Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade

Faculty of Mechanical Technology

Research Orientation

Research direction

(Updated: September 15, 2021)

MAIN RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

Major: Mechatronics Engineering Technology

  • Design and manufacturing of a heat pump-based drying machine;
  • Optimization of fundamental machine components in mechanical manufacturing;
  • Optimization to reduce size, cross-sectional area, volume, and weight of machine elements, thereby minimizing material consumption and improving equipment efficiency;
  • Development of automated production systems applying Industry 4.0 technologies;
  • Industrial robotic systems integrated with intelligent control capabilities;
  • IoT-integrated control systems;
  • Research, innovation, and technology mastery in agricultural production and food processing industries.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

  • Food processing machinery
  • Assistive devices for people with disabilities
  • Smart devices and intelligent equipment
  • 3D printing technology

Major: Thermal Engineering

  • Research on specialized heat and mass transfer processes and enhancement solutions in thermal and refrigeration systems;
  • Development of thermophysical property models for food products;

·       Research, application, and development of new energy and renewable energy, and energy utilization; Solutions to improve efficiency and save energy in thermal equipment;

  • Clean combustion technology and renewable energy integration combined with energy-saving and efficient energy-use solutions;
  • Improvement of freezing processes for Vietnamese seafood and food products;
  • Enhancement of drying technologies for Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products.