Honoring Intelligence and the Spirit of Innovation: Students of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Achieve Outstanding Results at the 17th Student Scientific Research Conference

On the morning of June 25, 2026, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) successfully held the Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation of the 17th Student Scientific Research Conference, recognizing numerous outstanding research achievements. At this prestigious academic platform, students from the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE) continued to affirm their professional competence and spirit of innovation with a host of impressive achievements.

The Student Scientific Research Conference is a significant annual event at HaUI aimed at honoring outstanding research works and promoting an academic movement throughout the university. It also serves as a forum for students to develop creative thinking, engage with practical realities, and nurture their passion for scientific research.

The 17th Student Scientific Research Conference attracted a large number of participating students.

In recent academic years, scientific research activities at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering have experienced remarkable growth, with nearly 150 research projects focusing on key disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Robotics, and Intelligent Technologies. Many of these projects have demonstrated strong practical applicability, contributing to solving real-world technical problems in production.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dong – Vice President of Hanoi University of Industry, presented awards honoring student Le Van Do (First Prize in Machine Theory at the 2026 National Mechanics Olympiad) and the authors of ministerial-level scientific research awards, including a research group led by Nguyen Quang Minh, a student from the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Affirming Quality Through Impressive Figures

This year’s research projects showcased strong novelty and innovation, earning high recognition from the expert panels. Students from the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering achieved remarkable success with 9 First Prizes, 26 Second Prizes, 28 Third Prizes, and 77 Encouragement Prizes. These results demonstrate the continuous enhancement of academic and research capabilities, while also highlighting the effective guidance of faculty supervisors and the students’ dedication to rigorous scientific inquiry.

The Organizing Committee presented the First Prize to the student scientific research team of the 2025–2026 academic year from the key research groups in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, New Energy Vehicles, and Autonomous Vehicles

Highlights from Outstanding First Prize-Winning Research Projects

This year’s outstanding award-winning research projects were developed through systematic research efforts closely aligned with modern technology trends such as smart robotics, artificial intelligence, green energy, and autonomous vehicles… Many studies focused on optimizing technical parameters, improving performance, and enhancing sustainability in industrial applications.

Among them, the 09 First-Prize-winning research projects stand as prime examples of the creative intelligence of students from the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering:

- Project title: Research and Improvement of a Robot-Based Part Polishing Model and Optimization of Polishing Parameters Project Leader: Tran Viet Kieu | Academic Supervisor: MSc. Pham Thi Thieu Thoa

- Research Project: Research on the Design and Fabrication of an Environmentally Friendly Plasma Electrolytic Polishing Device for Ti-6Al-4V Alloy. Project Leader: Tran Ba Anh | Academic Supervisor: MSc. Nguyen Duy Trinh

Project title: Design of a SCARA Robot Control System Applying Artificial Neural Networks for Optimizing Assembly Speed and Accuracy of Electronic Components in Industrial Manufacturing Lines. Project Leader: Phung Van Tu | Academic Supervisor: Dr. Bui Thanh Lam

- Project title: Bio-Inspired Adaptive Shape-Shifting Robot for Multi-Environment Applications (BioBot). Project Leader: Vu Manh Tuan | Academic Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Tien Dat

Project title: Research on the Application of Hybrid Fuel Cell and Lithium-Ion Battery Technology in Green Vehicles. Project Leader: Nguyen Duc Hai |Academic Supervisor: Dr. Vu Hai Quan

- Project title: Research on Improving Ride Comfort for Passengers and Drivers on 29-Seat Buses. Project Leader: Duong Tien Thanh | Academic Supervisor: Dr. Nguyen Anh Ngoc

The student research team supervised by Dr. Nguyen Anh Ngoc, Vice Rector of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, won First Prize at the 17th Student Scientific Research Conference.

The achievements at the 17th Student Scientific Research Conference continue to affirm the effectiveness of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering's strategy of integrating scientific research into training. At the same time, these accomplishments motivate students to keep pursuing creative ideas, contributing to the development of high-quality technical human resources in the context of technological transformation.

*SOME PHOTOS FROM THE 17TH STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONFERENCE: