Professor Long Nghiem is Director of the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and President of the Vietnam Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA). His research focuses on the water–energy nexus underpinning the digital economy, particularly semiconductor manufacturing and hyperscale data centres. He develops new technologies for semiconductor wastewater treatment and water recycling, working with industry leaders in semiconductor fabrication and packaging for practical implementation. Professor Nghiem also advises the NSW and Victorian governments on the water–energy requirements of hyperscale data centres, supporting planning and governance policies for sustainable AI infrastructure.

UTS profile: https://profiles.uts.edu.au/DucLong.Nghiem

VASEA profile: https://vasea.org.au/board-of-directors/

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/long-duc-nghiem/

Professor Dzung Dao is Director of the Mechatronic Engineering Program at Griffith University, a member of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars and Experts Association (VASEA) and Chair of its Science and Technology portfolio. He is a leading researcher in semiconductor physics, micro- and nanotechnology, sensors and actuators. Ranked among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in Applied Physics, he has published over 400 papers and book chapters, holds 18 patents, and has secured more than AU$10.5 million in research funding. 

Professor Dao has extensive industry and international R&D experience across Australia, Japan, the US and Vietnam. His contributions to Vietnam include supporting the establishment of the country’s first MEMS research facility at Hanoi University of Science and Technology and leading the AU$800,000 transfer of advanced sensor network technology to Saigon High-Tech Park in 2022. 

Associate Professor Lien Duong is a Board Director of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars and Experts Association (VASEA) and Chair of its ESG and Sustainability Portfolio. She is based in Curtin University’s Faculty of Business and Law and serves as Theme Lead – Carbon Markets at the Curtin Institute for Energy Transition. A/Prof. Duong has received five Curtin University awards over the past three years, recognising her achievements in global industry engagement, internationalisation and research engagement. In 2026, she was awarded a Certificate of Merit from Vietnam’s Minister of Foreign Affairs for her contributions to Vietnam and the Australia–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

A/Prof. Duong has secured nearly $4 million in Australian Government funding for research and capacity-building in carbon markets, energy transition, ESG, net-zero data and digital transformation. Her work has contributed to policy development in Australia and Vietnam, including Australia’s buy-now-pay-later regulation and climate-related reporting, Vietnam’s carbon-market development and data governance frameworks. She has led major capacity-building initiatives funded by Australian Government, including the program for 200 future strategic leaders of Vietnam at Deputy Minister and Provincial Chairperson level, who were potential candidates for the 14^th Party National Congress (2026–2031).

Curtin University profile: https://profiles.curtin.edu.au/4317-thi%20hong-duong

VASEA profile: https://vasea.org.au/board-of-directors/

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lien-duong-0286238b/

Ms. Ha Nguyen is a Board Director of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars and Experts Association (VASEA) and Chair of its Policy, Trade and Investment Portfolio. She is also Managing Director of Advanced Partners and a Chair of CPA Australia’s Victorian Public Practice Committee.

With more than 25 years of experience in taxation, accounting and business advisory, Ms. Nguyen has extensive expertise in taxation, management accounting, business strategy and accounting technologies, advising businesses and high-net-worth clients across Australia. She holds an MBA from Monash University and a Master of Taxation from Melbourne Law School, and actively contributes to CPA Australia’s professional education programs and the broader Australian business community.

VASEA profile: https://vasea.org.au/board-of-directors/

Advanced Partners profile: https://advancedpartners.com.au/about-us/#ha-nguyen

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanguyen-advancedpartners/

Mr Dionisios Mitroussidnis is Manager of International Development at BiobiN, Peats Group Ltd, Australia, with extensive experience in international market development, commercialisation, business growth and cross-border partnerships. He leads international and domestic development activities for Peats Group, including identifying new business ventures, developing strategic partnerships, expanding export markets, and supporting the commercialisation of BiobiN’s organic waste management technology.

He is also Managing Director of Innovative Total Solutions Australia (ITSA), where he supports companies with export market development, overseas representation, government liaison, business matching and growth strategies across international markets. His experience in connecting innovative technologies with commercial opportunities and building pathways into overseas markets brings a strong industry perspective to technology commercialisation, investment and international scaling.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mitroussidis-25479832/