Our People
Our team brings diverse expertise to support clients on their energy transition journey.
Our Team
Loan Luong
Loan is AMPERES' Energy Transition Program Manager at the Alluvium Mekong team. Loan has 13 years of experience in development projects and working on both sides of climate actions. She has managed climate resilience initiatives and urban resilience with local governments; and coordinating with Vietnam's climate adaptation business communities. <br><br>On mitigation side, Loan facilitated several initiatives for The Asia Foundation, including high-level panel discussions on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) with the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF). <br><br>At AMPERES-part of Alluvium, she managed the Future of Electricity Vietnam (FE-V) and advocates for community renewable energy models. She also worked in Ethiopia for a project to support the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum under a grant from the Global Affairs of Canada. From July to Dec 2024, Loan also was an active member of the Thematic Committee (TC) for Just Coal Transition Platform chaired by the World Bank and ETP.
Kha Nguyen
Kha Nguyen is the Energy Transition Coordinator based in HCMC office, bringing a well-rounded academic background in International Relations and proven expertise in project coordination and relationship management to her role in advancing energy transition initiatives. <br><br>Prior to joining AMPERES – Alluvium, Kha supported organising and executing high-level events and policy dialogues on energy transition, working with organizations such as GIZ Vietnam, AHK Vietnam, and Forbes Vietnam. At AMPERES, she is behind producing a monthly digital newsletter focused on Vietnam's energy transition and fostering the implementation of key energy projects, including the Future of Electricity-Vietnam (FE-V) initiative.
Tarek Ketelsen
Tarek Ketelsen is an environmental systems engineer with 20 years of experience across 17 countries. He began his career in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), flood studies, and engineering design in the mining sector of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. In 2008, Tarek moved to Vietnam, where he focused on integrated environmental assessments, energy transition, climate resilience, eco-hydrology, hydrological modelling, river basin planning, and policy formulation.<br><br>Tarek has led or contributed to 60 international development projects, including a Strategic Environmental Assessment for Mekong hydropower and designing a water resources program for Myanmar showcased in Australia's 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper. From 2022-2025, he led Australia’s flagship energy cooperation program with Vietnam, supporting its rapid energy transition. He has worked on policy and planning projects for governments in Laos, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Cambodia, and Myanmar.<br><br>In 2015, Tarek founded AMPERES, specializing in energy transition and environmental resilience. In 2025, AMPERES joined the Alluvium Group, where Tarek now serves as Director and Technical Lead for the Mekong region.
Phuong Tran
Phuong Tran, A Mekong Delta citizen in Vietnam, has worked for almost 20 years with INGOs. Phuong’s experience spans multiple fields, including community development such as disaster risk management and resilience, hygiene, water and sanitation loan/credit via revolving fund programs for livelihood, housing, water and sanitation. She is also a good practitioner of community participatory processes, M&E tools, conducting community-based approach activities, and training for trainers.<br> <br>Since 2020, Phuong has managed our office in HCMC in Vietnam, our operations, and the financial oversight of all project implementation. She was trained in project management skills and involved in organisational strategy planning, resource and financial management during her time with INGO life of 3.5 years with Danish Refugee Council, 8 years with CARE International in Vietnam, almost 8 years with Habitat for Humanity International in Vietnam.<br> <br>Phuong's significant milestones over the past 20 years include being the Deputy Manager for U Minh Thuong National Park Nature Resource Protection and Development Project – CARE; Project Coordinator for Community-based Resilience Nature Disaster Project – CARE , Senior Program Coordinator for Housing & WATSAN Loan Program – Habitat; Project Manager for WATSAN Community Awareness Raising – Habitat.
Han Le
Driven by a passion for making scientific knowledge accessible in everyday life, Han serves as an Events and Communication Officer at Alluvium Group, where she facilitates the effective dissemination of information to stakeholders and the public.<br> <br>With a background in Law, Han possesses a deep understanding of how governance shapes societal development. She also believes in the transformative power of media and culture in driving social change. This conviction led her to pursue a career in media and communication, focusing on communication for development and social impact.<br> <br>Before joining Alluvium, Han worked extensively in communications for various NGOs and mission-driven organisations, supporting initiatives in sustainable healthcare, rural development, and livelihood improvement. She has tirelessly contributed to Vietnam’s legislative advocacy efforts, including EVFTA and the first draft on transgender rights, leveraging storytelling and media engagement to drive change. Proficient in graphic design and content writing, she aspires to bridge the gap between academic discourse and public understanding through compelling communication.