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ANNUAL REPORT 2015 2015 Contents MESSAGE FROM VNU-HCM PRESIDENT OVERVIEW 19 EDUCATION QUALITY 113 TOWARDS THE FUTURE 119 FINANCE 2014 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER 125 ANDEX Vision VNU-HCM is committed to becoming one of the top ranked universities in Asia, where science, technology, culture and intellect of Vietnam converge Mission VNU-HCM is home to talented faculty and excellent students, and dedicated to preparing highly qualified human resources, conducting significant researches and leading innovations so as to promote national development and social advances VNU-HCM is governed, managed and administered as an exemplary university model with high degree of autonomy, social accountability and self-control It also creates a favorable environment for science innovation and academic freedom in a standard university city ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Message from VNU-HCM President Another year is coming to an end with major milestones This was also the final year of its 2011-2015 strategy The year witnessed a lot of events which showed dedication and efforts of leadership, staff, faculty and students at VNU-HCM It was also an active year to integrate into the world for a continuous development of the University 2015: Renovation and Integration Assoc Prof Dr Phan Thanh Binh The renovation of higher education in particular and education in general would make a direct impact on human resources quality and sustainable growth of the economy For VNU-HCM, renovation was an important need to make its model more complete, and create its international standard administration scheme Therefore, RENOVATION and INTEGRATION were interlinked Renovation was for integration, which would enable it to keep pace with international trends Integration was for renovation, which would help approach modern educational methods In the globalized age, the world is more flat, leading to stronger collaboration and competition As such, international integration becomes a powerful principle for the survival of a higher education system VNUHCM is no exception In order to integrate into the region and the world, VNUHCM has taken strong steps Previously, the University had few proposals for undergraduate and graduate education reform, such as common graduate admissions exam for all majors of the 66 V VN NU U H H CC M M :: SS Y YN N EE RR G GY Y PP O OW W EE RR same field, creditization of academic programs, and diversification of training methods, etc On that journey, it continuously renovate its methods and curriculum to satisfy increasingly high demands of the society Currently the University continue to play the key role in Vietnamese higher education system, who pioneers in implementation of CDIO technology, standardization and improvement of English language teaching and learning quality, and pilot implementation of comprehensive higher education reform, and has got encouraging results to be more confident for international integration VNU-HCM developed advanced training programs at international standards such as Excellent Engineer Training Program (PFIEV), Honors Engineer and Bachelor's Program, and Advanced Programs, etc These programs nurtured future talents Besides, the University focused on standardize and improve the quality of English language teaching and learning, as well as deliver English speaking programs; thus, its students became confident and proactive towards regional and international integration trends Initial achievements on it journey of RENOVATION and INTEGRATION were proved by internationally accredited programs As of November 2015, VNUHCM had 36 programs passing institutional external assessment in compliance with AUNQA, of which 21 passing official external assessment in all majors, from engineering, technology, and economics to social sciences and humanities More significantly, the Biomedical Engineering program of the International University got 5.1/7 scores, which was the second highest grade in Southeast Asia (just behind a program of the Philippines with 5.5 scores), and highest grade in Vietnam The University was the first and only institution in the country having ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology) accredited programs So far it was the leader in the nation in terms of the number of accredited programs, and the number of highly recognized ones in the region Research at VNU-HCM also obtained new achievements The number of publications on international journals was increasing over years as it was 2.26 times higher in 2014 than in 2011 (i.e 245 articles in 2011 vs 566 in 2014) Moreover, there was an increase in quantity and quality of international scientists visiting and working at VNU-HCM International relations of VNU-HCM continuously expanded It closely worked with universities in ASEAN (SMU, Chulalongkorn, Mahidol ), East Asia (Seoul National University - Korea, University of Tokyo Japan ), North America (UC Berkeley, UC Los Angeles, Dukes University ), and Europe (Paris Orsay, Telecom Paristech) in order to renovate and improve the three important areas: Natural Science, Management Science, and Educational Management In the past year, the University discussed with UC Los Angeles the proposal to establish the School of Education Administration and Management at VNU-HCM in 2016 to provide advanced knowledge of education administration for relevant leaders in Vietnam, the region and Asia It was also a member of many international organizations like ASEA-Uninet, AUF, EURECOM, RESCIF, and AUN, etc The development of strategic partner network worldwide enabled VNU-HCM to gradually standardize its activities, improve its resources, A AN NN NU UA A LL RR EE PP O O RR TT 22 00 11 55 77 and improve its administration quality in order to heighten its prestige in the top Asian universities Integration presented not only challenges but also opportunities for VNU-HCM to affirm its position in the global academic setting, and at the same time, to push it and Vietnamese higher education in general to make reforms in line with the world trends 2016: Modern, articulated and integrated curriculum The year 2016 will be the first year to implement VNU-HCM Strategy 2016-2020 with plenty of plans, dreams and ambitions of the faculty and the students It will be the year of integration with the formation of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) In 2016, VNU-HCM has to make a great stride to affirm its education quality, working towards the goal of building the leading institution in Asia where learners' potential can be developed to the fullest Completion and continuous update of the curriculum will be the highlight of its reform With that, the theme for the year 2016 will be CURRICULUM: MODERNITY, ARTICULATION, INTEGRATION with the following core agenda: Developing academic programs in an advanced and systematic way, where knowledge, skills and ethics convene in order to provide high quality human resources for the society, to train excellent individuals, and affirm the position of VNU-HCM Enhancing articulation among academic programs within VNU-HCM based on outcome standards, competency framework, foundation knowledge, and double / dual 88 M:: SSYYNNEERRGGYY PPOOW WEERR VVNNUU HHCCM degree programs Developing curriculum development support units; improving lecturers' capability to implement academic programs effectively, which satisfies outcome standards Promoting evaluation and accreditation of academic programs against regional and international standards to assure training quality; involving in accreditation of educational institutions Facilitating research and technology transfer; strengthening research and training linkages; developing research oriented graduate programs at certain departments, faculties and universities; promoting national and international connections in research to address big problems of economy, society and science Promoting the key role of VNU-HCM in education, research and community outreach for the sake of socioeconomic development of the nation, especially Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and other provinces Guaranteeing finance for education and training by diversifying income sources from social activities and services; effectively using financial resources and saving costs In 2016, VNU-HCM continues to be the pioneer in renovation, contributing to national development and social progress It will be always the hub for outstanding students, and platform for future global citizens to reach intellectual heights, enabling Vietnam to strongly rise in its development and integration As Year of the Monkey 2016 is coming, I would like to wish you all health and happiness OVERVIEW AANNNNUUAALL RREEPPOORRTT 22001155 99 PRESIDENTIAL BOARD Assoc Prof Dr Phan Thanh Binh President Assoc Prof Dr Huynh Thanh Dat Standing Vice President Dr Nguyen Duc Nghia Vice President Assoc Prof Dr Nguyen Hoi Nghia Vice President Assoc Prof Dr Duong Anh Duc Vice President 10 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER MAJOR RESERCH GROUPS 2015 No Group Contact Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Law, Management Philosophy University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) Religious Studies University of Social Sciences and Humanities Cultural Studies Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities Archaeological