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

No	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 Resource Prof. Phan Lieu, Vice President of VSSS, Vietna 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 – USS Assoc. Prof. Do Thi Lan, Dean Faculty of Environment, TUAF, Vietnam
5	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