Duong Nguyen Vu

Professor Nguyen Vu is a distinguished scientist whose remarkable contributions have significantly advanced science, technology, and higher education both in Vietnam and internationally.

With his strategic vision and extensive expertise, since 2020, he has had the honor of serving as the Innovation Strategy Advisor to Vietnam’s Minister of Planning and Investment. He has also held the prestigious positions of Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Director of the Air Traffic Management Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) – one of Asia’s leading academic institutions.

As the Founding Director of the John von Neumann Institute at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Professor Vu pioneered groundbreaking initiatives to foster university-industry collaboration while cultivating an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Driven by his aspiration to contribute to Vietnam’s educational advancement, Professor Vu has recently accepted the position of Vice-Provost at VinUniversity – one of Vietnam’s premier institutions of higher education operating at international standards.

Professor Vu earned his Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées – one of France’s most prestigious engineering schools – in 1990. Beyond his academic and research achievements, he maintains a profound passion for athletics and artistry, dedicating his leisure time to triathlon training and painting.