About SMD

SMD – School of Media Design – The Future Is Here

Establishment

As part of the strategy to restructure and position the UEH brand into a multidisciplinary and sustainable university, the School of Media Design (SMD) was established under College of Technology and Design in February 2022 with the mission of bringing technology to life and integrating to art and design. Same vision – SMD will become a leading training place in design, promoting scientific research activities, connecting businesses, organizing media and art events in a positive and creative direction, creation and sustainability.

On May 12, 2022, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) awarded the title of Honorary Doctor, Rector of the UEH School of Technology and Design (CTD) to Dr. Park Young June – Former Vice Minister of the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Faculty of Design. – Communication with the theme “Transformation for sustainable development”. UEH also appointed Assoc.Prof.Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh to hold the position of Dean of the Faculty of Design and Communication and invited Dr. Yi Dong Su – a Korean, an expert with many signals and experiences in teaching, consulting and implementation. communication and design projects – as dean. This is the first time that UEH’s organization has a foreign leader. The event marks an important start of CTD in implementing development strategies for the period 2022 – 2025 with a vision to 2030.

Vision

Leading media design and arttech design education and research inspires a new generation to think about the future

Mission

Empowering the next generation of creative thinkers and innovators through interdisciplinary collaboration and leading-edge research in media and art technology design.

core value

Art is a core of business and society today

Technology is a key to shape the future

Creatvity inspires break through innovative solution
We integrate multidisciplinary fields from diversify perspectives

We move forward to a better future

Fulltime Lecturers

Trinh Thuy Anh

Assoc. Prof
PhD of Engineering Economics

Field of study: leadership, management, communication.

Inspiration in creating value and activities on Media, Fashion and ArtTech Fusion.

Assoc. Prof. Trinh Thuy Anh

Dean

Dong-Su Yi

PhD in Advertising & PR

More 35 years in the global advertising and marketing industry.

Research interests: Art Management Advertising & PR.

Dr. Dong-Su Yi

Vice Dean

Ngo Viet Liem

Assoc. Prof. of Marketing at UNSW Business School, UNSW, Sydney, Australia

Editor in Chief of Australasian Marketing Journal.

Research interests: body of knowledge on human experience, theory of mind, attitude formation.

Assoc. Prof. Ngo Viet Liem

Scientific Consultant

Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen

MBA, Master of Bussiness Administration

Second prize for excellent teachers 2019

Research interest: omni marketing, communication .

MA. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen

Staff

Vu Tuong Quyen

Ph.D. Candidate in Design at the University of Lisbon Research focus: Interior Design, Industrial Aesthetics, Well-being, and Children’s Interior Environments.

Ph.D Candidate Vu Tuong Quyen

Lecturer

Interractive Design, Space Design, Well-being, HCD

Duong Thi Thuy Trang

Phd in Commercial Business, major in Marketing , at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH)

Ph.D Duong Thi Thuy Trang

Lecturer

Marketing Communications & Brand Strategy

Vu Thanh Truc

Master of Science
Media and Communications Management
With more than 20 years of experience in media and communications, I am passionate about creating value for the community.
Research Interests: Modern trend of communications

MA. Vu Thanh Truc

Lecturer

Media Production & Content Creation

Phan Nhat Trung

Master of Science
Graphic Design
Interested in teaching specialized subjects in designing animation products, games, and interactive products.

MA. Phan Nhat Trung

Lecturer

Interactive Design & User Experience (UX)

Duong Thi Thuy Trang

Ph.D in Economics, specializing in Marketing, at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH)

Duong Thi Thuy Trang

Lecturer

Vu Thanh Truc

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Vu Thanh Truc

Lecturer

Lily Trang Nguyen

Master of Science
Global Marketing Management
Research interests center on the intersection of marketing, digital media, human–technology interaction, and community-driven innovation.

