Workshop ” Igniting Connections to Develop AI Applications in the Digital Era” 2025

Posted on Oct 6, 2015 in Faculty Anniversary, News, Scientific and International Cooperation

On the morning of October 8, 2025, at Room 310 – the Center for Excellence in Research and Innovation, the Department of Information Technology at Vietnam Academy of Agriculture organized a scientific seminar titled “Igniting Connections to Develop AI Applications in the Digital Era.” This event was part of a series of activities celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Department of Information Technology at Vietnam Academy of Agriculture.

The seminar was chaired by Dr. Pham Quang Dung, Deputy Head of the Department of Information Technology and leader of the “Big Data and Digital Transformation” research group. The event brought together scientists, lecturers, and researchers from various universities and research institutes nationwide, along with many students interested in artificial intelligence (AI).

In his opening speech, Dr. Pham Quang Dung emphasized the importance of fostering connections and knowledge sharing among researchers, lecturers, and students to develop practical AI applications that effectively serve production and daily life.

Dr. Pham Quang Dung delivering the opening remarks

The Workshop program featured many valuable scientific reports with high practical significance.

The first presentation was by Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Doanh (VinUniversity) on the topic “Digital Twin: Approaching Virtual Worlds to Create Real Ones,” introducing trends in the application of digital twins in simulation and digital transformation.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Doanh, Head of the Cosmos Lab at VinUniversity, presenting

Next was a talk by Dr. Tran Duc Quynh (International University – VNU) sharing research on “An Integer Programming Model for University Timetabling and Its Application in International School – VNU,” demonstrating the application of mathematical models to optimize scheduling at the International University, Vietnam National University Hanoi.

Dr. Tran Duc Quynh, Department of Engineering and Technology, International University, VNU presenting .

Additionally, Dr. Nguyen Doan Dong (International University – VNU) presented the topic “Student Performance Predictions in English Courses at VNU-IS,” sharing personal experiences in developing a system currently implemented at the International University, Vietnam National University Hanoi.

Dr. Nguyen Doan Dong, Department of Engineering and Technology, International University, VNU, presenting

A topic that, while not new, has not been extensively researched or applied in Vietnam is related to Semantic Networks. According to Dr. Tran Duc Minh (National Economics University), applications of semantic networks are very rich and play a crucial role in France. However, in Vietnam, their use remains very limited. Therefore, Dr. Tran Duc Minh chose to present on “Semantic Networks and Their Applications,” focusing on knowledge representation solutions within AI systems. The author aims to inspire and build a team pursuing the development of semantic networks in Vietnam.

Dr. Tran Duc Minh, DATCOM Research Group, University of Economics and Business, National Economics University, presenting on semantic networks

In addition, speakers from the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture introduced research on AI applications in agriculture and education.

Associate Professor Dr. Do Duc Luc presented “Application of Image Diagnosis Methods in Livestock Breeding and Selection,” providing specific problems in the livestock industry and seeking technological solutions developed by domestic researchers instead of relying on costly imported solutions.

Associate Professor Dr. Do Duc Luc, Department of Animal Husbandry, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, presenting real-world problems in livestock farming

Following Dr. Do Duc Luc’s topic, Master’s student Nguyen Van Hoang introduced “Some AI Applications on Ultrasonic Images of Pigs,” serving as an overview of technological solutions that can be applied to specific problem sets presented earlier.

ThS. Nguyen Van Hoang reporting

Finally, Master’s student Tran Trung Hieu presented “A Student Attendance Solution Using Smartphones,” a study by his research team that has been practically implemented in the Department of Information Technology at Vietnam Academy of Agriculture. The system utilizes machine learning models for face recognition during attendance taking, using readily available devices such as smartphones.

ThS.Tran Trung Hieu, Department of Information Technology, reporting research results

In his closing speech, Dr. Pham Quang Dung highly appreciated the scholarly spirit of the speakers and attendees, affirming that the seminar opened many opportunities for research collaboration, development, and application of AI in education, agricultural production, and management.

The seminar concluded on a lively note, leaving a positive impression and reaffirming the pioneering role of the Department of Information Technology at Vietnam Academy of Agriculture in promoting research and application of artificial intelligence to serve sustainable development in the digital age.

Below are some images from the seminar: