On March 23, 2026, the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics successfully hosted the international workshop “Quantum Science and Technology” (ISAQST2026). The workshop featured a rich scientific program, bringing together leading experts and researchers from both domestic and international institutions in the fields of theoretical and experimental quantum physics. The academic content was structured into four thematic sessions, reflecting key research directions in modern physics.
Session 1: Quantum Materials
The first session established the theoretical foundation for the workshop with a keynote presentation by Prof. Ariando (National University of Singapore), who provided an overview of contemporary approaches to quantum material design - an area attracting significant global research interest.
This was followed by Associate Professor Do Ngoc Son (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM), who presented research on the quantum-scale physical properties of ZnO nanosheets under the influence of volatile organic compounds, highlighting their potential applications in gas sensing technologies.
The session concluded with a talk by Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Linh (Phenikaa University), focusing on computational simulation methods for engineering defect spins in solid-state materials, with prospective applications in hybrid quantum technology systems.
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Session 2: Quantum Optics
The second session focused on nonlinear optical phenomena and light–matter interactions at high energy scales. Associate Professor Luu Tran Trung (University of Hong Kong) presented research on high-order harmonic generation as a probe of lattice dynamics, demonstrating its potential for investigating quantum material structures on ultrafast timescales.
Associate Professor Phan Ngoc Loan (Ho Chi Minh City University of Education) followed with a presentation on terahertz-assisted high-order harmonic generation, proposing a universal extension of the cutoff energy and control of orbital symmetry - findings that hold significant implications for the development of future high-frequency coherent radiation sources.
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Session 3: Quantum Effects in Materials
The afternoon session opened with a keynote by Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh (Institute of Physics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology), recipient of the 2024 Ta Quang Buu Award in Physics. Her presentation addressed thermoelectric transport in charge Kondo circuits - a unique physical system where strong electron correlations dominate - offering new perspectives for quantum technology research.
Subsequently, Dr. Pham Thi Kim Hang (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education) analyzed the role of microstructure and interfaces in Fe₃O₄ thin films on spintronic properties, providing valuable insights for optimizing materials used in next-generation data storage devices.
The session concluded with a presentation by Dr. Do Duc Cuong (University of Science, VNU-HCM), who reported on enhancing the intrinsic spin Hall conductivity of β-W alloys through quantum-scale simulations, contributing to a deeper understanding of the microscopic mechanisms underlying the spin Hall effect in heavy metals.
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Session 4: Quantum Computing
The final session explored the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence - two rapidly advancing fields driving transformative technological breakthroughs.
Dr. Vu Tuan Hai (University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM) examined the synergy between machine learning and quantum computing, highlighting how these domains not only complement but also mutually accelerate each other's development.
Dr. Tran Nguyen Lan presented quantum computing approaches to solving many-body problems, one of the most challenging areas in modern theoretical physics, where quantum computation is increasingly demonstrating advantages over classical methods.
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Overall, the workshop’s scientific program provided a comprehensive overview of contemporary quantum physics - from material foundations and nonlinear optics to correlated electronic systems and computational applications - affirming the increasingly pivotal role of quantum research in modern science and technology.
