Trong Pham’s research centers on the synthesis and functional modification of nanoporous materials, including zeolites and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with a focus on their applications in separation and catalysis within the petrochemical industry. He earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Vietnam National University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware, Newark, DE, under the supervision of Professor Raul Lobo. Following his doctoral studies, he returned to Vietnam and served for two years in the Department of Chemistry at Vietnam National University. Since 2019, he has been working at ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company in Annandale, NJ.