Department of Post Harvest Technology
INTRODUCTION
The Post-Harvest Technology Department belongs to the Institute of Food and Biotechnology. The Institute was established on October 10th, 2022, based on the combination of the Institute of Biotechnology Research and Development and the Department of Food Technology, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University. It was according to Decision No. 5149/QD-DHCT dated October 28th, 2022, on the assignment of officials to the affiliated unit. The predecessor of the Post-Harvest Technology Department was the Post-Harvest Technology program under the Department of Food Technology. The Post-Harvest Technology program has been taught since 2015 based on the necessary demand for human resources to support the development of the Mekong Delta region, in particular, and Vietnam in general, regarding the processing, preservation, and post-harvest processing of agricultural and aquatic products.
The Post-Harvest Technology Department is responsible for providing undergraduate programs and master's degree programs in Post-Harvest Technology. The modules offered by the Department are related to pre-harvest handling, post-harvest processing, preservation, and production of agricultural and aquatic products, ranging from fundamental and general courses to specialized courses. They are involved not only in Post-Harvest Technology but also directly in the general training program and high-quality program in Food Technology.
Currently, the Department has 03 laboratories (including 6 research rooms) with 08 lecturers, 1 engineer, 01 researcher, and 01 contract staff member. The teaching team includes 3 Associate Professors, 3 PhD holders, and 2 master’s degree holders.
The laboratories under the Department are:
- Post-Harvest Technology Laboratory
- Advanced Post-Harvest Technology Laboratory
- Food Engineering Laboratory
- Advanced Food Engineering Laboratory
- Food Chemistry Laboratory
- Advanced Food Chemistry Laboratory.
The research directions and technology transfer activities of the Department focus on the application of advanced processing techniques in the handling, pre-processing, and preservation of agricultural products in the Mekong Delta region. The Department especially concentrates on the use of bioproducts in preserving agricultural products for research and practical production purposes.
The Department currently has collaborations in teaching and research with numerous partners both domestically and internationally. These collaborations are for scientific research projects and technology transfer in the Mekong Delta region and across the country. International partners include research and teaching units affiliated with...universities.
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
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Dr. Tran Chi Nhan
Position: Head of Department The Head of the Food Engineering Laboratory and Advanced Food Engineering Laboratory. Title: Main Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0822.169.169 Research fields: Development of fermented products; Research and application of preservation technology in pre- and post-harvest of agricultural, aquatic, and animal husbandry products. Detailed information |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Thanh Que
Position: Deputy Head of Department Head of Fermentation Technology Laboratory Title: Senior Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0969.935.840 Research fields: Post-harvest preservation techniques for some common agricultural products in the Mekong Delta region; Packaging and preservation techniques for some food products. Detailed information |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ly Nguyen Binh
Position: Vice Dean of the Food and Biotechnology Institute Secretary of the Institute Party Committee of the Food and Biotechnology Institute The Head of the Post-Harvest Technology Laboratory and Advanced Post-Harvest Technology Laboratory Title: Senior Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: Research fields: Post-harvest technology for fruits and vegetables; Processing techniques for fruits and vegetables; Enzyme application in food processing; Kinetic studies of preservation and processing of food. Detailed information |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nhan Minh Tri
Position: Head of Food Chemistry and Advanced Food Chemistry Laboratory Group Leader of the Post-Harvest Technology Department Union Title: Senior Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0908.808.207 Research fields: Post-harvest technology and processing of grains, fruits and vegetables; Changes in food quality (nutritional, chemical, and physical) during preservation and food processing. Detailed information |
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MSc. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy
Position: Vice Chairperson of the Can Tho University Union Title: Main Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0973.770.912 Research fields: Food chemistry and biochemistry Detailed information |
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Dr. Huynh Thi Phuong Loan
Position: Vice Chairperson of the Food and Biotechnology Institute Union Title: Main Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0907.713.277 Research fields: Research on preservation and processing of agricultural products Detailed information |
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MSc. Doan Anh Dung
Position: Secretary of the Department Title: Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0918.955.758 Research fields: Research related to processes such as drying, concentration, vacuum frying, microwave thermal processing, and canned food products. Detailed information |
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Dr. Trần Bạch Long Position: Secretary of the Executive Board, RLC Building – CTU Assistant Manager of Assets and Equipment, IFB Member of the Standing Committee of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, IFB Vice Group Leader of the Post-Harvest Technology Union Title: Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0971.079.144 Research fields: Application of advanced processing techniques in utilizing and enhancing the value of agricultural products in the Mekong Delta; Application of biotechnology in processing and preservation of agricultural products in the Mekong Delta region. Detailed information |
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MSc. Nguyen Thi Hoang Minh
Position: Main Engineer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0919.639.657 Research fields: Research related to food technology. Detailed information |
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BSc. Le Duy Nghia
Position: Researcher Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 0944.892.950 Research fields: Diversification of Mekong Delta fruit juice products; Preservation of agricultural and fruit products after harvest. Detailed information |
RETIRED LECTURER
- Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Tan Thanh
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department of Post-Harvest Technology Office
Room 3.12 (3rd floor), Research Laboratory Complex Building (RLC)
Institute of Food and Biotechnology, Can Tho University
Campus II, 3/2 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam
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