Vietnam Maritime University students win 7 science and technology awards

Vietnam Maritime University students won a total of 7 awards—including 1 first prize, 1 second prize, 2 third prizes, and 3 consolation prizes—at the 2026 science and technology awards for students in higher education institutions.

Students from Vietnam Maritime University won 7 national science and technology awards in 2026, including 1 first prize and 1 second prize. A group of students from the university was awarded the first prize in the field of science, engineering, and technology for their project.

The first prize was awarded for the research project titled "Research on the production of a multifunctional smart processing device integrating FDM 3D printing and CNC milling technology," while the second prize went to the project "Research on applying artificial intelligence algorithms to emission inventories for seaports." The two third prizes were given to a research project examining the potential of macadamia nutshells in marine spill treatment and an ultra-wideband technology-based indoor positioning system project. The three consolation prizes were awarded for an artificial intelligence application supporting search and rescue operations in seaports, the effect of active alkaline substances on geopolymer mortar properties, and the classification of financial risks of shipping companies in the Vietnamese stock market using machine learning.

Organized this year under the chairmanship of the Ministry of Education and Training, in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, and the Vifotec Fund, the competition received 722 entries from 122 institutions. The number of submissions increased by 94 projects and 10 institutions compared to 2025. Following the selection process, 131 projects across 6 fields advanced to the final round. Out of the 10 projects submitted by Vietnam Maritime University to the competition, 2 reached the finals in the field of science, engineering, and technology and achieved awards. The award-winning projects focus on smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, new materials, and green technology.