D-CAMP 2025: HUST Students Blend Innovation with Tradition

On February 10, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 23rd International Students Multidisciplinary Design Camp (D-Camp) 2025, welcoming 37 esteemed professors and staff, along with 80 talented students from 16 leading universities across Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. This year, HUST is the only Vietnamese university participating in the competition.

Centered around the theme “Innovation Meets Tradition”, this year's D-Camp offers an exciting platform for students to engage in multidisciplinary design, product development, and creative problem-solving, blending cultural heritage with forward-thinking solutions.

From February 10 to 14, the Idea Round takes place at HUST. After that, participants will return home to continue their studies and collaborate online to develop their ideas. Within just a day or two, students from different countries quickly adapt, fostering effective teamwork. In August 2025, all teams will head to South Korea to present their final projects at the competition’s Grand Finale.
 

Students participate in D-CAMP 2025.

In his welcome remarks, Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh, Vice President of HUST, expressed deep gratitude to Prof. Lee Il Jae of Jeonbuk National University and Prof. Chung Hyun of Chungnam National University for their dedication to bringing D-Camp to HUST. Through this event, HUST continues to foster student-led research, startups, and innovation. By providing an ideal academic and research environment, the university nurtures students into the next generation of scientists.
 

As one of eight HUSTers participating in D-Camp 2025, Pham Tien Thanh, a talented Mechatronics Engineering student from Cohort 66, School of Mechanical Engineering, shared: “I’m honored to be selected for this competition. Students from other countries have creative ideas and strong expertise. At HUST, beyond solid problem-solving and communication skills, we have the advantage of quick adaptation, even outside our fields of study.”

He expressed that he will do everything in his power to help his team and HUST achieve success.