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Friday - 29/05/2026 11:11
On the morning of May 28, the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, signed a memorandum of understanding on academic cooperation with the National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Tsuruoka College, Japan. The agreement opens up new opportunities for student and faculty exchange and for the development of joint research projects in chemistry and life sciences.
As technical universities increasingly promote training models linked to applied research and industry needs, the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, signed the memorandum of understanding with the National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka College, Japan, on the morning of May 28 at Room 215-C4, Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
Representatives of both sides attended the signing ceremony.
The Tsuruoka College delegation included three members and was led by Prof. SATO Tsukasa. Representing the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences were Assoc. Prof. Chu Ky Son, Dean of the School, and representatives of specialist groups in environment, chemical engineering, biotechnology, and packaging technology.
1. Prof. Takaomi Kobayashi – International Affair Office, 2. Specially Appointed Professor, Prof. Tsukasa Sato – Chemistry and Biology Course (Biomass Polymers), 3. Assoc. Prof. Shigeharu Ito – Chemistry and Biology Course (Catalytic Chemistry). (From right sight)
A notable aspect of this cooperation is the alignment between the two institutions’ training and research orientations. The MOU identifies key areas of cooperation, including chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and technology, food engineering, and biotechnology. Cooperation activities include the exchange of faculty members, administrative staff, and students; the organization of short-term academic programs, internships, and joint projects; conferences, workshops, lectures; and scientific and technological research in related fields.
For the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, this is more than an international cooperation signing ceremony. The connection with Tsuruoka KOSEN could create additional opportunities for students to access Japan’s practice-oriented training environment, while supporting faculty members in developing research groups capable of addressing practical industrial challenges.
SCLS representatives attended the program.
Discussions focused on four main areas: applied research and technology transfer; student exchange and laboratory internships; staff exchange and training model development; and the formulation of international cooperation projects. Proposed research directions include biotechnology and food engineering, fermentation technology and applied microbiology, green chemistry, and advanced materials.
From a training perspective, cooperation with Tsuruoka KOSEN could create more short-term internship opportunities, lasting from one to three months, for students in an international laboratory environment. The two sides also plan to explore two-way exchange opportunities, under which outstanding students from the School may join short-term research projects at Tsuruoka College through scholarships or other suitable support sources.
Students from the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences listen as Prof. Takaomi Kobayashi introduces internship opportunities at KOSEN, Japan.
This cooperation is also significant for the School’s strategy to strengthen its internationalization capacity. Japan’s KOSEN model is known for its engineering education approach closely linked to practice and industrial needs. Access to this model could support the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences in designing practical modules, developing laboratory exercises that simulate industrial processes, and increasing the participation of international experts in seminars, specialized lectures, or student co-supervision.
Another potential direction is the joint development of funding proposals for bilateral research projects or projects involving enterprises. This provides an important foundation for post-MOU cooperation to move beyond academic exchange and develop into research projects, technology transfer, and innovation activities.
With this orientation, the MOU between the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences and Tsuruoka KOSEN is expected to become a concrete step in expanding the School’s international academic network, enriching students’ learning experience, and promoting applied research groups capable of connecting with industry.
