Circular Solar School Farm (2026)

03/02/2025

🔬 Nghiên cứu Khoa học Sự sống 🧬 Ứng dụng Công nghệ enzyme 🧫 Quản lý sản xuất khép kín vật chất và tuần hoàn năng lượng 👨🏽‍🏫 Huấn luyện và đào tạo Anh ngữ

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30/11/2024

Thực hành chuỗi sản xuất Thủy sản - Chăn nuôi khép kín vật chất và tuần hoàn năng lượng (IAA approach) l Công nghệ lõi enzyme bọc bởi vi sinh trong bồn lên men tùy khí
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Water and Sci-Tech: Essential for Life and Sustainable Agri-Aquaculture in the Mekong Delta
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Just as water nourishes life, applied science and technology are vital to my work in developing sustainable solutions for the Mekong Delta's agri-food industry.

My journey began in the biochemical lab and fermentation factory, where I honed my skills in microbial fermentation, bioprocess optimization, and enzyme technology. Today, I apply this expertise to develop innovative biological production processes for Integrated Agri-Aquaculture (IAA) systems.

My goal is to empower smallholder farmers in the Mekong Delta with accessible and cost-effective solutions tailored to their socio-economic conditions and available resources. This means creating closed-loop systems that optimize resource utilization, minimize waste, and enhance productivity.

At my pilot site, the Circular Solar School Farm (6,000 m2 in Rach Gia city), I am putting these R&D concepts into practice. This tangible demonstration of circular principles serves as a model for sustainable agriculture and aquaculture production.

Beyond the technical aspects, I recognize the importance of cultural understanding in creating solutions that truly benefit the Mekong Delta community. My deep connection to this region enables me to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and local needs.

I'm eager to collaborate with partners who share my passion for sustainable development. Let's work together to transform the Mekong Delta's agri-food industry through the power of applied science and technology!

20/10/2024

Inspired by the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: Fermenting Mekong Delta's Byproducts into Bio-Gold
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The Mekong Delta faces a growing challenge: what to do with the abundant byproducts from its thriving aquaculture and agriculture industries?
As a life science technologist with extensive experience in the lab, factory, farm, and office, I have dedicated my career to finding innovative solutions for sustainable development. I am passionate about applying cutting-edge technology, like Google DeepMind, to transform organic waste into valuable resources. Thus, I am excited to share my insights into the potential of a Circular Agri-food Biobased Economy in the Mekong Delta.

The Mekong Delta: A Land of Abundance Facing Sustainability Challenges 🔜 The Solution: A Circular Agri-food Biobased Economy
Imagine a system where waste is minimized, resources are reused, and byproducts are transformed into valuable assets. The system must be harnessed by the power of enzymes and fermentation to transform protein-rich byproduct into high-quality animal feed. This is the essence of the Circular Agri-food Biobased Economy – a transformative approach that minimizes waste and maximizes resource utilization. In other words, Mekong Delta's byproducts are fermented into nutritious animal feed, reducing reliance on traditional feed sources and minimizing environmental impact.

My Expertise: From Molecular Biology to Enzymatic Solutions
🔬 With a strong background in molecular biology and biochemistry, I have dedicated my research to understanding the potential of aquaculture and fisheries byproducts. These materials possess significant digestive energy and valuable nutrients, making them ideal candidates for conversion into high-quality home-made animal feed.
🧪 Inspired by the recent Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 and advancements in enzymatic applications, I am passionate about developing and implementing transformative biological solutions. Through carefully controlled fermentation processes, we can safely and efficiently transform Mekong Delta's organic waste into nutritious and sustainable animal feed. This approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also empowers millions of smallholder farmers in this sinking region.

Join the Movement: Let's Build a Sustainable Future Together
I invite you to connect with me and explore the potential of a Circular Agri-food Biobased Economy in the Mekong Delta. Let's collaborate to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for this vibrant region.

18/10/2024

Applied Biological Sci-Tech: Driving Force Behind High-Tech Agri-tourism in Phú Giáo, Bình Dương
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Creating a Smart Village & Advanced New Rural Area
As a Biological Science & Technology expert, I have had the privilege of contributing to the Bình Dương Provincial DOST's initiative: "Research and development of a high-tech agricultural tourism model in Phú Giáo district, Bình Dương province, associated with building an advanced new rural area towards smart village development/ Nghiên cứu phát triển mô hình du lịch nông nghiệp công nghệ cao trên địa bàn huyện Phú Giáo, tỉnh Bình Dương gắn với xây dựng nông thôn mới nâng cao theo định hướng phát triển làng thông minh".

