The decision was announced this morning, October 24. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Phi Le, School of Information and Communication Technology, was assigned to run the Institute for Research and Application of Artificial Intelligence.

Associate Professor Huynh Quyet Thang, Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, said that interdisciplinary research on artificial intelligence applications is an urgent need to maximize the power of AI in other industries and fields.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology established the Institute for Research and Application of Artificial Intelligence with the expectation of promoting multidisciplinary and multi-field strengths, creating regional-scale interdisciplinary artificial intelligence research groups.

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Leaders of Hanoi University of Science and Technology presented the decision to establish the Institute and appoint personnel. (Photo: HUST)

The institute's medium and long-term orientation is to promote and "deepen" artificial intelligence into the fields of science, technology and life, improve capacity and intelligence in machine learning... The institute will have 6 laboratories, including: Machine Learning, Smart Semiconductor Technology, Smart Life Science, Smart Environment, Smart Systems and Smart Education.

The Institute aims to establish at least one strong research group by 2030 and be one of the leading centers for innovation, development of solutions and applications of artificial intelligence in Vietnam.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Minister of Education and Training, said that this is the first specialized research unit in the country focusing on interdisciplinary research and application of artificial intelligence. The Ministry of Education and Training expects the institute to create breakthrough research with practical application value.

Thus, up to now, Hanoi University of Science and Technology has 6 schools, 6 research institutes, 4 faculties and 3 general faculties.

Head of the Central Propaganda Department: Building Hanoi University of Science and Technology into a leading university in Asia Head of the Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Trong Nghia requested that Hanoi University of Science and Technology aim to build the school into a leading university in Asia.