MA. Lily Trang Nguyen

Lecturer

Global Marketing & Communication Management

Nguyen Trong Nghia

Master of Arts
Graphic Design
Working explores in experimental design, culture and research-driven in visual communication design

MA. Nguyen Trong Nghia

Lecturer

Interactive Media Design & Digital Experience

Industrial lecturer

Tung Mokey

Visual Artist
Creative Director at Visual Artist

Artist Tung Monkey

Creative Director, Visual Artist 

Visual Arts, Creative Direction & Brand Experience

Le Huu Luan

Ph.D. in Arts and Culture – Former Director of the Center for Performing Arts and Cinema of Ho Chi Minh City

Ph.D Le Huu Luan

 

Performing Art and Cinema

Nguyen Thang

Ph.D.
Former President of Herbalife Nutrition, Indochina Region Chairman, ValueCorp

Ph.D Nguyen Thang

 

Corporate Leadership & Executive Management

Phan Thi Bich Tam

Expert
Country Director of MMA for Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia

Ms. Phan Thi Bich Tam

Country Director

MMA for Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia

Vu Thi Minh Ngoc

Master
Ngoc Vu is an energetic marketing leader and educator, integrating over 20 years of industry experience with a deep passion for academia. With an extensive background in advertising and digital marketing, she has held strategic communication roles at leading organizations such as Con Cưng, VNG, and FLG Group (California Fitness & Yoga, Eri International Clinic).

MA. Vu Thi Minh Ngoc

Senior Marketing Leader & Educator

Marketing, Advertising & Digital Communications

Nguyen Vu Nhat Huy

Expert Nguyen Vu Nhat Huy – Former Creative Director at Masan Consumer Holdings, Masan Group.

Mr. Nguyen Vu Nhat Huy

Creative Director

Creative Leadership & Brand Communication

Pham Lan Khanh

Expert
CEO of Flamingo Digital Media Joint Stock Company

Ms. Pham Lan Khanh

CEO, Flamingo Digital Media JSC.

Digital Media & Business Leadership

Nguyen Khoa My

Expert
My Nguyen is a communications expert with over 20 years of experience in strategic communications, crisis management, public relations, and communications leadership development. He is actively engaged in corporate sustainability and social development, working closely with government authorities, businesses, and civil society organizations. At GP, he oversees government relations, public policy, legal and regulatory affairs, communications, sustainability, and crisis management for clients and partners. He also plays a key role in advising on long-term brand value creation and protection, while leading teams toward international communications standards.

MA. Nguyen Khoa My

President, VNPR

Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

Le Mai Anh

Expert
Executive Chairman of VNPR – ASEAN Regional Director at GPH

MA. Le Mai Anh

ASEAN Regional Director, GPH

Public Relations Leadership & Communications

Pham Dinh Anh Khoa

Master
A creative director and advertising executive with formal training in visual communication design from Kyoto Seika University and an MFA from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. He began his career at Dentsu AD, developing creative concepts for global brands such as Toyota, Canon, and Ajinomoto. As CEO of KAD, a Japanese-invested advertising company, he led multiple award-winning brand showcases across Vietnam and Asia. He has since held senior leadership roles in regional agencies, driving automotive marketing concepts and high-profile international events for brands including Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and Volvo

MA. Pham Dinh Anh Khoa

Marketing Director 

Creative Direction, Advertising & Brand Experience

Tran Yen Nhi

Expert
A Human Resources expert with 18 years of experience in performance management, talent acquisition, internal communications, and change management. Possesses a proven track record of improving employee engagement, reducing turnover rates, and implementing strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth.

Ms. Tran Yen Nhi

HR Director, PepsiCo Foods Vietnam

HRM & Organizational Development

Nguyen Van Hung

Expert
Mr. Nguyen Van Hung previously held positions as Deputy General Director at Chicilon Media, Director of Administration at Vietravel Airlines, and Lecturer at the Vietnam Aviation Academy. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Executive Management from the Foreign Trade University.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hung

CEO, GOADS

Operations & Executive Management

Your Future Starts Here.

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City – School of Media Design