The event attracted the participation of numerous scientists, including Prof. Dr. Dang Ngoc Quang, Head of the Faculty of Chemistry; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoai Nam, Head of the Faculty of Engineering Education; along with lecturers and researchers from the faculties of Physics, Mathematics - Informatics, Engineering Education, Chemistry, and Biology.

In his opening speech, Prof. Dr. Luc Huy Hoang, Director of the Institute of Natural Sciences, emphasized the pivotal role of the scientific team in enhancing the prestige and influence of the Institute and the University through high-quality scientific publications. He stated that, alongside maintaining research directions, clearly defining strategic orientations is an important factor to gather and connect scientists, joining hands to implement national-level scientific and technological tasks, thereby contributing to solving major national issues.

Kicking off the scientific presentations, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoai Nam, Head of the Faculty of Engineering Education, presented the topic "A Framework for Assessing Design Thinking Competency of Secondary School Students in STE(A)M Education". The work focused on building an assessment competency framework, providing recommendations for teachers and students during the implementation of STE(A)M content, and proposing directions for improvement and expansion of the research by directly measuring student learning outcomes and products instead of relying solely on self-assessment surveys. Next, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phung Van Manh, a lecturer from the Faculty of Mathematics - Informatics, introduced the research "Multivariate polynomial interpolation based on radon projections", which solves a problem with potential applications in many fields, especially in the design of X-ray imaging technology, thereby suggesting interdisciplinary research directions between mathematics and biomedical technology. In the field of physics, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thao from the Faculty of Physics presented the work "Molecular dynamics simulation of structural characteristics and diffusion of silicate material systems", highlighting the results of finding the diffusion laws of atoms under different conditions, opening up prospects for applications in material fabrication and optimization.

In the next part of the session, Prof. Dr. Luc Huy Hoang proposed the key research program of the Institute of Natural Sciences, named "Research and development of advanced materials for applications in green energy and environment". Accordingly, the program aims to master an integrated artificial intelligence system for simulating and designing advanced functional materials; to effectively manufacture, test, and apply these materials in the fields of green energy and environmental protection; while also contributing to the training of high-quality human resources and enhancing domestic scientific and technological capacity. The feasibility of the program is highly evaluated based on existing strengths in personnel, research facilities, and equipment, as well as the potential for domestic and international cooperation.

The seminar concluded in a lively and open atmosphere of discussion, with many practical contributions to the strategic orientation and implementation solutions. The focus was on enhancing cohesion among research groups, promoting effective interdisciplinary cooperation, and successfully implementing scientific and technological tasks in the coming period.

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