Group of Paper and Packaging Technology

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1. General Introduction
The Department of Paper and Dyeing Technology was established in 1968 at the Light Industry Branch of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST). The first cohort of engineering graduates was from Class 11. In 1977, when the Light Industry Branch merged back into HUST, the Paper group was incorporated into the Department of Chemical Engineering. During this time, under the leadership of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, paper engineering staff successfully built and operated a paper production workshop to serve training needs and supply printing and writing paper for the university.
In 1980, the Paper group was transferred to the Department of Polymer Science within the Faculty of Chemical Engineering. In 2006, the Department of Cellulose & Paper Technology was newly established, separated from the Department of Organic and Petrochemical Technology. Since 2019, it merged with the Polymer Center to form the Polymer - Composite and Paper Technology Center, offering two majors: Polymer - Composite Engineering and Cellulose - Paper Engineering. By 2023, the Paper and Packaging Technology Group was established under the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, HUST. Currently, the group consists of 3 Associate Professors and 3 PhDs, and is the largest training base in Vietnam for Bachelors and Engineers in the paper industry.
Paper and Packaging Technology is a major that focuses on the processes involved in producing paper and paper packaging products; cellulose derivatives used in food, medicine, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, defense, and environmental applications—meeting essential needs in daily life and industry.
Image: The Paper and Packaging Technology Group at a reunion of former faculty of the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences.
The program equips students with foundational knowledge in:

Wood chemistry and biomass; cellulose and basic chemicals; new materials, natural-origin nanomaterials; cellulose derivatives used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals;
The full technology process and equipment used in producing pulp and paper (printing paper, writing paper, packaging paper, tissue paper, toilet paper) and paper packaging;
Quality control and management of raw materials and products in pulp, paper, and packaging production; environmental treatment in the paper industry;
Project planning, pulp and paper plant design; laboratory skills, industrial internships; production management, presentation, and teamwork skills.

Job positions after graduation:

Managers, workshop supervisors, executive directors, technical and production leads at paper and packaging factories (over 30 large-scale companies; nearly 400 medium and small-scale enterprises; including 12 foreign-invested companies from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan, Germany, Thailand);
Sales representatives, customer service staff, technicians at companies supplying materials, chemicals, equipment, and products for the paper and packaging industry;
Researchers at institutes, inspection agencies, government authorities under the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of National Defense, General Department of Customs, Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality, Ministry of Industry and Trade, etc.;
Further studies (Master's and PhD) domestically and abroad in fields such as chemistry, polymer materials, nanomaterials, bio-based materials, food additives, and environmental treatment—leading to positions as researchers and lecturers in research institutes and universities.

Image: The faculties and students from the Paper and Packaging Technology Group celebrating Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20.
2. Training Programs Offered by the Group:

Bachelor’s degree in Paper and Packaging Technology (under the Chemical Engineering program),
Engineer’s degree in Paper and Packaging Technology (under the Chemical Engineering program),
Master's and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering.

