Ton Duc Thang University Signs Research Collaboration Agreements with Leading International Scientists
On July 16, 2026, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) held a signing ceremony for research collaboration agreements with two internationally renowned scientists in the fields of materials science, chemistry, and nanobiotechnology.
Joining the collaboration is Prof. Adam Lee, a distinguished scientist at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, one of Asia's leading research and innovation organizations. Prof. Lee is ranked among the top 1% most influential scientists worldwide according to the Stanford/Elsevier rankings. He has authored more than 300 scientific publications, with an H-index of 91 and nearly 30,000 citations. His research focuses on sustainable chemistry, the design of nanoporous materials for renewable energy applications, green hydrogen production, and carbon capture technologies. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and Editor-in-Chief of Materials Today Chemistry.
Also joining the collaboration is Assoc. Prof. Vi Khanh Truong, a leading expert in nanobiotechnology from Flinders University (Australia). He has published more than 200 scientific papers in prestigious international journals, accumulating over 16,000 citations with an H-index of 57. His research interests include liquid metal materials, advanced biomaterials, and biomedical applications.
Under the collaboration agreements, the two scientists will work closely with TDTU in research and academic activities, including participating in scientific research projects, co-authoring publications in high-impact international journals, teaching, and supervising graduate students. During their visit, they also served as Keynote Speakers at the International Conference on Advanced Materials and Sustainable Development (iCAMSD 2026) and represented partner institutions co-organizing the conference.
Notably, Prof. Adam Lee and Assoc. Prof. Vi Khanh Truong will officially join the Biophysics Strong Research Group at the Institute of Advanced Technology (IAST), contributing to the University's interdisciplinary research capacity and the development of high-impact applied research.
The collaboration with Prof. Adam Lee and Assoc. Prof. Vi Khanh Truong is expected to further enhance TDTU's research quality, expand its international academic network, and strengthen the University's strong research groups in line with international standards.
To date, Ton Duc Thang University has attracted more than 280 international scientists and experts from universities and research institutes worldwide to collaborate in research and academic activities.
