Associate Professor Dr. Thi-Le Le earned her Ph.D. in Geography from Hanoi National University of Education in 2016 and was appointed Associate Professor in 2020. She previously served as Chairwoman of the University Council at Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Her research focuses on economic geography, sustainable regional development, geographic information systems, remote sensing, smart cities, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism. She has published 50 journal articles, including nine international publications, and authored or co-authored two academic books. Her interdisciplinary research integrates geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence, cultural resources, and sustainability-oriented development strategies in Vietnam.