HUST Contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals

On July 31, the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 International Symposium on Sustainable Catalysis (ISSC 2025) was co-organized by the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), the Vietnam Association of Catalysis and Adsorption and RoHan-Rostock-Hanoi SDG DAAD Graduate School.

This year’s symposium, themed “Catalysis for a Sustainable Future: Innovations and Perspectives,” focuses on one of the most critical fields in science and technology today. As the world faces growing challenges related to energy, environment, and sustainable development, catalysis stands out as a key driver of transformative solutions. 
ISSC 2025 brings together leading minds in catalysis and chemical engineering from across the globe, to address critical challenges in sustainability, energy, and the environment. The symposium attracted more than 50 scientists from 8 countries outside of Vietnam. In Vietnam, scientists and students from 8 nationwide universities.
  Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh, Vice President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology shared at the conference: “Today, ISSC 2025 will serve as a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, exchanging ideas, and fostering collaborations that aim to create real-world impact. We are honored by the presence of so many leading experts, rising researchers, and partners from academia and industry. Your participation is a strong testament to the importance of catalysis in shaping a more sustainable future.

Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh also expressed his deepest appreciation to all the invited speakers, contributors, and delegates for your commitment to scientific progress. He hoped that beyond fruitful discussions, the participants would also enjoy the academic environment of HUST campus and the unique cultural experiences that Hanoi had to offer.
  Professor Udo Kragl, former Vice Rector of the University of Rostock, Germany, Program Leader of the RoHan-Rostock-Hanoi SDG DAAD Graduate School – the co-organizer of the symposium delivered his speech: “The DAAD fund for RoHan Project has come to an end but I am confident to say that our friendship will last. I appreciate the efforts of HUST scientists for the goals of sustainable development. I wish you all a successful, productive, and inspiring symposium.”
The Plenary Session of ISSC 2025 was chaired by Professor Le Minh Thang, featuring keynote presentations by distinguished international experts. 

According to Decision No. 663/QD-TTg, dated March 25, 2025, Hanoi University of Science and Technology is aiming to become a leading higher education institution in Asia. The project outlines specific goals: Achieving a top 100-150 ranking in Asia by 2035, and a top 100 ranking in engineering and technology by 2045. The university is also expected to be an excellent research and innovation center.