Development History of The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology

September 14, 2021

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology is one of the earliest-established faculties of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade. Over 40 years of establishment and development, the Faculty has gradually affirmed its role and position in society. The quality, scale, and training effectiveness have continuously enhanced. The number of students enrolling in the Faculty has steadily increased, and graduates have confidently established themselves in various professional fields. According to statistics from recent years, more than 90% of Mechanical Engineering graduates can earn the employment relevant to their field of study after graduation.

The teaching staff has increasingly been standardized in terms of academic qualifications and professional expertise. Faculty members continuously innovate teaching content and methods, actively conduct research, update new knowledge, and closely connect theory with practice. The training philosophy emphasizes a balanced approach of 50% theory and 50% practice.

Figure 1: Office of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Key Milestones

• September 9, 1982 – The University was established under Decision No. 986/CNTP issued by the Minister of Food Industry as Ho Chi Minh City Food Industry Economic and Technical Officer School;
• January 02, 2001 – Ho Chi Minh City College of Food Industry was officially established as per Decision No. 18/QĐ-BGDĐT;
• February 23, 2010 – In accordance with Decision No. 284/QĐ-TTg issued by the Prime Minister, the college was officially upgraded and renamed Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry;
• June 23, 2015 – The Prime Minister signed Decision No. 901/QĐ-TTg approving the pilot implementation of an autonomous governance mechanism for Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry.

Human Resources

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology has a total of 25 full-time lecturers, including 3 Associate Professors, 6 PhD holders, and 16 Master’s degree holders. Among them, 5 lecturers are currently pursuing doctoral studies both domestically and abroad. In addition, the faculty members actively participate in numerous ministerial- and state-level research projects and are authors of numerous reference books for Mechanical Engineering students.

Besides its full-time staff, the Faculty also benefits from academic and professional contributions from Associate Professors, PhD holders, and Master’s degree lecturers from affiliated institutions who are involved in teaching activities. The Faculty regularly invites industry experts from enterprises to conduct seminars and share practical experience with lecturers and students.

Facilities

The Faculty currently has 12 laboratories and fully air-conditioned practice workshops. To meet its educational and training objectives, the Faculty has invested in the following workshops and laboratories:

• Turning – Milling – Planing Workshop
• Arc Welding, TIG, MIG Welding Workshop; Fitting Workshop
• Casting and Heat Treatment Workshop
• CNC Practice Room
• Engineering Metrology Laboratory
• Refrigeration and Thermal Engineering Laboratory
• CAD/CAM Practice Room
• Materials Testing Laboratory
• Mechatronics Laboratory
• PLC Practice Room
• Microcontroller Practice Room
• Computer Laboratory

Academic Programs

Currently, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology offers training at postgraduate, undergraduate, and college levels (see Figure 2), with a total enrollment of nearly 1,400 students to date. The specific programs are as follows:

Postgraduate Level: Mechanical Engineering;

Undergraduate Level:

• Mechanical Engineering Technology;
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology;
• Thermal Engineering (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning);

College Level

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

 Figure 2: Academic Model of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology

By enrolling in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology, students are equipped and encouraged to equip themselves with the essential knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes needed to confidently pursue careers in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning. In addition, the faculty members and students consistently promote and enhance their scientific research capability, participate in applied science activities, and contribute to the goals of national industrialization and modernization. These efforts effectively support the advancement of science and technology.

The Faculty also offers short-term training courses, including:

• Mechanical Equipment Repair, Boiler Technology, and Operation & Maintenance of Refrigeration Systems.
• Technical Drawing Design using software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and ProE, etc.
• Collaboration with partners to provide advanced skills training and skill-level certification examinations

Scientific Research and Technology Transfer

Scientific research activities at the Faculty have increasingly been emphasized and developed. Numerous research papers and projects conducted by lecturers have been published in prestigious international journals as well as reputable national journals in science and technology.

Collaboration

Enterprises consistently collaborate with the Faculty to train highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. The Faculty has established partnerships with more than 30 mechanical engineering companies to now. Enterprises are committed to collaborating with the Faculty in training human resources at their companies and providing employment opportunities for students after graduation.

 

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