This project tackled the pressing need for sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change and resource depletion. By integrating circular agricultural economy principles with tourism and effective technology, we are creating a model for the future of rural development.

My Role & Key Contributions:
💩 By-product Valorization: Leveraging biotechnology to transform agricultural waste into valuable resources like biofertilizers and animal feed, minimizing environmental impact and boosting economic efficiency.
🦆 Sustainable Ecosystem Design: Applying ecological principles to create integrated farming systems that promote biodiversity, enhance crop resilience, and minimize reliance on synthetic inputs.
📈 Post-harvest Innovation: Introducing advanced fermentation technologies to preserve product quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase the value of agricultural outputs.

Impact & Outcomes:
🪙 Economic Growth: Generating new income streams through high-value agricultural products and agri-tourism experiences.
🫰🏽 Environmental Sustainability: Reducing pollution, conserving resources, and promoting climate-resilient practices.
🫂 Community Development: Improving livelihoods, enhancing quality of life, and empowering local communities.
🏫 Smart Village Advancement: Integrating technology to optimize resource management, enhance connectivity, and promote sustainable development.

This project exemplifies the transformative power of Applied Biological Sci-Tech in driving sustainable development. I am excited to be part of this initiative and contribute to building a thriving and resilient future for Binh Duong and my homeland, Mekong Delta.

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12/10/2024

From 2024's Nobel Prize to Circular Bioeconomy: A Proteomics Perspective on Revolutionizing the Mekong Delta's Agri-food Sector
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This year Nobel Prize in Chemistry highlights the groundbreaking potential of protein research. As a life scientist with over a decade of experience spanning the laboratory, factory, farm, and office, I'm excited to translate this potential into real-world solutions for a more sustainable future, particularly in the Mekong Delta.

The Mekong Delta, Vietnam's agricultural heartland, faces pressing challenges: resource depletion, environmental degradation, economic vulnerability and climate change impacts. A transition to a Circular Agri-food Biobased Economy is crucial to address these issues and unlock the region's vast potential.

This approach focuses on minimizing waste, maximizing resource utilization, and creating closed-loop systems. Imagine a future where agricultural byproducts are transformed into biofertilizers, bioplastics, and bioenergy, reducing reliance on synthetic inputs and fostering a more resilient and sustainable food system.

My expertise in proteomics, coupled with my hands-on experience in diverse settings, allows me to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications. I'm passionate about designing, developing and implementing efficient bioprocessing techniques tailored to the Mekong Delta's unique context. From optimizing fermentation processes for mixtures of high bioactive agents to developing protein-rich animal feed from agricultural waste and/or byproducts, the possibilities are endless.

Let's collaborate to build a thriving Circular Agri-food Biobased Economy in the Mekong Delta. I welcome your questions, insights, and ideas. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and create a more sustainable future for all.

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22/09/2024

Promoting Circular Economy and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta through Biotechnological Solutions

Given the great support of Institute for Circular Economy Development - ICED, last week I had an intensive training-and-consulting fieldwork in Thanh Phu district (Ben Tre province). It has yielded promising results, particularly in the application of biotechnological solutions to promote a Circular Agri-food Biobased Economy and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta. All of the closed-loop models focus on resource optimization, waste reduction, and value addition to products.

1️⃣ Application of Biotechnology in the Models:
🥭 Hydrolysis of fish by-products into fish protein fertilizer, composting of cattle manure and plant biomass, and water-saving irrigation.
🐔 Semi-free-range farming on bio-bedding, conversion of bedding into organic fertilizer.
🦐 Super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming, wastewater treatment using fish ponds and microorganisms, conversion of shrimp shells into fertilizer.
🥥 Intercropping of aquatic plants (lotus) and medicinal herbs (ginger, turmeric) under coconut canopies, composting of coconut by-products.
🐮 Ensiling of biomass for feed storage, use of bio-soft bedding, composting of manure and bedding.
🌾 Planting of West Indian pea (Sesbania grandiflora) on embankments, use of bio-products for straw decomposition, composting of shrimp shells, on-site rice milling.

