Dr. Nguyen Van Thinh completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science from Kyushu University (KU), Japan. Subsequently, he served as a JSPS postdoctoral fellow prior to assuming the role of research associate at the International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER), KU. He started working at Hiroshima University in April 2024 as an Assistant Professor. His research focuses on investigating biogeochemical processes associated with environmental contaminants, including microplastics and toxic elements in agricultural soils and blue carbon ecosystems.

Do Thi Hoai Thuong is a Ph.D. student from Vietnam. She possesses a robust background in environmental health and epidemiology, focusing on the public health impacts of air pollution, heatwaves, and climate change. Recently, she has expanded her scientific focus to emerging environmental challenges, developing a strong interest in microplastics. Transitioning toward microbiological applications, her current and future research directions focus on the biodegradation of plastics to mitigate environmental contamination.

Nguyen Van Thuc is currently a Master’s student in the Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering program at Hiroshima University. He graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering with a Valedictorian Honor Degree in Chemical Engineering Technology. Driven by this solid background, his current research focuses on synthesizing and developing innovative materials designed for environmental remediation. Through his work, he aims to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that contribute to environmental protection and global green technologies.

I am a first-year Master's student at Hiroshima University. I graduated from the Hanoi University of Science - Vietnam National University. My earlier research looked at marine biodiversity using DNA barcoding techniques. Now, my research at Hiroshima University focuses on studying marine biodiversity through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. I am using precise molecular biology methods and bioinformatics to assess marine ecosystems. This work supports greater efforts for marine monitoring and conservation.

I am a research student at Hiroshima University. I graduated from Nanjing Forestry University, China. Now, I am studying microplastic pollution in the environment, with a focus on microplastics in sediments. I am learning about their distribution and identification and how they may affect the environment. Through my studies at Hiroshima University, I hope to better understand the distribution and characteristics of microplastics in blue carbon ecosystem sediments.