Hanoi University of Science and Technology Brings Students to the International Level with Microwave Technology

Microwave engineering is silently present in mobile phones, microwave ovens, or global positioning systems..., while playing a key role in the 6G network infrastructure and the future Internet of Things. Prof. Vu Van Yem - Vice President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology and an expert in advanced communication systems - assesses that mastering this technology opens up breakthrough opportunities for Vietnamese science.

We respectfully introduce the exchange content between Prof. Vu Van Yem and reporters on the occasion of the International Conference on Microwave Engineering and Membership Expansion (IEEE MTT-S BPC 2026) held at Hanoi University of Science and Technology on July 28.

🎙️ Professor, what is the significance of the international conference with the participation of world-leading experts in microwave engineering for the research and training activities of Hanoi University of Science and Technology?

✨ On the occasion of the 70th Founding Anniversary of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering organizes the Conference on Microwave Applications with world-leading experts. This activity aims to share research and development experiences, connecting industry professionals in Vietnam with the region and internationally.

Microwave engineering is a specialized major within Electronics and Telecommunications, having a significant impact on national economic and scientific-technological development. This is a particularly important foundation in training high-quality human resources, researching for innovation, and applying engineering to fields of life.

The conference creates opportunities for students and young scientists in Vietnam to connect and work directly with top minds in the world. This engineering plays a foundational role in the development of the second, third, fourth, fifth, and upcoming sixth generations of mobile networks. This contributes to improving the quality of human resources for the University, creating opportunities for research connections, and transferring the necessary microwave technologies for Vietnam in the near future.
  🎙️ Professor, what specific values do you expect to be created after this event, especially regarding international cooperation opportunities?

✨ The first value brought is that Vietnamese students, trainees, and young researchers gain access to new technologies and new research from excellent scientists worldwide.

Next, the event creates a cooperation network, opening opportunities for HUST students to go abroad for exchange and postgraduate studies. They will become important bridges when returning to develop domestic research.

The conference affirms the prestige, position, and brand image of Hanoi University of Science and Technology in the field of microwave engineering in particular and electronics and telecommunications in general. Through this, the University affirms its capacity to work with leading educational and research institutions as well as technology enterprises in the region and Vietnam.

🎙️ For readers to easily visualize, could the Professor explain more clearly about microwave engineering and its practical applications?

✨ Microwave engineering is a specialized major researching the control of radio waves at super high frequencies for applications in telecommunications, communications, exploration, and energy transmission. Familiar applications include mobile phones (hardware devices like antennas, transceivers), Wi-Fi, and GPS positioning.

In households, microwave ovens apply this engineering to convert electromagnetic wave energy into thermal energy. The Google digital map application certainly requires taking pictures from satellites to the Earth to identify roads or buildings; this is the foundation of remote sensing technology based on microwave engineering.

In healthcare, probes using radio waves are used to treat patients. This technology also serves seabed exploration, space research, satellite digital television, and terrestrial digital television. This is the foundation of future smart systems.
  🎙️ So what are the current career opportunities for students pursuing this specialized field, Professor?

✨ The opportunities for students specializing in microwave engineering are very wide open. They can work at telecommunications, electronics, and energy enterprises, or research institutes and universities regarding remote sensing and image processing.

As the Internet of Things (IoT) develops, all communication links between devices in smart cities as well as the connections between vehicles on the road require a radio wave foundation. Students can work at radio and television stations, mobile telecommunications companies, or civil aviation flight operations units. There, radar systems and radio equipment play a role in connecting pilots with ground station systems to serve take-offs and landings.

🎙️ How does the University plan to connect with enterprises after the conference to support students and improve research quality?

✨ The University always maintains connections with research and development enterprises like Viettel, VNPT, Samsung, and large electronics and telecommunications companies. This cooperation helps enhance learners' experiences, contributing to their success after graduation. Concurrently, the cohesion helps research stay close to reality, meeting market demands. This conference helps deploy specific collaborations between individual laboratories and lecturers with participating enterprises.
  🎙️ At the Conference, there is a 3-minute idea presentation competition for students. How does the Professor evaluate the significance of this activity?

✨ The 3-minute idea presentation competition brings two great values to students.

First is promoting the creative spirit; new ideas are always highly appreciated by the council.

Second, students can practice presentation skills, learning how to persuasively present the technology they are researching to investors. The ability to persuade enterprises to invest in development projects is an important skill for their future.

🎙️ Thank you, Professor, for the conversation!