HUTECH and Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germany) receive prestigious research grant from the Humboldt Foundation
- 28/12/2023
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) has marked a significant milestone in international collaboration and research by receiving a €55,000 research grant from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, one of the most prestigious scientific funding organizations in the world, together with its strategic partner, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), Federal Republic of Germany.
The grant supports an interdisciplinary research project co-led by Prof. Klaus Hackl from RUB and Prof. Nguyen Xuan Hung, Director of the CIRTech Institute at HUTECH. Scheduled to run from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, the project focuses on studying and simulating bio-inspired structures for applications in renewable energy. Notably, the project integrates artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing technology, computational simulation software, and advanced monitoring systems, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature and strong potential for groundbreaking, real-world applications.
Serving as the key link between HUTECH and RUB, Prof. Nguyen Xuan Hung is a globally recognized scientist with numerous outstanding achievements in computational mechanics. He has maintained a long-standing collaborative relationship with the Humboldt Foundation and was honored with the Georg Forster Research Award, a distinction awarded to scientists who have made exceptional contributions to international research collaboration. Notably, Prof. Nguyen Xuan Hung is also the youngest Vietnamese researcher to have ever received this prestigious award, further affirming his standing and influence within the global scientific community.
The grant supports an interdisciplinary research project co-led by Prof. Klaus Hackl from RUB and Prof. Nguyen Xuan Hung, Director of the CIRTech Institute at HUTECH. Scheduled to run from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, the project focuses on studying and simulating bio-inspired structures for applications in renewable energy. Notably, the project integrates artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing technology, computational simulation software, and advanced monitoring systems, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature and strong potential for groundbreaking, real-world applications.
Serving as the key link between HUTECH and RUB, Prof. Nguyen Xuan Hung is a globally recognized scientist with numerous outstanding achievements in computational mechanics. He has maintained a long-standing collaborative relationship with the Humboldt Foundation and was honored with the Georg Forster Research Award, a distinction awarded to scientists who have made exceptional contributions to international research collaboration. Notably, Prof. Nguyen Xuan Hung is also the youngest Vietnamese researcher to have ever received this prestigious award, further affirming his standing and influence within the global scientific community.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hung is the youngest Vietnamese recipient of the prestigious Georg Forster Research Award
Being awarded a grant by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is a strong testament to HUTECH’s research capabilities and international scientific reputation. This recognition not only brings great honor to the university but also lays the groundwork for a long-term, effective, and sustainable strategic partnership with RUB, spanning training, faculty and student exchanges, international conferences, and other impactful academic initiatives.
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Founded in 1962, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany’s top public research universities, with over 43,000 students and a distinguished academic faculty. The university excels in engineering, natural sciences, and information technology. With its dynamic academic environment and strong influence, RUB is recognized as a major innovation hub in Germany and a strategic partner of leading institutions and research organizations around the world.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, under the German government, is a prestigious scientific funding organization with a mission to foster cutting-edge research collaborations between German scientists and top scholars worldwide. With a rigorous selection process based on academic excellence and project innovation, receiving funding from the Foundation is considered a hallmark of scientific merit and application potential. The global Humboldt network includes over 30,000 scholars from more than 140 countries, among them 61 Nobel laureates. |
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