Innovation and Sustainability Research Group (ISRG)
1. Introduction
The Innovation and Sustainability Research Group (ISRG) explores how innovative solutions can drive sustainable development by integrating interdisciplinary research from finance, business, accounting, economics, and social sciences. To foster social and economic resilience, the group examines various topics, including sustainable business practices and sustainability policy frameworks. By collaborating with academia, industry, and government, ISRG aims to produce empirical and theoretical insights that inform policy and inspire practical strategies for addressing global and technological challenges. ISRG is also a venue for PhD candidates and junior researchers to develop research skills early in their academic careers.
2. Mission and Vision
Vision 1: To be a leading academic hub where cutting-edge research and comprehensive training drive sustainable innovation.
Vision 2: To cultivate a university community renowned for its pioneering contributions to sustainable development and innovation.
Vision 3: To inspire a new era of academic excellence where research and training converge to advance sustainable practices.
Mission 1: To empower students and faculty through interdisciplinary programs, hands-on research, and collaborative partnerships that foster the development of innovative solutions for global sustainability challenges.
Mission 2: To integrate rigorous academic training with transformative research initiatives, equipping the next generation of scholars with the skills and knowledge necessary to address complex environmental and societal issues.
Mission 3: To create an inclusive, collaborative environment that leverages interdisciplinary expertise, innovative methodologies, and strong industry-academic partnerships to drive impactful solutions in sustainability and innovation.
3. Research topics
a. 17 Sustainable Development Goals, focus on social and economic objectives, renewable energy, energy economics, energy finance
b. Financial innovations such as fintech and cryptocurrency, AI and Fintech studies
c. Bank management and financial services
d. Corporate governance and financial sustainability
e. Environmental and Social Responsibility
4. Current members
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Dr. Khoa Dang Duong |
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Mr. Nguyen Gia Duong (PhD candidate) Positions: Member of ISRG Areas of expertise: 17 SDGs, corporate governance, bank management Research track record: WoS papers: 0; Total WoS Citations: 0; WoS H-index: 0 |
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Dr. Le Bao Thy Positions: Member of ISRG Areas of expertise: 17 SDGs, corporate governance, bank management Research track record: WoS papers: 4; Total WoS Citations: 0; WoS H-index: 0; At most 5 top journals (Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR); Southeast Asian Journal of Economics; Southeast Asian Journal of Economics) |
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Ms. Nguyen Tran Hong Van (PhD candidate) Positions: Member of ISRG Areas of expertise: fintech, ESG and CSR, corporate innovations and digital transformation Research track record: WoS papers: 9; Total WoS Citations: 81; WoS H-index: 5; At most 5 top journals (APPLIED ECONOMICS; COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING; SCIENCE PROGRESS PLOS ONE; JOURNAL OF RISK AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT) |
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Ms. Le Thanh Hoa (PhD candidate) Positions: Member of ISRG Areas of expertise: ESG and CSR, corporate governance Research track record: WoS papers: 1; Total WoS Citations: 0; WoS H-index: 0; At most 5 top journals (Applied Economics Letters) |
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Mr. Pham Nhat Tuan (PhD candidate) Positions: Member of ISRG Areas of expertise: corporate innovations and digital transformation, 17 SDG Research track record: WoS papers: 1; Total WoS Citations: 0; WoS H-index: 0; At most 5 top journals (SageOpen) |