HUST Teams up with Taiwanese Semiconductor Experts to Advance Research and Develop Talent

In the context of the semiconductor industry playing a pivotal role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on July 28, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) hosted a working session with a delegation of semiconductor experts from Taiwan. The meeting aimed to discuss directions for cooperation in research, training, and the development of high-quality human resources for this sector in Vietnam.

The delegation included professors and researchers from prestigious institutions such as National Taiwan University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA), along with representatives from several Taiwanese semiconductor companies.

During the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh – Vice President of HUST – emphasized the immense potential of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry and the importance of learning from countries with advanced semiconductor sectors like Taiwan.
  “HUST has engaged in many discussions with the Ministry of Education and Training and made proposals to the Prime Minister on developing training and research in the semiconductor field based on the successful models of leading Taiwanese universities. We are delighted to host in-depth exchanges like this, which help identify practical cooperation opportunities in education and research for our students, faculty, and Vietnam’s semiconductor workforce as a whole.” - Assoc. Prof. Chinh shared.

Expressing his gratitude for HUST’s warm welcome, Prof. Konrad Young – Director of the Industry-Academia Innovation College at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, and Visiting Professor in the Leadership Program at National Taiwan University – affirmed the delegation’s readiness to share experience and expertise with the university. Prof. Young underscored the critical role of linking academia and industry: “Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is a prime example of the effective integration of academic education with industrial practice. Decades ago, about 90 Taiwanese engineers studied in the US and later returned to lay the foundations for our booming semiconductor sector. I believe that if Vietnam can cultivate a team of just 20 highly capable individuals with strong training and real-world experience, it could trigger a similar breakthrough for its own industry.”

At the session, both sides proposed several potential areas of collaboration, including: Joint training programs and student/faculty exchange schemes between Taiwanese universities and HUST; Establishment of joint university–industry laboratories for advanced training and research; Development of scholarship and sponsorship programs from Taiwanese semiconductor companies; Consideration of an annual Taiwan–Vietnam Semiconductor Conference;…
  Both parties expressed strong mutual commitment to moving toward a formal bilateral partnership in the semiconductor field. This meeting marks not only the start of collaboration in training and research for this strategic industry, but also raises hopes for building a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in Vietnam – one that places people at the center and technology as the foundation.

The connection between HUST and Taiwanese experts is part of the university’s strategic initiatives to enhance internationalization during the 2025–2030 period, under the motto “Regional Connection – Global Integration.” It reflects the principle: “The university as the foundation – Teachers as the driving force – Learners at the center,” continuously fostering a high-quality learning and research environment that meets the best needs of HUST’s faculty and students for study, work, and growth.