Dr. Thang Nam

Professor

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Biography

Thang Nam is a Fellow in the Resources and Environment Development Program at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University. His policy-oriented research encompasses climate change, energy transition, water governance, low-emission agriculture, ecosystem valuation, and sustainable cities, with a particular focus on Vietnam, the Mekong, and Southeast Asia. Thang has published in various high-impact journals, including Energy Policy, Climate Policy, Marine Policy, and Earth System Governance. With 25 years of work experience in Southeast Asia, he has served as the Deputy Director General for International Cooperation at the Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, acted as the Global Environment Facility's Operational Focal Point for Vietnam, and chaired the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change. His academic background includes a PhD in Environmental Economics from ANU, a Master's in Environment Management and Development from ANU, and a Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Fellow

— Present

Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Engaged in policy-oriented research primarily focused on climate change, energy transition, and sustainable development.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.