HUTECH and Thales Group explore cooperation in quantum technology research and doctoral education
- 23/10/2026
On October 21, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) welcomed representatives from Thales, France, to discuss potential research collaboration in quantum technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced workforce development.
HUTECH meets with representatives from France’s Thales to discuss opportunities for cooperation in advanced technology
During the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan, Key Account Manager at Thales Vietnam, and Mr. Antoine Delroise, Business Development Assistant, introduced the group’s operations and network of research and technology centers. Thales is a French technology company operating in defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and digital technologies, with a presence in more than 65 countries and over 30 years of operations in Vietnam.
Thales Vietnam representatives introduce the group’s operations and network of research and technology centers
Representing HUTECH, Vice Presidents Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Phuong and Assoc. Prof. Vo Dinh Bay presented the university’s education and research capabilities and its priorities for technology development. Areas including AI, healthcare technology applications, new materials, and sensors were discussed to identify promising avenues for research collaboration with Thales.
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Phuong shares HUTECH’s technology development priorities and explores opportunities for research collaboration with Thales
The technical discussions focused on quantum technology and post-quantum cryptography, particularly solutions to protect information against the challenges posed by quantum computing. Thales shared research directions involving quantum technology applications and data security, laying the groundwork for exploring potential cooperation in cybersecurity.
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The two sides discuss quantum technology, post-quantum cryptography, and information security solutions in cybersecurity
The discussions also covered information processing and sensor data analysis, including data integration from multiple sources, system condition monitoring, and audio signal processing. Research on new materials, electrochemical sensors, and fuel cells was also addressed, highlighting further areas in which the two sides could explore collaboration.
The meeting opens up opportunities for research collaboration in quantum technology and cybersecurity between HUTECH and Thales
Alongside technology research, HUTECH and Thales explored cooperation in advanced workforce development, particularly at the doctoral level. Options under consideration included connecting experts, facilitating researcher exchanges, and providing opportunities to participate in research at international centers, including those in Singapore. The two sides also discussed potential joint research projects and examined the partnership and funding requirements needed to support future implementation.
News: Mỹ Lam
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