Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, President of VNUHCM-University of Science, and Dr. Võ Hồng Hải, Deputy Head of the Office of External Relations, attended the ceremony together with the leadership and senior representatives of the Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications and the Faculty of Physics – Engineering Physics.

From Yoon’e’verse / VK Bridge, attendees included Chief Executive Officer Mr Yoon Sung and Deputy CEO Mr Song Yoon Ho, together with senior executives and representatives of the KOICA/Seoul National University project in Ģ����ý.

was represented by Deputy CEO Mr Lee Seok Joo, Director Ms Lee Si Yuen, and Deputy Manager Mr Jeong Seung Hyun.

The agreement sets out plans for collaboration in several key areas: the development of Korean and English language training for the semiconductor workforce; joint curricula for chip design and production; practical training and internship programmes; academic exchanges for staff, students and experts; and cooperation on research projects, conferences and AI-based teaching materials.

The parties continue detailed discussions to expand substantive cooperation, aiming at sustainable development and stronger international competitiveness.

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan commented: “In the context of globalisation and the rapid rise of the semiconductor industry, cooperation with Korean enterprises is a vital step towards improving the quality of training and research at VNUHCM-University of Science, while opening up new opportunities for internships, employment and international exchange for our students.”

The partnership is expected to contribute to Ģ����ý’s ambitions to develop a highly skilled semiconductor workforce, while strengthening links between academia, business and international partners.

An exchange of commemorative gifts marks the commitment to a long-term partnership.

Partner profiles:

• Yoon’e’verse / VK Bridge specialises in language education, digital content development and the use of AI in teaching. In Ģ����ý, VK Bridge represents Yoon’e’verse and implements a range of educational projects, including KOICA initiatives.
• ASICLAND Co., Ltd. was founded in 2016 in Suwon, South Korea. It is a leading ASIC design company and strategic partner of TSMC (VCA) and ARM (ADP), with nearly 250 employees and annual revenues exceeding KRW 90 billion.

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At the 28th Ho Chi Minh City Technical Innovation Contest 2025, VNUHCM-University of Science reaffirmed a pioneering position in scientific research and innovation, earning recognition for four outstanding projects, alongside a distinguished honour presented to one of the University’s leading scientists.

As a highly regarded annual initiative, the contest recognises exemplary applied research and technical solutions developed across the city. This year, VNUHCM-University of Science (HCMUS) achieved notable success with four projects receiving awards: three Third Prizes and one Consolation Prize in core areas such as Healthcare and Information technology – Electronics – Telecommunications.

In the Healthcare category, a research team from the , comprising Prof. Trần Văn Hiếu, MSc. Lê Khánh Thiên, MSc. Trần Nguyễn Thu Minh, and BSc. Nguyễn Thị Lệ Giang, was awarded a Third Prize for the project “Biocompatible polymer-based nanospheres and hydrogel films incorporating fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) for third-degree burn treatment.” The solution represents an advanced application of biotechnology aimed at improving treatment for severe burns, offering promising potential for clinical use.

In the Information Technology – Electronics – Telecommunications category, two projects received Third Prizes, reflecting the University’s technological strength. The project “Combining local and global features with contrastive learning and deep supervision for tumour segmentation” provides an innovative approach to enhance accuracy in medical image analysis. The project was developed by BSc. Nguyễn Mậu Trọng Hiếu and BSc. Phù Thị Kim Trang from the , under the supervision of MSc. Nguyễn Hải Đăng.

The second project, “DermAI – A chatbot assistant for skin lesion diagnosis using vision-language models,” applies state-of-the-art artificial intelligence in healthcare. The project was undertaken at the Software Engineering Laboratory by MSc. Huỳnh Viết Thám and MSc. Nguyễn Trọng Thuận.

Additionally, the project “Smart idea design system” by BSc. Võ Đình Khôi and BSc. Nguyễn Hoàng Phúc, supervised by Dr. Lê Trung Nghĩa from the Faculty of Information Technology, received a Consolation Prize. The project highlights an effort to develop digital tools that encourage creativity and support ideation processes in technological environments.