Studies Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities Urban Studies Department of Urban Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities Economics and Public Administration University of Economics and Law Natural Science Mathematics Mathematical Optimization Department of Mathematics, International University Computational Mechanics Faculty of Mathematics and IT, University of Science Physics 10 Thin Film Physics Faculty of Physics, University of Science 11 Advanced Materials Department of Solid State Physics, University of Science 12 Computational Physics Faculty of Applied Science, University of Technology Faculty of Physics, University of Science 13 Astronomy Physics Department of Physics, International University Chemistry & Chemical Engineering 14 Medicinal Chemistry - Natural Compounds University of Science, University of Technology 15 Food Product Development and Industrial Fermentation University of Technology, International University 16 Chemical Synthesis Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University of Technology Biology, Biotechnology & Health 17 Stem Cells Faculty of Biology, University of Science 18 Molecular Biotechnology Faculty of Biology, University of Science & Molecular Genetics 130 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER 19 Biological Simulation & Computer-aided Drug Design Faculty of Biotechnology, International University 20 Reproductive Health School of Medicine, VNU-HCM 21 Biomedical Engineering Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, International University Geoscience & Environment 22 Climate Change Center for Water Resources Management & Climate Change, University of Technology, University of Science, University of Social Sciences & Humanities, Institute for Environment & Resources 23 Environmental Technology University of Technology, & Management University of Science, Institute for Environment & Resources, Center for Water Resources Management & Climate Change 24 Urban Flood Prevention University of Technology, Center for Water Resources Management & Climate Change 25 Environmental Ecology University of Science 26 Environmental Toxicology University of Technology, University of Science, Institute for Environment & Resources 27 Environmental Geology University of Technology, University of Science Technology Information Technology and Communications 28 Natural Semantics Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Technology; Faculty of Information Technology, University of Science 29 Information Security Information Technology Park, University of Science, University of Technology 30 E-learning Faculty of Information Technology, University of Science 31 Semantic Web Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Technology 32 Grid & High Performance Computing Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Technology 33 Artificial Intelligence University of Information Technology, University of Science ANNUAL REPORT 2015 131 Mechanics - Automation 34 Civil & Industrial University of Technology, Robotics University of Science, National Key Laboratory of Digital Control & Systems Engineering 35 Digital Control & Measurement University of Technology, University of Science, National Key Laboratory of Digital Control & Systems Engineering 36 Machinery Research & Design University of Technology Electricity - Electronics 37 System & Telecom Network Faculty of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Technology 38 Super High Frequency Engineering Faculty of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Technology` 39 RF Devices International University 40 IC Technology ICDREC Energy 41 Biofuels University of Technology, University of Science 42 Solar Batteries / Fuel Batteries University of Science 43 New Energy, Renewable Energy University of Technology & Energy Alteration Materials Science & Technology 44 MOF Materials Manar Center 45 Bionano Sensors Nanotechnology Lab 46 Nano Materials Nanotechnology Lab, University of Technology, National Key Laboratory of Polymer & Composite Materials, 47 Polymer & Composite Materials University of Science, University of Technology, National Key Laboratory of Polymer & Composite Materials 48 132 Electrochemistry - Catalysis - National Key Laboratory of Applied Chemical Physics, Renewable Energy University of Science VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER LIST OF JOINT TRAINING PROGRAMS (As of November 2014) No Institution Foreign institution Name Degree Major License Country University of Technology University of Adelaide Australia B.S 2.5+2 Petroleum Engineering 1008/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN University of Technology La Trobe University Australia B.S 2+2 Information Technology 