A STRATEGIC MILESTONE IN SEMICONDUCTOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN HANOI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND SWANSEA UNIVERSITY (UK)
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Under a collaborative project to develop high-quality human resources for the semiconductor industry, a seven-member delegation from the Department of Electronic Materials and Devices (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology) paid an official visit to Swansea University (UK) on May 24, 2026. This initiative is jointly implemented by Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) and Swansea University, and funded by the British Council as part of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
For further information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-science-partnerships-fund-ispf.
The HUST delegation included Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Hoa, Vice Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Quy, Head of the Department of Electronic Materials and Devices; Dr. Bui Thi Ngoc Thuy, Associate Director of the Department of Partnership and Engagement; and Dr. Nguyen Trung Dung, CEO of BK Holdings Co., Ltd., as well as lecturers and technical staff from the Department of Electronic Materials and Devices involved in the Microelectronics Engineering and Nanotechnology (MS2) program.
During a week of intensive academic exchanges and professional activities, the HUST delegation engaged in productive and open discussions with Prof. Owen Guy and his colleagues at Swansea University. The two sides shared expertise in semiconductor technology, electronic materials, and advanced materials, and explored opportunities for broader strategic collaboration in the future.
A highlight of the visit was the opportunity for members of the School of Materials Science and Engineering to gain hands-on experience with the complete fabrication process of High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) in the state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities located at Swansea University's Bay Campus. This valuable practical experience has contributed significantly to strengthening the professional capabilities of HUST faculty members and enhancing their exposure to the latest semiconductor technologies.
Swansea University is consistently ranked among the world's top 200–300 universities. The university employs approximately 4,000 academic and professional staff and educates about 20,000 students, including around 25% international students representing over 130 different countries and 30% doctoral researchers. With two main campuses situated along a picturesque coastline and surrounded by green parklands, Swansea University offers not only world-class research and teaching facilities but also an inspiring environment for learning and innovation.
This project marks the first international collaboration in the semiconductor field undertaken by Hanoi University of Science and Technology directly with a higher education and research institution in the United Kingdom. It is also regarded as one of the pioneering cooperative initiatives between Vietnam and the UK in semiconductor technology. The positive outcomes of this inaugural mission have established a strong foundation for the development of larger-scale collaborative programs in the future, further enhancing the position of Hanoi University of Science and Technology within the global network of semiconductor education, research, and workforce development. In the near future, Prof. Owen Guy and his colleagues at Swansea University will directly share and exchange experiences on semiconductor technology at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. We also have plans for collaborative projects aimed at improving training and research expertise.
For further information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-science-partnerships-fund-ispf.
The HUST delegation included Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Hoa, Vice Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Quy, Head of the Department of Electronic Materials and Devices; Dr. Bui Thi Ngoc Thuy, Associate Director of the Department of Partnership and Engagement; and Dr. Nguyen Trung Dung, CEO of BK Holdings Co., Ltd., as well as lecturers and technical staff from the Department of Electronic Materials and Devices involved in the Microelectronics Engineering and Nanotechnology (MS2) program.
During a week of intensive academic exchanges and professional activities, the HUST delegation engaged in productive and open discussions with Prof. Owen Guy and his colleagues at Swansea University. The two sides shared expertise in semiconductor technology, electronic materials, and advanced materials, and explored opportunities for broader strategic collaboration in the future.
A highlight of the visit was the opportunity for members of the School of Materials Science and Engineering to gain hands-on experience with the complete fabrication process of High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) in the state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities located at Swansea University's Bay Campus. This valuable practical experience has contributed significantly to strengthening the professional capabilities of HUST faculty members and enhancing their exposure to the latest semiconductor technologies.
Swansea University is consistently ranked among the world's top 200–300 universities. The university employs approximately 4,000 academic and professional staff and educates about 20,000 students, including around 25% international students representing over 130 different countries and 30% doctoral researchers. With two main campuses situated along a picturesque coastline and surrounded by green parklands, Swansea University offers not only world-class research and teaching facilities but also an inspiring environment for learning and innovation.
This project marks the first international collaboration in the semiconductor field undertaken by Hanoi University of Science and Technology directly with a higher education and research institution in the United Kingdom. It is also regarded as one of the pioneering cooperative initiatives between Vietnam and the UK in semiconductor technology. The positive outcomes of this inaugural mission have established a strong foundation for the development of larger-scale collaborative programs in the future, further enhancing the position of Hanoi University of Science and Technology within the global network of semiconductor education, research, and workforce development. In the near future, Prof. Owen Guy and his colleagues at Swansea University will directly share and exchange experiences on semiconductor technology at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. We also have plans for collaborative projects aimed at improving training and research expertise.
