1. Overview
The Department of Mechatronics is a leading unit in training and research in the field of mechatronics – a modern interdisciplinary engineering field that encompasses four areas: mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics, control, and information technology. The department plays a crucial role in training high-quality human resources who are capable of designing, manufacturing, testing, and operating intelligent integrated systems, meeting the development needs of Industry 4.0.
2. History of Formation and Development
The department has a developmental journey of more than two decades with important milestones:
- January 28, 1999: The Department of Mechatronics was established, marking a new step in the development of mechatronics education in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology was the first university in the country to train full-time undergraduate students in the Mechatronics major.
- November 11, 2006: The Department of Mechatronics merged with the Department of Automatic Control Engineering to form the Department of Mechatronics, creating a strong team of lecturers and researchers, contributing to enhancing the quality of training and scientific research for the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
For more than two decades, the department has continuously expanded its scale, improved its training programs, and built a research ecosystem closely linked to the practical needs of businesses and society.
3. Vision
To become an international standard center for training, research, and innovation in the field of Mechatronics. The department aims to closely link training with the needs of the high-tech labor market, expand effective cooperation with industrial partners, and promote interdisciplinary research, with close domestic and international collaboration.
4. Mission
The mission of the department is to train generations of mechatronics engineers with the competence and qualities to become future technology leaders:
- Solid professional knowledge.
- Diverse practical experience.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills.
- An entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.
- A sense of responsibility in developing environmentally friendly technology.
5. Strategic Goals
To realize its vision and mission, the department has set out strategic goals:
- Develop a team of lecturers and researchers with international qualifications.
- Build practical training programs that are linked to national science and technology development policies and the needs of businesses.
- Continuously improve the quality of training and research.
- Expand modern facilities and laboratories to effectively serve teaching and research.
- Build strong research groups capable of international publications and implementing interdisciplinary cooperation projects.
6. Training Programs
Currently, the department participates in teaching many programs across different training systems, meeting the needs of integration and development:
- Full-time undergraduate training programs: a standard program taught in Vietnamese, a program taught in English, and a Talented Engineer program.
- High-Quality Vietnamese-French Engineer Training Program (PFIEV), where students graduate with an engineer’s degree and a diploma supplement recognized by French and European universities.
- The Mechatronics Engineering program taught in English currently has two specializations: Mechatronics Engineering and Robotics Engineering.
- The Master of Mechatronics Engineering program consists of two modes: course-based and research-based.
- The department is planning to open a PhD training program in Mechatronics Engineering.
All programs emphasize a balance between theoretical foundations, laboratory practice, and practical experience through projects, theses, and business internships, helping students develop comprehensively and be ready to integrate into the international labor market.
7. Key Activities and Achievements
Throughout its development, the department has achieved many important accomplishments and milestones:
- Successfully organized numerous international and national conferences on mechatronics, automation, and artificial intelligence.
- Conducted research and technology transfer collaborations with leading enterprises in the fields of smart manufacturing, robotics, logistics, biomedical, and energy.
- Contributed many research works published in prestigious international journals (ISI/Scopus).
- Students have won numerous high awards in national and international academic and scientific research competitions.
- Regarding accreditation, the department has programs that have achieved the following accreditations:
- The full-time undergraduate training program met AQAS accreditation standards (2022 – 2028).
- The Programme de Formation d’Ingénieurs d’Excellence au Vietnam (PFIEV) met CTI accreditation standards (2022 – 2028).
8. Main Research Directions
The department focuses on developing modern research directions that are closely linked to global technology trends:
- Industrial robots and mobile robots.
- Smart manufacturing systems and smart factories.
- Embedded systems and intelligent control.
- Automation in logistics and smart transportation.
- Applications of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) in mechatronics.
- Biomedical technology and devices for diagnosis and treatment support.
9. Some Equipment Photos
| No. | Equipment Name | Description |
| 1 | PLC System Experiment Kit |  |
| 2 | Automatic Control Engineering Experiment Kit |  |
| 3 | Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Industrial Machines Experiment Kit |  |
| 4 | Microcontroller Experiment Kit |  |
| 5 | Servo System Control Experiment Kit |  |
| 6 | Mobile Robot Test System |  |
| 7 | TDS 2001C Digital Oscilloscope |  |
| 8 | UT890D+ Multimeter |  |
| 9 | Motion Control Demo Kit |  |
10. List of Current Staff in the Department
