After three months of intense competition and research, the NIIE Scientific Research 2023 has attracted numerous outstanding research projects from our students. This year’s research ideas have been recognized for their diversity, high level of expertise, and practical applications of university-level knowledge. The judging panel faced a tough task of selecting the top 25 teams.
The 25 teams advancing to the finals have demonstrated dedication, creativity, and a commitment to exploring new knowledge. Their research topics span a wide range of fields, from modern technology, finance, and environmental sustainability to e-learning and social behavior psychology. All of them have shown a strong drive for continuous learning, a willingness to embrace challenges, and a passion for discovering new horizons—qualities that the NIIE Scientific Research competition aims to foster.
Here is the list of the top 25 outstanding teams that have made it to the NIIE Scientific Research 2023 Finals:
| No. | Project leader & members | Student Code | Faculty mentors | Topic |
| 1 | Kim Thu Trang | 2100006707 | MSc.. Doan Gia Au Du | A study on the online shopping behavior on the Shopee platform among students of Nguyen Tat Thanh University |
| Pham Thi Yen Lan | 2200007891 | |||
| To Thi Thanh Truc | 2200007884 | |||
| Pham Kim Tu | 2200010498 | |||
| 2 | Tran Huynh Bao Chau | 2200006143 | MSc.. Doan Gia Au Du | Key factors affecting students’ decisions to choose an international program: A study at NIIE. |
| Pham Minh Khoa | 2200006975 | |||
| Truong Yen Nhi | 2200004581 | |||
| Vo Nguyen Truc Quynh | 2200004196 | |||
| Nguyen Thi Thuy | 2200006404 | |||
| 3 | Nguyen Tuan Long | 2200002766 | MSc.. Doan Gia Au Du | Factors influencing students’ entrepreneurial intentions: A study at the University of Ho Chi Minh City. |
| Tran Khanh Huy | 2200010334 | |||
| Tran Nguyen Dang Khoa | 2200006708 | |||
| Pham Thi My Hanh | 2200004223 | |||
| Nguyen Minh Thu | 2200001564 | |||
| 4 | Nguyen Cao Nhat Hieu | 2200002069 | MSc.. Doan Gia Au Du | Addressing early love issues in adolescents: A study of the current situation and solutions at Nguyen Thi Thap Middle School, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. |
| Tran Do Ngoc Phuong Thao | 2200006869 | |||
| Lam Huynh Nhu | 2200003323 | |||
| Cao Thi Huong | 2200011975 | |||
| 5 | Nguyen Thi Ngoc Ngan | 2200009465 | MSc. Dang Quan Tri | An investigation into Customer Satisfaction about fast food. |
| Nguyen Thi Kim Quyen | 2200006210 | |||
| Nguyen Trinh Kim An | 2200006213 | |||
| Huynh Anh Thu | 2200007892 | |||
| Nguyen Tran Kim Ngan | 2200009465 | |||
| 6 | Ngo Hai My Han | 2200003307 | MSc. Dang Quan Tri | Exploring students’ intentions to use gamification for E-Learning |
| Nguyen Ngoc Bao Linh | 2200004024 | |||
| Nguyen Thị Thu Phương | 2200004965 | |||
| Nguyen Khanh Vy | 2200003298 | |||
| 7 | Luong Duc Anh | 2200004985 | MSc. Dang Quan Tri | An Investigation into Consumer Intentions Regarding NFC Payment in Vietnam |
| Phan Hong An Dien | 2200005807 | |||
| Le Quoc Khanh | 2200003497 | |||
| 8 | Nguyen Thi Phuong Vy | 2200001413 | MSc. Dang Quan Tri | How KOLs and KOCs affect to purchase intention |
| Chau Thi Tien | 2200009255 | |||
| Huynh Thi Ngoc Huong | 2200007127 | |||
| Huynh Gia Nhi | 2200008262 | |||
| Pham Trinh Yen Nhi | 2200001290 | |||
| 9 | Trinh Gia Han | 2200006497 | MSc. Dang Quan Tri | What factors does E-WOM affect GenZ’s decision to book a hotel with an online booking app? |
| Trieu Thi Ngoc Diep | 2200007732 | |||
| Le Bui Trieu Vy | 2200001797 | |||
| Nguyen Thi Anh Xuan | 2200008859 | |||
| 10 | Ma Hai Huy | 2200004908 | MSc. Tran Hoang Cam Tu | Assessing the English learning needs of students at NIIE |
| Le Minh Tuan Kiet | 2200001195 | |||
| 11 | Le Thi Y Nguyen | 2200009591 | MSc. Tran Hoang Cam Tu | Enhancing environmental protection attitudes among NIIE students |
| Nguyen Dong Ngoc Trang | 2200011166 | |||
| Tran Huong Dung | 2200003961 | |||
| Do Thi Thu Hang | 1811547078 | |||
| 12 | Le Thi Thu Thao | 2200011149 | MSc. Tran Hoang Cam Tu | The impact of facebook usage on student concentration in learning. |
| Nguyen Dang Khoa | 2200011882 | |||
| Phan Thuc Anh | 2200006450 | |||
| Ly Huynh Huong | 2200003519 | |||
