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Vivian Nguyen is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Environmental Interdisciplinary Sciences in the Department of Biology at Carleton University. She holds an MSc and a PhD from Carleton University. Her research embodies inter- and transdisciplinary principles aimed at solving contemporary environmental and societal challenges, particularly in natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, climate change adaptation, and food insecurity. Nguyen’s work is characterized by its collaborative nature, bridging natural and social sciences and informing science policy. She is particularly interested in understanding human motivations, perceptions, and behaviors related to conservation and environmental issues, ensuring that the right knowledge—including scientific and local community knowledge—is included in decision-making practices. Her research group specializes in various domains, including human dimensions of natural resource management, conservation social science, socio-demographic studies, and knowledge exchange mobilization.
Includes MEng and MASc options.