Remarkable Achievements at HUST Student Research Conference 2025

Over May 16-17, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) held the annual Student Research Conference 2024-2025, drawing more than 1,600 students, 510 research projects, and 150 academic publications. This year’s event showcased 90 products and 30 innovation videos, with 36 awards to be presented across 24 academic panels.

Following national development goals under Resolution 57-NQ/TW on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, and Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development, HUST has launched a range of initiatives to foster collaboration between young researchers and businesses in advancing technologies, products, processes, and business models. The Student Research Conference reflects Vietnam’s broader push for scientific advancement and public-private collaboration under recent national resolutions.
 

“As a leading technical university in Vietnam, we focus on training while building a research–innovation–startup ecosystem where students are central, businesses are partners, and science drives progress,” shared Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh, Vice President of HUST, at the opening ceremony.

Over May 16–17, student research projects were reviewed by 24 specialized panels, with 36 top awards set to be presented. The accompanying exhibition featured 50+ innovative models and tech products—from high-impact student research and student-founded startups to tech firms and innovation competition teams.
 

Dr. Truong Cong Tuan, Director of the BK Entrepreneurship Center, highlighted that this year’s conference stands out not just for its scale but for its focus on practical solutions addressing urgent social and industrial issues such as environment, energy, healthcare, smart cities, educational technology, and digital transformation.

For the first time, tech companies, investors, and innovation experts joined the judging panel, enhancing objectivity and real-world relevance.

“Their involvement bridges students with the job market, promoting the transition from research to application and turning creative ideas into commercial products,” said Dr. Tuan.
 

According to Assoc. Prof. Dao Thanh Binh , Vice Dean of the School of Economics and Management, this year’s research topics are diverse and closely tied to real-life issues. Some projects tackle practical concerns like motor vehicle liability insurance where students themselves are the research subjects, or explore postpaid e-wallets to address students’ financial challenges and promote financial inclusion. These studies reflect a strong link between theory and practice and touch on relevant, timely issues.

He added: “The research by our school shows a clear interdisciplinary trend, with active participation from students in Technology, Applied Math, and Electronics. This collaboration allows each discipline to contribute its strengths: tech students support modeling and quantitative tools, while economics students pose practical problems and research questions.”
 

Another remarkable project came from Mechatronics students Nguyen Gia Long, Pham Thanh Son, and Pham Duy Tien from the School of Mechanical Engineering. Their research applied machine learning and image processing to accurately determine coordinates for an automated screwdriving system.

The project features two main components: a screw feeding system and an automated screwdriving unit. Screws are placed into a tray, pass through a guided channel, and are then positioned at the driving head, where a signal confirms readiness for operation. The image processing system ensures precise screw placement and monitors product quality throughout the process, from tray loading to final inspection.

Guided by Dr. Le Duc Bao and Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huyen, the project offers a smart alternative to manual screwdriving, improving precision, reducing labor, increasing productivity, and ensuring manufacturing consistency.
 

This year’s HUST Student Research Conference reaffirmed the university’s role as a bridge between students, the university, and industry, fostering innovation and connecting high-potential projects with strategic tech partners.