HUTECH joins global universities at IRCIEST 2025 to advance knowledge and sustainable development
- 27/10/2025
Amid the growing pace of global scientific research, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) reaffirmed Vietnam’s academic presence internationally as a co-organizer of the 7th International Research Conference on Innovations in Engineering, Science, and Technology (IRCIEST 2025), held from October 22 to 24 in the Philippines.
HUTECH co-organizes IRCIEST 2025, highlighting Vietnam’s academic presence internationally
Hosted at Batangas State University (BatStateU, Philippines), the 7th International Research Conference on Innovations in Engineering, Science, and Technology (IRCIEST) took place under the theme “Engineering the Future: Transformative Research for Global Advancement.” The conference gathered hundreds of scholars, researchers, technology experts, entrepreneurs, and government representatives from various countries to share research findings and strategic directions in the era of global innovation.
The conference brought together international scholars and experts to share research and innovation strategies
Among the co-organizing institutions, HUTECH was the only representative from Vietnam, joining Indian Maritime University (India), University of the Built Environment (United Kingdom), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia), and 13 leading universities in the Philippines. HUTECH’s role as a co-organizer reaffirmed its academic influence, research capacity, and international reputation within the Asia-Pacific education and scientific network.
HUTECH is the sole Vietnamese co-organizer of IRCIEST 2025
Representing HUTECH at the conference were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Director of the Institute of Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet, Head of the Department of Science and Technology; Dr. Pham The Anh Phu, Lecturer and Researcher of the Faculty of Information Technology; Ms. Nguyen Lan Huong, Head of the Department of International Relations and Project Management; and Dr. Nguyen Luu Thanh Tan, Deputy Head of the Faculty of Marketing and International Business. The delegation not only presented their research but also served as keynote speakers and session moderators, showcasing the academic leadership of Vietnamese scholars.
HUTECH delegation took on roles as presenters, speakers, and moderators at IRCIEST 2025
In Session 1, “Driving Industry Transformation: Automation and Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0,” Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung presented “Robotics in Industry 4.0: Trends and Future Outlook,” analyzing trends in intelligent automation and the integration of robotics, big data, and sensor systems in modern industrial production. His presentation was well received for combining control theory, machine learning, and industrial practices in Vietnam, proposing directions for autonomous and adaptive manufacturing to meet digital transformation demands in Industry 4.0.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung discussed trends in robotics and automation in Industry 4.0
In Session 2, “Shaping the Future: Data-Driven Insights and Entrepreneurial Ventures,” Dr. Nguyen Luu Thanh Tan presented “Technopreneurship Intentions among Vietnamese Students: A Behavioral and Policy Perspective,” examining the technological entrepreneurship behavior of Vietnamese students from policy and behavioral perspectives. The study contributed valuable empirical data and offered policy recommendations for universities and government agencies to build an effective startup ecosystem and foster innovation among youth.
Also at the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet presented “Mott-Schottky Au/Co₃O₄/CC Heterojunction as a Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting,” focusing on new materials for electrochemistry and clean energy. The study demonstrated HUTECH’s strength in materials science and energy technology, highlighting potential applications in fuel cells and hydrogen production through water splitting, a field of growing global interest.
Also at the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet presented “Mott-Schottky Au/Co₃O₄/CC Heterojunction as a Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting,” focusing on new materials for electrochemistry and clean energy. The study demonstrated HUTECH’s strength in materials science and energy technology, highlighting potential applications in fuel cells and hydrogen production through water splitting, a field of growing global interest.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet presented new research on materials for electrochemistry and clean energy
In the field of artificial intelligence and smart education, Dr. Pham The Anh Phu presented “AI-driven Educational Knowledge Graph Construction for Smart LMS and Personalized Learning Recommendation through LLM and GNN,” which combines large language models (LLMs) and graph neural networks (GNNs) to develop intelligent learning management systems (LMS) capable of personalized learning recommendations. This research exemplifies HUTECH’s digital transformation efforts in education, promoting the deep integration of AI into learning management and learner development.
HUTECH enhanced international collaboration and research engagement at IRCIEST 2025
Beyond research presentations, HUTECH’s presence at IRCIEST 2025 demonstrated its active role in promoting international academic cooperation. Through discussions and research partnerships, the delegation established strategic relationships with universities and research institutes across the region, expanding its scientific and technological cooperation network toward sustainable development.
News: Bảo Thư
Photo: Department of International Relations and Project Management
Communication Center
News: Bảo Thư
Photo: Department of International Relations and Project Management
Communication Center
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