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Lecturer · Communication Specialist

Dy Khoa

Full name: Nguyen Hoang Anh Khoa

Lecturer, communication specialist, and science communication practitioner and researcher in Vietnam — working to apply scientific evidence to communication practice, strengthen public understanding and build capacity in science communication.

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Dy Khoa – Lecturer, Communication Specialist, Science Communication Practitioner and Researcher
Nguyen Hoang Anh Khoa, MSc
Education Master's

Science Communication and Public Engagement, with Distinction — Universiti Malaya, 2025.

Journalism 2012

Began as a reporter and contributing journalist covering economics, science, technology and healthcare.

First book Đi qua hai mùa dịch

Through Two Epidemic Seasons — personal notes on the A/H1N1 flu (2009) and COVID‑19 (2020). Van Hoa Van Nghe Publishing House, HCMC, 2020.

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In the press 20+

news and media outlets have published Dy Khoa's articles and interviews — a trusted voice the media turn to for perspectives on science, health and society.

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01Profile

About

“Applying scientific evidence to communication practice.”

Dy Khoa (real name Nguyen Hoang Anh Khoa) brings a threefold background to science communication: a diploma in general medicine (Y sĩ đa khoa), a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, and a Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement, with Distinction, from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.

His research interests include science communication, public engagement, health communication, digital communication, science journalism, strategic communication, and media effects.

Alongside teaching, he works with businesses, organisations and media outlets on communication, training and advisory projects.

Cover of Đi qua hai mùa dịch (Through Two Epidemic Seasons) by Dy Khoa
First book

Đi qua hai mùa dịch

Đi qua hai mùa dịch (Through Two Epidemic Seasons; Van Hoa Van Nghe Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City, 2020) is Dy Khoa's first book — a personal account of two epidemic seasons: the A/H1N1 flu in 2009 and COVID‑19 in 2020. It was written during Vietnam's first social-distancing period in 2020, with the aim of sharing a positive, optimistic outlook in the face of hardship. The book is in Vietnamese.

  • Launched: Ho Chi Minh City (30 May 2020), Hanoi (7 June 2020), Tay Ninh (14 June 2020)
  • Genre: Personal notes

Press coverage (in Vietnamese): The Thao & Van Hoa(Vietnamese) · VietNamNet(Vietnamese)

02Education & Experience

Grounded in medicine,
working in communication.

Education

2025

Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement

Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

Pass with Distinction

Bachelor's degree in Journalism (Cử nhân Báo chí)

University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City

Intermediate Diploma in General Medicine (Y sĩ đa khoa)

Bach Khoa Vocational School, Ho Chi Minh City

Work Experience

  1. 2026 – present

    Lecturer

    Faculty of Public Relations and Communication, Van Lang University
    • Teaches courses including Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), Advertising Strategy, and Communication Planning.
    • Conducts research on science communication, health communication, and digital communication.
  2. 2024 – present

    Corporate Trainer

    • Delivers training modules on marketing communication skills, including crisis communication management, writing for the media, designing organisational communication processes, systems thinking, and digital marketing.
  3. 2018 – present

    PR Manager, CMO, Senior Content Manager

    Healthcare and pharmaceutical communication
    • Develops content strategies and evidence-based health communication products for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
  4. 2012 – present

    Reporter, Contributing Journalist

    Various news organisations in Vietnam
    • Writes on economics, business, science, technology, healthcare, and innovation.
03Collaboration & Training

Collaboration Opportunities

Project-based work, hourly consultations or training programmes – grounded in medicine, journalism and science communication.

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Healthcare, pharma & health-tech

Evidence-based health communication

  • Health content strategy for brands, clinics and health platforms
  • Writing, editing and accuracy review of medical content for the public
  • Content for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and continuing professional development (CPD) programmes
  • Health education, prevention and behaviour-change communication

Why Dy Khoa

  • Medical groundingHolds a diploma in general medicine (Y sĩ đa khoa); reads clinical literature, works directly with doctors and reviews health articles for accuracy.
  • In the industry since 2018PR Manager, CMO and Senior Content Manager in healthcare and pharmaceutical communication.
  1. 1Discuss your needs (30 min, free)
  2. 2Proposal: scope, timeline, fee
  3. 3Delivery and handover
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04Journey

Milestones

Memorable moments from Dy Khoa's journey in teaching, research, and professional practice.