| 13 | Le Ngoc Linh | 2200011501 | MSc. Tran Hoang Cam Tu | Consequences of peer pressure on the academic performance of Nguyen Tat Thanh University students. |
| Nguyen Van Thanh Đat | 2200009355 | |||
| Truong Tan Khoa | 2200007099 | |||
| Do Thi Thanh Hoa | 2200011418 | |||
| Nguyen Thi Thu Hien | 2200002563 | |||
| 14 | Le Phuc Quynh | 2200002418 | MSc. Tran Hoang Cam Tu | The importance of dual language learning in early childhood learning environment |
| Lieu Hoang Hong Anh | 2200004778 | |||
| Nguyen Thanh Tung | 2200004101 | |||
| Lai Thanh Thanh | 2200003919 | |||
| 15 | Nguyen Thi Ho Xuan Lua | 2200009565 | MSc. Tran Hoang Cam Tu | The influence of social media on the health of NIIE students. |
| Trinh Đoan Nhu Mai | 2200006724 | |||
| Le Thanh Ngan | 2200009241 | |||
| 16 | Vu Kim Anh | 2200004763 | MSc. Tran Hoang Cam Tu | The effects of part-time jobs on student academic performance. |
| Nguyen Quoc Thao | 2200000357 | |||
| Nguyen Thi Kim Quynh | 2200011731 | |||
| Nguyen Cao Bao Tran | 2200011909 | |||
| Nguyen Mai Khanh Van | 2200009066 | |||
| 17 | Nguyen Thuy Van Anh | 2100005418 | MSc. Tran Hoang Cam Tu | Factors affecting student academic performance. |
| Pham Van Cao | 2100006073 | |||
| Vo Tan Phat | 2000002202 | |||
| Tran Tuong Van | 2100009598 | |||
| 18 | Huynh Hien Vinh | 1611538955 | Dr. Duong Hoang Long | Designing and manufacturing an experimental system to measure the combustion quality of a diffusion flame |
| 19 | Nguyen Hoang Anh | 1911549597 | Dr. Duong Hoang Long | The influence of bio-ethanol on motorcycle performance: A comprehensive study. |
| Hap Tien Hieu | 1911549332 | |||
| 20 | Nguyen Hoang Phuc Hau | 1900006721 | Dr. Hồng Đức Thông (Main Mentor)
Dr. Duong Hoang Long (Co-Mentor) |
A theoretical examination and experimental research on the characteristics of single-cylinder diesel engines. |
| Pham Thanh Phuc | 1900007389 | |||
| Nguyen Le Huu Toan | 1900009463 | |||
| 21 | Phan Ba Khoi Nguyen | 1911547872 | Dr. Nguyễn Văn Lục (Main Mentor)
Dr. Duong Hoang Long (Co-Mentor) |
A research on the effects of heat sink blade deformation in electric vehicle batteries. |
| Tien Kim Long | 1911549018 | |||
| Nguyen Thanh Đat | 1900006813 | |||
| 22 | Tran Nhat Hoang | 1911549335 | Dr. Trần Đăng Long (Main Mentor)
Dr. Duong Hoang Long (Co-Mentor) |
Manufacturing a remote engine starter |
| Tran Cao Ba | 1900008125 | |||
| Le Phan Tuan Tu | 1900006081 | |||
| 23 | Truong Nguyen Dai Loi | 1900008612 | MSc. Le Cao Hieu | Development and Manufacturing of a Car Tire Inflation Assistance Device |
| Lam Khang Ninh | 1911548813 | |||
| Ngo Dao Trung Nguyen | 1911547296 | |||
| 24 | Mai Tien Dat | 1900000155 | Dr. Nguyen Hoang Nam | Computer vision system for monitoring driver drowsiness through facial geometry recognition. |
| Nguyen Huu Tu | 1911548797 | |||
| Nguyen Huu Anh Kiet | 1900008033 | |||
| 25 | Nguyen Minh Huong | 1900008931 | MSc. Nguyen Van Tinh | Research, design and manufacture Idling Stop system on motorbikes |
| Thach Thanh Lap | 1900008829 | |||
| Truong Chi Bao | 1900008192 | |||
| Thach Thai Ngoc | 1811547244 |
In the upcoming weeks, these 25 teams will embark on an exciting journey within the competition. They will refine and expand their research ideas, welcome feedback from their faculty mentors, and be ready to present their research findings before the Evaluation Board to compete for program awards. The ultimate goal of the NIIE Scientific Research competition goes beyond the competition itself. It aims to provide students with a strong knowledge foundation, a spirit of self-directed learning, the drive to conduct research, explore new frontiers, and, ultimately, contribute to society.
Important Dates for the NIIE Scientific Research 2023 Finals:
Evaluation Council 01: September 28, 2023
Evaluation Council 02: September 29, 2023
Evaluation Council 03: October 2, 2023
Furthermore, the Evaluation Council will select the top 12 research report for the following awards:
4 First Prizes: 1,500,000 VND each
4 Second Prizes: 1,000,000 VND each
4 Third Prizes: 500,000 VND each
Stay tuned for all the latest updates on the NIIE Scientific Research 2023 competition on the NTT Institute of International Education (NIIE) Facebook page and website. Let’s look forward to the exciting journey ahead!
