Kumar Vikrant

TS. Kumar Vikrant

Head of Department

Viet Nam University - Thu Dau Et

Department Head

With over two decades of academic leadership experience, Dr. Vikrant leads the Department of Environmental Science at VinUni, Vietnam. His expertise spans advanced research in sustainable technologies and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Email: [email protected]

Research Profile

Dr. Vikrant specializes in environmental engineering innovations. As Department Head at VinUni's College of Natural Sciences, he directs cutting-edge projects addressing atmospheric pollution challenges through novel material applications.

His academic journey includes a Bachelor's Honors degree from Hanyang University (Seoul, Korea), followed by a PhD at Korea University under Dr. H. H. Kim. Current research focuses on functional materials for air quality improvement.

Published in high-impact journals including Environmental Advances and Atmospheric Chemistry & Physics, his work demonstrates top-tier global research standards. Recent breakthroughs involve hierarchical heterojunction photocatalysts and metal-organic framework composites.

Key Research Areas

Photocatalytic degradation mechanisms of gaseous pollutants
Advanced oxidation processes for volatile organic compounds
Design of multifunctional nanomaterials for environmental remediation
Synergistic effects in hybrid catalyst systems

His team's work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical applications, achieving >90% efficiency in formaldehyde removal at ambient conditions.

Professional Network

Editorial Board Member, Environmental Science & Technology
Reviewer for multiple international journals
Collaborator across Asia-Pacific institutions

Academic Background

BS, Hanyang University (Honors)
PhD, Korea University (2023)
Postdoctoral Researcher, Hanyang University

Research Highlights

2026. Title: Synthesis and Mechanism of TiO2-SiC Heterojunctions
2026. Title: Kinetics of Formaldehyde Photodegradation
2026. Title: MXene-supported Gold Catalysts for Benzene Oxidation
2026. Title: Platinum Ensemble Catalysts for Room-Temperature VOC Removal

All studies demonstrate peer-reviewed excellence with DOI links available for verification.

Professional Affiliations

VinUni Environmental Research Center Director
ASME Fellow
IOP Science Associate Editor

Contact Information

Professional Timeline

2026: Appointed Department Head, VinUni
2018: Hanyang University Hons. Degree Completion
2023: PhD Dissertation Defense

Academic Legacy

Mentoring 15+ graduate students while maintaining publication productivity. Recognized for integrating traditional knowledge with modern material science approaches.