Personnel: Hong Van Sam

Professor, Ph.D. Hong Van Sam

Vice President of the Scientific Council

At VNmushrooms Farm, the Scientific Council plays a pivotal role, serving as the core driver for research and product development. Comprised of leading experts, the Council consistently strives to enhance professional capabilities, thereby diversifying our range of edible and medicinal mushrooms, while also ensuring product quality is continuously and significantly improved.

This dedication not only helps VNmushrooms Farm solidify its market position but also delivers tangible value to consumers.

The VNmushrooms Farm Scientific Council currently consists of seven reputable members. We are proud to introduce the Vice Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr. Hong Van Sam—a scientist whose relentless contributions have been a key factor in bringing about the groundbreaking achievements VNmushrooms Farm enjoys today.

  • Title: Vice Chairman of the Scientific Council
  • Affiliation: Vietnam National University of Forestry

Educational Background:

  • Undergraduate: Vietnam National University of Forestry.
  • Master’s and Doctorate: Leiden University, Netherlands.
  • Expertise: University and postgraduate lecturing, scientific research; specialist in the fields of Plant Taxonomy and Conservation; Biodiversity Conservation; Special-use Forest Management; Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources; and Forest Resource Management.

He has led and co-led numerous provincial, national, and international scientific research topics/projects on Classification and Biodiversity Conservation, and Genetic Resource Conservation. He is a member of many national and international scientific journals (Scopus journals).

VNmushrooms Farm extends its deepest gratitude to the Scientific Council—the experts who have been and continue to be the cornerstone of our development journey.

The Council’s unwavering partnership and dedication are crucial factors that enable VNmushrooms Farm to continuously research, innovate, and produce edible and medicinal mushroom products with superior nutritional value and absolutely guaranteed quality. Thanks to their efforts, we are confident in providing optimal solutions that contribute to improving community health and quality of life.