In the context of promoting innovation and elevating educational quality tied to practical applications, fostering an academic spirit and providing an environment for students to unleash their research capabilities are among the top priorities at USTH. The “USTH student Scientific Research competition 2026”, organized by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), is an annual event designed to accompany and support students in turning their creative ideas into reality.
From identifying research questions and conducting experiments to refining methodologies and completing their projects, participating teams have continuously developed their ideas toward practical applications. This year’s Final Round brings together 27 outstanding research teams, showcasing innovative perspectives and promising scientific solutions across multiple disciplines.
Programme schedule:
- 13:30 – 13:35: Opening and introduction (Room 402)
- 13:35 – 13:40: Opening remarks ( Room 402)
- 13:40 – 13:45: Welcome address (Room 402)
- 13:45 – 14:00: Announcement of the Final round’s regulations and evaluation guidelines (Room P402)
- 14:00 – 16:30: Presentations and Q&A sessions of 27 finalist teams before judging panels (divided sessions at Rooms 402, 702 and 711)
- 16:45 – 17:30: Result announcement and awards ceremony (Room 402)
List of 27 topics in Final round:
Panel 1 – Room 402, A21 building
- A01: Identifying Optical Astronomical Site Candidates in a Tropical Monsoon Climate: A Cloud-Computing GIS-MCDA Approach using Google Earth Engine over Vietnam – Tô Khánh Ly, Vương Sỹ Tú Anh
- A02: Development of a GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System for UAVs – Vũ Hùng
- A06: Development of Pythonic Surrogate Modeling Package for Aircraft Rapid Conceptual and Preliminary Design – Phan Huy Hoàng
- A07: Experimental Investigation of Power Distribution Between a Lithium-Ion Battery and a Photovoltaic Source for a BLDC Propulsion System in a Solar-Powered UAV – T.H. Anh, N.M. Hiếu, L.M. Quang
- A08: Fault Diagnosis of Aircraft Engine Fan Blades Using ANSYS-Based Modal Analysis and Random Forest Algorithm – B.N. Minh, N.H. Minh
- A12: Development of a Low-Cost Desktop Maskless Direct Laser Writing Photolithography System via Open-Source Mechatronics Modification – Vũ Huy Cường
- C09: Distributed Swarm Communication System – V.V. Hùng, N.H.Q. Anh, N.M.T. Phong, N.T. Phong
- D10: Comparative Analysis of Time-Series Foundation Models for Multivariate Indoor Environmental Forecasting in Edge-AI Building Automation – Đặng Trần Thái Sơn, Nguyễn Đoàn Quang
- D02: Cable Cost Calculation for Radial Offshore Wind Farm Networks – Nguyễn Đức Toản, Vũ Đào Khôi, Trần Hồng Quân
Panel 2 – Room 702, A21 building
- B01: Optimizing the Number of Guards in a Cop-Robber Guarding Game with a Cycle Robber Region – Nguyễn Dương Quỳnh Nhi
- B03: Decoding Spatial Domains from Spatial Multi-Omics with LUMOS – L.S. Hân, N.Q. Anh, P.M. Trí, N.H. Long
- B06: Vectorized Spatial Computing Framework for Geolocating Fallen Soldiers from Unstructured Combat Archives – Nguyễn Minh Ngọc My
- B07: Inferring User Preferences Using Preference Learning in Smart Buildings – P.D. Hoàng, N.T.H. Việt, L.H. Tình, H.G. Thành
- B09: WiFi-Based 3D Human Pose Estimation Using Deep Learning – Nguyễn Tuấn Thành
- B10: Wildlife Identification Solution for Vietnamese Camera Trap Images in Support of Biodiversity Conservation – Nguyễn Đình Việt Vinh
- B12: Development of an AI-Based Voice Recognition System for Wheelchairs – Đ.Q. An, N.T. Thành, N.Đ. Hoàng, N.K. Sơn
- B13: Lesion-Aware Explainable AI Diabetic Retinopathy Grading on Fundus Images – N.T. Thịnh, N.H. Phong, N.L.H. Dung, Đ.A. Thư, Đ.M. Hoàng
- B14: Evaluating Operational Safety and Cooling Efficiency in Data Centers – Lưu Minh Quang
Panel 3 – Room 711, A21 building
- C01: Bayesian Reasoning in Medical Diagnosis: From Predictive Values to Clinical Decision Making – Phạm Hiểu Dũng
- C02: A Personalized IMU-Based Wearable System for Fall-Risk Detection and Alerting in People with Vestibular Disorders – Bùi Việt Hoàng
- C07: Research on the Bioremediation of Chlorpyrifos Residues in Coffee Soil Using Bacteria – Đồng Diễm Linh, Nguyễn Nam Khánh
- C08: Machine Learning-Assisted Topology Optimization for Ultra-Trace Viral Optofluidic Biosensors – Lê Việt Hoàng
- C10: Phytochemical and Antioxidant Evaluation of a Commercial “Mùng Năm” Herbal Leaf Mixture from Quảng Nam Province – N.T. Hoài, P.Q. Công, L.T. An, V.N. Duyên, N.H. Quỳnh
- C14: Personalizing Acute Myeloid Leukemia Therapy: A Transcriptomic Approach to Predicting Drug Response and Combination Efficacy – Đinh Tiến Đạt, Nguyễn Cẩm Trang Anh
- D11: Powering AI Computing Labs with Sustainable and Compatible Power Grid Infrastructure – N.Đ. Việt, D.Q. Bảo, Đ.H. My, N.K. Tiến
- D09: An Explainable Decision Support Framework for Aquaculture Water Quality Early Warning: A Physics-Informed Digital Twin Simulation Approach – Phạm Quang Nhật
- D13: Edge Intelligent Gimbal Object Tracking (E-IGOT) – Lê Tùng Giang
The Final Round offers an opportunity for USTH faculty members, students, researchers, and science enthusiasts to explore promising research directions, engage with innovative student projects, and exchange ideas with members of the expert judging panels.
The event is open to all faculty members, staff, students, and visitors interested in science, technology, and innovation.
- Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Friday, July 31, 2026
- Venue: Rooms P402, P702 and P711, Building A21, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Nghia Do Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
- For more information about the competition and the Final Round, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/USTHInnovationHubUIH
