Projects - CMIT

Upcycling Plastic Waste into Organic Porous Framework-Based Electrocatalysts for Green Hydrogen Production

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Tran Ngoc Quang, PhD

The primary objective of this project is to reduce the cost of green hydrogen by developing cost-effective organic porous framework-based electrocatalysts that utilize plastic waste as a source of organic linkers, providing a viable alternative to scarce and expensive noble metals. In situ/operando analyses will be employed to gain in-depth insights into the catalytic mechanisms, thereby guiding the rational design of next-generation catalysts. The research will further shift from freshwater to natural seawater electrolysis, with a particular focus on developing corrosion-resistant electrocatalysts capable of maintaining high activity and durability under seawater conditions.

AI for Materials, Materials for AI: An Integrated Framework for Intelligent Materials Design

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Phan Duc Anh, PhD

This project combines artificial intelligence with physics-based simulations to accelerate the discovery of new materials. Data-driven models will predict key properties and propose new compositions or structures across polymers, alloys, pharmaceuticals, glasses, and photonic or plasmonic materials. It also designs advanced materials for future AI hardware, creating a two-way link between materials discovery and more powerful, energy-efficient AI systems.

Development of all Perovskite Tandem Solar cells towards application in low orbit sATellites (PETSAT)

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Le Van Quynh, PhD

Most Low Earth Orbit satellites last only 3–5 years, while conventional solar panels are built for decades, making them heavy and costly. This project develops ultra-light, efficient perovskite tandem solar cells suited to space’s dry environment by integrating advanced materials, smart electronics, and rigorous testing. The work will establish Vietnam’s core space technologies, train young innovators, and support sustainable, globally competitive space systems.

Design and Synthesis of 2D Materials for Spintronic Devices

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nguyen Tuan Dung, PhD

This project develops advanced 2D magnetic and spin-active materials for spintronic technologies such as sensors, nonvolatile memory, and energy-efficient logic devices. By integrating material synthesis, device fabrication, magnetotransport measurements, and computer simulations, it studies and optimizes spin ordering, magnetic anisotropy, and spin–charge interactions. The goal is to deliver high-quality materials and device designs for faster, more efficient, and more reliable spintronic performance.

Rare Earth Element Valorisation in Vietnam: An Integrated Sustainability and Computation Approach

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Chun-Yang Yin, Prof.

This project will develop a theoretical proof-of-concept for rare earth mineral processing in Vietnam by evaluating the technical viability of using computationally designed adsorbents to recover trace rare earths from industrial waste. A Life Cycle Assessment( LCA) of current Vietnamese technologies will quantify environmental hotspots and provide data and decision-making tools to guide future low-carbon, high-efficiency REE valorization strategies.

Development of SRAS: A Smart Dual-Screening Nano-AI System for Real-time Food and Environmental Monitoring

This project develops an AI-integrated dual-screening technology combining electrochemical and SERS sensing to rapidly and accurately detect chemical residues in Vietnam’s food and environment. Designed for real-world use in farms, factories, and schools, the system protects public health, supports safe food production, and enhances Vietnam’s global competitiveness through a sustainable early-warning solution.