- The MoU signing opens avenues to leverage complementary strengths in interdisciplinary research domains and areas of emerging technologies, benefiting both countries’ broader academic and research communities.
- The partnership is expected to generate joint research publications, student mobility programs, and industry partnerships, contributing to technological advancement and innovation in the region.
- The high-level delegation comprises academic leaders from VNU-UET, senior scientists from Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and representatives of the Vietnam Embassy in India.
- In addition to the MoU signing, the three-day visit to IITGN will feature technical meetings, lab tours, and strategic dialogues on future collaborations.
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, SEPT 21
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and Vietnam’s VNU University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET), Hanoi, have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance joint research, student exchanges, and innovation-driven collaborations across science and engineering.
The MoU, signed on September 18, 2025, marks the beginning of a long-term partnership aimed at fostering faculty and student mobility, collaborative teaching, workshops, industry-academia initiatives, and joint research publications. The agreement comes during a three-day visit (Sept 18–20) by a high-level Vietnamese delegation comprising senior academic leaders from VNU-UET, scientists from Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), and officials from the Vietnam Embassy in India.
Strengthening Global Academic Ties
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN, highlighted how the partnership aligns with the Institute’s vision of nurturing global collaborations.
“The agreement will provide opportunities for our faculty and students to engage in meaningful international exchanges and collaboratively work on pressing scientific and technological challenges. With Gujarat emerging as a hub for semiconductor technologies, this partnership creates fertile ground for ventures in semiconductors and other emerging technology fields,” he said.
From the Vietnamese side, Dr Nguyen Thu Huong, Vice Rector, VNU-UET, emphasized the broader significance of the MoU.
“Our partnership with IITGN strengthens academic ties between Vietnam and India. By leveraging expertise in advanced research, we can co-create a platform for innovation that benefits not just our nations but the global community,” she remarked.
Areas of Collaboration
The partnership will facilitate:
- Joint research projects in frontier areas including semiconductors, robotics, energy, civil engineering, AI, IT, and computational sciences.
- Student immersion and internship programs to build global competence.
- Cooperative development of courses and online learning opportunities.
- Joint conferences, symposia, and workshops to engage academia and industry.
Prof Madhav Pathak, Faculty-in-Charge (International Relations), IITGN, underlined the Institute’s commitment to impact-driven global collaborations.
“This partnership reflects IITGN’s deeply embedded culture of internationalisation and will open up new cross-border opportunities for research and innovation,” he said.
Exploring Synergies in Research & Innovation
During their visit, the Vietnamese delegation toured Param Ananta – IITGN’s Supercomputing Facility, the Central Instrumentation Facility, and cutting-edge labs in biomedical engineering, healthcare, AI, and mechanical engineering.
Expressing appreciation, Prof Nguyen Dinh Duc, Former Chairman of UET and Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, noted:
“Since our establishment in 2004, VNU-UET has grown remarkably. By co-developing academic programs, research initiatives, and capacity-building workshops with IITGN, we aim to nurture global talent and strengthen cooperation in critical fields such as semiconductors, robotics, energy, and digital technologies.”
Looking Ahead
Both institutes envision this collaboration as a strategic pathway to building global competence, fostering innovation, and addressing regional and international challenges. By combining expertise and resources, IITGN and VNU-UET seek to contribute to the advancement of science, engineering, and technology for mutual benefit.
