Hanoi University of Science and Technology and the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis Sign MoU to Advance Collaboration in Sustainable Chemistry and Catalysis
On the morning of 9 June, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) and the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Germany held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Room C1-213, marking a new milestone in academic and research cooperation between the two institutions, particularly in the fields of sustainable chemistry and catalysis.
Representatives of both sides take a photo with the signed MoU.
The signing represents an important continuation of the collaborative foundation established through the RoHan Project, an international academic initiative aimed at fostering the development and implementation of catalysis technologies and processes by training qualified scientists capable of assuming leadership roles in both industry and academia. Although the RoHan Project concluded in December 2025, the newly signed MoU is expected to open up further opportunities for academic exchange, joint research, and long-term institutional cooperation.
Overview of the meeting.
Under the MoU, the two parties agree to promote research cooperation based on the principles of equality, reciprocity, and mutual benefit. The envisaged areas of collaboration include joint research projects, the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience among researchers, the identification and mobilization of suitable funding sources, and the facilitation of academic visits and research stays by scientists from both institutions.
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phong Dien, Vice President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, chaired the meeting with the representatives of LIKAT.
LIKAT is one of Europe’s leading publicly funded research institutes in the field of applied catalysis. Its research activities cover sustainable catalytic processes, innovative catalysis methods and technologies, efficient resource utilization, emission reduction, and climate and environmental protection. These directions are of particular relevance to Vietnam as the country continues to develop its chemical industry towards greener, more advanced, and more sustainable models.
Dr. Esteban Mejia – representative of LIKAT at the signing ceremony.
For the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, the signing of the MoU between HUST and LIKAT not only strengthens the University’s international network in education and research, but also creates new opportunities for expert exchange, interdisciplinary research development, and research directions with strong potential for practical application. The event further demonstrates the School’s growing role in connecting knowledge, technology, and international resources to support scientific advancement, education, and sustainable industrial development.
