUAF, Vietnam

 

For detailed content, please see here: Announcements and new news of the ESAFS 2024 Conference

ESAFS 2024 Programme Book

ESAFS 2024 Abstract Book

Announcement No. 4 of the ESAFS 2024 Vietnamese conference

Announcement No. 4 of the ESAFS 2024 English conference

Instructions and form for submitting abstracts in English

 

For further information, please contact: ESAFS 2024 conference secretariat

GS. Nguyen The Hung (nguyenthehung@tuaf.edu.vn)

Dr. Duong Van Thao ( duongvanthao@tuaf.edu.vn)

Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Son Hai (nguyenngocsonhai@tuaf.edu.vn)

Dr. Nguyen Thi Giang (nguyenthigiang@tuaf.edu.vn)

Website: http://esafs2024.tnu.edu.vn

Email: esafs2024@tuaf.edu.vn

Nguyen Ngoc Son Hai, Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation, TUAF

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