To promote academic exchange, connect specialized knowledge with real-world applications, and provide insights into emerging developments in Geophysics, the Department of Geophysics, Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, VNU-HCM is organizing an academic seminar entitled “Applied Geophysics – From Research to Career Prospects.”
The seminar will address three key areas, ranging from geophysical approaches to geological structure investigation and applications of Geophysics in non-destructive testing (NDT) to career development and emerging professional opportunities in Geophysics. Bringing together experts, academics, and an industry representative, the seminar will provide perspectives from research, practical applications, and workforce development.
Featured Presentations
Presentation 1 | Geophysics in Geological Structure Investigation “Selected Geophysical Survey Results for Investigating Geological Structures in Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City”
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Le Van Anh Cuong - Dean of the Department of Geophysics, Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, VNU-HCM.
Presentation 2 | Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) “An Overview of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and the Distinction Between Two Personnel Certification Systems: SNT-TC-1A & ISO 9712”
Speaker: Mr. Nguyen Dinh Duc - Head of Industrial Division, Trung Tin A Chau Trading & Service Co., Ltd.
Presentation 3 | Career Prospects in Geophysics “Career Prospects in Geophysics in the New Era”
Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Xuan Kha - Lecturer, University of Technology, VNU-HCM.
Seminar Information
- Time: 8:00 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Venue: Room I42, University of Science, VNU-HCM, 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
The seminar will provide an opportunity for faculty members, researchers, students, and those interested in Geophysics to exchange perspectives on geophysical survey methods, practical applications, professional standards and requirements in NDT, as well as emerging career opportunities in the field.
By facilitating dialogue among academia, research, and industry, the seminar contributes to strengthening connections between education, research, and practical applications, while providing students with greater exposure to professional practices and career pathways in Geophysics.