2️⃣ Importance of Biotechnology:
Biotechnological solutions play a crucial role in promoting the circular economy. The use of bio-products for hydrolysis, composting, wastewater treatment, and straw decomposition not only helps to minimize environmental pollution but also generates valuable by-products, thereby increasing farmers' income.

3️⃣ Towards Sustainable Development:
Circular economy models not only bring economic benefits but also contribute to the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta. Resource conservation, environmental protection, and enhanced climate change resilience are crucial factors in ensuring the region's future.

4️⃣ Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
The Thanh Phu training and consulting fieldwork demonstrated the success of the collaborative model between scientists, local authorities, and farmers. Knowledge and experience sharing is key to replicating circular economy models, leading to a sustainable and prosperous agriculture sector in the Mekong Delta.

5️⃣ The Future of the Circular Economy:
With the approach of biotechnology, the circular economy is opening up new opportunities for agriculture and sustainable development in the Mekong Delta. Let us work together to build a greener future where resources are used efficiently, the environment is protected, and rural communities thrive.

11/09/2024

Vì sao Lộc lại đam mê huấn luyện & đào tạo giáo dục khai phóng bằng Anh ngữ thực hành?
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Câu trả lời đơn giản: Vì đây là cách hiệu quả nhất để trang bị cho thế hệ trẻ những kiến thức và kỹ năng cần thiết để thành đạt trong kỷ nguyên mới | Không ai có thể dự đoán chính xác ba năm nữa thế giới sẽ trông như thế nào?

🌏 Cô giáo đời & Thầy thị trường đòi hỏi gì? 👉 Sự nhanh nhạy, linh hoạt và khả năng thích ứng.
🌎 Giáo dục khai phóng bằng Anh ngữ thực hành mang lại gì? 👉 Tư duy phản biện, kỹ năng giải quyết vấn đề, khả năng giao tiếp hiệu quả và sự tự tin trong môi trường trong nước & quốc tế.

"Tre già măng mọc" - Các bạn trẻ Đại Việt cần được trang bị đầy đủ để sẵn sàng đối mặt với những thử thách của tương lai. Giống như mỗi người cần có quần áo và giày dép vừa vặn, mỗi bạn trẻ cũng cần có những kiến thức và kỹ năng phù hợp với bản thân.

Hãy cho Lộc 'số giày' của bạn để bên Loc Life Catalyst Team đồng hành cùng bạn trên hành trình phát triển! 📖🚀;📚

07/09/2024

Navigating Typhoon Yagi: Transforming Communities' Path to a Circular Bioeconomy in Vietnam's Northern Uplands and Mekong Delta
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Typhoon Yagi is impacting Northern Vietnam. My thoughts are with everyone in its path, particularly the resilient H'mong communities in Tram Tau district, Yen Bai province. Their livelihoods, deeply intertwined with the land, face immense challenges during such natural events. I hope their livelihoods - rice, maize, taro, tea, and livestock - are spared.

🌱 Last year, I had the privilege of conducting a field study in Tram Tau, assessing the agricultural landscape and exploring the potential for a circular economy. The H'mong people, primary beneficiaries of the Agroecology for Resilient Landscapes for the Poor in Northern Uplands (A4P) project funded by CIFOR-ICRAF, face numerous geographical and socioeconomic constraints.

🔎 Key Findings:
⛰️💧 Geographical and Socioeconomic Constraints: Mountainous terrain, limited water, land fragmentation, and poor infrastructure create hurdles for agricultural production.
🌾🐖 Traditional Farming and Livelihoods: Subsistence farming and livestock rearing are central to the H'mong way of life.
♻️🔄 Existing Circular Practices: Communities already employ traditional methods like composting and integrated farming.
💡📈 Potential Circular Solutions: There's significant potential to build on these practices through waste valorization, integrated systems, enhanced value chains, and agroforestry.

🫱🏽‍🫲The Circular Agri-food Biobased Economy presents a promising solution. By valorizing agricultural waste, promoting integrated farming systems, and enhancing value chains, we can empower the H'mong communities to increase productivity, diversify income streams, and protect their precious environment. The A4P project, with its emphasis on agroecology and community-led initiatives, can be a catalyst for this transformation. Let's work together to build a more resilient and sustainable future for the H'mong people and the Northern Uplands.

