VINUNI INAUGURATES THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLIGENCE (CEI) – COMMITTED TO A GREEN FUTURE FOR VIETNAM AND THE WORLD
June 4, 2025
With a commitment to delivering practical research value to the community, on March 13, VinUni officially inaugurated the Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI), launching a 1,000m² research facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology and modern infrastructure.
In attendance for the inauguration ceremony were the CEI leadership team, represented by Prof. Laurent El Ghaoui – Scientific Director, and Dr. Phùng Thị Việt Bắc – Executive Director, along with Prof. Sunmee Choi – Vice Provost of VinUni, and members of CEI’s Scientific Advisory Board, including Prof. Stephen Boyd from Stanford University. Speaking at the event, Prof. Laurent El Ghaoui shared the journey of CEI, which originated from the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental science. After more than a year of operation, CEI has achieved remarkable milestones, including 59 international papers and 5 intellectual property applications. He also emphasized CEI’s vision: to become a leading research hub where Vietnamese scientists collaborate with global experts on practical research projects, bringing valuable and effective solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
Following the official ribbon cutting, guests and delegates had the opportunity to tour the CEI research office and explore an exhibition featuring all 19 research projects by CEI. As part of the event, CEI also hosted a panel discussion titled “”Sustainable Development and Innovative Solutions for a Green Future,”” featuring experts from Stanford University, Newcastle University, and VinUniversity.
The inauguration ceremony not only welcomed a new research center but also marked the beginning of an ambitious journey, promising to enhance Vietnam’s position in the global scientific community while providing tangible solutions to pressing environmental challenges affecting daily life.
