Innovation in Management, Research, Training, and Teaching in Interdisciplinary Construction

On March 28, 2025, the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Van Lang University held a seminar titled “Innovation in Management, Research, Training, and Teaching in Interdisciplinary Construction, Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Challenges of Change.”

Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tung, Vice Dean of the Faculty, stated, “The goal of the seminar is to promote scientific research while enhancing collaborative relationships and sharing experiences in the interdisciplinary construction sector among the Institute - the University - and enterprises both domestically and internationally.”

The event attracted over 27 scientific reports discussing solutions to issues in construction and related fields in response to societal development needs and the application of digital technology. Notable topics included:

• Research on the application of BIM combined with GIS in transportation infrastructure – Case study: My An Expressway (Cao Lanh);
• Application of breakthrough hybrid machine learning in predicting the compressive strength of CFST columns and hemp concrete – a negative carbon material: From effectiveness to application in construction;
• Overview of the use of steel slag and fly ash aggregates for producing hollow concrete for urban drainage in the Southeast region;
• Proposed tasks for surveying road routes: Case study in Ho Chi Minh City;
• Impact of weather in Can Gio on the reduction of the reflectance coefficient of XI-type reflective membranes used for expressways;
• FiCo-YTL cement solutions for sustainable construction;
• Legal aspects related to the application of AI in urban management and development;
• Construction of Ring Road 4 in Ho Chi Minh City contributing to economic and social development in the Southeast region;
• The role of artificial intelligence in the Engineering industry: Prospects and challenges in the 21st century;
• Blended learning model in urban construction management training;
• Liquefaction resistance of sand-fine particle mixtures under the influence of fine particle distribution;

In addition to the studies mentioned, experts emphasized AI's potential in climate simulating, energy management, optimizing green construction, and early disaster warnings. Integrating AI into urban and infrastructure development strategies not only enhances management efficiency but also contributes positively to carbon emission reduction goals. Moreover, the application of AI requires establishing a legal framework and synchronized databases early to ensure effectiveness and transparency in implementation.

The seminar provided valuable knowledge and proposed effective solutions, helping the faculty, researchers, and students in the Faculty of Civil Engineering gain a more comprehensive perspective on the Engineering industry and interdisciplinary fields. Additionally, the event promoted research and training efforts, project management in construction design, and simulation for optimizing foundation materials in technical and environmental engineering.

This academic program, alongside international cooperation activities and community service projects, contributes to the university's collective efforts in training high-quality, multidisciplinary human resources for the field of science and education in Vietnam.

News: Bao Han
Photos: Nhu Hieu