1005/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN University of Technology University of Queensland Australia B.S 2.5+2 Software 1004/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN University of Technology Griffith University Australia B.S 2+2 Civil Engineering 1003/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN University of Technology University of Applied Switzerland Sciences Northwestern MBA Business Administration /QÀÀHQG-QHÀN University of Technology University of Illinois at Springfield USA B.A Business Administration 1006/ QÀÀHQG-QHÀN University of Technology Maastricht School of Management The Netherlands MBA Business Administration 07/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN University of Technology University of Technology, Australia Sydney B.S Electromechanics University of Science Auckland University New Zealand of Technology (AUT) B.S Information & 1203/QÀCommunications Technology ÀHQG-QHÀN 10 University of Science Universiteá Claude Bernard Lyon I France B.S Information Technology 1063/QÀÀHQG 11 University of Science Keuka College USA B.S Management Science 1113/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN 12 University of Science University of Maine France B.S dual degree Chemistry 922/QÀ-ÀHQGQHÀN 13 University of Science University of Joseph Fourier, Grenoble France M.S Experimental biochemistry 154/QÀ-ÀHQG and commercial application 14 University of University of Stirling Social Sciences & Humanities Scotland M.A Communications Management 1091/QÀÀHQG 15 International University University of Binghamton USA B.S Industrial & Systems Engineering 1205/QÀ- 16 International University University of Binghamton USA B.S Computer Engineering 1210 /QÀÀHQG-QHÀN 1352/QÀ-ÀHQGQHÀN ANNUAL REPORT 2015 133 17 International University University of Binghamton USA B.S Electrical Engineering 1208/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN 18 International University University of New South Wales Australia B.A 2+2 Business Administration 1207 /QÀÀHQG-QHÀN 19 International University University of New South Wales Australia B.S 2+2 Electronics & Telecommunication 1206/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN 20 International University Rutgers University USA B.S Computer Engineering 1186/QÀÀHQG 21 International University Rutgers University USA B.S Industrial & Systems Engineering 1204/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN 22 International University Rutgers University USA B.S Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering 1187/QÀ-ÀHQG 23 International University University of Nottingham UK B.A Business Administration 1160/QÀ-ÀHQG 24 International University University of Nottingham UK B.Sc Information Engineering Technology 2+2 Renewed 1159/QÀÀHQG 25 International University University of Nottingham U.K B.Sc 2+2 Renewed 1184/QÀ- 26 International University University of Nottingham U.K B.Sc Electronics Engineering Engineers, Communications 2+2 Renewed 1185/QÀÀHQG 27 International University University of West of England UK BBA Business Administration Engineers 2+2 Renewed 1152/QÀÀHQG 28 International University University of West of England UK B.Sc Information Technology Engineers 2+2 Renewed 1154/QÀÀHQG 29 International University West of England UK B.Sc Biotechnology Engineers 2+2 Renewed 1155/QÀÀHQG 30 International University West of England UK B.Sc 2+2 Electronics and Engineering Renewed 1153/QÀ- 31 International University Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand B.A Business Administration Renewed 1209/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN 32 International University University of Houston USA BBA 2+2 Business Administration Renewed 1151/QÀÀHQG 33 International University Northeastern University USA M.A Leadership Science Renewed 1357/QÀÀHQG 34 University of Economics and Law University of PantheonAssas Paris France M.A International Business Law Renewed 710/QÀÀHQG-QHÀN 35 University of Economics and Law University of Benedictine USA MBA Business Administration in Finance QÀ 870/QÀ-ÀHQG 134 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER Biotechnology 36 International Education Institute University of Missouri St Louis USA BBA 2+2 Business Administration Renewed 830/QÀÀHQG 37 International Education Institute University of Missouri St Louis USA B.Sc 2+2 Information Technology Renewed 826/QÀÀHQG 38 International Education Institute Truman State University USA BBA 2+2 Business Administration Renewed 829/QÀÀHQG 39 International Education Institute Truman State University USA B.Sc 2+2 Computer Science Renewed 827/QÀÀHQG 40 International Education Institute Truman State University USA M.Sc 1+1 Accountancy Renewed 1171/QÀÀHQG 41 