Alex Gaja Ortega
School of Communications & Creative Industries

Alex Gaja Ortega

Alex Gaja Ortega

After completing a Master’s Degree in Architecture and various other academic, professional and research experiences in Spain, Poland, France and Japan, in 2015, Alex arrived in Vietnam, where he developed his career both in design consultancy for international offices and higher education.

Among his recent professional milestones worth highlighting is the Cityscape Awards in 2019 for the Mui Dinh South Resort design, in which he was the Project Manager. In higher education, he is appreciated for his devotion to students and organizing engaging activities such as professional collaborations, field trips, events, etc. Alex is currently developing a Doctorate in ethnic minorities in Vietnam. He is an outgoing Spaniard who enjoys nature trips and embraces cultural appreciation.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of Philosophy (2021 – Current)
    Doctoral School TESC
    University of Toulouse Jean Jaures, France
    Thesis (unfinished): Green architecture assessment of Vietnamese ethnic minorities through its comparison. Contemporary industry application.
  • Master of Architecture* (2008 – 2015)
    University of Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain
    Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
    Mie University, Japan
    *Equivalent to Bachelor + Master’s degree, level 7 on European Qualifications Framework.

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • British University Vietnam (BUV)
    Teaching Fellow, Contemporary Creative Practices Programme (2021 – Current)
  • Hanoi Architectural University (Vietnam)
    Associate Lecturer (2019 – 2021)
    Lectures for the Advanced Training Program
  • NQH Architects (Vietnam)
    Senior Project Architect & Lead Architect (2019 – 2021)
    Project management, architecture & urban pl., representation, official conference.
  • HCM University of Technology & Education (Vietnam)
    Associate Lecturer (2019 – 2021)
    Lectures for the High-Quality Training Program
  • University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
    Visiting Lecturer (2020 – 2020)
    Lectures for the Architecture Degree
  • NDA Group (France & Vietnam)
    Senior Architect & Project Manager (2018 – 2019)
    Lectures for the Architecture Degree
  • Huni Architects (France & Vietnam)
    Architect & HCMC representative (2018 – 2018)
    Representation, arch. design, construction site control, business development
  • CPG Consultants Singapore (Vietnam)
    Architect (2017 – 2017)
    Urban planning, architectural design, client meeting, site visit and control, detailing, competitions.
  • PSB College (Vietnam)
    Associate Lecturer (2016 – 2017)
    Lectures at Vietnam’s campus/branch of the Singaporean institution

RESEARCH AREAS

  • Sustainability and Green design
  • Ethnic minority of Vietnam and Adaptation
  • Standardization of Sustainable Design

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  • Gaja Ortega, A. (2019)
    Sustainable Architecture in Vietnam CIVILTECH 2019 proceeding. Edition HCMUTE. ISBN: 978-604-73-6847-1
  • Gaja Ortega, A. (2019)
    Standardization of Sustainable Architecture ICACE 2019 proceeding. Edition HAU. ISBN T.B.D.
  • Gaja Diaz, F. – Contributor Gaja Ortega, A. (2009)
    Un futuro para el pasado. Edition UPV. ISBN: 9788483634844

RESEARCH & CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/EXHIBITIONS

  • Gaja Ortega, A. (2020)
    Graduation Jury member
    Architecture Degree Graduation
    University of Architecture HCM. Vietnam
  • Gaja Ortega, A. (2020)
    Competition Jury member
    Teacher’s Day design competition
    University of Technology and Education HCM. Vietnam
  • Gaja Ortega, A. (2019)
    Green Office and Sustainable Architecture
    Green Talks Conference – Presenter
    Vietnam German University. Vietnam
  • Gaja Ortega, A. (2019)
    Sustainable Architecture in Vietnam
    CIVILTECH International Conference. Presenter.
    University of Technology and Education HCM. Vietnam

RESEARCH GRANTS

  • Gaja Ortega, A. (2014)
    Special Researcher Program – Mie University (Japan)
    Project to be developed: Seminar-house in Toba-shi (2.000.000 JPY)
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