The 20th International Symposium on Advanced Technology (ISAT) took place successfully with many useful scientific solutions.

The 20th ISAT (International Symposium on Advanced Technology) conference was held online on November 23 and 24, 2021, with the hosting of Kogakuin University (Japan).

The Bridge point at University of Science and Technology, UD attended the opening of the Conference

ISAT is a conference focused on collaborative research between universities in the applied sciences, to address pressing national and societal issues.

The conference was initiated by Kogakuin University (Japan) in 2002 and is held annually, alternating between 04 universities including University of Science and Technology - UD, Kogakuin University (Japan), and University of Science and Technology, South Taiwan University of Technology (STUST) and the University of Los Baños Philippines (UPLB).

The conference was held online due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic

Opening the Conference, there was the attendance of Prof. Shinichiro Ito - Rector of Kogakuin University; GS. Lu, Deng-Maw – Rector of Southern Taiwan Technical University; Prof. Jose D.Camacho, Jr - President of the University of Los Baños Philippines. On the side of University of Science and Technology, UD had the participation of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Quang Vinh - Rector of the University and lecturers who presented scientific topics. The conference attracted the attendance of more than 150 scientists, researchers, and lecturers from the four universities mentioned above.

Assoc. Dr. Doan Quang Vinh - Rector of the school gave a speech

Speaking at the Conference, Assoc. Dr. Doan Quang Vinh - Rector of the school expressed his pride to be one of the four sponsors of ISAT. ISAT annual conference aims to promote innovations in Science and Technology under the guidance of scientists and researchers towards solving pressing problems of society. ISAT-20 with the main theme is "Advanced Technology for Sustainable Development", including contents related to the fields of Biochemistry and Chemical Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Synthetic Chemistry, Information Technology, etc. Information and communication, Energy and transport, Architecture and Construction… He believes that with the scientific topics discussed at the Conference, the 17 sustainable development goals set out by the United Nations 2015.

DR. Ngo Minh Tri - Chairperson - topic "Research on the application of artificial intelligence in smart hospitals" by Prof. Chang, Wan-Jung

At the opening session, Dr. Ngo Minh Tri - Dean of Faculty of Electronics - Telecommunications chaired the discussion on the topic "Research on the application of artificial intelligence in smart hospitals" by Prof. Chang, Wan-Jung (South Taiwan Technical University)

On the morning of November 24, 2021, Dr. Vo Nhu Thanh - Head of Division of Mechatronics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering had the main presentation before the Conference on "BK-Anticovid Robot serving the hospital's isolation area".

DR. Vo Nhu Thanh - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, presented BK Anticovid products before the Conference (Keynote Presentation)

At the same time participating in the discussion at the Conference, University of Science and Technology, UD had 10 reports from lecturers of Faculty of Science, Technology and Advanced, Faculty of Project Management, Faculty of Civil and Industrial Construction, Faculty of Science and Technology. Chemistry,…

Speaking at the closing session of the Conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Quang Vinh - Rector of the University said that in 2022 University of Science and Technology, UD will be the host for the 21st ISAT. He hopes to welcome scientists, researchers, and lecturers from universities to visit at University of Science and Technology and looks forward to receiving cooperation and support from universities for next year's conference.

The organizers of the conference appreciate the contributions of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Kim Oanh – Former Vice Rector of the school

At the Closing session, the Conference Organizing Committee expressed gratitude to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Kim Oanh - Former Vice Rector of University of Science and Technology, UD for her valuable contribution to ISAT over the years, in her role is the Vice Rector in charge of Science, Technology and International Cooperation activities.

ISAT-20 conference took place successfully with many useful and practical scientific solutions. This is a very good opportunity for lecturers, scientists, students and business representatives to meet and exchange scientific knowledge and experiences in professional fields.

News, photos: The Center for Learning Information Resources and Communication, University of Science and Technology, UD