Our Mission

CONNECT: Connect global Vietnamese high school students with shared interests in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.

COLLABORATION: Foster a collaborative community where young minds exchange ideas, knowledge, and best practices.

INSPIRATION: Inspire youth-led solutions that address real-world challenges in Vietnam through creativity and technology.

MENTORSHIP: Equip students with the tools, mentorship, and global perspectives needed to become changemakers.

EXPLORATION:  Encourage research and exploration in science, technology, business, and sustainability.

DEVELOPMENT: Support youth initiatives that contribute to Vietnam’s long-term social and economic development.

LEADERSHIP: Build a strong, future-oriented network of leaders committed to innovation-driven growth in Vietnam.

Advisory Board

 

Dr. Shattal is currently the Program Chair for the Bachelor’s in Cloud Computing and the Lead Faculty of IT in the Department of Computing Sciences and Mathematics at Franklin University. Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the ElectroScience Lab and as a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Engineering at The Ohio State University. A recognized expert in cloud computing, communications, and electrical engineering, Dr. Shattal is an active member of IEEE and ACM and holds multiple Microsoft certifications, including MCSA, MCP, and MCT.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Shattal serves as a peer reviewer for prominent journals such as IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology and IEEE Access. He has also participated as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member for internationally renowned conferences like IEEE VTC and BROADNETs. 

Advisory board

Dr. Mohammad Shattal

 Franklin University, USA

Advisory board

Dr. Dinh-Thuan Do

University of Mount Union, USA

Dr. Dinh-Thuan Do was a visiting Ph.D. student at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan (2009-2010). He was a Department Chair of Communications Engineering Department, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2011-2013). Eventually, he was a founder and established a research group, namely Wireless Communications Research Group in 2016. Prior to working as an Assistant Professor of Computer and Electrical Engineering at University of Mount Union, he worked with University of Colorado Denver, The University of Texas at Austin and Asia University (Taiwan). 

Dr. Thuan was the recipient of the 2015 Golden Globe Award by Ministry of Science and Technology (top 10 outstanding scientists nationwide). He also received Medal of Creative Young Talents in 2015. He was named in top 14 highly cited scientists in Asia University (Taiwan) in 2021. He received the Best Editor Award from ICT Express (ISI Journal) in 2023, 2024.

Vinoth Babu Kumaravelu works as a Professor Grade 2 in the Department of Communication Engineering, School of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. In 2014, he received his PhD in MIMO-OFDM-based wireless communication from the Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India. In 2009, he graduated with an M.Tech. in Communication Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India. During his M.Tech degree, he won the gold medal. He was awarded merit scholarships twice during his master’s degree at Vellore Institute of Technology for securing high grades. His areas of interest are wireless communications, digital communications, and signal processing. Spatial modulation, reconfigurable intelligent surface, non-orthogonal multiple access, wireless sensor networks, Internet of things, device-to-device communication, small cells, and vehicular ad hoc networks are some areas where he works. He is the author of the books Communication Engineering and Digital Communications, published by Magnus Publications, India. He has been a guest editor for special issues in prestigious journals, including those published by Wiley and the Frontiers. He has successfully guided six students to the completion of their PhDs and is currently mentoring four others in their doctoral research. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and an active member of the IEEE Communications Society.

Advisory board

Dr. Vinoth Babu Kumaravelu

Vellore Institute of Technology, India

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Dr. JUN-JIAT TIANG

Multimedia University, Malaysia

DR. JUN-JIAT TIANG obtained his first degree in electronics engineering from Multimedia University, Malaysia. He earned his Master’s degree and Ph. D University of Science, Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) respectively. He worked as an Electronics Engineer in Global Technology Development Group, Motorola Technology Sdn. Bhd., Penang, Malaysia (May. 2006 – May.2007) and Design Automation Engineer in Chipset Structural Design Team, Intel Microelectronics (M) Sdn. Bhd., Pulau Pinang, Malaysia (Sep. 2004 – Jul. 2005). Currently, he is a senior lecturer and researcher in the Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Malaysia. His research interests include RFID, microwave circuits, antenna and propagation. In the past, he was awarded a Gold Medal at the 23rd International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (17-19 May 2012). He has also received Silver Medal at the Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE) 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21-23 February 2013. He has vast experience in being a project leader in various research grants such as the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) (2008-2010), Mini Fund 2016 and TM R&D grant (2019-2020).

