On May 29, the University of Transport and Communications organized a conference to summarize student scientific research activities in the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
Speaking at the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc - Vice Rector of the school - said that in the past academic year, the whole school had 829 student scientific research topics with more than 2,000 students participating.
According to him, this is an impressive figure, showing the academic spirit, creative aspirations and passion for research of students, while affirming the role of scientific research activities in training high-quality human resources.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc emphasized that student scientific research not only increases in quantity but also improves in quality, with many interdisciplinary topics with practical application potential. Research directions focus on construction, mechanics, logistics, information technology, electricity - electronics and especially solutions serving the development of smart transport infrastructure, digital transformation and green transformation.
Scientific research activities are not only a professional task but also a foundation for forming creative thinking, problem-solving capacity and entrepreneurial spirit for students" - the school leader said, while affirming the direction of linking research with the practical needs of the transportation industry and businesses.
At the conference, many typical topics showed the interest of students in major problems of the industry. Among them are research on urban railway line No. 5 Van Cao - Hoa Lac, solutions for treating weak soil foundations for high-speed railways, or technology approaches to serve the development of modern transportation systems. These topics are assessed to have potential contributions to the planning and infrastructure development process in the future.
In the field of mechanics, student groups focus on manufacturing and improving equipment serving industrial production.
Nguyen Tien Dat - a student who won the second prize in the mechanical engineering category - said that the group has researched and manufactured a mini CNC machine model capable of processing materials such as wood and plastic.
According to Dat, CNC machines are automatic cutting, drilling, and milling equipment with wide applications in industrial production. The group's products can serve the processing of small details, handicrafts or simple components.
The project implementation process lasted about 4 months, in which the group had to redesign the model, electrical system and adjust the machine to ensure stable operation. "We rely on available models on the market but have to complete the design and operate according to actual conditions" - Tien Dat shared.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc said that in the context of the country promoting the development of science and technology and innovation, technical universities need to play a central role in research and technology transfer. Therefore, student scientific research activities are identified as an inseparable part of the training process, contributing to the formation of human resources with creative capacity and adapting to the development requirements of the transport sector.
The school will continue to create all favorable conditions for students to participate in scientific research by increasing investment in facilities, laboratories, research funding support, expanding cooperation with businesses and international organizations, and building strong research groups, innovation centers and research ecosystems among students" - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc stated the orientation.