✊🏽 A Call for Solidarity and Action
⛈️💔 In light of Typhoon Yagi, we are reminded of the fragile livelihoods of ethnic minority groups in the face of climate change and a changing environment.
❤️‍🩹🙏 Supporting the H'mong, Khmer, and Champa people through this difficult time is critical.
🧪🚀 Beyond immediate relief, the transition towards a Circular Bioeconomy in Tram Tau and the Mekong Delta, facilitated by applied biological sci-tech projects, offers a path towards greater resilience and prosperity.

02/09/2024

The Power of Connection: A Circular Economy Success Story on Facebook!

From laboratory benches to factory floors, sprawling fields to bustling offices, my journey in Life Science Technology has been anything but linear. It has brought me to this exciting moment: collaborating and leading on a Mekong SME project that exemplifies the true potential of a bio-based economy.

Just yesterday, I received a Zalo message that underscored the power of this platform. One SME client reached out, seeking expertise to develop a sustainable, bio-circular animal farm within a city. The challenge? Zero odors, flies, or garbage - an ambitious goal, but one that perfectly aligns with the principles of a circular agricultural economy.

The image below illustrates some of the key components in this sustainable urban production project:
🐽 Fermented Animal Feed from Food Waste: Valorization of food waste through microbial fermentation for the production of nutrient-rich animal feed.
🫗 Probiotic Supplementation: Administration of beneficial live microorganisms (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Saccharomyces) to improve gut health and overall animal well-being.
🚿 Indigenous Microorganism (IMO) Bioremediation: Application of IMO consortia for livestock hygiene and environmental management, promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly approach.
💤 Sustainable Animal Bedding: Utilization of abundant Mekong Delta biomass for comfortable and environmentally conscious livestock bedding.
💩 Animal Waste Bioconversion: Transformation of animal waste into valuable biofertilizers and protein-rich feed ingredients through anaerobic digestion and composting processes.
🛜 Precision Livestock Farming: Implementation of biological information communication technology (ICT) for real-time monitoring, data analysis, and decision-making in animal husbandry.
🔗 Agri-Food Value Chain Optimization: Integration and coordination of all stakeholders within the agri-food value chain to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and traceability.

This project highlights the growing demand for sustainable, localized food production, even in urban environments. It is about rethinking how we manage waste, produce food, and create resilient communities. Imagine a future where:
♻️ Food scraps and agricultural byproducts become nutritious animal feed.
⚡ Animal waste is converted into clean energy and biofertilizers.
📶 Precision farming and data analytics optimize productivity and resource use.
✌🏽 The entire system operates in a closed loop, minimizing environmental impact.

If you're passionate about sustainable bio-based urban projects, let's connect! Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and create a greener, more circular future for our cities.

18/08/2024

What is the best gift for the STEM educator? What is the most pleasure of the applied researcher?
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For me, it is witnessing my apprentice biotechnologists develop and implement eco-friendly approaches in the Agri-food industry, right in their own hometowns.

🫰🏽Without the generous support of private investors and the local provincial budget, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to explore the wonders of the Circular Agricultural Economy, specifically within the Mekong Delta context. My integrated and holistic sustainability findings have been shared through published articles in the Vietnam Circular Economy Hub.

♻️ After three years of dedicated research, the closed-loop model under eco-sustainable design principles and the application of biological science and technology has expanded significantly. The comprehensive model now encompasses: 🥇Coconut ↔️ Rice straw/Oyster Mushroom ↔️ Water buffalo/Cow ↔️ Muscovy/Duck ↔️ ST25/OM18 Rice ↔️ Red Wiggler Worm/ Black Soldier Fly Larvae ↔️ Chicken/Pig ↔️ Cucumber/Gourd ↔️ Tilapia/Pangasius ↔️ Green onion/Hot chili ↔️ Vegetables/Herbs ↔️ Tropical fruits/Banana ↔️ Solar electricity⚡

💦 The specific optimization of materials and energy within the farm depends heavily on the available water sources and their quality, with examples from Thoai Son (An Giang), Chau Thanh (Soc Trang), Dam Doi (Ca Mau), Vinh Vien (Hau Giang) and Hong Ngu (D**g Thap).

🎓 Academic principles nourish the mind, while industry/field experiences nourish the soul. I aspire to create more educational opportunities to share these wonderful and fulfilling perspectives of STEM education and Biological Sci-Tech practices with young graduates, empowering them to establish and run their own farms with optimized energy and materials, and achieve stable profitability; in other words, consistently positive cashflow.

