On January 5, 2026, the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) solemnly held a ceremony for the appointment of Associate Professors.
The ceremony was attended by Prof. Tran Hong Thai, Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and Chairman of the USTH University Council.
Representing USTH were Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector; Prof. Đinh Thị Mai Thanh, Rector; leaders of departments; staff, lecturers, and students; together with the newly appointed Associate Professors and their families.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector of USTH, extended his warmest congratulations to the newly appointed Associate Professors. He emphasized that USTH’s achievements today are the result of the strategic vision of Vietnamese and French leaders, as well as the quiet dedication, strong commitment, and tireless efforts of staff and lecturers.
He affirmed that the accomplishments of the newly appointed Associate Professors are not only a personal honor for each individual, but also a source of pride and joy for the entire University.
Against the backdrop of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, which highlights the importance of strategic fields such as nuclear energy, high-speed rail, energy systems, climate, healthcare, education, and cybersecurity, USTH is entering a new stage of development with strong potential for growth and transformation. As a science and technology university established under the Vietnam–France Intergovernmental Agreement and affiliated with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, USTH is well-positioned to make meaningful contributions in these priority areas. Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest expressed his hope that the newly appointed Associate Professors would continue to contribute even more actively to teaching and research, further advancing USTH’s development and supporting the broader progress of science and higher education in Vietnam.
At the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hai Dang, Vice Rector of USTH, announced the 2025 appointment decisions for seven USTH lecturers.
The newly appointed Associate Professors are:
- Dr.Vu Thi Thu, Deputy Head of the Department of Research, Innovation and International Cooperation, was appointed Associate Professor in Physics.
- Dr. Nguyen Hong Van, Lecturer at the Department of Life Sciences, was appointed Associate Professor in Pharmacy.
- Dr. Mai Phuong Nga, Lecturer at the Department of Life Sciences, was appointed Associate Professor in Biology.
- Dr.Nguyen Quang Huy, Deputy Director of the Department of Life Sciences, was appointed Associate Professor in Biology.
- Dr. Nguyen Hong Nam, Director of the Department of Academic Affairs, appointed Associate Professor in Chemistry.
- Dr. Nguyen Thy Ngoc, Deputy Director in charge of the Department of Quality Assurance and Examination, was appointed Associate Professor in Biology.
- Dr. Tong Si Son, Deputy Director of the Department of Space and Earth Sciences, was appointed Associate Professor in Earth Sciences.
Following the announcement, Prof. Tran Hong Thai, Standing Vice President of VAST, presented the certificates recognizing the candidates as meeting the standards for the Associate Professor title, issued by the State Council for Professor Titles. Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector of USTH, and Prof. Dinh Thi Mai Thanh, Rector of USTH, then presented USTH’s appointment decisions to the seven newly appointed Associate Professors.
Also speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Tran Hong Thai congratulated the newly appointed Associate Professors and underlined that this achievement is the result of a long journey of perseverance and dedication. It reflects not only the efforts of each scientist but also the quiet and steadfast support of their families, mentors, colleagues, and academic environment. He noted that families, in particular, serve as a strong foundation, sharing pressures and making sacrifices so that scientists can devote themselves wholeheartedly to research and teaching.
He emphasized that the title of Associate Professor is not only a recognition of the lecturers’ and scientists’ continuous efforts in teaching and research, but also the beginning of a new stage that comes with higher expectations and greater responsibility. He expressed his hope that the Associate Professors would continue to play a leading role in scientific research, establish strong research groups, develop specialized research directions, and make greater contributions to the development of both USTH and VAST.
In the context of the increasingly important role of science and technology in national competitiveness, professors and associate professors are expected not only to enhance research quality and strengthen international publications, but also to promote knowledge transfer, master key technologies, connect research with practical needs, train the next generation of scientists, and contribute to Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
Speaking on behalf of the newly appointed Associate Professors, Assoc. Prof.Nguyen Hong Nam, Director of the Department of Academic Affairs, shared:
“USTH is a multicultural environment that offers lecturers many opportunities for professional growth. It is a place where we can pursue science according to international standards while remaining closely connected to the practical needs of the country. At USTH, each scientific publication is not only a research outcome, but also the reflection of a journey of self-learning, critical thinking and sharing.
It is within this environment that we have become more deeply aware of our new missions and responsibilities. We understand that today’s appointment to the title of Associate Professor is not the final destination for any lecturer or researcher. Rather, it is an important milestone that reminds us to continue striving, innovating our teaching methods and pursuing in-depth research. In doing so, we hope to contribute to USTH’s strategic goal of becoming a world-class research university and to the advancement of science and technology in Vietnam and the region.”
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hong Nam reaffirmed the commitment of the newly appointed Associate Professors to continue making every effort in teaching and research, renewing their mindset and methods, and contributing to the enhancement of academic and training quality at USTH.
Congratulations to the newly appointed Associate Professors. May they continue to nurture their passion, uphold their academic excellence, and make even stronger contributions to the development of USTH, as well as to Vietnam’s education, science, and technology.
