Chemical Engineering Program

The School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering was established on Sept. 14^th, 2022 from the integration two departments, Department of Environmental Engineering & Department of Chemical Engineering. With the “job-ready” philosophy, the education program for chemical engineers and environmental engineers at International University is designed to meet the needs of the global labor market and for qualified engineers having practical, good English and proficient skills in the field of chemistry and environment.

The School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering aspires to be a place where quality and prestigious chemical and environmental engineers are trained. Chemical and environmental engineers trained in the discipline will be able to meet the needs of the global job market by applying basic knowledge to solve a wide range of problems in the industry. Engineers who graduated from International University’s engineering program can communicate and use English fluently, work well in teams, and adapt well to diverse working environments.

Chemical Engineering Program:

Program Code: 7520301

Entrance Exam Groups: A00; A01; B00; D07

Chemical Engineering Program Specifications – SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (hcmiu.edu.vn)

Environmental Engineering Program:

Program Code: 7520320

Entrance Exam Groups: A00; A02; B00; D07

EVE Curriculum from Batch 2019 – SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (hcmiu.edu.vn)

The graduates will have full capability to work in the following fields:

• Research and development (R&D) at R&D units of factories, companies, and research institutes;
• Teaching and researching at educational institutions such as universities, colleges, institutes/research centers, etc;
• Production (operation, supervision, design) at factories, companies in the fields of (i) petrochemicals (refineries, chemicals, plastics…); organic chemicals (cosmetic, lotion, shampoo…); pharmaceutical chemistry (herbal medicine, drug preparation, drug production equipment…), new material technology (polymer materials, ultra-strong, lightweight materials); food technology; applied biotechnology; clean energy production; (ii) water/wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste and hazardous waste management, environmental treatment systems.
• Business – technical services: consulting, providing optimal technical solutions, technical equipment and services in environmental treatment and management , HSE (Health, Safety and Environment); Environmental monitoring and analysis;
• Managing and conducting business in the aforementioned factories, companies, and state agencies.

• Environmental chemistry; Treatment of wastewater and emissions by biotechnology; Treatment of difficult to decompose compounds by mineral materials
• Gas treatment, water treatment, ferrate material
• Water quality, Antimicrobial resistance, Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA), Biomonitoring, Bioremediation
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation, green energy, low carbon society, sustainable development
• Solid waste treatment; Composting; Biodegradation
• Developing novel nanomaterials in applications of drug-delivery, separation processes, and environmental contaminants treatment.
• Combining experimental and computational tools for: 

• • • Novel materials design (e.g., adsorbant, homo-/hetero-genoeous catalysts, nano-materials for drug delivery, etc.).
    • Development of alternative and biologically-derived fuels.
    • Extraction of natural products for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
    • Optimization of complex chemical/physical processes (e.g, combustion, atmospheric conversion, extraction, etc).

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Statistics on scientific publications in the 2021-2022 academic year:

• Total number of papers: 46
• Average: 2.6 quartile-Q1 papers/faculty/year

Faculty and staff at the school have extensive experience teaching and conducting research and have received training at prestigious universities in the United States (University of Utah, University of Louisville), United Kingdom (Imperial College London), Korea (University of Ulsan), Japan (Kyoto University) and Taiwan (National Central University, National Chiao Tung University). A number of international and national awards have been bestowed upon our faculty and staff for their contributions to education and research.

The laboratory system consists of experimental (i.e., Organic/Inorganic Chemistry*, Physical & Analytical Chemistry*, Environmental Teaching, Environmental Treatment, Engineering, Microbiology* and Process Engineering*) and modeling/simulation (i.e., Computational Chemistry) laboratories. These labs provide students with an opportunity to learn about the latest advances in chemical and environmental engineering. Students also benefit from strong collaborations with national and global partners who share our vision of providing world class education and research opportunities. For detailed information about the lab facilities, please visit: https://cee.hcmiu.edu.vn/lab/lab-facilities/

* Under construction/investment

School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Room A2-403

Tel: (028) 3724 4270 Ext. 3950

Website: http://cee.hcmiu.edu.vn

Email: cee@hcmiu.edu.vn

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Lecturer and Research Interest