10/08/2024

Đất nông nghiệp tạo nên dòng tiền bền vững: Đừng để tài sản quý hơn vàng bị bỏ hoang!
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Luật Đất đai 2024 đã quy định rõ: Đất nông nghiệp không được sử dụng trong một thời gian nhất định (từ 12 tháng) sẽ bị thu hồi, nên:
🛑 Đừng để đất nông nghiệp "ngủ quên"!
🛑 Đừng để đất canh tác của bạn trở thành gánh nặng!
🛑 Đừng để tài sản quý báu như của hồi môn của bạn bị lãng phí!

Trang trại tuần hoàn năng lượng/Circular Solar School Farm là giải pháp hoàn hảo cho bạn:
♻️ Mô hình nông nghiệp tái sinh, nông nhàn, tạo ra thu nhập ổn định hàng tuần khoảng 4-6 triệu đồng.
☀️ Ứng dụng công nghệ hiện đại với sức đầu tư ban đầu thấp hơn 100 triệu đồng sản xuất nông nghiệp bền vững, không chất thải.
💰 Tận dụng tối đa tài nguyên, biến đất "bỏ hoang", phế phụ phẩm thành nguồn lực kinh tế trong lĩnh vực nông nghiệp, thực phẩm và năng lượng.

Trang trại tuần hoàn năng lượng/Circular Solar School Farm giúp bạn kiến tạo một tương lai xanh và thịnh vượng thông qua phát triển bền vững, bảo vệ môi trường với quy trình sản xuất không chất thải.
📞 Liên hệ ngay để được tư vấn có phí, có trách nhiệm và có hiệu quả!

21/07/2024

Coconut Trees: The Unsung Heroes of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Aquaculture
It is no surprise that coconut trees dominate the agricultural landscape in Mekong Delta's coastal regions. Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Tien Giang and Kien Giang account for a staggering 80% of the country's coconut cultivation. However, destructive electrocuting practices have left 22,000 hectares of aquaculture land within these coconut groves abandoned.

👀 Witnessing the challenges faced by Vietnamese smallholders, I advocate for the growth of rural sci-tech enterprises. Increased employment opportunities in these sectors can provide alternative livelihoods, reducing reliance on the destructive fishing practices and promoting the adoption of sustainable agricultural techniques. This shift not only benefits local communities but also contributes to the preservation of valuable ecological resources.
🌴 Imagine the potential! These freshwater lands could be teeming with fish, crabs, eels, and prawns, providing a sustainable source of income for local communities.
🥥 The solution? A shift towards climate-smart agriculture and aquaculture, leveraging the unique benefits of coconut trees.

Climate Benefits of Coconut Trees:
🌴🆒🦀 Heat Reduction and Microclimate Improvement: Coconut canopies act as natural sunshades, reducing air temperature and evaporation rates. Biological sci-tech research showed that the broad canopy of coconut trees absorbs sunlight, reducing air temperature beneath the canopy by 10-14°C compared to urban areas. Transpiration through coconut leaves cools the surrounding environment, reducing open water evaporation compared to urban areas by 50-60%.
🌴💧🐠 Water Retention and Salinity Mitigation: Deep roots retain water, while the trees themselves filter saline water, creating a thriving environment for aquaculture. It was evident that coconut trees have the ability to filter salt water, reducing salinity from 2-4 ppt to 0.1-0.3 ppt in coconut fruits.
🌴🚰🦐 Salinity Filtration Mechanism: The unique structure of coconut roots and trunks acts as a natural filter, removing salt from water and making it suitable for freshwater species. One kilogram of giant freshwater prawn yields a market value three times higher than that of twelve coconut trees.

🏡 Practical Applications: Beyond their economic value, coconut trees contribute significantly to climate-smart agriculture through their capacity to mitigate heat stress, conserve water resources, ameliorate soil salinity, and enhance microclimates, thereby fostering thriving freshwater aquaculture ecosystems. The integration of coconut cultivation with aquaculture presents a viable adaptation strategy for regions grappling with the impacts of climate change.

🚀 The Way Forward: By integrating coconut cultivation with aquaculture, we can create a resilient and sustainable agricultural system that benefits both the environment and local communities. Let's invest in smart-climate farming techniques and empower rural sci-tech enterprises to drive positive change.

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