RMIT and VNU collaborate on AI and semiconductor research

RMIT and VNU collaborate on AI and semiconductor research

RMIT University and the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) have taken a major step forward in their long-standing partnership by launching a new research collaboration focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies.

On 26 August 2024, over 20 leading researchers and administrators from both universities convened at the VNU-RMIT Innovation Hub in Hanoi to officially kick off the joint research program. The event included technical presentations on AI and semiconductors, and group discussions on the next steps for pilot projects.

Prof Ray Kirby delivered a speech The AI and semiconductor research collaboration kickoff event welcomed experts from Vietnam and Australia.

"This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter in the RMIT-VNU partnership," said Professor Iwona Miliszewska, Dean of the School of Science, Engineering & Technology at RMIT Vietnam. "By combining our research strengths in the fields of AI, semiconductors, and other high-tech disciplines, we have an opportunity to drive groundbreaking innovations, attract interest from industry, and benefit the community."

The Vietnamese government is introducing a national strategy on semiconductor industry development to turn it into a key national industry over the next 30-50 years.

Meanwhile, Vietnam's national strategy on R&D and application of AI, launched in 2021, has outlined Vietnam's ambitions to become a hub for AI innovation in Southeast Asia and globally by 2030.

Professor Iwona Miliszewska, Dean of the School of Science, Engineering & Technology at RMIT Vietnam, spoke at the event. Professor Iwona Miliszewska, Dean of the School of Science, Engineering & Technology at RMIT Vietnam, spoke at the event.

Professor Tran Xuan Tu, Director of VNU's Institute of Information Technology said, "AI and semiconductors are two priority sectors for Vietnam’s strategy to leapfrog into the digital economy. Our collaboration with RMIT is a prime example of how top universities can come together to address critical challenges facing our societies."

The 26 August event featured two main research tracks – one focused on AI and its applications, and the other on the semiconductor industry. Researchers from both universities presented their latest work and discussed potential avenues for joint projects.

In the AI track, topics ranged from deep learning, data mining, to AI applications in healthcare, weather prediction, and potential research trends in AI. Meanwhile, the semiconductor sessions comprised materials science, circuit design, Internet of Things integration in semiconductor technologies, and more.

Beyond the research agenda, the event spotlighted student engagement and talent development. Representatives from RMIT and VNU outlined plans for joint student competitions (the earliest of which is a multinational hackathon that will be held in November) and experiential learning opportunities to nurture the next generation of tech innovators.

The participants posed for a group photo at the VNU-RMIT Innovation Hub located in VNU’s Hoa Lac campus. The participants posed for a group photo at the VNU-RMIT Innovation Hub located in VNU’s Hoa Lac campus.

The RMIT-VNU partnership dates back to 1995, when the two institutions first signed a bilateral cooperation agreement. Over the years, the collaboration has expanded to encompass academic quality, leadership training, and entrepreneurship. The establishment of the VNU-RMIT Innovation Hub in November 2023 represents a significant milestone in elevating the partnership to new heights.

"We aspire to bring some of the brightest minds from Vietnam and Australia together, to push the boundaries of science, engineering, and technology. I am confident that our new cooperation in AI and semiconductor research will be tremendously fruitful and impactful," Professor Miliszewska said.

Story: Ngoc Hoang

26 August 2024

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