Gandhinagar | January 27, 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) hosted a two-week short-term collaborative research visit by faculty members and PhD scholars from Vietnam National University – University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET) from January 8 to January 20, 2026, marking an important milestone in the growing IIT–VNU academic partnership.

The visit represented a significant step in translating an existing institutional collaboration into active, outcome-oriented academic engagement, focused on joint research, faculty interaction, and long-term cooperation.

Focused Research Engagement

The visiting delegation worked closely with IIT Gandhinagar faculty and research groups, with interactions primarily centered on the Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering disciplines. The programme included in-depth research discussions, laboratory interactions, and exploration of interdisciplinary approaches to address shared research interests.

The delegation comprised:

• Dr Phạm Đình Nguyện, Lecturer, Faculty of Civil Engineering, VNU-UET
• Dr Nguyễn Văn Thương, Lecturer, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, VNU-UET
• MSc. Nguyễn Thế Thịnh, MSc. Nguyễn Văn Luân, and MSc. Nguyễn Xuân Thành, PhD scholars and lecturers at Thai Nguyen University of Industry (TNUT)

Towards Long-Term Academic Cooperation

During the visit, participants exchanged insights on ongoing research projects, experimental practices, and academic methodologies. These discussions helped identify potential avenues for joint research projects, co-authored publications, faculty exchanges, and sustained academic collaboration, reinforcing the practical implementation of the institutional partnership.

Appreciation for IITGN’s Research Culture

Reflecting on the visit, the Vietnamese faculty expressed strong appreciation for IIT Gandhinagar’s academic ecosystem and collaborative research environment.

“The Vietnam National University of Technology faculty greatly appreciated the strong academic and research culture at IIT Gandhinagar. We look forward to endorsing this collaboration within our university and across Vietnam, and encouraging our students and research scholars to explore study and research opportunities at IIT Gandhinagar,” said Dr Phạm Đình Nguyện, Lecturer, Faculty of Civil Engineering, VNU-UET.

Strengthening Global Academic Connectivity

The visit highlighted IIT Gandhinagar’s research infrastructure, interdisciplinary culture, and international outlook, which together foster meaningful global academic partnerships. Alongside academic engagements, the delegation also experienced India’s cultural and historical context, strengthening people-to-people connections and institutional understanding.

The successful exchange reflects a shared commitment by IIT Gandhinagar and VNU-UET to build sustainable research collaborations, expand academic opportunities, and contribute to global knowledge creation through international cooperation.

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