UTT Welcomes and Works with SIMG (Republic of Korea) to Expand Cooperation in Training and the Application of Simulation Technologies
On the morning of 2 February 2026, the University of Transport Technology (UTT) held a working meeting with SIMG Joint Stock Company to exchange views and discuss orientations for cooperation in training, scientific research, and technology transfer in the field of construction machinery, with a particular focus on the application of simulation and virtual technologies to support the development of high-quality human resources for both domestic and international labor markets.
Attending the meeting on behalf of UTT were Dr. Trần Thanh An – Vice Rector; Dr. Nguyễn Quang Anh – Director of the Institute of Power Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Đào Mạnh Quyền – Head of the Office of Administration and General Affairs, construction machinery expert; Dr. Vũ Trung Hiếu – Deputy Head of the Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation; Dr. Bùi Văn Trầm – Head of the Department of Construction Machinery; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thái Hà Phi – construction machinery expert; together with lecturers from the Department of Construction Machinery and professional staff of the University.
Representing SIMG Joint Stock Company were Prof. Jeong Jae-wook – Head of the Department of Industrial Design, University of Ulsan (Republic of Korea), concurrently CEO of SIMG, and Dr. Vũ Văn Hải – Senior Researcher of the Company.
Overview of the working session
In his remarks, Dr. Trần Thanh An emphasized that UTT places strong importance on expanding cooperation with enterprises and international partners possessing technological strengths, particularly in key engineering fields such as construction machinery and simulation technologies. According to the Vice Rector, cooperation with SIMG not only opens opportunities to enhance the quality of practical training for students, but also contributes to better aligning education with real labor market demands in the context of deepening international integration.
Within the framework of the meeting, both sides introduced their respective capacities, strengths, and development orientations. Dr. Nguyễn Quang Anh discussed the potential for technical cooperation in the construction machinery sector, especially the feasibility of integrating advanced simulation and virtual systems into UTT’s training, research, and development activities. Dr. Vũ Trung Hiếu further shared insights into global trends in applying simulation technologies in engineering education, affirming that UTT is progressively building an integrated training–research–application ecosystem to effectively serve both education and industrial production in the future.
From the perspective of human resource development, Dr. Bùi Văn Trầm and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thái Hà Phi exchanged views on cooperation in training international-standard construction machinery operators, meeting employment requirements in the Republic of Korea. This was identified as a practical direction to enhance the value of academic qualifications, professional skills, and employment opportunities for UTT graduates.
Dr. Bùi Văn Trầm speaking on cooperation in training internationally standardized construction machinery operators
On behalf of SIMG, Prof. Jeong Jae-wook presented a cooperation proposal based on the IBS (Inclusive Business Solution) model—a program combining enterprise resources with ODA projects to promote sustainable development in developing countries. Under this model, SIMG proposed to sponsor excavator simulation systems for training institutions in Viet Nam, with an estimated total value of KRW 200–300 million, along with a roadmap for technology transfer in subsequent years. On the Vietnamese side, including UTT, partners would cooperate in training high-quality human resources, supporting promotion, research and development, and moving toward future product commercialization.
Prof. Jeong Jae-wook presenting the IBS (Inclusive Business Solution) cooperation proposal integrating enterprise resources with ODA projects
The meeting was conducted in an open, candid, and constructive atmosphere. Both parties agreed to continue detailed discussions and gradually concretize the proposed cooperation contents, aiming to establish a long-term, effective, and sustainable partnership. Through this working session with SIMG Joint Stock Company, the University of Transport Technology reaffirmed its orientation of linking training with practice, strengthening international cooperation, and promoting the application of advanced technologies in education and scientific research.
Delegates taking a commemorative photo after the working session
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