	Research Interest					Research Domain
	Energy	Environment	Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics	Materials	Process Engineering	Experimentation	Modeling & Simulation
Assoc. Prof. Huynh Kim Lam, PhD (Dean)	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Thuy, PhD (Vice Dean)		✓		✓		✓
Phung Thanh Khoa, PhD	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Nguyen Thi Hoang Hai, PhD		✓				✓
Vu Bao Khanh, PhD	✓	✓				✓	✓
Doan Hoai Linh, PhD	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Ngo Thi Thuan, PhD		✓		✓		✓
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thao Trang, PhD		✓	✓			✓	✓
Tran Thanh Tu, PhD		✓				✓

Researcher and Teaching Assistance

Researcher

Ngo Nguyen Tien Dat, MSc

Staff

Secrectary
Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, MEng	Nguyen Thi Kim Tuyen, BA
Laboratory Technician
Tran Le Dang Khoa, MSc	Dang Ngoc Quan, BEng	Hoang Gia Phuc, BEng

The School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering maintains three lab facilities that provide students with the opportunity to learn by conducting experiment. These dedicated spaces allow students to experiment with scientific concepts and develop critical research skills in a safe and engaging environment. The lab facilities also foster innovative research conducted by the lecturers and researchers of the School. The lab facilities include: Environmental Teaching Lab, Environmental Treatment Lab, and Engineering Lab, with a total investment of 300,000 USD. We also have one collaborative laboratory unit Laboratory for Chemistry, Food and Environment Researches and Analysis (LCFERA) for multidisciplinary research in the fields of life sciences, chemistry and food, food technology and environment, climate change, chemistry and environment.

Environmental Teaching Lab was established in 2019 with a total floor plan of 90 m², which has been equipped with modern environmental analysis equipment sponsored by Vietnam National University HCMC and International University.

Engineering Lab was established in 2023 with a total floor plan of 70 m², which has been equipped with modern engineering models.

Laboratory for Chemistry, Food and Environment Researches and Analysis (LCFERA) was established in 2023 with a total floor plan of 90 m², which has been equipped with state-of-the-art analysis equipment. LCFERA is shared between the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Food Technology.

• Decision of Chemical Engineering Establishment
• Program offering
  • Awarding body/institution: International University HCMC
  • Teaching institution: School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Accreditation:
    • Institutional level: MOET (2016), AUN (2018)
  • Name of the final award: Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
  • Program Title: Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
  • Program Code in the Circular 24/2017/TT-BGDĐT: 7520301
• Admission criteria of the program
• Admission plan of the program
• Teaching and learning approach
• Student assessment
• Program structure
• Program specifications

Chemical Engineering Program

To train prospective chemical engineers with the philosophy of “Job ready”, specifically as follows:

1. Acquire a solid basic knowledge of science and engineering in the field of chemistry and related fields (e.g., biology, pharmacology, environment, etc.).
2. Demonstrate the ability to creatively apply basic industry knowledge to solve diverse problems in career fields.
3. Display professional ethics and understanding of environmental, social, security, and economic issues.
4. Demonstrate a full range of soft skills, management skills, teamwork ability, leadership ability, and the ability to communicate and work professionally in English.
5. Foster an appreciation for the importance of self-improvement and lifelong learning.

Chemical Engineering Program

To train prospective chemical engineers with the philosophy of “Job ready”, specifically as follows:

1. Acquire a solid basic knowledge of science and engineering in the field of chemistry and related fields (e.g., biology, pharmacology, environment, etc.).
2. Demonstrate the ability to creatively apply basic industry knowledge to solve diverse problems in career fields.
3. Display professional ethics and understanding of environmental, social, security, and economic issues.
4. Demonstrate a full range of soft skills, management skills, teamwork ability, leadership ability, and the ability to communicate and work professionally in English.
5. Foster an appreciation for the importance of self-improvement and lifelong learning.

Admission to the IU is competitive, the university provides several ways to select outstanding students and help the candidates increase their admission chances. Since the AY 2017-2018, the IU admission has been based on candidates’ performance obtained from either of the six schemes as below:

(1) National High School Graduation Exam: based on the total score of three subjects that students have registered for their expected programmes (applied since 2018).

(2) Admission priority of VNU-HCM: excellent students from high schools designated by VNU-HCM, based on the average score of three subjects during the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades (applied since 2021).

