On December 16, Pacific University announced the decision to appoint People's Teacher, Associate Professor, Dr. Ho Thanh Phong as Principal of the University for the 2025 - 2030 term.
Mr. Ho Thanh Phong has a PhD in Industrial System Engineering (Industrial systems Engineering - ISE) from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and was awarded the title of Associate Professor by the State in 2001.
Before taking on the position of Principal of the University of the Pacific, Mr. Ho Thanh Phong had many years of experience in university administration, and held many important leadership positions such as Vice Principal of the University of Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University); Principal of the International University (VNU-HCM); Principal of Hong Bang International University...
In the academic world, Mr. Ho Thanh Phong is recognized as the founder of the Industrial System Engineering industry. At the same time, he is one of the pioneering experts in building and developing the Logistics and Supply Chain Management training industry in Vietnam.
With outstanding contributions to the cause of education and training, in 2017, he was honored to be awarded the noble title of "People's Teacher" by the State.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ho Thanh Phong said that he will work with the school's leadership, lecturers and employees to implement the vision of "Creating the future of Pacific University to integrate with the breakout era of the nation".
