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Department of Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology (AMSN): 01 project

1

Synthesis and preparation of nanocomposite based on conducting polymers and amorphous molybdenum sulfide as catalysts for H2 evolution reation

Dr. Nguyen Duc Anh

- Investigation of preparation and morphologies of nanocomposite structures based on conducting polymer such as poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), polypyrrole (PPy) and polyaniline (PANi), and amorphous Molybdenum Sulfide (MoSx);

- Investigation of generation mechanism of MoS_x from [MoS₄]^2-;

- Evaluation of catalytic activity of nanocomposite materials for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction HER; evaluation of conducting polymer supported corrosive – resistance of MoSx during catalysis process.

3 years

(2017 - 2020)

Department of Energy (EN): 01 project

2

Fabrication and study the applicability of Cu₂O as photochemical catalyst for Hydrogen evolution from water

Dr. Le Thi Ly

- Preparation and characterization of Cu₂O nano powders by inorganic polycondensation and colloidal dispersion in aqueous solution azeotrope to prepare thin films by dip-coating or spin coating methods;

- Study photocathode Cu₂O for the hydrogen evolution from water. The collosion of electrode will be studied and improved.

3 years

(2017 - 2020)

Department of Pharmacological, Medical and Agronomical Biotechnology (PMAB): 06 projects

3

Study the genetic mutations related to syndactyly in some Vietnamese family

Dr. Nguyen Thy Ngoc

Identify the genes and genetics variations related to Syndactyly with samples collected from several Vietnamese patients and their family members.

3 years

(2017 - 2020)

4

Isolation of rice endophytic bacteria in the North of Vietnam possessing Plant Growth Promotion properties and biocontrol against Xoo

Dr. Nguyen Van Phuong

- Isolation of rice root endophytic bacteria in the North of Vietnam;

- Identification of rice endophytic bacteria possessing Plant Growth Promoting ability and/or biocontrol against Xoo causing bacterial leaf blight.

3 years

(2017 - 2020)

5

Study of chemical composition and anti-diabetic activity of Polygonum cuspidatum in Vietnam

Dr. Le Hong Luyen

- Study of full and detail chemical composition of Polygonum cuspidatum in Vietnam;

- Study of in vitro anti-diabetic activity of isolated compounds from this plant;

- Optimization of the extraction process of some potential bioactive compounds providing for further studies.

3 years

(2017 - 2020)

6

Search for bio-active compounds from Beilschmiedia percoriacca C.K.Allen

Dr. Tran Tuan Anh

- Bioassay guided isolation of pure compounds from Beilschmiedia percoriacea C.K.Allen;

-  Structural elucidation of isolated compounds;

-  Bio-activity test of isolated compounds againts some cancer cell lines.

3 years

(2017 - 2020)

7

Characterization of antimicrobial agents and genetic determinants of endophytic actinomycetes in medical plants in Vietnam

Dr. Nguyen Quang Huy

Overall Objective: To determine structure of antimicrobial agents and genetic determinants of endophytic actinomycetes isolated from Cinnamomum cassia and Litsea cubeba

Specific objectives:

- To isolate and study the biological characteristics of endophytic actinomycetes having antimicrobial activity

- To study genetic determinants (genes involved in biosynthesis of secondary metabolites or antibiotics)

- To purify and determine 1 – 3 antibiotic structures from the selected endophytic actinomycetes

3 years

(2017 - 2020)

8

Study the chemical composition and antioxidant and anticancer activity of some Isodon species in Vietnam

Dr. Pham Minh Quan

- Isolate and elucidate the structure of compounds in some species of the Isodon genus in Vietnam;

- Evaluate in vitro biological activity (anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic) of total methanol extracts, extracts and isolated compounds;

- Virtual screening in silico of some active compounds obtained on some cancer models and verification the accuracy with experimental activity.

3 years

(2017 - 2020)

Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT): 01 duty

9

Auto calibration model for traffic camera in Vietnam

Dr. Le Huu Ton

Propose a model which automatically calibrates traffic camera in Vietnam using license plate size information

2 years

(2017 - 2019)