Assoc. Dr. Phi Hong Hai is a senior researcher and the President of the Vietnam Academy of Forest Science (VAFS), with extensive expertise in forest genetics, tree breeding, and gene conservation. He also serves as a visiting lecturer at Vietnam National University of Forestry and Da Lat University, contributing to the training and development of future forestry professionals.

Assoc. Dr. Hai obtained his Master’s degree from Wageningen University in 2003 and earned his PhD from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in 2009. His academic and professional career has been dedicated to advancing research in tree improvement, particularly focusing on enhancing productivity, adaptability, and genetic resources of key forestry species.

Over the course of his work, Assoc. Dr. Hai has made significant contributions to the development and selection of elite germplasm. He is an author and co-author of 41 elite germplasm varieties, including important species such as Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia mangium, Acacia crassicarpa, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, as well as UP and UU hybrid lines. His research plays a vital role in supporting sustainable forestry development and improving plantation productivity in Vietnam and beyond.