Ngoc Quy Nguyen
Agronomist | Greenhouse & Hydroponic Specialist | Farm Project Manager
Port Moresby
Summary
Agricultural scientist with a Master’s degree in Agriculture (Applied Plant Science) from Chonnam National University, South Korea, and author of 4 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Over 8 years of international experience managing greenhouse and field crop production, hydroponic systems (NFT and drip), and tropical crop projects. Experienced in farm project management, technical team coordination, crop trials, irrigation and fertigation systems, tropical crop production, and plant biotechnology research.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Green Agriculture Manager
Innovative Agro Industry (IAI) Ltd
03.2022 - Current
- Lead multi-crop agricultural projects including greenhouse vegetables, hydroponic lettuce, dairy forage crops, vanilla, cocoa, and black pepper.
- Manage farm teams, production schedules, and international experts.
- Source agricultural materials and equipment from Vietnam and Asia for cost-effective operations.
- Conduct crop trials, select high-yielding varieties, and implement best agricultural practices for tropical climates.
- Provide technical training and support to local staff in greenhouse and hydroponic production.
Field Crop Manager
Innovative Agro Industry (IAI) Ltd
10.2020 - Current
- Oversee large-scale production of forage crops (corn, sorghum, grass) for dairy cattle.
- Operate and manage machinery: tractors, irrigation systems, harvesters, silage bagging machines.
- Implement efficient irrigation, fertilization, and harvest schedules to maximize yield.
- Supervise and train farm workers in machinery operation and crop management.
Greenhouse Vegetable Manager
Innovative Agro Industry (IAI) Ltd
06.2018 - Current
- Manage greenhouse production systems for tomato, capsicum, cucumber, and rock melon.
- Conduct variety evaluation and selection for tropical greenhouse conditions.
- Implement drip irrigation and fertigation systems for optimal plant nutrition.
- Train and supervise local staff in greenhouse operations, crop monitoring, and pest management.
Agronomist – Hydroponics & Nursery
Vineco Farm
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed hydroponic lettuce production using NFT systems.
- Collaborated with Netafim (Israel) experts on technology transfer for hydroponic systems.
- Managed plant nursery production and microgreen operations.
Laboratory Leader – Special Crop Science Lab
Chonnam National University
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Led laboratory research on ginsenoside biosynthesis and phospholipase A family in Arabidopsis.
- Supervised molecular biology, genetic, and biochemical experiments.
- Trained students and managed lab operations.
Internship
Center of Agricultural Extension
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Orchid micro-propagation and nursery management.
Research Assistant – Plant Biotechnology Laboratory
Vietnam National University
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Generated new Dendrobium orchid species using crossing, gamma irradiation, and in-vitro tissue culture.
Education
Master of Agriculture - Applied Plant Science
Chonnam National University
Korea01-2017
Bachelor of Biotechnology - undefined
Vietnam National University
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam01-2013
Skills
Crop Production Systems: Open-field crop production, Greenhouse vegetable production, Hydroponics NFT & drip irrigation, Tropical crop management
Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology: Micro-propagation (orchid, strawberry), Adventitious root cultivation (ginseng), Bioreactor-based plant culture systems
Molecular Biology & Genetics: DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR, RT-PCR, qRT-PCR, Molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, cDNA library preparation, Yeast one/two-hybrid systems
Plant Transformation & Cell Biology: Arabidopsis, Camelina, Ginseng transformation, Bacterial and yeast transformation techniques, Confocal microscopy for protein localization
Accomplishments
- Managed 6+ greenhouse vanilla projects (~10 hectares total) and multi-crop farms in Papua New Guinea.
- Implemented hydroponic NFT systems and drip irrigation in greenhouse vegetables, improving crop uniformity and yield.
- Conducted tomato and capsicum variety trials under tropical greenhouse conditions to identify high-performing cultivars.
Publications
- Jang, J.H., Ngoc Quy Nguyen, et al. Plant Physiology, 2020 – Phospholipase pPLAll1c in Arabidopsis.
- Nguyen, N.Q., et al. J Ginseng Res, 2017 – cis-Prenyltransferase in Panax ginseng.
- Nguyen, N.Q., et al. J Ginseng Res, 2017 – PgUGT72AL1 overexpression in Arabidopsis.
- Lee, O.R., Ngoc Quy Nguyen, et al. J Ginseng Res, 2016 – Cytohistological study of Panax leaves.
Timeline
Green Agriculture Manager
Innovative Agro Industry (IAI) Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Field Crop Manager
Innovative Agro Industry (IAI) Ltd
10.2020 - Current
Greenhouse Vegetable Manager
Innovative Agro Industry (IAI) Ltd
06.2018 - Current
Agronomist – Hydroponics & Nursery
Vineco Farm
02.2017 - 06.2018
Laboratory Leader – Special Crop Science Lab
Chonnam National University
09.2014 - 02.2017
Internship
Center of Agricultural Extension
10.2013 - 10.2014
Research Assistant – Plant Biotechnology Laboratory
Vietnam National University
07.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Biotechnology - undefined
Vietnam National University
Master of Agriculture - Applied Plant Science
Chonnam National University