Image: Paper Technology Group with HUST leadership, KOICA representatives, and CEO of NNP Company – South Korea.
3. Partner Companies of the Group
Large-scale paper production companies:
Thuan An Paper JSC (Binh Phuoc)
Cheng Loong Co., Ltd. (Binh Duong)
Kraft Vina Paper Co., Ltd. (Binh Duong)
Chanh Duong Paper Mill Co., Ltd. (Binh Duong)
Dong Tien Paper Co., Ltd. (Binh Duong)
Lee & Man Vietnam Paper Co., Ltd. (Hau Giang)
Kraft of Asia Paperboard and Packaging Co., Ltd. (Ba Ria - Vung Tau)
Saigon Paper JSC (Ba Ria - Vung Tau)
Xuan Mai Paper Co., Ltd. (Ho Chi Minh City)
VNT19 Pulp Mill (Dung Quat – Quang Ngai)
Song Lam Paper JSC (Nghe An)
Miza Nghi Son Co., Ltd. (Thanh Hoa)
Muc Son Paper JSC (Thanh Hoa)
HKB-Hoa Lu Paper Co., Ltd. (Ninh Binh)
Linh Giang Investment Co., Ltd. (Nam Dinh)
Hoang Ha Ha Nam Paper JSC (Ha Nam)
Hung Ha Paper Co., Ltd. (Hung Yen)
Tan Kim Cuong Packaging Co., Ltd. (Hung Yen)
MINHAN Paper JSC (Hung Yen)
My Huong Paper JSC (Hai Phong)
Hoang Ha Hai Phong Paper JSC (Hai Phong)
Tuan Tai Trading Co., Ltd. (Hai Duong)
Mipak Co., Ltd. (Hai Duong)
Miza JSC (Hanoi)
Van Diem Paper JSC (Hanoi)
Song Duong Tissue Paper Co., Ltd. (Hanoi)
Vina Paper Co., Ltd. (Bac Ninh)
Phuong Dong Paper and Packaging Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Bac Ninh)
Phu Giang Paper and Packaging Co., Ltd. (Bac Ninh)
Cheng Loong Bac Giang Co., Ltd. (Bac Giang)
Hoang Van Thu Paper JSC (Thai Nguyen)
Xuong Giang Paper Mill (Bac Giang)
Viet Tri Paper JSC (Phu Tho)
Vietnam Paper Corporation (Phu Tho)
Lua Viet Paper JSC (Phu Tho)
An Hoa Paper JSC (Tuyen Quang)
Pulp and paper distributors:
Phuong Trang Co., Ltd. (Bac Giang)
Thuan Phat Import-Export Co., Ltd. (Hanoi)
TFP Co., Ltd. (Hanoi)
Tohoku Goldsun Co., Ltd. (Hanoi)
Tan Hanh Nguyen Co., Ltd. (Hanoi)
Better Resin JSC (Binh Duong)
STAVIAN Paper and Pulp JSC (Hanoi)
An Viet Phat Co., Ltd. (Hanoi)
Chemical suppliers for the paper industry:
Vietnam National Chemical Group (VINACHEM)
Thuan Phat Hung Co., Ltd.
Amazon Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Kemira Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Alpha Chemical Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Vu Hoang Chemical and Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.
Paper machinery and equipment suppliers:
Viet Hung Technology Engineering Co., Ltd.
Elof Hansson AB Vietnam
Valmet Technologies and Services Co., Ltd.
Andritz Feed and Biofuel HCM Office
Dai Thanh Nguyen Trading Service Import-Export Co., Ltd.
Research Institutes: Institute of Paper and Cellulose Industry

Image: Field trips and factory visits by staffes and students Of Paper and Packaging Technology Group

4. Alumni Network of the Group

Mr. Hoang Trung Son (K22) – Chairman of the Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hien (K20) – Chairman & CEO, Viet Tri Paper JSC.
Mr. Nguyen Tien Vinh (K39) – CEO, Hoang Ha Global Paper JSC.
Mr. Ta Duc Long (K43) – Deputy CEO, Vietnam Paper Corporation.
Mr. Dang Van Son (K40) – Vice Chairman and General Secretary, Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association.
Mr. Cao Van Son (K40) – Director, Vietnam Institute of Paper and Cellulose Industry.
Mr. Le Van Hiep (K45) – CEO, Miza Nghi Son Paper JSC.
Mr. Phan Hien (K44) – Deputy Director, Song Duong Tissue Paper Co., Ltd.
Mr. Nguyen Khac Manh (K44) – Director of Paper Mill – Vietnam Paper Corporation.
Mr. Hoang Thanh Bac (K32) – Chairman & Director, MS Production and Services JSC.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Huu (K41) – Vice Dean, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Industry.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Thang (K42) – Head of Dyeing Chemistry Group, School of Materials, HUST.
Mr. Nguyen Trong Cong (K46) – Production Director, Pulpy Corelex JSC.
Mr. Pham Ngoc Cuong (K44) – Deputy CEO, Viet Tri Paper JSC.