1. Oceanology: Erosion-Deposition process; Hydrodynamics and sediment dynamics in mangrove forests, estuaries, coastal zones and upwelling regions.
  2. Meteorology: Climate change and sea level rise; Regional weather forecast; Severe weather in Vietnam; Ocean-atmosphere interactions in tropics.
  3. Hydrology: Salt intrusion; River bank erosion; Urban hydrology; Flow and sediment transport in river, channel and estuary; Flood Hazard.
  4. Environment: Air pollution; Water pollution; Bio-geochemical cycles.