At the award ceremony, Prof. Trần Linh Thước – former President of HCMUS, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Biology – Biotechnology, and a member of the University Council – was honoured with the Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Scientist in Science and Technology 2024. This recognition celebrates extensive contributions to research, academic leadership, and the advancement of science and technology in Ho Chi Minh City.

Achievements at this year’s contest further affirm the University’s leadership within higher education and scientific research in Ho Chi Minh City and across Ģ����ý. Each recognised project contributes not only academic value but also practical solutions addressing urgent challenges in the digital era and modern biomedical landscape.

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On the evening of 1 July, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held the fourth Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Awards ceremony, recognising 51 exemplary projects, solutions, and works noted for creativity and high practical value. VNUHCM-University of Science (HCMUS) was honoured with three awards in the Science and Engineering category.

Three Honoured Projects in Science and Engineering

In this year’s awards, no First Prize was granted in the Science and Engineering category. HCMUS received one Second Prize and two Third Prizes, affirming the strength of the academic and scientific community in research and commitment to innovation.

The Second Prize was awarded to the project Application of Platelet Concentration Technology in Endometrial Regeneration, a collaboration involving Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Bảo Hà and Dr. Lê Thị Vĩ Tuyết (HCMUS), alongside experts from Hung Vuong Hospital, including Assoc. Prof. Hoàng Thị Diễm Tuyết, Assoc. Prof. Huỳnh Nguyễn Khánh Trang, and MSc. Hoàng Thị Thùy Trang.

Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Bảo Hà – Head of the Physiology – Animal Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Biology – Biotechnology, HCMUS – photographed with the Second Prize certificate, as one of the co-authors of the project on endometrial regeneration.

Two Third Prizes were awarded to the project Enhancing Charge Carrier Mobility in Transparent Electrode Layers, led by Dr. Phạm Thanh Tuấn Anh, Assoc. Prof. Trần Cao Vinh, and MSc. Hoàng Văn Dũng from the Advanced Materials Laboratory; and the project Integrated Memristor–Diode Arrays for Next-Generation Artificial Neural Networks, developed by Assoc. Prof. Phạm Kim Ngọc, MSc. Phạm Phú Quân, and undergraduate students Trần Thúy Anh and Võ Văn Anh Tài from the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology.

Innovation for Health and Future Technologies

A Solution Offering Hope to Infertility Patients

Among the three recognised projects, “Application of Platelet Concentration Technology in Endometrial Regeneration” stood out for breakthrough potential and clinical relevance, offering renewed hope for women experiencing infertility.

By employing PRF lysate – a biological extract derived from the patient’s own blood – the research team succeeded in restoring the endometrial lining, which plays a crucial role in embryo implantation and development. Clinical trials demonstrated successful pregnancies in two out of three patients who had previously failed to respond to other treatments.

Advanced Materials Research Supporting the Semiconductor Industry

The project “Enhancing Charge Carrier Mobility in Transparent Electrode Layers” focuses on the research and fabrication of ZnO semiconductor thin films with high electrical conductivity, while maintaining optical transparency, targeting applications in optoelectronic devices such as touchscreens, solar cells, and OLEDs.

By introducing dopants such as hydrogen, indium, aluminium, gallium, fluorine, and chlorine into ZnO structures, the team enhanced charge carrier mobility, reduced resistance, and improved transmission efficiency.

With semiconductors identified as a strategic sector for Ģ����ý, this research marks a significant contribution towards developing domestic capacity in transparent conductive materials.

Advanced Materials Research Supporting the Semiconductor Industry

The project “Integrated Memristor–Diode Arrays for Next-Generation Artificial Neural Networks” explores a class of electronic components capable of recognising images and digits, with future applications in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Using thin-film fabrication techniques and semiconductor-based materials, the team successfully developed an integrated hardware array with the ability to recognise images and characters – a foundational step for future AI systems.

Drawing on over a decade of experience, the team continues to expand research directions to support hardware platforms for the next generation of AI technologies.

From Achievement to Sustainable Contribution

These achievements serve as a source of pride for HCMUS and provide strong evidence of institutional leadership in scientific research, technology transfer, and meaningful contributions to the advancement of science and technology in Ho Chi Minh City and across Ģ����ý.

