Senior Researcher at Deakin University, Australia
Dr. Nguyen Van Long is a soil scientist and plant pathologist, currently pursuing a PhD in Soil Biology at Deakin University, Australia, with expected completion in 2025. He is a Senior Researcher at the Black Pepper Research and Development Center (PRDC) under the Western Highlands Agriculture and Forestry Science Institute (WASI), Vietnam. His work focuses on the intersection of soil health, pathogen ecology, and sustainable crop management, particularly in tropical perennial systems such as coffee and black pepper. With over 10 years of research experience, Dr. Long has made significant contributions to improving the sustainability and productivity of Vietnam’s high-value crops. He has led and contributed to multiple internationally funded projects, including those supported by ACIAR, McCormick Company, CIAT, and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Fund. His research has informed farmer training programs, sustainable farming practices, and national soil health assessments across Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Notably, his studies on liming, soil acidification, and biochar applications have provided empirical evidence supporting integrated soil–pathogen management to mitigate disease pressures from Fusarium, Phytophthora, and nematodes. Dr. Long has authored 7 peer-reviewed publications, including papers in prestigious journals such as Soil Research, Agronomy for Sustainable Development, and Tropical Plant Pathology. His Google Scholar profile (linked here) reflects a growing academic impact, with over 93 citations, an h-index of 3, and a strong upward trajectory in research visibility. Beyond publications, he has contributed to training modules, policy briefs, and field-level interventions, demonstrating his commitment to bridging science with practice.
Featured Publications
Nguyen, V. L. (2025). Restoring soil health from long-term intensive Robusta coffee cultivation in Vietnam: A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 45(31).
Nguyen, V. L. (2025). Liming effect on soil chemical and biological properties, pests and diseases, and crop yields in Robusta coffee and black pepper in Vietnam. Soil Research, 63(3).
Nguyen, V. L. (2024). Current species of oomycetes associated with foot rot disease of black pepper in Vietnam. Tropical Plant Pathology.
Nguyen, V. L. (2021). Assessment of growth and productivity on four black pepper varieties (Piper nigrum L.) in three target provinces of Vietnam. Engineering, 13(12), 647–655.
Nguyen, V. L. (2015). Spread of Phytophthora capsici in black pepper (Piper nigrum) in Vietnam. Engineering, 7(8), 506–513.
Nguyen, V. L. (2015). The effects of shade tree types on light variation and Robusta coffee production in Vietnam. Engineering, 7(11), 742–753.