On January 30st, 2026, PhD Candidate Nguyen Hong Tien successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in Mechanical Engineering. The research results were highly appreciated by the Dissertation Evaluation Committee for their scientific and practical value.

To enhance the quality of student research projects and standardize the implementation process, the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, organized a training session on scientific research methodology on January 21st, 2026. This training session attracted a large number of students, offering them the chance to access modern research methods, report-writing skills, scientific paper drafting, and practical insights from an experienced team of experts and lecturers.

In the early days of 2026, the Robotics team from the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE), Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) marked a proud new milestone for Vietnamese Robotics. Competing against many formidable opponents in the Philippines, the HaUI team proved their mettle as the sole representative of Vietnam at the regional VEX-U Robotics Competition 2026.

Within the framework of the electric vehicle (EV) technology transfer program, the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE) at Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) will be one of the partners receiving two of the most modern EV models currently available being the VF7 and VF9 from VinFast. These vehicles will be integrated into teaching and research activities to enhance training capacity and promote scientific research in the field of electric vehicle technology.

After more than a month of vibrant competition through multiple intense rounds, the 1st “Automation Machine Design” Competition organized by the SMAE has officially come to an end. This competition was not only a platform for students to leave a mark of their professional knowledge but also a showcase of their creativity and dedication.

On the afternoon of December 25th, 2025, at School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE) – Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), a PhD dissertation seminar was held for PhD student Khuat Duc Duong. The dissertation is titled: "Static, dynamic analysis and structural optimization of Micro-sized doubly curved shells with variable mechanical properties." The seminar was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Bong from HaUI, with the participation of numerous scientists and experts from within and outside the university.

Hanoi University of Industry has recently held a formal ceremony to award the Nitori International Scholarship 2025. The Nitori Scholarship is one of the most prestigious programs, implemented to encourage students’ learning spirit, research activities, and skill development. Beyond financial support, the scholarship also serves as a recognition of students’ continuous efforts in their academic studies and personal development.

With the goal of attracting excellent international students to postgraduate programs (focusing on STEM, semiconductors, and technology), on the morning of December 9th, 2025, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE) organized an introduction session for the INTENSE Taiwan (China) Scholarship to help final-year students across various majors access the program.

With the aim of supporting students access the labor market and find suitable job positions, while also introducing internship programs combined with research for graduation projects and recruiting positions at enterprises, the School of Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering organized the “Career Counseling and Recruitment Workshop for Students.” This year’s workshop attracted the interest and participation of more than 1.500 students and featured 20 exhibition booths from enterprises offering internship consultation and recruiting students while they are still pursuing their studies at the University.

On November 7, 2025, the Youth Union inter-chapter and the Students’ Union inter-chapter of the School of SMAE successfully organized the Conference on the Summary of Youth Union Works and Youth and Student Movements for the 2024–2025 academic year. The event aimed to review the outcomes of learning, scientific research, and youth movement activities over the past year, while also outlining tasks for the 2025–2026 academic year and honoring outstanding collectives and individuals.