IUH Signs Strategic Partnership with Altair Engineering and ThinkSmart 24-05-2025
On the morning of May 23, 2025, the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) held a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with Altair Engineering and ThinkSmart, marking a significant step forward in IUH's strategy to enhance training quality and scientific research in the field of engineering and technology.
Representatives from all parties at the MoU signing ceremony
Assoc attended the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai – Vice Rector of IUH, Dr. Dang Tien Phuc – Dean of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering Technology. From the partners' side, attendees included Mr. Lim Seng Tat – Senior Business Director of Altair Engineering, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy – Chairman of ThinkSmart, and key leaders and functional managers from all parties.
In his address, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai emphasized:
Partnering with Altair Engineering – a global leader in engineering simulation and AI software, and ThinkSmart – a company bridging education and industry, allows IUH to adopt and deploy modern technological platforms effectively. This will provide faculty and students with broader access to advanced knowledge and practical skills, supporting their integration into the ongoing digital transformation in engineering education."
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai speaking at the signing ceremony
Under the signed agreement, the three parties will collaborate on several key initiatives:
- Organizing professional workshops and sharing practical experiences from the industry.
- Training and certifying IUH students in Altair simulation software, especially those in the Faculty of Automotive Engineering Technology;
- Recruiting and connecting IUH students to internship opportunities within the business ecosystems of Altair and ThinkSmart.
Mr. Lim Seng Tat shared:
"We are honored to partner with IUH – one of Vietnam's leading technical universities. This collaboration will open many doors for students in learning and career development and contribute to nurturing a new generation of global engineers."
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy, representing ThinkSmart, added:
"ThinkSmart is committed to connecting enterprises with education. Through this partnership with IUH and Altair, we hope to contribute to training high-quality human resources to meet the increasingly demanding requirements of today's labor market."
From left to right: Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy (Chairman of ThinkSmart), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai (IUH Vice Rector) and Mr. Lim Seng Tat (Senior Business Director, Altair Engineering) successfully signed the MoU.
Altair Engineering is a US-based global technology company that provides solutions in simulation software, design optimization, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. With over 35 years of experience, Altair operates in 25 countries and serves thousands of international businesses in automotive, mechanical engineering, energy, healthcare, and more.
The signed MOU is valid for three years from the date of signing and is expected to become a strong foundation for practical cooperation activities. The partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to innovation and integration in technical education.
This collaboration enables IUH students to gain early exposure to professional work environments. It offers career opportunities aligned with their field of study, helping them apply their strengths and be well-prepared to enter the high-quality labor market.
It is a clear testament to IUH's educational philosophy: training closely aligned with real-world needs, creating sustainable value for learners, and making meaningful contributions to society.