International Education Institute Auckland University of Technology AUT New Zealand BBA Business Administration 1+2 Renewed 831/QÀÀHQG 42 International Education Institute Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand MBA 1+1 Business Administration Renewed 1100/QÀÀHQG 43 International Education Institute University of Northampton UK B.A 1+2 Business Administration Renewed 828/QÀÀHQG 44 International Education Institute University of Northampton UK 1+1 Business Administration Renewed 1099/QÀÀHQG 45 International Education Institute University of Northampton UK 2+0 Business Administration Renewed 1098/QÀÀHQG 46 International Education Institute Paris Graduate School of Management France MBA Business Administration 676/QÀ-ÀHQGQHÀN 47 International Education Institute Andrews University USA MBA Business Administration 1224/QÀ-ÀHQG 48 French University Pole Bordeaux University, Paris University France B.Sc Informatics 49 French University Pole Bordeaux University, Paris University France M.Sc Informatics 50 French University Toulouse University France Pole Capitole B.Sc Economics 51 French University Pole Toulouse University France Capitole M.Sc Economics ANNUAL REPORT 2015 135 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN PROGRESS BY 2015 No Project Sponsor(s) Implementer(s) Duration TECHNO II European EUR 2,497,700 Commission, EACEA VNU-HCM 2012 -2016 Swap and Transfer European Commission, EACEA VNU-HCM 2013-2017 EUR 3,049,625 GATE (Knowledge Management Technology Transfer and Education Programme) European Commission University of Technology-VNU-HCM 2012-2016 EUR 2.5 million Joint research with JFE JFE Steel University of Corporation, Japan Technology -VNU-HCM Technical Consultation: Computing and simulating wire tension on container ships Korean Maritime and Ocean University Integrated Water Resources and Environmental Management for Asian and African Mega deltas under climate change Japan Society for University of 2013 - 2015 the Promotion of TechnologyVNU-HCM (US$ 100,000) Science (JSPS) Cyanotoxin found in microcrustaceans University of Technology 2015-2017 VNU-HCM VND 700 million Reduction of Antibiotics in hospital wastewater by Sponge Membrane Bioreactor: Case study in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam (GIST) University of Technology 2015 VNU-HCM VND 180 million Quality evaluation of water and model development of safe water for clinics in Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta (EPFL Switzerland) University of Technology VND 150 million 10 Sampling and analyzing features of fine dust in Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology 2015 VNU-HCM 11 Erasmus Mundus AREAS+European 136 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER Commission University of Technology VNU-HCM Budget Yen 12 million 20/3/2015 17/4/2015 2014-2015 Yen million VND 398 million University of Technology From 07/2013 EUR 3,024,725 VNU-HCM to07/2017 (administered by Politechnico) de Torino 12 AUN/SEED/Net - stage JICA University of Technology 2013-2018 VNU-HCM Sponsor: US$ 11.4 million (for all involved members) Counterpart fund: VND 19,470 million 13 HEEAP Intel products University of Technology 2013-2018 Vietnam, VNU-HCM Arizona State University, USAID Sponsor: US$ 7,000,000 Counterpart fund: US$ 100,000 14 Multifunctional digital classrooms Intel products Vietnam, Arizona State University University of Technology 06 - 12/2015 VNU-HCM Sponsor: US$ 276,250 Counterpart fund: US$ 25,000 15 Center for Water Research RESCIF (Centre Asiatique de Recherche sur l'Eau ((CARE-Rescif)) Excellence in Engineering Sciences of the French-speaking Community (RESCIF) University of Technology VNU-HCM 16 Religious Studies Department and Religious Studies Center Missio Institute (Germany) USSH VNU-HCM 01/01/201530/06/2017 17 Enhancement Program - SWEEP Social Work Education San Jose State University (USA), USAID USSH VNU-HCM 2013-2015 18 Development of teaching and research Central Research USSH resources of Korean literature in Vietnam Institute, VNU-HCM Korea 2012-2015 19 Child right administration to combat discrimination against children and teens in Vietnam - Norwegian USSH - Norwegian VNU-HCM LGBT Organization (LLH) (LGBT Project) - Save the Children International (SCI) Total duration 13,470 NOR for implementing (daroun project VND 487,060,000) components: 01/3/2014 30/9/2016 20 Digitalization of Cham manuscripts in Vietnam Northern Illinois University (USA) USSH VNU-HCM 01/8/201401/6/2015 US$ 43,000 21 Establishment of Thai Studies Thai government USSH Center (via Thai VNU-HCM Consulate General in HCMC 2014-2015 VND 30,000,000 (sponsored by Thai Consulate General in HCMC) 22 Promoting Italian language teaching & developing Italian