Board of Directors

President

 Nguyen Minh Dang

Nguyen Minh Dang is currently a student at Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. A valuable part of TinyTensor – an educational initiative aimed at delivering accessible, foundational knowledge in tiny machine learning. Dang is passionate about technology and research, having participated in many research-related activities himself. Through internships, co-authoring, and presenting at showcases, Dang has acquired impressive research experience. As president of VINET and general co-chair of VIETRESCON 2025, Dang hopes to contribute meaningfully and significantly to breaking the mold in Vietnam’s high school research culture.

Executive Director

Dinh Minh Thinh

Dinh Minh Thinh, is a high school student at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities. Before coming to the United States to study, he attended Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted and VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted during his secondary and high school years. With a deep passion for technology, he worked with a team of 24 mentors across Vietnam and other countries like the United States or Turkey  and received mentorship from Prof. Thuan Dinh Do (University of Mount Union, Ohio USA) and Prof. Houbing Herbert Song (University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA) to organize Tiny Machine Learning Bootcamp (TinyTensor) which is a program providing foundational knowledge of machine learning and its application through accessible bootcamps. With the invaluable experience from this last event, he hopes to contribute his best effort to the success of VIETRESCON 2025.

Director of Marketing

Le Phuong Linh

Le Phuong Linh is a ninth-grade student at Le Quy Don Secondary School with a strong passion for STEM. She regularly participates in district-level robotics competitions, collaborating with classmates to build and program simple robots. Linh also enrolled in a Python programming course for teenagers at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), where she won first prize. By eagerly applying her new skills to every activity, she has earned praise from both peers and teachers. Linh hopes to continue developing her technical abilities and take part in more STEM projects.

Director of Partnership

Vu Anh Duc

Vu Anh Duc is currently a high school student at HUS High School for Gifted Students. Driven by a strong passion for technology and machine learning, Duc was part of the team who built the curriculum for Tiny Machine Learning Bootcamp (TinyTensor)—an educational initiative aimed at delivering accessible, foundational knowledge in machine learning through interactive bootcamps. Duc has a lot of experience with projects relating to machine learning and deep learning. He also received invaluable guidance from distinguished mentors, including Prof. Thuan Dinh Do (University of Mount Union, Ohio). With the insight and experience gained from organizing TinyTensor, Duc is eager to contribute meaningfully to the success of VIETRESCON 2025.

Director of Creative Projects

Tran Nhat Vu

Vu is a passionate and driven individual with a strong foundation in mathematics and a deep love for problem-solving. His enthusiasm for innovation and education has led him to launch Vietnam Innovation Network, where he helps empower young minds through impactful initiatives. With prior experience as the CEO of a small business, Vu combines analytical thinking with leadership skills to bring meaningful projects to life.

Director of Leadership Bootcamp

Bui Trung Kien

Kien is a high school student at Holy Trinity High School in Chicago, Illinois, with a strong passion for technology and machine learning. As a core member of the team behind the Tiny Machine Learning Bootcamp (TinyTensor), he played a key role in developing the curriculum for this innovative educational initiative designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of machine learning. With hands-on experience in multiple machine learning and deep learning projects, Kien continues to explore the intersection of AI and education, driven by a desire to make

Director of Program

Do Huy Kim

Do Huy Kim is currently a student at Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, where he actively pursues his passion for robotics and engineering. He is a proud member of V5RC team 36070N, which earned first place at the Vietnamese National VEX V5 High Stakes Competition, demonstrating excellence in design, teamwork, and technical innovation. With a strong foundation in STEM and hands-on experience in competitive robotics, he hopes to contribute his best effort to the success of VIETRESCON 2025.

Director of Grants Program

Pham Minh Thu 

Minh Thu is a dedicated student at The Dewey School, Hanoi, where she channels her passion for engineering into meaningful, hands-on work. By focusing on advances in science, she presented her research on a feasible digital transformation solution in the healthcare industry at COMPASTEMxHAT, showcasing her interdisciplinary interest in technology and real-world impact. She is excited to contribute her knowledge and energy to the success of VIETRESCON 2025.

Director of Finance

Nghiem Xuan Quoc

Quoc is a dynamic and forward-thinking student with a strong background in mathematics and a passion for tackling complex challenges. Motivated by a deep commitment to innovation and educational impact, he founded the Vietnam Innovation Network to connect and empower young Vietnamese students around the world.