On July 10, 2025, at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (FEEE) organized the signing ceremony of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with three universities/ institutions from South Korea: Shinhan University, SungKyul University, and the AI-Agent Institute of Sangji University. The event aimed to strengthen international collaboration and promote applied research in artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare.
Representing TDTU, Dr. Tran Thanh Phuong – Dean of FEEE, who currently oversees academic and research activities at the faculty – together with lecturers and members of the strong research group (SRG) AITECH, welcomed three guest professors from Korea: Prof. Han-Young Choi (Shinhan University), Prof. Sung-Jun Park (SungKyul University), and Prof. Kwang-Man Ko (AI-Agent Institute, Sangji University). All are leading experts in AI and medical technologies.
The specialized workshop following the signing ceremony introduced in-depth presentations on personalized AI-powered training systems, digital twin technologies integrated with AI for home-based healthcare, and strict cybersecurity requirements in medical software. During the exchange session, representatives from both sides discussed the potential for developing personalized AI solutions, especially for elderly healthcare – a critical issue in both Vietnam and South Korea. From an applied perspective, Dr. Vu Tri Vien – Head of Department of Automation and Control Engineering – emphasized that integrating emotion recognition technology into medical devices, as currently developed by the AITECH SRG, not only contributes to digital transformation in healthcare but also lays a solid foundation for interdisciplinary collaboration between the university and international partners.
The event marked not only a significant expansion in academic cooperation but also reaffirmed the pioneering role of FEEE – TDTU in conducting research that serves societal needs.
Below are some photos of the ceremony and workshop:
Representatives of the FEEE, TDTU and Korean universities carry out the signing of memoranda of understanding.
Representatives of the FEEE, TDTU and Korean universities carry out the signing of memoranda of understanding.
Representatives of the FEEE, TDTU and Korean universities carry out the signing of memoranda of understanding.
Representatives of the FEEE, TDTU and Korean universities carry out the signing of memoranda of understanding.
Prof. Ko Kwang-Man (AI-Agent Institute, Sangji University) shared security issues in medical software, especially systems classified as medical devices (Software as a Medical Device) with strict requirements for safety and reliability.
Prof. Park Sung-Jun (SungKyul University) directly experiences the AI-based emotion recognition model developed by the AITECH Strong Research Group using real-world data from Vietnamese elderly users.
FEEE, TDTU and professors from South Korea take a group photo to conclude a productive day of collaboration, strengthening academic ties between TDTU and Korean institutions.
Professors from South Korea take a commemorative photo following the thematic workshop held at TDTU.
