Impressive Outcomes of the Graduation Thesis Defense for English-Taught Programs at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

On May 16 and 19, 2026, the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), organized the Graduation Thesis Defense for students enrolled in the English-taught programs of Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Automotive Engineering Technology. The event not only marked the maturity of the first cohort of students in the English-taught programs but also demonstrated the School’s strategy for educational internationalization.

This achievement is considered the first “sweet fruit” of the English-taught programs at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, representing a breakthrough step in training high-quality engineering human resources to meet the requirements of global integration. As pioneering students, they not only faced rigorous academic requirements but also had to master academic English throughout their entire learning, research, and thesis defense process. To meet these requirements, the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering has built a faculty team with both high professional expertise and the ability to teach in English,, while also investing in a modern, internationally standardized system of laboratories and practice rooms. This learning environment has created the conditions for students to develop comprehensively in terms of knowledge, skills, and global thinking.

At the graduation committees, students presented and defended their thesis in English before committees comprising Associate Professors, Doctors, and experienced lecturers. Their confidence, coherent presentations, and sharp responses to questions left a strong impression.

The Evaluation Committee at the Graduation Thesis Defense for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology Major – English-Taught Program

The Evaluation Committee at the Graduation Thesis Defense for the Automotive Engineering Technology Major – English-Taught Program

Such professional composure among the students was no coincidence. During their studies, students regularly participated in scientific seminars and international conferences, notably SETSM 2026 Conference - where students directly presented their research in English before experts and scientists. These experiences became a springboard that prepared graduates for international working environments.

Students of the Automotive Engineering Technology Major — English-Taught Program confidently presenting at the SETSM 2026 International Conference.

At the Mechatronics Engineering Technology evaluation panel, many projects demonstrated strong creativity and high practical applicability. Notably, the student group comprising Tran Duc Luong, Do Tuan Anh, and Nguyen Van Huy, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Tien Dat, presented their project entitled: "Design and Development of a Robotic Arm System for Classification." The group achieved the highest score, thanks to their systematic, logical approach and persuasive presentation skills.

Students group Tran Duc Luong, Do Tuan Anh, and Nguyen Van Huy (far left) together with members of the evaluation panel celebrating the successful defense of their graduation project.

Notably, female engineering students emerged as a distinctive highlight. Female students Vu Thi Ha Mi and Ha Thi Phuong Anh, together with their teammates, carried out the project entitled “Research, Design, and Fabrication of a Robotic Arm Model with Integrated Intelligent Control Using Image Processing for Agricultural Product Sorting.” The group not only focused on research but also successfully fabricated the robotic model integrated with image processing technology, demonstrating strong implementation capability.

Female students Vu Thi Ha Mi and Ha Thi Phuong Anh, together with their teammates, confidently presenting during their graduations thesis defense

Sharing her memorable learning journey at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, female student Vu Thi Ha Mi (English-taught Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program, K17 Cohort) emotionally expressed: “The past four years at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering have equipped me with extensive technical knowledge while fostering an open mindset. Studying in English and conducting research in modern laboratories were initially significant challenges. However, thanks to the dedicated guidance and support of our lecturers, we gradually gained the confidence to master both technology and language skills, enabling us to successfully defend our research outcomes today.

Female student Vu Thi Ha Mi - English-Taught Mechatronics Engineering Technology Class 1, K17 - successfully defending her graduation thesis defense.

At the graduation project defense evaluation panel for the Automotive Engineering Technology major of the English-taught program, all panel members highly praised the composure and professional demeanor of the future graduates. From their fluent presentation skills to the well-prepared technical reports submitted to the expert panel, all aspects demonstrated the comprehensive capabilities of HaUI engineering students.

At the Automotive Engineering Technology Evaluation Panel, the projects demonstrated a rapid update of modern technological trends, particularly intelligent in-vehicle systems. Student Hoang Van Hieu made a strong impression with the project titled “Modeling and Simulation of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System on Volvo XC60,” achieving an excellent score of 9.2 – the highest in the panel – thanks to its strong academic value and high practical applicability.

Student Hoang Van Hieu - English-Taught Automotive Engineering Technology Class 1, K17 — confidently presenting before the evaluation panel.

In addition, projects with strong practical applicability were also given significant attention. A notable example was the project group of students Nguyen Hoang Vu and Nguyen Duc Hai, under the direct supervision of Dr. Nguyen Xuan Khoa – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering Technology. Moving beyond computer-based designs, the group successfully fabricated physical models. Their two projects, “Research and Simulation of an automotive cabin air quality monitoring system” and “Design and fabrication of a cabin air pollution level warning system model for automobiles,” received high praise from the academic panel for their level of completion and high practical applicability.

Students Nguyen Duc Hai and Nguyen Hoang Vu confidently presenting their research.

The graduation thesis defense for the English-taught program classes in the Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Automotive Engineering Technology majors has concluded with great success. The high scores, successfully tested technological models, and the graduates' confidence in responding in English all stand as clear testament to the quality of education at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, HaUI.

With a clear strategic direction and systematic investment, the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, HaUI is steadily affirming its position as a pioneering institution in training high-quality technical human resources, meeting the demands of the industrial revolution and today’s strong integration trends.

*SOME PHOTOS FROM THE GRADUATION THESIS DEFENSE CEREMONY OF THE ENGLISH-TAUGHT PROGRAM CLASSES IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJORS: