Research
At VinUniversity, research is a driving force for sustainability. We turn bold ideas into measurable outcomes for the planet and society. Our campus also serves as a “living laboratory” where students and researchers actively develop and test innovative sustainability solutions. We are advancing sustainable technologies that can be scaled beyond campus by integrating real-world applications into our research
- Research for Planetary Impact across 4 pillars including Climate & Energy, Health & Sustainability, Urban Innovation, Sustainable Finance to address real-world sustainability challenges.
- Student Research Engagement: Students at VinUniversity can participate directly in designing, testing, and evaluating innovative solutions—from energy-saving prototypes to behavioral waste audits. Our “CEI” approach transforms campus into a testbed for ideas.
- Interdisciplinary research projects: Promote cross-departmental collaborations to research and develop solutions to sustainability challenges, utilizing the campus as a testing ground for new ideas and technologies.
- Real-world sustainability solutions: Engage students in projects that address global challenge, fostering innovation and problem-solving skills.
- Community collaboration: Partner with local communities, governments, and businesses to test sustainable solutions that benefit both the campus and the surrounding area.
- Sustainability hackathons and competitions: Host competitions that encourage students to design and prototype sustainable solutions, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.
KEY INITIATIVES
Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI)
Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI), VinUniversity is a place where passionate minds come together to tackle global sustainability challenges. CEI team is dedicated to making a real difference by blending cutting-edge technology with the wisdom of social sciences.CEI focus on:
Environmental Monitoring & Community Resilience
Living Lab: Smart Cities, Energy Efficiency, and Green Technologies
AI-powered Materials Discovery, Digital Materials Science
Research Output at CEI:
• 88 publications in Scopus-indexed journals
• 5 intellectual property (IP) applications filed
• 3 prototypes in development and testing
• 3 courses with 200+ interested participants
Human Resources:
• 15 core faculty-researchers
• 40 undergraduate research students
• 67 graduate research students
Total Investment: $1.6+ Million USD across all 19 projects
Research Infrastructure: State-of-the-art laboratories including Vietnam's first Inert Gas Glovebox, thermal drawing tower, and advanced characterization equipment
Awards and Recognition: Multiple wins at High Tech University Challenge, Green Industrial AI Challenge, Open Innovation Conference, and Global EntrePrep Incubator