Profile
Nationality : Vietnamese
Keywords : Environmental chemistry, Air pollution, fine particles, ultrafine particles, Hanoi, Vietnam
Research advisor : Associate Prof. Kazuhiko Sekiguchi
Why I entered GSC program
Air pollution is an emerging issue in developing countries, including Vietnam. However, in Vietnam, the study for small size particles such as ultrafine particles has been limited and not yet regulated in national standards or guidelines. Pursuing higher education at Saitama University in which numerous studies of ultrafine particles have been conducted, my research capacity and knowledge of this field will be deepened. Besides, the doctoral course of Environmental Science at Saitama University provides me several chances to widen my knowledge when conducting research in a scientifically developed country as Japan.
Research title
Effect of traffic emission to the mass concentration and carbonaceous composition of ultrafine particles in Hanoi, Vietnam
Research abstract
The vehicles use fossil fuel for the engine which is the major source of particulate matter (PM) emission. In the past decade, PM has been paid more attention because of the rising of concentration and the risk of human health effects, particularly, smaller size particles such as PM2.5 and ultrafine particles. This study focuses on monitoring the concentration and carbonaceous composition of PM2.5 and PM0.1 in Hanoi Vietnam. The sample will be collected following the difference in climate conditions to determine the seasonal variation. The contribution of traffic emission to concentration and composition of PM2.5 and PM0.1 will be also covered by considering the PM characteristics in different locations in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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