Linguistics & Literature Italian Consulate General in HCMC 2015 Estimated budget: VND 374,300,000 (sponsored by Italian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City) USSH VNU-HCM funding provided each year US$ 1,000,000 (2015: 11.700 EUR) Total fund: US$ 148,434 2014-2015: US$ 46,970 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 137 23 Developing low-cost equipments for breast cancer diagnostic using bandwidth University Saskatchewan (Canada) International University VNU-HCM 5/2014 VND 254,810,000 7/2015 24 Study on application and approaches of wireless embedded systems Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan International University VNU-HCM 1/4/2014 1/4/2016 VND 200,000,000 25 Hydrogel coatings and repellent properties of sea creatures Institute U.S Naval International University, VNU-HCM 15/09/2014 14/10/2016 VND 1,379,300,000 26 Waste management in aquaculture, converting it into electrical energy through next generation solid oxide fuel cell for a sustainable development of the Mekong Delta JICA, Japan Nanotechnology Lab 2015 - 2020 2012 - 2016 US$ 5,706,534 (or VND 119,837 million) Sponsor: US$ 4,837,725 US$ 868,810 (or VND 18,245 million) 27 Microdevices for structuring and isolation Wageningen University, the Netherlands Nanotechnology Lab 2012-2016 EUR 200,000 Euro 28 Capability development Center for Water Resources Management & Climate Change for the VNU-HCM CWRM & CC 2011 - 2015 EUR 3.1 million Sponsor: EUR 2.5 million Counterpart fund: EUR 0.6 million 29 Urbanization of the world's deltas: Facilitating strategic planning for deltas in Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Vietnam and beyond UDW CWRM & CC 2014 - 2018 EUR 36,000 30 Comparative analysis of pollution sources at Han Chau Bay and Mekong river gates APN CWRM & CC 2015 - 2018 31 Flood prevention and drainage at coastal medium-size towns in Vietnam to adapt climate change: Design consultation about SUDS for Quang Ngai, Quy Nhún, Tuy Hôa, Nha Trang, and Sốc Trùng GIZ (Germany) CWRM & CC 2015 - 2016 EUR 38,000 32 Vietnam Skills for Employment Project (VSEP) CIDA Higher Education 2011 - 2016 Total budget: Administration Institute CAD 23,446,280 ODA Fund: CAD 20,000,000 Counterpart fund: CAD 3,446,280 138 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER Nuffic 33 Technologies for Water and Environment Ministry of Education Protection of Coastal Zones in Vietnam and Research (EWATEC-COAST) (BMBF), Germany Institute for Environment and Resources, TU Braunsweigs 2012-2015 EUR 3,5 million 34 Study on the environment at the area of Oil Refining Factory Nhon Hoi, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh PTT Corporation, Institute for Environment and Resources Thailand 2014 -2015 VND 1,024 million 35 "Developing administrators' capability of air quality control in Can Tho" GIZ project GIZ Germany Institute for Environment and Resources 2/201511/2015 36 Urban flood management INESSCO-IHE, the Netherland Institute for Environment and Resources, Can Tho Climate Change Office, UNESSCO-IHE 12/2014-2015 37 Development of non-biodegrad dable wastewater treatment using the semibatch moving bed biofilm process ESSA Co Ltd., Korea Institute for Environment and Resources, ESSA Co Ltd 2015-2017 38 Air quality control in Vietnam JICA, Japan Institute for Environment and Resources 2015 VND 560 million VND 398.6 million US$ 10,000 VND 500 million ANNUAL REPORT 2015 139 EXPANDING AND DEVELOPING NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DURING 2011-2015 No Nation Organizations Korea Korean Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology Changwon National University Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Chonnam National University Korean Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) The National Library of Korea Myongji University The University of Seoul Gyeongsang National University 10 Sungkyunkwan University 11 Pusan National University 12 Korea Investment Management Co., LTD 13 Daejeon University 14 Jeju University, Korea 15 Sustainable Water Management Center(SWMC) of Seoul National University (SNU) 16 Australia 17 University of Adelaide University of Queensland 18 New Zealand Auckland University of Technology 19 USA Arizona State University 20 Intel Corporation 21 University of California, Berkeley 22 University of California, Los Angeles 23 California State University, Fullerton 24 San Jose State University 25 Loyola University, Chicago 140 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER 26 Office of Naval Research Global 27 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 28 University of Central Oklahoma 29 Northern Illinois University 30 Andrews University 31 HEER for Vietnam 32 Switzerland