Valuable research findings are presented at the International Conference on Science, Technology and Society Studies (STS) 2020
- 07/11/2020
Organized at the university’s main campus, the conference welcomed the participation of several leaders, guests and researchers inside and outside of HUTECH. In addition, the conference was joined remotely by Dr. Eric Omeldo (University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Howard Nicolas (University of Rotterdam - University of Rotterdam, Netherlands).
From left to right: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Vice President of HUTECH, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Xuan Lam - Vice President of HUTECH and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Quoc at the conference
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Howard Nicolas sends his congratulation via a pre-recorded video message
The STS 2020 Conference has attracted the interest of many scientists, scholars, and lecturers from domestic and international universities. There are 54 research articles selected to be published in this year’s conference proceeding from the following disciplines, including information technology; electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering; construction and architecture; agricultural, environmental and food sciences; social sciences and humanities; law; economics – finance, and language.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan delivers his opening speech at the Conference
In the plenary session of the conference, there were presentations from four keynotes speakers, including “Robotics-based Rehabilitation Devices”; “Community Based Adaptation For Urban Poor; Case Study: Urban Flood Of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam”; “Why Ho Chi Minh city is being inundated at urban areas? By “god”? Or human?” and “Light Effect on Plant Growth - Advance Application”.
These research projects focus on the applicability of new technologies such as robotics in health care, urgent social issues in Ho Chi Minh City including the existence of "urban poor" communities, the problem of urban flooding, etc.
HUTECH leaders present the keynote speakers with flowers
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Quoc presents his research on “Robotics-based Rehabilitation Devices”
Dr. Tran Kim Hong with her research report titled “Community Based Adaptation For Urban Poor. Case Study: Urban Flood Of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam”
Dr. Trinh Hoang Ngan discusses the issue of urban flooding in his presentation “Why Ho Chi Minh city is being inundated at urban areas? By “god”? Or human?”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Quynh presents on “Light Effect on Plant Growth - Advance Application”
Discussion and exchange of opinions after each representation
After each presentation, participants had time to ask questions, exchange and discuss with the speakers in order to clarify research issues and contribute to the development of the topic. Through the conference, the academic exchanges have contributed to promoting scientific exploration and research activities at HUTECH. Furthermore, the conference has provided the opportunity for researchers and scholars to meet, exchange and expand opportunities for valuable research cooperation in the future.
By Office of External and Public Relations
