From October 14 to 15, 2026, an esteemed delegation of leading professors and researchers from Hiroshima University, Japan—led by Prof. Tran Dang Xuan (Head of the Global Campus Institute Vietnam Office), Prof. Ueda Akihiro, Prof. Nakayama Tatsuya, and Asst. Prof. Tran Duc Viet—paid a high-level official working visit to Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF), marking a significant milestone in international education and applied scientific research centered on advancing the Joint PhD. Program and expanding academic and applied research collaborations in green and sustainable agriculture.

As part of this fruitful academic exchange, two Ph.D. candidates from our laboratory proudly represented our research group by presenting their latest scientific findings in the poster sessions.

Ph.D. candidate Nguyen Thi Doan presented her research titled “Sustainable Valorization of Plant-Derived Diterpenoids with Cytotoxicity against Human Leukemia Cell Lines”.

Ph.D. candidate Do Thanh Tung presented his research titled “Involvement of Momilactones A & B in Drought Tolerance and Drought Resistance in Rice.”

The active participation of our professors and doctoral students highlights our laboratory’s ongoing commitment to fostering global academic networks, sharing innovative research, and driving sustainable agricultural solutions forward. We extend our sincere congratulations to the delegation and our Ph.D. students for a highly successful and impactful working visit!

We are proud to share that Professor Tran Dang Xuan at Hiroshima University has been officially recognized in Research.com’s 2026 Best Scientists ranking.

Research.com is a leading international academic platform that evaluates and ranks top researchers globally based on comprehensive bibliometric data, assessing hundreds of thousands of scientist profiles across various academic disciplines worldwide.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to Professor Tran Dang Xuan’s tireless dedication, outstanding academic leadership, and remarkable contributions to scientific research on a global scale.

The entire laboratory extends our warmest congratulations to Professor Tran Dang Xuan for this remarkable achievement, which serves as a great inspiration for all researchers and students in our team!

Source / Reference:

• Source: Voice of Vietnam (VOV)
• Original Article Link: Vietnamese professor in Japan honored in Research.com’s 2026 ranking

On September 30, 2026, the Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society (SmaSo) hosted the Thesis Interim Report Session (Poster Presentation) at the Large Conference Room in the IDEC Building, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus.

Our laboratory was proud to have three Master’s students participate and present their ongoing research progress alongside fellow graduate students enrolled in the program

Nguyen Phu Duc – Poster No. 7: “DNA Barcoding and Phylogenetic Analysis of Vietnamese and Japanese Lacquer trees (Toxicodendron)”

Nguyen Viet Anh – Poster No. 9: “Enhancing the Resilience and Energy Efficiency of Coastal Infrastructures in Cà Mau Province, Vietnam through Nature-Based, Scientific, and Eco-Friendly Approaches”

Tran Duc An Khanh – Poster No. 6: “Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Activity of Artemisia vulgaris L.”

During the session, our students actively engaged in academic discussions with professors, committee members, and fellow researchers, receiving insightful feedback and constructive suggestions to further refine their thesis research.

The laboratory extends its congratulations to Tran Duc An Khanh, Nguyen Phu Duc, and Nguyen Viet Anh on their successful poster presentations and wishes them continued success in their research journey!