Dr. Vinh Nguyen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vinh Nguyen is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo specializing in Asian diasporic literatures and cultures, critical refugee studies, and creative writing. His teaching focuses on Global Literatures, English usage, and creative writing, frequently engaging with themes of migration and identity. Nguyen's scholarly work includes significant contributions to the understanding of refugee narratives and critical race theory. He has published books such as 'Migrant Rain Falls Reverse' (2025, HarperCollins) and 'Lived Refuge: Gratitude, Resentment, Resilience' (2023, University of California Press), alongside various articles and chapters in prestigious journals and edited volumes. His research interests include studying refugee cinema and the representation of refugees in various media. Nguyen has also received numerous awards for his contributions to literary studies and has served on various editorial boards and committees that further the understanding of Asian diasporic experiences in literary contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, focusing on Asian diasporic literatures and creative writing.

Awards

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Outstanding Achievement, Literary Studies

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Shelly Fisher Fishkin Prize

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Lambda Literary Fellowship

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.