About Research

LHU is committed to training highly qualified human resources to meet the demands of the labor market. To achieve this goal, the University considers scientific research a core mission for the following reasons:

- Enhancing knowledge application: Research activities enable students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world scientific problems. This process deepens their understanding and expands their expertise. 

- Developing essential skills: Scientific research fosters creativity, critical thinking, independence, and teamwork. These skills equip students with the confidence and adaptability needed to thrive in professional environments after graduation.

- Improving training quality: Research plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of education. It inspires innovation, encourages new inventions, and leads to the development of practical products.

Therefore, every year hundreds of research topics are conducted by both lecturers and students at LHU. The University organizes 2 turns for students, in June and in December, and one for lecturers in June. To date, the University has hosted more than 40 research conferences. Many projects have received awards at provincial and national levels and have been published in both domestic and international scientific journals.

Establishment history of the Center of Scientific Research and Applications

• On May 20, 2008, the Department of Scientific Research - Postgraduate Education - Quality Assurance was established to manage all research activities at the University. Dr. Nguyen Van Tan was appointed as the Manger.
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On August 1, 2012 the Department was renamed the Department of Scientific Research - Postgraduate Education. The Department has the function to organize, manage, and monitor science research activities and report directly to the Rector.

On November 1, 2013, the Rector issued Decision No. 998/QD-DHLH to formally separate the Department of Scientific Research – Postgraduate Education into two independent units: the Department of Scientific Research and the Department of Postgraduate Studies. The Department of Scientific Research was tasked with organizing, managing, and monitoring all scientific research activities, with regular reporting to the Rector. Dr. Nguyen Vu Quynh was appointed as the Head of the newly established Department of Scientific Research.

Along with the development of the University, on April 1, 2014, the Rector issued Decision No. 272/QĐ-ĐHLH to establish the Center of Scientific Research and Applications. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Son was appointed as the Center’s Director.

On April 28, 2018, the Rector issued Decision No. 298/QĐ-ĐHLH to merge the Department of Scientific Research into the Center of Scientific Research and Applications. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Son continued to serve as Director, overseeing all activities related to scientific research.

Functions:

- Advise the Rector on science and technology activities including: the development of strategies, planning of scientific and technological initiatives, securing research funding, and promoting cooperation in science and technology with domestic and international universities, institutes, and organizations. The Center also organizes, monitors, and reports on the implementation of scientific research activities and plans.

- Assist the Rectorate Board in supervising the compliance of staff, lecturers, and employees with the Center’s rules and regulations. Additionally, the Center monitors and oversees the operation of laboratory facilities and equipment to ensure their proper, efficient, and cost-effective use.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Be a responsible unit for advising the Rector to carry out tasks related to scientific research and technology transfer of the University;
• 2. Advise the Rector in the management mechanism of science and technology activities, especially investment mechanism, financial use and human resources policies;
• 3. Advise the Rector to develop strategies and plans for science and technology in the direction of applied universities, meeting social needs;
• 4. Develop regulations, rules and implement procedures and guidelines on scientific research and technology transfer in accordance with regulations of the University and the State;
• 5. Give guidelines for registration, manage scientific research projects at university, provincial, ministerial and state levels and technology competitions. Monitor and manage the progress of implementation and organize the acceptance of scientific research projects and initiatives;
• 6. Organize conferences and seminars on science and technology, organize defenses of scientific research topics at university, ministerial and state levels; 
• 7. Update the latest information on scientific works related to the training fields of the University, popularize them to faculties for reference and experience in teaching and research;
• 8. Coordinate with related units to organize scientific seminars and conferences,; summarize and reward scientific research works;
• 9. Make plans, organize and expand the scientific research cooperation with local, national and international partners;
• 10. Build development strategies and plans to improve the quality and reputation of Lac Hong Journal of Science;
• 11. Cooperate, sign and consult on transferring scientific research results to localities, educational institutions and businesses;
• 12. Make syntheses and financial reports on scientific research and technology transfer activities as regulated;
• 13. Act as a focal point to coordinate with related units to expand relations in scientific research to receive orders, bids, scientific research programs, topics and projects;
• 14. Strengthen links with foreign partners in training and scientific research, deploy new technology applications and automation;
• 15. Manage and preserve all facilities and assets under the Center assigned by the Rector;
• 16. Advise the University to invest facilities and equipment for the the Center's laboratories in an efficient and economical way, prioritize investment in key branches of science and technology development;
• 17. Assist the Rectorate Board to supervise the implementation of the University's regulations and rules for officials, lecturers, employees and students who come to work and study at the Center;
• 18. Supervise and implement issues related to safety and environmental sanitation within the Center's campus;

19. Supervise and monitor the performances of laboratories, report to the Rector at the end of each school year as a basis for approving the next year's budget estimate and development orientations, plans and investment for each industry.

How to contact:

Office: Room I106, Campus 6, LHU

Address: No 10, Huynh Van Nghe, Buu Long ward, Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province

Tel: (+84)251 3953373