Dy Khoa presenting flowers to General Secretary To Lam at Universiti Malaya
22 November 2024
On the morning of 22 November 2024, Dy Khoa had the honour of presenting flowers to General Secretary To Lam during his visit to Universiti Malaya (Malaysia), where he met members of the university and delivered a major address on Vietnam's foreign policy. Photo: Thong Nhat – Vietnam News Agency (VNA)
Dy Khoa receiving his Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement degree at Universiti Malaya
Late 2025
In late 2025, Dy Khoa received his Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement, with Distinction, from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
Dy Khoa launching his book Đi qua hai mùa dịch (Through Two Epidemic Seasons)
Late May 2020
In late May 2020, Dy Khoa launched his first book, "Đi qua hai mùa dịch" (Through Two Epidemic Seasons). Launch events were held in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Tay Ninh.
05Press

Dy Khoa in the press

Articles, interviews and commentary by Dy Khoa across 20+ Vietnamese news and media outlets. Journalists seeking expert comment can reach him directly.

Coverage links open the original Vietnamese articles.

Dy Khoa's newsroom →

Topics he is often asked to comment on

Working with journalists

Response time
Usually within the same day. For topics requiring in-depth expertise, he will agree the scope and deadline with the reporter.
Formats
In-person, phone or email interviews; op-eds and expert commentary – in Vietnamese or English.
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Bylines

Analysis of the economy & society

Bylined pieces
110
Outlets
9
Beats
5
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NewsroomBrowse all articles, interviews & op-eds

As seen in

06Blog

Latest from the blog

Notes on marketing communication, science and health communication — based on verified sources.

Articles are in Vietnamese – your browser’s translate feature can help.

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Dy Khoa's non-profit initiative

Giving back to the community

Dy Khoa Gives is a collection of non-profit activities: free teaching and knowledge sharing, raising public awareness of science and health communication, and supporting individuals and organisations creating positive social value.

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07Connect

Contact

Open to discussing collaboration in teaching, research, consulting, or communication content production.

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Dy Khoa will get back to you within 48 hours

Book a meeting

Businesses, media organisations, and individuals interested in collaboration or interviews are welcome to schedule a meeting. Book here, and Dy Khoa will follow up to confirm the time and format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dy Khoa?

Dy Khoa (real name Nguyen Hoang Anh Khoa) is a lecturer, communication specialist, and science communication practitioner and researcher in Vietnam. He earned a Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement, with Distinction, from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.

Where does Dy Khoa currently work?

Dy Khoa is a lecturer at the Faculty of Public Relations and Communication, Van Lang University. He has served as a PR Manager, CMO, and Senior Content Manager in healthcare and pharmaceutical communication, and works as a reporter and contributing journalist for several news organisations in Vietnam.

What are Dy Khoa's main research interests?

Science communication, public engagement with science, health communication, science journalism, digital communication, artificial intelligence in healthcare, strategic communication, media effects, public understanding of science, and interdisciplinary research.

What books has Dy Khoa published?

Dy Khoa is the author of Đi qua hai mùa dịch (Through Two Epidemic Seasons; Van Hoa Van Nghe Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City, 2020), a personal account of two epidemic seasons: the A/H1N1 flu in 2009 and COVID‑19 in 2020. The book was launched in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Tay Ninh between late May and mid-June 2020, and is written in Vietnamese.

How can I contact Dy Khoa for collaboration?

You can reach him at [email protected] to discuss teaching, research, consulting, or communication content production.

What courses does Dy Khoa offer?

Dy Khoa Training runs one-session (4-hour) in-person classes in Ho Chi Minh City, such as "Basic Writing Skills for Health Communication" and "Systems Thinking", plus 9 self-paced online courses on dykhoa.com/blog, most of them free. All courses are taught in Vietnamese. The full list and upcoming dates are at dykhoa.com/dao-tao.

Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement (With Distinction) e-Scroll issued by Universiti Malaya to Nguyen Hoang Anh Khoa, approved by the Senate on 8 October 2025
Master's degree — Universiti Malaya (e‑Scroll)