Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong: is one of lead staff at CAF. He has been involved in education and research for over 20 years. His research has focused mainly on the fields of crustacean seed production and farming systems and aquatic animal nutrition. He has been leading a number of national and international research projects; during the past 5 years, he has focused his research on seed production and the culture of the tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and catfish nutrition and feeds. He has considerable experience in leading international research projects.