Phuong Linh Nguyen joined the KLU PhD program in 2025 under the primary supervision of Prof. Dr. Sandra Transchel. Her research focuses on blockchain applications in international supply chain management, particularly addressing opportunities and transition challenges for developing countries. Her doctoral project investigates Vietnam’s export sector as a case study to explore how blockchain can improve transparency, traceability, and cost-efficiency across global value chains.
Before joining KLU, Phuong Linh earned her Master’s degree in International Banking, Finance and Insurance from Nantes University (France), graduating with highest honors and ranking first in her cohort. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business Administration from Foreign Trade University, where she graduated with distinction and received multiple merit-based scholarships as a top 5% student. Earlier, she was granted the IPU Scholarship by International Pacific University, Japan, and earned recognition in national academic competitions during high school.
Professionally, Phuong Linh has worked in international trade promotion and sustainable value chain development, particularly within Vietnam’s handicraft and export sectors. Her academic interests include digital transformation, sustainable supply chains, and innovation in emerging markets.
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Professional Experience
| 12/2023 – 09/2025 | Trade Promotion Manager, Researcher at the Department of International Trade, Vietnam Handicraft Exporters Association, Ministery of Home Affairs, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| 09/2020 – 11/2023 | Account Manager, Business Development and Supervisor at the International Project Deparment, ARTEX NAM AN Handicraft Exporters Joint Stock Company, Hanoi, Vietnam |
Education
| Since 09/2025 | PhD Candidate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg, Germany |
| 10/2022 – 05/2025 | Master’s Degree in International Banking, Finance and Insurance, Nantes University, Nates, France |
| 09/2017 – 08/2021 | Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Administration, Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| 09/2014 – 06/2017 | Nguyen Hue High School for gifted students, Specialized in Physics |
Scholarships and Awards
| 09/2017 – 08/2021 | Foreign Trade University Scholarship Awarded to the top 5% of students with the highest academic scores each semester (2017–2021) at Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| 05/2017 | IPU Scholarship Award Certificate at IPU International Pacific University, Okayama, Japan |
| 05/2014 | Consolation Prize in Physics, District-level Outstanding Student Competition, Hanoi, Vietnam |
Social Work
| 10/2023 – 01/2024 | Project Coordinator, AIMVIE PROJECT - AI Solutions for MANGROVE BLUE CARBON, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| 05/2017 | Business Development, INSTITUTE OF ECONOMY AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE (Foreign Trade University), Hanoi, Vietnam |
| 05/2014 | Business Development (Remote), EDULING INTERNATIONAL, Pennsyvania, United States |
