Thuyloi University strengthens academic exchange with Kyoto University

On September 22, 2026, Thuyloi University welcomed a delegation led by Prof. Sameh Kantoush from the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Japan, together with Kyoto University’s doctoral students, graduate students, and undergraduate students for a visit and academic exchange.

Speaking at the meeting, President Nguyen Trung Viet expressed his pleasure at welcoming Prof. Kantoush and the Kyoto University delegation to Thuyloi University. President Nguyen Trung Viet shared the University’s recent achievements in education, scientific research, and international cooperation, as well as its efforts to build and expand its network of international partners. He also highlighted several research areas currently being pursued by Thuyloi University, including activities under SATREPS projects funded by JICA and JST. The President emphasized the potential for cooperation between the two universities in areas of mutual interest, particularly water resources management, disaster prevention, climate change, sediment management, and research related to river and coastal areas.

Earlier, Dr. Le Quang Tuan, Deputy Head of the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation, chaired the academic exchange session between representatives of Thuyloi University and the delegation led by Prof. Sameh Kantoush.

Prof. Kantoush delivered a presentation on challenges related to flood management, reservoir operation, and sediment management in Vietnam. Drawing on his research in Central Vietnam, he proposed three key directions for future work: optimizing reservoir operation based on rainfall–runoff forecasting; upgrading dam infrastructure toward an integrated approach to flood and sediment management; and strengthening investment in and implementation of management solutions at the river-basin scale. He emphasized that effective implementation of these solutions requires close coordination among relevant stakeholders in disaster management and response.

Photo: Prof. Kantoush presents selected research findings from the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Japan.

In addition to Prof. Kantoush’s presentation, lecturers and researchers from Thuyloi University exchanged views on issues related to disaster warning systems, disaster risk management, reservoir operation, and sediment management. The two sides engaged in an active and productive discussion, sharing experiences, research findings, and practical challenges currently facing Vietnam.

In particular, the visit provided an opportunity for Kyoto University students, graduate students, and doctoral students to learn more about Thuyloi University and meet with Vietnamese lecturers and researchers. It also created a valuable opportunity for young members of the two universities to exchange ideas on education, research, and shared interests in water resources, disasters, and environmental issues.

Photo: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, Vice Dean of Faculty of Chemistry and Environment, speaks at the academic exchange session.

Building on the similarities in their research orientations, the visit by Prof. Sameh Kantoush and the Kyoto University delegation opened up promising prospects for strengthening cooperation between the two universities in the coming period. The meeting contributed to enhancing academic connections between Thuyloi University and Kyoto University while creating further opportunities for cooperation in education and research, with a view to implementing practical joint research and exchange activities in the future.

Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation

Photos: Department of Political and Student Affairs