Hanoi, February 27, 2026 – Prof. Thanh Duc Nguyen, an Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut in the United States, gave a special lecture at VinUniversity’s Center for Materials Innovation & Technology (CMIT).
During the seminar, Prof. Nguyen shared his latest research on designing three-dimensional biodegradable polymer microstructures for single-administration, self-boosting vaccine microneedles. He also discussed the development of “smart” piezoelectric biopolymers capable of generating electricity under mechanical deformation, highlighting potential applications in implanted biodegradable force sensors, ultrasound transducers, and self-stimulating tissue engineering scaffolds.
The seminar offered valuable insights into the interdisciplinary integration of materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedicine. Participants engaged in discussions on scalable fabrication strategies and the translational potential of biodegradable functional materials.
Prof. Nguyen’s research lies at the forefront of biomaterials innovation. He developed SEAL (StampEd Assembly of polymer Layer) technology for fabricating complex 3D microstructures and has published in leading journals including Science, Science Translational Medicine, Nature Nanotechnology, and Advanced Materials. His research programs have been heavily funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with total funding exceeding $25 million. He is a recipient of numerous honors, including the NIH Trailblazer Award and the MRS Early Career Distinguished Presenter Award. He presently serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Biomaterials.