University of Fribourg, Switzerland 33 Canada Canadian International Development Agency 34 France ICAM, LILLE 35 Corse Territory 36 Association Leonard de vinci, Ecole superieure d'ingenieurs Leonard de Vinci - Esilv 37 Lille University 38 Research Institute for Development (IRD) 39 Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble 40 ECE Paris 41 Japan Shibaura Institute of Technology 42 Kobe University 43 Tamsui Company, Japan 44 Yamaguchi University 45 Tokyo Institute of Technology (TIT) 46 Nagaoka University of Technology 47 Kanazawa University 48 Osaka University 49 Hiroshima Shudo University 50 Asia University 51 Indonesia 52 53 54 Institut Teknologi Bangdung, Universitas Pendidikan Russia Kazan National Research Technological University, Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service ANNUAL REPORT 2015 141 55 Philippines De la Salle University 56 Thailand Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi 57 Payap University 58 Thonburi University 59 Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) 60 Khon Kaen University 61 Thammasat, University, Thailand 62 Bangkok University 63 Mahasarakham University 64 Singapore 65 Singapore Management University Republic Polytechnic of Singapore 66 UK Oxford University 67 Germany Bielefeld University 68 The University of Beyreuth 69 Taiwan The Elite Study In Taiwan Project 70 Chaoyang University of Technology 71 Chi Nan University 72 National Central University 73 National Chiao Tung University 74 National Tsing Hua University 75 China Minnan Normal University 76 Myanmar Myanmar Institute of Theology 77 Italia University of Padova 142 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER LIST OF NEWLY APPOINTED PROFESSORS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS 2015 No Full name Faculty/Pepcutment INSTITUTION I Professors Lï Vùn Viïåt Mêỵn Chemistry - Food Industry University of Technology Nguỵn Thanh Nam Mechanical Dynamics VNU-HCM II Associate Professors Lï Vùn Thùng Chemistry - Food Industry University of Technology Buâi Troång Hiïëu Mechanical Dynamics University of Technology Lï Ngoåc Quyânh Lam Mechanical Dynamics University of Technology Lûu Thanh Tuâng Mechanical Dynamics University of Technology Chu Cưng Minh Transportation University of Technology Nguỵn Minh Long Civil Engineering - Architecture University of Technology Hoaâng Nam Civil Engineering - Architecture University of Technology Nguỵn Minh Têm Civil Engineering - Architecture University of Technology Lï Trung Chún Earth Science - Mining University of Technology 11 Chêu Nguỵn Xn Quang Irrigation University of Technology 12 Nguỵn Danh Thẫo Irrigation University of Technology 13 Lï Bấ Vinh Irrigation University of Technology 14 Nguỵn Àûác Hoâng Biology University of Science 15 Nguỵn Thõ Hụå Biology University of Science 16 Phan Thõ Phûúång Trang Biology University of Science 17 Nguỵn Huy Tën Mathematics University of Science 18 L Qëc Ngổc Information Technology University of Science 19 Hưì Bẫo Qëc Information Technology University of Science 20 Nguỵn Thõ Phûúng Trang Linguistics University of Social Sciences & Humanities 21 Trêìn Thuãy Võnh Applied Linguistics University of Social Sciences & Humanities 22 Trêìn Thuêån History University of Social Sciences & Humanities 23 Huyânh Kim Lêm Chemistry - Food Industry International University 24 Nguỵn Phûúng Thẫo Biology International University 25 V Àûác Lung Information Technology University of Information Technology 26 Nguỵn Àònh Thuên Information Technology University of Information Technology B AÁ O C AÁ O T H NÛUÚÂA N G ENP OI R Ï TN 20 10 51 AN L R 143 143 EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-chief: Assoc Prof Dr Phan Thanh Binh Associate Editor: Assoc Prof Dr Huynh Thanh Dat Members: Le Thi Anh Tram, M.A Dr Nguyen Dinh Tu Dr Le Thanh Long Assoc Prof Dr Nguyen Tan Phat Dr Nguyen Quoc Chinh Prof Dr Nguyen Thanh Nam Mai Thanh Thuy, M.Sc Mr Nguyen Cong Mau Nguyen Van Ha, M.A Hoang Thi Hanh, M.A Dinh Thi Khoi Nguyen, B.A Bui Le Vu, B.A Doan Thi Minh Chau, B.A Designer Dang Duc Loi 144 VNU-HCM: SYNERGY POWER ... Development Advisor Mr Dao Trung Giang Materials Science and Corporate Relations Advisor Mr Nguyen Quoc Luu Higher Education Administration Advisor Assoc Prof Dr Le Quang Minh Higher Education Administration... a starting point * Assoc Prof Dr Doan Le Giang: Research opened up new horizons of literature Sharing about his teaching career, Assoc Prof Dr Doan Le Giang, Dean for Literature and Linguistics,... VNU-HCM EDUCATION QUALITY Snapshot of VNU-HCM Credit: Nguyen Minh Tan IMPRESSIONS OF VNU-HCM AROUND 20KM AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN HO Soul corner CHI MINH CITY IN NORTHEASTERN DIRECTION, In a 800ha area, many