University of Transport Technology Welcomes and Works with Delegation of Experts from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)
As part of an international cooperation program supported by the Embassy of India in Hanoi, on June 16, the University of Transport Technology (UTT) hosted a working session with a delegation of experts from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), aiming to foster collaboration in education, scientific research, and technology transfer.
Representing the Indian delegation were Dr. Amit Prashant – Dean of Research and Development, Professor and Head of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Division, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN); Dr. Ashish Garg – Professor and Head of the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK).
From UTT, participants included: Dr. Trần Hà Thanh – Vice Rector; Dr. Ngô Thị Thanh Hương – Head of the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation; Dr. Trần Ngọc Hưng – Director of the Institute of Transport Technology, concurrently in charge of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, along with faculty members and staff with relevant interests.
Dr. Trần Hà Thanh, Vice Rector of UTT, speaks at the meeting
Dr. Amit Prashant - Dean of Research and Development, Professor and Head of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Division, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) - expresses strong interest in cooperation with UTT
Speaking on behalf of the IIT delegation, Dr. Amit Prashant- Dean of Research and Development, Professor and Head of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Division, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) - expressed his keen interest in launching exchange programs for faculty and students between IITGN and UTT. He emphasized that such initiatives represent a golden opportunity for UTT students to access an international academic environment, while also promoting academic exchange and professional development among lecturers from both institutions.
The two sides also held productive discussions on the possibility of co-organizing international scientific conferences, with the goal of building a robust academic space and expanding global knowledge networks.
Key areas of mutual research interest highlighted during the meeting included: Civil Engineering, Advanced Materials Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Modern Infrastructure Development. These are all strategic sectors that play a critical role in national socio-economic and technological advancement.
Dr. Ashish Garg, Professor and Head of the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur, participates in the discussions
At the conclusion of the productive meeting, the leadership of both institutions agreed to designate focal points for each party to concretize cooperation plans and promptly translate potential ideas into practice. This marks the beginning of a promising new phase of strong and sustainable development in the partnership between the University of Transport Technology and the Indian Institutes of Technology.
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