Dr. Phạm Gia Minh

Dr. Pham Gia Minh is a respected economic expert and independent researcher in Vietnam, having graduated in Economic Cybernetics in the Soviet Union and earned his Ph.D. in Economics at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. With nearly 45 years dedicated to research in the fields of socio-economic development, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection, he is particularly known for his research and efforts to revive the Azolla plant (water fern) — a promising biological solution for agriculture and food security. He is also the author of the book "The Korean Economic Development Model – The Path to Prosperity," published in Russian, which is currently used as academic material by numerous research institutes and universities in the Russian Federation, including the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).

- Author of the book "The Korean Economic Development Model – The Path to Prosperity" (Russian, Statistics Publishing House, Moscow, 1993), currently used as teaching material by numerous universities and research institutes in the Russian Federation, including MGIMO.
- Co-author of an international scientific study on the nutritional value and food safety of Azolla (water fern), published in the international journal Plants (Basel), 2024.
- Translator and editor of numerous economics and international development books into Vietnamese, including "The Azolla Story – A Message from the Future" (Jonathan & Alexandra Bujak) and "Working with the Grain" (Brian Levy, Oxford University Press), for which he also wrote the introduction for Vietnamese readers.
- A pioneer in advancing research and revival of Azolla in Vietnam, regularly featured in the media (online news, television, documentary film) discussing the value and application potential of this plant for sustainable agriculture.
- Author of numerous articles on economic, cultural, and social topics published in Vietnam's official state media outlets.