MSc. The Hien DANG is a seasoned architect, urban planner, and urban designer with a rich background in both professional practice and academia. He has worked at the Southern Institute for Spatial Planning and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Architecture Urban Planning. After more than eight years as a lecturer and the international coordinator for the faculty at Ton Duc Thang University, he is now contributing his expertise at ISCM. His interests lie in sustainable urban development, enhancing urban livability, addressing urban informalities, and advancing urban design and landscaping, all driven by a commitment to creating more resilient and inclusive urban environments.