Contact information
201 Life Science Center
1201 Rollins Road
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Email: htnb6f at mail.missouri.edu
Lab Phone No.: (573) 884 4799
Education
Ph.D. Student, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri 2011 to present.
MS Plant Physiology, University of Science, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) 2009
BS Biotechnology, University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) 2005.
Professional Experiences
2011- current: PhD thesis – National Center for Soybean Biotechnology, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri.
2007-2010: Research Assistant at Department of Plant Biotechnology and Biotransformation, Faculty of Biology, University of Science, VNU-HCM.
Major task: Doing transformation, cell culture and extracting secondary metabolites of herbal species in Vietnam
2008-2011: Trainer at Center for Educational Excellence (CEE), University of Science, VNU-HCM
Major task: Developing active teaching methods for young faculty, and soft skills for students.
2004-2006: research at Department of Plant Biotechnology, Tay Nguyen Institute of Biology, Dalat, Lam Dong, instructed by Dr. Duong Tan Nhut.
Major task: improving micropropagation of ornamental and herbal species in Vietnam
Current Research Focus
Protein Kinases Analysis of Soybean Root Hairs Colonized by Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Participated project
– 2009 – 2011: Research assistant, municipal project “Effects of some factors on metabolism of rutin in culture of Sophora japonica L. and Althaea rosea L.”
– 2009 – 2011: Research assistant, National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED)’s Basic Research Project: “Thin cell layer culture system for morphogenetic program and conservation of Panax vietnamensis Ha et Grushv.”
– 2008 – 2010: Facilitator; US-VN collaboration project: “Community-University Engagement”
– 2005 – 2006: Research Assistant, National Basic Research Project: “Thin cell layer (TCL) culture technique and bioreactor culture system in rapid micropropagation of begonia (Begonia tuberous) – an economically valuable plant”.
– 2004 – 2006: Research Assistant, Municipal Department of Science & Technology’s Project: “Application of bioreactor culture system in micropropagation of lily”.
– 2004 – 2005: Research Assistant, National project: “Somatic embryogenesis and artificial seed ofLilium spp. and Antherium spp. and its commercial application”.
Publications
Vietnamese Journals:
1. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Quoc Thien, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Doan Thi Quynh Huong, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, Nguyen Ngoc Kim Vy, Nguyen Van Binh, Phan Xuan Huyen, Nguyen Thi Dieu Huong and Do Nang Vinh, (2004). Liquid and aeration culture in enhancing the shoot regeneration and quality of Lilium longiflorum. Journal of Biotechnology, 2(4): 487-499.
2. Duong Tan Nhut, Huynh Gia Bao, Phan Xuan Thuy, Hong Tai Du, Phan Dinh Thai Son, Nguyen Thanh Hai. (2005). Home-made hydroponics system in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) production. Journal of Biotechnology (VAST). 3(4): 487-494.
3. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Mai Xuan Phan, Phan Xuan Huyen and Dinh Van Khiem. (2005). Shaking culture system and bioreactor in micropropagation of Begonia tuberous. Journal of Biotechnology (VAST). 3(3): 366-372.
4. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai. (2006). Bioreactor culture system in plant biotechnology research. Journal of Biotechnology (VAST) 4(3) : 265-283.
5. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thi Huyen Tram, Nguyen Thanh Hai, and Do Nang Vinh. (2006). Effects of Lily genotype on regenerative ability via young stem transverse thin cell layer and bulb scale culture. Journal of Biotechnology (VAST), 4(2) : 227-232.
6. Mai Xuan Phan, Thai Huu Phu, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Nguyen Duy, Nguyen Trinh Don, Dinh Van Khiem, Phan Dinh Thai Son and Duong Tan Nhut. (2005). High frequency shoot formation from Begonia stem transverse thin cell layer culture. Proceeding of National conference for Basic Research Biotechnolgy. 284-287.
7. Nguyen Si Tuan, Hua My Ngoc, Nguyen Thanh Mai, Nguyen Thanh Hai, and Duong Tan Nhut. (2006). Shoot and root regeneration directly from culturing leaf segment of Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) in vitro. Journal of Biotechnology (VAST), 4(2) : 249-256.
8. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Nguyen Duc Huy, Luong Ngoc Thuan. (2007). The embryogenesis of plant somatic cells. Journal of Biotechnology (VAST), 5(2) : 113-149.
9. Nguyen Phuc Huy, Nguyen Anh Nguyet, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Thai Thuong Hien, Phan Le Ha Nguyen, Hoang Tran Minh Thu, Nguyen Van Binh, Duong Tan Nhut. 2010. Nylon culture system for micropropatation of African violet and Chrysanthemum. Journal of Biotechnology (VAST), 8(3B): 1361-1371.
10. Duong Tan Nhut, Hoang Xuan Chien, Nguyen Ba Truc, Nguyen Ba Nam, Tran Xuan Tinh, Vu Quoc Luan, Nguyen Van Binh, Vu Thi Hien, Trinh Thi Huong, Nguyen Cuu Thanh Nhan, Le Nu Minh Thuy, Ly Thi My Nga, Thai Thuong Hien, Nguyen Thanh Hai. 2010. Micropropagation of Ngoc Linh ginseng (Panax vietnamensis Ha et Grushv.). Journal of Biotechnology (VAST), 8(3B): 1211-1219.
11. Tran Ngoc Thuy Tiên, Thai Khiet Vi, Trinh Thi Huong, Tran Thi Ngoc Lan, Tran Trong Tuan, ?oan Quoc Quynh, Vu Quoc Luan, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Duong Tan Nhut. 2010. Standardization of artificatial seeds in propagation and conservation of Cymbidium spp. Journal of Biotechnology (VAST), 8(3B): 1381-1388.
English Journals:
1. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Phan Xuan Huyen, Doan Thi Quynh Huong, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang and Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva. (2005). Thidiazuron induces high frequency shoot bud formation from begonia petiole transverse thin cell layer culture. Propagation of Ornamental Plants, 5(3): 151-157.
2. Duong Tan Nhut, Truong Thi Thuy An, Nguyen Thi Dieu Huong, Nguyen Trinh Don, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Nguyen Quoc Thien and Nguyen Hong Vu. (2007). Effect of genotype, explant size, position, and culture medium on shoot generation of Gerbera sp. by receptacle transverse. Scientia Horticulturae, 111: 146-151.
3. Duong Tan Nhut, Dang Thi Thu Thuy, Nguyen Trinh Don, Vu Quoc Luan, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Tran Thanh Van K. and Chinnappa C. C. (2007). Stem elongation of Paphiopedilum delenatii Guillaumin and shoot regeneration via stem node culture. Propagation of Ornamental Plants, 7(1): 29-36.
English Book Chapters:
1. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Nguyen Trinh Don, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva and K. Tran Thanh Van. (2006). Latest Applications of Thin Cell Layer (TCL) Culture System in Plant Regeneration and Morphogenesis. In: Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology Volume II, Global Science Books, UK, p. 465-471.
2. Duong Tan Nhut, Bui Le Thanh Khiet, Nguyen Ngoc Thi, Dang Thi Thu Thuy, Nguyen Duy, Nguyen Thanh Hai and Phan Xuan Huyen. (2007). High frequency shoots formation of yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) via thin cell layer (TCL) technology. In: Mohan Jain S. and Häggman H. (eds.), Protocols for Micropropation of Woods Trees and Fruits, Springer, The Netherlands, p. 417-426.
3. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Mai Xuan Phan. (2010). A Highly Efficient Protocol for Micropropagation of Begonia tuberous. Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press, USA. p.15 -20.
4. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Pham Thi Minh Thu, Nguyen Ngoc Thi, Truong Thi Dieu Hien, Tran Trong Tuan, Nguyen Ba Nam, Nguyen Phuc Huy, Hoang Xuan Chien, and S. Mohan Jain. 2011. Protocol for inducing flower color somaclonal variation in Torenia (Torenia fournieri Lind.). In: Maurizio Lambardi, E. Aylin Ozudogru, S. Mohan Jain (eds), Protocols for micropropagation of selected economically- important horticultural plants, Springer, (accepted)
5. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Nguyen Phuc Huy, Hoang Xuan Chien, Nguyen Ba Nam. 2012. New Achievement in Panax vietnamensis Research. In: S.M. Jain, S. Dutta Gupta (eds), Biotechnology of Neglected and Underutilized Crops, Springer (accepted)
Scientific Conference Abstracts and Posters:
1. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Bui Le Thanh Khiet, Bui Van The Vinh, Van Hoang Long, Ly Thi Phuong Loan and Duong Tan Nhut. (2005). Effects of agar, static liquid, shaking liquid and bioreactor culture on stomata activity of Begonia tuberous. Proceeding of National conference for Basic Research Biotechnology. 224-228.
