The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences recently hosted a ten-member delegation from HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) in Vietnam. Representatives of both institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which paves the way for long-term scientific and research cooperation in the field of research and development of technologies for industrial and scientific applications and in the field of sustainable energy.
A delegation composed of university management representatives led by President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang and representatives of individual faculties visited both Prague sites of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The HCMUTE representatives were given a tour of the historic premises on Cukrovarnická Street and introduced to the institute's activities by Science Secretary Jiří Červenka, Deputy Director for Targeted Research Martin Nikl, and Deputy Head for Cukrovarnická Site Michal Dušek.
The delegation was welcomed at Slovanka by Michael Prouza, FZU Director, together with his Deputy Antonín Fejfar and Science Secretary Jiří Červenka. After a brief introduction of both institutions, Michael Prouza, FZU Director and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang, President of HCMUTE, signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at connecting the professional capacities of both institutions, strengthening the international research environment, and supporting innovation in the rapidly developing field of energy technologies. The memorandum defines a broad framework of activities, including joint research, academic mobility, educational programs, and cooperation on professional and project initiatives.
"I consider the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between FZU and HCMUTE to be the first step towards developing cooperation between our organizations – a leading scientific and research institution in the Czech Republic and one of the leading universities in Vietnam. Both institutions are already cooperating in the development of new battery technologies and sustainable energy. During the delegation's discussions, it became clear that there are further significant overlaps in the areas of advanced and functional materials, biophysics, and 3D printing. I am convinced that establishing partnerships with institutions from such distant countries can be beneficial for both sides, and I look forward to further projects on which we will collaborate," said Michael Prouza, FZU Director, commenting on the newly established cooperation.
Both institutions expect that the cooperation will lead to significant scientific results, strengthen international mobility, and offer students and researchers new opportunities in the field of materials research and development and cutting-edge industrial technologies.
