DETAILED REPORT ON THE PRESENTATION AT THE VIETNAM–JAPAN HYDROGEN WORKSHOP 2025
Date: October 17, 2025
Venue: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH)
Organizers: Vietnam Association for Hydrogen and Clean Energy (VAHC), HUTECH University, and Suiso Japan Co., Ltd.
Presenter: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet – Head of the Department of Science and Technology, HUTECH University
1. Introduction
In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet emphasized that HUTECH has always been a pioneer in international cooperation, innovation, and technology development, with a strong focus on green and sustainable energy.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary (1995–2025), HUTECH proudly upholds the vision of “Identity – Integration – Internationalization.”
2. Overview of HUTECH University
Dr. Viet provided an overview of HUTECH’s remarkable growth:
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Over 40,000 students, 4 campuses, and 2,100 lecturers;
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Partnerships with nearly 200 universities and institutes across more than 30 countries and regions;
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Collaboration with over 1,000 domestic and international enterprises.
HUTECH is a member of the ASEAN University Network on Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) and continues to strengthen its integration into the global academic community, aligning education with industry needs and sustainable development goals.
3. International Cooperation towards Innovation and New Technologies
HUTECH has actively developed English-taught international programs in Information Technology, Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics, and Hospitality Management.
The university also runs joint degree programs with partners in the United States, Australia, South Korea, and several European countries.
Assoc. Prof. Viet highlighted that international cooperation serves as a vital platform for research collaboration and technology transfer—especially in renewable and hydrogen energy technologies.
4. Research Development and Key Research Groups
HUTECH’s research landscape is built around a network of key research groups, including:
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Advanced Materials and Applications (AMA)
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Bioinspired Structures and Applications (BioS)
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Smart Construction and Structural Mechanics (SCSM)
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Mechanical, Automation and Automotive (MAA)
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Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining (AIDM)
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Sustainable Economic Development (SED)
HUTECH’s researchers have produced more than 3,200 Scopus-indexed papers, reflecting the university’s expanding global research capacity and academic excellence.
5. Hydrogen Research at HUTECH
Focusing on the main theme of the workshop, Dr. Viet introduced HUTECH’s recent research achievements in hydrogen energy.
The university’s studies have been published in leading international journals such as Energy Material Advances (2025), International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2024), and Carbon (2025).
Key research directions include:
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Hydrogen production via water electrolysis for clean and sustainable energy;
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Development of high-performance catalysts and hydrogen storage materials;
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Modeling and nanomaterial applications to optimize electrochemical performance and efficiency.
These research activities demonstrate HUTECH’s growing role in advancing hydrogen science and technology in Vietnam.
6. Vietnam’s National Hydrogen Strategy
Dr. Viet referred to Decision No. 165/QD-TTg issued by the Prime Minister of Vietnam, outlining the National Hydrogen Strategy:
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By 2030: Produce 100,000–500,000 tons of hydrogen per year, mainly from renewable sources and carbon capture technologies (CCUS).
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By 2050: Scale up to 10–20 million tons per year, meeting about 10% of final energy demand, and positioning Vietnam as a regional hub for clean hydrogen production and export.
He noted that HUTECH is aligning its research, training, and partnership initiatives with this national roadmap, contributing to Vietnam’s energy transition and net-zero commitment.
7. Conclusion
Concluding his presentation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Viet affirmed:
“HUTECH is committed to enhancing training quality linked with research capability, expanding global partnerships, and developing sustainable hydrogen research as a key driver of future energy innovation.”
The presentation received great attention from Vietnamese and Japanese participants, fostering discussions on future collaboration in hydrogen research and technology development between the two countries.