2. Duong Tan Nhut, Ngo Thi Thu Ha, Phan Xuan Huyen, Trinh Thi Lan Anh, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Nguyen Ngoc Thi, Nguyen Trinh Tram, Nguyen Van Binh and Vu Quoc Luan. (2005). Effect of explants position on flower stalk transverse thin cell layer morphogenesis of Begonia tuberous. Proceeding of National conference for Basic Research Biotechnolgy. 279-283.
3. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Mai Xuan Phan, Doan Thi Quynh Huong, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, Dinh Van Khiem, Phan Xuan Huyen and Duong Tan Nhut. (2005). Shaking culture system and bioreactor in micropropagation of Begonia spp. Vietnam – Korea International Symposium 2005, Bio-Technology & Bio-System Engineering, p. 122-128.
4. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, Nguyen Thuy Minh Hanh, Nguyen Thi Huyen Tram, Pham Quoc Tuan, Nguyen Tri Minh, Nguyen Van Binh, Nguyen Quoc Luan, Nguyen Minh Tuan, Thai Xuan Du and Bui Van Le. (2005). Lily bulblets production by using bioreactor system culture, Proceeding of Life Science Basic Researches, Hanoi. 689-692.
5. Duong Tan Nhut, Bui Ngoc Huy, Pham Thanh Phong, Nguyen Thanh Hai and Tran Cong Luan. (2006). Primary study on multiplication of adventitious roots of Panax vietnamensis – a valuable material source for saponin isolation. Biotechnology Conference in Agriculture, Nong Lam University (NLU), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, p. 118-121.
6. Duong Tan Nhut, Mai Xuan Phan, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Phan Dinh Thai Son, Phan Xuan Huyen and Nguyen Thi Thanh Hang. (2006). Thin cell layer technology and bioreactor culture in rapid propagation of Begonia tuberous. Biotechnology Conference in Agriculture, Nong Lam University (NLU), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, p. 127-130.
7. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Anh Nguyet, Huynh Thi Phuc, Nguyen Phuc Huy, Phan Nha Uyen, Nguyen Thanh Hai and Nguyen Van Binh. (2006). Primary designs of tubeshaped nylon film culture system in micropropagation of some Horticultural plants. Biotechnology Conference in Agriculture, Nong Lam University (NLU), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 131 – 133.
8. Duong Tan Nhut, Nguyen Thanh Hai. (2007). Bioreactor culture system in somatic embryo and protocorm-like body propagation of Phalaenopsis amabilis and Cymbidium sp. Workshop on the new techniques in propagation and culture orchids in Ho Chi Minh city. 6-12
9. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Tran Chan Dai, Quach Ngo Diem Phuong, Bui Van Le. (2008). Althaea rosea callus and cell suspension culture for rutin extraction. Proceedings of the 4th National Scientific Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for Agriculture, Biology, Medicine and Food Industry. 801-805.
10. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Phung Thuy Phuong, Dong Thi Bich Thuy. (2009). Service Learning improves the application of theory into practice and civic responsibility education. International Scientific Conference: Developing Higher Education: Lessons from Experience, Hoa Sen University, HCMC-VN.
Honor and Awards
1. Scholarship of University of Natural Sciences for excellent academic achievement. 2003-2004.
2. Odon Vallet (professor in Sorbonne University, France) Scholarship for outstanding researching Student; Recontres du Vietnam Organization. 2004; 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
3. The Consolation Prize of Scientific Research of Student – Eureka. Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City. 2005.
4. The Second Prize of Scientific Research of Student in University. University of Natural Sciences. 2005.
5. The Third Prize of Scientific Technical Creativity 2005 – Saigon high-tech Park.
6. The Consolation Prize of Technical Creativity in Binh Duong province, Vietnam. 2006.
7. Scholarship of Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF). 2011