Five HUTECH scientists named among the world’s top 2% of scientists in 2026
- 09/10/2026
Five scientists from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) have recently been named among the world’s top 2% of scientists for 2026 in a list published by researchers at Stanford University and Elsevier. This recognition further affirms the University’s research capabilities, the quality of its academic staff, and its standing in the international scientific community.
The inclusion of five HUTECH scientists among the world’s top 2% of scientists in 2026 reflects the depth and diversity of the University’s research
The inclusion of five HUTECH scientists in this prestigious ranking highlights the depth and diversity of research at the University:
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No.
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Scientist
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Position and Affiliation
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Field
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1
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Dinh Bay
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Vice President; Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology; Director of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
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Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing
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2
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Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien
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Vice President; Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering
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Materials; subfield: Mechanical Engineering & Transports
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3
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet
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Head of the Department of Science and Technology; Director of the CIRTECH Institute
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Applied Physics; subfield: Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
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4
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Dr. Phung Van Phuc
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Lecturer, Faculty of Civil Engineering
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Materials; subfield: Applied Mathematics
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5
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Dr. Le Thanh Tuan
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Lecturer, HUTECH School of Engineering
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Energy; subfield: Strategic, Defence & Security Studies
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With their strong expertise and extensive research experience, these scientists play an important role in helping HUTECH enhance the quality of its research, develop projects that address practical needs, and advance innovation.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Dinh Bay, Vice President, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, and Director of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien, Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet, Head of the Department of Science and Technology and Director of the CIRTECH Institute
Dr. Phung Van Phuc, Lecturer, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Dr. Le Thanh Tuan, Lecturer, HUTECH School of Engineering
Their research achievements, knowledge, and experience also enrich teaching and create more opportunities for students to participate directly in research projects, learn research methods, and develop scientific thinking under expert guidance. These contributions provide a foundation for HUTECH to continue building an intellectually engaging university environment that encourages discovery and nurtures students’ creativity.
The recognition of five HUTECH scientists among the world’s top 2% of scientists in 2026 is a source of pride for the University. It also provides further motivation for HUTECH to continue investing in research, pursue meaningful research directions, and contribute to the scientific community.
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