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On the morning of 22 September 2023, the Ho Chi Minh City Semiconductor Industry Association (HSIA) coordinated with the VNUHCM-University of Science to successfully organise a conference on “Current Footings and Remedies in Human Resource Training and Research and Implementation in the Semiconductor ICs in Ģ����ý with a Vision to 2045.” The focus was on evaluating the status of research, training, and workforce requirements for semiconductor ICs in Ģ����ý, as well as exploring short-term training initiatives for the industry.

Notable guests included:

• Assoc. Prof. Nguyễn Văn Hiếu — Deputy Director of the VNUHCM-Department of Science and Technology;
• M.Sc. Nguyễn Anh Tuấn — Chairman of HSIA;
• Assoc. Prof. Đoàn Lê Hoàng Tân — Deputy Director of the Inomar Centre;
• Mr. Trịnh Xuân Thắng — Deputy Director of Saigon High-Tech Park, Research Laboratories;
• Mr. Lý Minh Tuân — Head of the IT Department, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications;
• Mr. Trần Long — Head of the Southern Representative Office, Vietnam – ASEAN Association for Economic Cooperation Development;
• Assoc. Prof. Dương Hoài Nghĩa — Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Eastern International University;
• Mr. Đoàn Đức Chánh Tín — Director of the VNUHCM-Institute of Nanotechnology;
• Mr. Nguyễn Phúc Vinh — Technical Director of Synopsys Vietnam Co., Ltd.;
• Mr. Lê Huỳnh Lân — Deputy Head of the Alumni Representative Board of the Faculty of Physics — Engineering Physics and Director of Ģ����ý Mantis Group JSC.

Representatives from the university included:

• Assoc. Prof. Trần Cao Vinh — Chairman of the University Council;
• Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan — President of the University;
• Assoc. Prof. Huỳnh Văn Tuấn — Dean of the Faculty of Physics — Engineering Physics;
• Leaders of functional departments, faculties, lecturers, and students.

In his inaugural address, Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, President of the University, announced that the VNUHCM-University of Science and other institutions within the VNUHCM system are currently in the process of establishing new programmes in Microchip Design (Faculty of Electronics – Telecommunications) and Semiconductor Technology (Faculty of Physics – Engineering Physics). He emphasised that despite being new programmes, they have been core subjects and research areas at the University for an extensive period.

During the conference, Mr. Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Chairman of the Ģ����ý Semiconductor Association, highlighted both the opportunities and challenges in developing the semiconductor industry in Ģ����ý. He emphasised that the microchip industry, as a high-tech sector, provides significant value and is fundamentally important for supporting and propelling the advancement of other industries, thereby contributing meaningfully to economic development. Mr. Tuấn underscored the fact that, despite being a ‘billion-dollar’ industry, the semiconductor ICs sector in Ģ����ý is currently struggling with a severe shortage of skilled human resources.

The conference was designed for professionals, businesses, and academic institutions to engage in discussions and propose solutions for human resources development in semiconductor ICs. It also aimed to foster collaboration between the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the National University Ho Chi Minh City. Furthermore, it was crucial to present the government with a comprehensive set of suggested strategies for the advancement of Vietnam’s semiconductor ICs industry, aligned with a forward-looking vision toward 2045. Professor Đặng Lương Mô, an advisor at the National University Ho Chi Minh City, emphasised that the expansion of the semiconductor ICs industry necessitates coordinated efforts from the government, investors, universities, and manufacturers.

The presentations featured the following topics:

• Current remedies for human resources and forecasted demand for semiconductor ICs. Rapporteur: Mr. Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Chairman of the Vietnam Semiconductor Association.
• Introduction to training and research activities in semiconductor technology at the VNUHCM-University of Sciences. Presenter: Assoc. Prof. Vũ Thị Hạnh Thu, Faculty of Physics — Engineering Physics.
• Challenges in the training of engineers in semiconductor ICs at universities/institutes and retraining at enterprises. Presenter: Mr. Nguyễn Phúc Vinh, representative of Synopsys Company.

During the conference, the VNUHCM-University of Science signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with various participating units and sponsors.

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