(3) Enrollment without entrance exam: the best students based on the regulation from MOET on selection and registration, or the best students at the high schools designated by VNU-HCM (applied since 2018).

(4) Results from the Scholastic Aptitude Exam held by VNU-HCM or VNU (applied since 2019).

(5) Admission for candidates with International Baccalaureate: based on GPAs of three years and certificates such as Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), American College Testing (ACT), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International Examinations A-Level (A-Level), ATAR – Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, ….etc. etc. (applied since 2022).

(6) Academic Records of high schools (applied for twinning programmes): based on the average score of three subjects during the 10th, 11th and 12th grades (applied since 2022).

The selection from either scheme is made by taking the candidates with the highest scores down until the corresponding quota is filled. The quota for each scheme is varied each year depending on the recruitment strategy of IU. Information about student intake policy is updated and published every year in the IU admission brochure and the IU website.

• For national students
  • The national university entrance exam. The obtained scores of a candidate participating in the national university entrance exam organized by MOET are valid for admission to all universities. Based on the test results, MOET decides the minimum score for a student to be admitted to a university programme. The IU Recruitment Committee will decide the admission score for each IU programme based on the quota assigned for VNU-HCM by MOET. The scores vary each year; however, they must be higher than the minimum scores set by MOET. The potential candidates applying to each programme take the aforementioned examinations which consist of three subjects: mathematics, chemistry and physics (for block A) or mathematics, chemistry and biology (for block B) or mathematics, English and physics (for block A1).
  • IU Student Admission Panel will decide on the case by case for candidates who select other schemes.

• For international students
  • International students are those who do not follow the Vietnamese MOET’s standardized curriculum. The IU announces the admission process for international applicants on the IU website. The international applicants are required to attend the interviews with the Admission Committee and achieve the SAT which is equivalent to the entrance examination decided by the IU Student Admission Panel. When they pass, IU issues the decision of admission so that they can pursue the IU programme.
  • Students from overseas universities can be transferred to IU programmes. The Student Admission Panel screens and interviews applicants for admission. Students from other IU departments or schools or those of the twinning programme can be transferred to another IU programme. The programmes that admit those students must have enough slots in their quotas and the number of transferred students must not exceed 10% of the quota. Their applications and potential transferred credits are examined by the Departmental Committee. The OAA and the Board of Presidents give the final approval.

• English entrance tests
  • All academic programmes in the IU are taught, learned and communicated using English. An English entrance test is necessary to ensure all students who are eligible for studying at the IU are good at English can pursue IU’s education. Therefore, all students who are selected from a specific selection or passed the national entrance exam must take the English entrance test administered by IU. Depending on the results they may have to take some academic English courses to improve their proficiency before entering the regular programme.

• Admission procedure for national students
  • After receiving the official admission announcement from the institution, in order to become students of IU, the applicants have to follow the enrollment steps as below:

1. 1. 1. Submit the required documents as in the enrollment guideline (online or offline)
      2. Submit the tuition fee and other fees (the tuition fee just only can be refunded in special case(s) such as enrollment for military training or sickness)
      3. Register for the English Entrance Placement Test
      4. Register for Physical training

• Admission procedure for international students

Similar to national students, after submitting a full application package, including proofs of a high school diploma, official transcript and/or international certificates, the international students must attend an interview session with the Admission Committee to officially become IU students.

• The importance of admission requirements in promoting the achievement of the intended competence profiles
  • The Entrance Exam Group for the CHE program is:
    • A00 (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)
    • A01 (Mathematics, Physics, English)
    • B00 (Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology)
    • D07 (Mathematics, Chemistry, English)

• Admission scholarship

In addition to the admission criteria, IU also has its own scholarship eligibility criteria for the students who got high scores in the National high school graduation examination (scheme 1), excellent candidates from high schools (scheme 2), candidates without entrance exam (scheme 3), and students with high scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Exams (scheme 4) each year. This policy is one of the factors that attract excellent and highly qualified students to the programmes at IU.

SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

School’s Office: A2.403, International University

Quater 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, HCMC

Tel: +84 37244270      Ext: 3959 or 3950

Email: cee@hcmiu.edu.vn

Website: http://cee.hcmiu.edu.vn

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