As part of the 2025 Visiting Professor Program at Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), on the afternoon of July 7, the Faculty of Physics & Engineering Physics, University of Science, hosted a scientific seminar that drew the participation of numerous faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
The seminar, titled "Photonics in 2D Materials and Applications" was delivered by Dr. Nguyễn Tuấn Hưng and focused on the latest research in nonlinear optical phenomena, specifically second-harmonic generation (SHG) in two-dimensional (2D) materials. The presentation highlighted the physical mechanisms behind SHG and explored various methods for optimizing this effect through layer-stacking techniques and strain engineering in material structures.
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Beyond theoretical insights, the seminar also provided an overview of Dr. Hưng’s current research directions, including computational modeling of materials, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in semiconductor research, and the development of advanced materials for clean energy technologies.
Dr. Nguyễn Tuấn Hưng is currently an Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator at the Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS), Tohoku University, Japan, and a Visiting Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. Since June 2025, he has officially joined the Visiting Professor Program at the University of Science, VNU-HCM. As a promising young scientist, Dr. Hưng has published 67 international journal articles and is recognized for his high-impact contributions in the fields of materials science and photonics.
The seminar not only delivered up-to-date, in-depth knowledge, but also served as a bridge between cutting-edge scientific research and academic training within the Faculty. This event reflects the Faculty’s ongoing efforts to promote international academic exchange, enhance the quality of education, and expand opportunities for faculty members and students to engage with emerging global research trends.