HaUI and AUST forge academic partnership to advance textile technology and materials science

On October 15, 2026, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) and Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Bangladesh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework for joint research, academic exchange and international education. The partnership places particular emphasis on textile technology, materials science and innovation, creating opportunities for both universities to leverage their respective strengths and expand research collaboration.

Established in 1995, AUST is a reputable private higher education institution in Bangladesh and one of the country's first private universities to offer textile engineering programs. With established strengths in engineering and technology, an extensive international academic network, and a strong focus on applied research, innovation and sustainable development, AUST brings valuable expertise to the partnership.

Overview of the working session

At the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dong, Vice President of HaUI, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to internationalization, the expansion of academic partnerships and the advancement of interdisciplinary research. With a multidisciplinary academic framework, established expertise in engineering and technology, and strong industry linkages, HaUI aims to foster substantive international cooperation that aligns scientific research with practical demands and generates sustainable, long-term value.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dong, Vice President of Hanoi University of Industry

Prof. Dr. Md Ashraful Hoque, Vice Chancellor of AUST, expressed strong support for the partnership, commending HaUI’s practice-oriented education model, research capabilities and strategic vision for development. He emphasized that the complementary strengths of the two universities in engineering and technology, together with a shared commitment to academic excellence and internationalization, provide a solid foundation for substantive cooperation in education and research.

Prof. Dr. Md Ashraful Hoque, Vice Chancellor of AUST

Textile technology and materials science emerged as priority areas for collaboration. Discussions focused on sustainable textile materials, functional textiles, materials processing technologies and the application of digital technologies in manufacturing. These areas offer significant potential for interdisciplinary research, technology development and the transfer of research outcomes into practical applications.

Building on these shared priorities, HaUI and AUST signed the MoU to establish a framework for cooperation in education, scientific research, innovation and academic exchange. Both universities agreed to promote faculty and student mobility, postgraduate training, joint supervision of doctoral candidates and the development of international academic programs. These initiatives are expected to broaden opportunities for learning and research in an international academic environment while strengthening connections between the two institutions.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dong, Vice President of HaUI, and Prof. Dr. Md Ashraful Hoque, Vice-Chancellor of AUST, sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

To translate the agreement into concrete activities, HaUI proposed identifying priority research areas and organizing an online scientific seminar within the next three months. The seminar is expected to bring researchers from both universities together to exchange findings, share expertise and develop proposals for more in-depth collaborative research.

Representatives of HaUI and AUST discuss priorities for cooperation in education, scientific research and innovation.

The partnership further strengthens academic ties between Vietnam and Bangladesh, fostering cross-border research collaboration, academic exchange and innovation. It also advances HaUI’s internationalization strategy by broadening institutional partnerships, enhancing research capacity and reinforcing the university’s engagement with the global higher education community.

The partnership between HaUI and AUST establishes a foundation for strengthened academic collaboration, joint research and innovation, advancing the shared objectives of both universities in higher education and scientific development.