Lecturer & Researcher · School of Child Development Sciences
Hanoi National University of Education
A dedicated researcher with over two decades of expertise in special education and music therapy. Pioneer in developing music intervention programs for children with autism, deafness, and other developmental needs in Vietnam — trained at Flinders University, Australia.
This doctoral study investigated the effectiveness of structured and improvisational music intervention approaches for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within Vietnamese inclusive school environments. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research explored how culturally situated music activities — grounded in Vietnamese musical heritage — could serve as a therapeutic scaffold for developing social communication, joint attention, and emotional regulation in children with ASD. Findings demonstrated significant improvements in social interaction and engagement outcomes when music interventions were adapted to the cultural and linguistic context of Vietnamese learners, informing national guidance for music therapy integration in inclusive classrooms.
Research and lecturing at the intersection of child development, special education, and music therapy within one of Vietnam's premier educational institutions.
Avid enthusiast of classical and rock music; bass guitarist for the rock band "Mutation" since 1998. Member of the Easy Guitar Duo and Tenor Section Leader for the Gió Xanh community choir in Hanoi.
Passionate practitioner of painting, sculpture, and pottery. Also enjoys cinema and reading as complementary creative disciplines.
Active community musician through the GIÓ XANH Choir and regular collaborator with local music ensembles across Hanoi.
Teaches guitar and ukulele to learners of all ages; instructs the Harmony Road music program for preschoolers, and trains teachers on music appreciation programs.