Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Awards Insignia to Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest
Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Thai, President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, presents the Insignia to Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest
Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Thai pins the Insignia on Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest
Overview of the Award Ceremony
Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest has made crucial contributions to building USTH into an international-standard research university, fostering tighter educational, scientific, and technological cooperation between Vietnam and France. Under his leadership, the university has continuously improved its governance quality, expanded high-quality training programs and dual-degree options, and strongly driven scientific research, technological development, and innovation in Vietnam. The Professor paid special attention to promoting strong research groups, increasing the volume of international publications, and connecting with global academic networks. These efforts have enabled USTH to affirm its global reputation, culminating in its accreditation to European quality standards by the High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES, France) in 2023.
Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Thai delivers remarks at the ceremony
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Thai expressed his sincere gratitude to Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest for his efforts in promoting development strategies, expanding operational scale, and enhancing the quality of training and research at USTH over the past five years. The VAST President affirmed that the strategic foundations, the maturity of Vietnamese faculty and staff, and the linkages with French research institutes and partners built by Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest and the University collective will continue to be maintained and developed in the coming period. The VAST President expressed his wish that Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest will always consider USTH and VAST as his second home, remaining a companion in connecting French and Vietnamese intellect on the journey ahead.
Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest delivers remarks at the ceremony
Looking back over the past 5 years, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest emphasized USTH's transformation from an experimental project into a partner with a strategic role in international scientific cooperation and a highly potential scientific partner for Vietnam. According to the Professor, USTH's unique identity lies in its university model combining the two cultures of France and Vietnam, leveraging the strengths of both nations. He expressed his expectation that the university will continue to bolster cooperation with VAST to build an adjunct faculty team and train doctoral candidates to international standards. Concluding his term in Vietnam, he expressed his appreciation to partners and affirmed that he will continue to accompany and support USTH from his new post in Egypt.
Prof. Dr. Dinh Thi Mai Thanh delivers remarks at the ceremony
Delegates take a commemorative group photo at the ceremony
Translated by Phuong Ha
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