Evaluation of the Doctoral Dissertation at the Departmental Level for PhD Candidate Khuat Duc Duong with the topic: “Static and Dynamic Analysis and Structural Optimization of a Micro-Scale Doubly Curved Shell with Functionally Graded Material Properties”

On 4/22/2026, the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Hanoi University of Industry organized the Departmental-level Doctoral Dissertation Evaluation Committee for PhD Candidate Khuat Duc Duong, majoring of Mechanical Engineering. The dissertation is an in-depth research work that closely integrates modern mechanics theories with advanced optimization methods in the design of micro-scale structures.

The Evaluation Committee consisted of seven scientists and experts, chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tu - Hanoi University of Industry. The dissertation was conducted under the scientific supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tuan Linh (Hanoi University of Industry) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đao Nhu Mai (Institute of Mechanics – Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology).

Overview of the Departmental-level Doctoral Dissertation Evaluation Committee for PhD Candidate Khuat Duc Duong.

At the evaluation session, PhD Candidate Khuat Duc Duong presented the main contents and outstanding results of the dissertation. The Committee members engaged in discussed, and provided many valuable scientific comments, focusing on the rigor of the mathematical models, the reliability of the numerical methods, as well as the potential for broader application of the research results.

The dissertation topic focuses on developing theoretical models and Isogeometric Analysis (IGA) methods to investigate the static and dynamic mechanical behaviors as well as the optimization problems of doubly curved micro-shell structures made of bidirectional Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs), while taking micro-scale size effects into consideration. This research direction possesses significant scientific and practical importance.

PhD Candidate Khuat Duc Duong presenting the doctoral dissertation at the Departmental-level evaluation session.

The research outcomes of PhD Candidate Khuat Duc Duong were highly appreciated by the Evaluation Committee for both their scientific value and practical applicability. From a theoretical perspective, the dissertation contributes to the further development and extension of analytical theories for microstructures made of bidirectional functionally graded materials, thereby improving the accuracy of modeling complex structures. From a practical perspective, the computational results show strong potential for applications in various high-tech fields such as aerospace engineering, mechatronics - sensors, robotics, and biomedical engineering.

After a serious, objective working process, the Evaluation Committee unanimously approved the results of the departmental-level doctoral dissertation evaluation, while recognizing the novelty, substantial research scope, and new contributions of the dissertation. The Committee also recommended that the PhD Candidate incorporate the comments and suggestions to further improve the dissertation in preparation for the University-level defense in the near future.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tu – Vice Rector of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Chairman of the Evaluation Committee, delivering remarks at the evaluation session.

The success of the evaluation session not only marks an important milestone in the academic development of PhD Candidate Khuat Duc Duong on his research journey, but also further affirms the prestige and strengths of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering in training high-quality human resources, closely integrating scientific research with modern, sustainable, and application-oriented research directions.

*SOME PHOTOS FROM THE DEPARTMENTAL-LEVEL DOCTORAL DISSERTATION EVALUATION SESSION FOR PHD CANDIDATE KHUẤT ĐỨC DƯƠNG: