DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

I. History of the Department

The Department of Science and International Cooperation was established in 2002 after being separated from the Undergraduate Training Department. In 2022, Tay Nguyen University founded the Dak Lak Province Innovation Center under Resolution No. 144/NQ-HDTr, dated September 29, 2022.

To streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and optimize resources, Tay Nguyen University issued Decision No. 834/QĐ-ĐHTN on May 13, 2025, merging the Department of Science and International Cooperation with the Dak Lak Province Innovation Center. The new entity was named the Department of Science and International Relations.

II. Functions and Duties

The Department of Science and International Relations is a functional unit of Tay Nguyen University. It advises and supports the Rector in managing the following areas:

• Science and Technology
• Tay Nguyen Journal of Science
• Cooperation and External Relations
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

III. Organization Structure and Activities

The Department consists of dedicated staff and concurrent lecturers, each assigned specific areas of responsibility:

 1. Science and Technology

• Develop and coordinate scientific research plans at all levels (institutional, provincial, ministerial, national)
• Manage research initiatives, intellectual property, research groups, and scientific publications
• Inspect, evaluate, and summarize research outcomes; propose commendations
• Register intellectual property and facilitate research result transfers

2. Tay Nguyen Journal of Science

• Oversee the full publication process, including peer review, editing, and legal deposit
• Ensure scientific quality and compliance with academic standards

3. Cooperation and External Relations

• Develop and manage domestic and international collaboration programs
• Organize international conferences and seminars; coordinate strategic partnership agreements
• Expand academic and research networks

4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Organize training programs and events to foster innovation
• Support students, pupils, and startups
• Network and implement activities to foster the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

5. Information, Data, and Communications

• Maintain and update the department’s digital data systems
• Manage the department's website and fan page; prepare regular professional reports
• Handle internal clerical and archiving tasks

IV. Responsibilities and Staff Assignments

1. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Sy – Head of Department

Responsibilities: Overall leadership and supervision of all departmental activities

• Advises university leadership on policies and strategies related to science, technology, and the Journal
• Oversees science and technology programs and the Journal
• Leads Party activities and represents the department in university committees
• Chairs the Science and Training Council and Quality Assurance Council
• Performs other tasks as assigned by university leadership

2. Dr. Tong Thi Lan Chi – Deputy Head of Department

Responsibilities:

• Advises on external relations, innovation, and startup development strategies
• Oversees domestic and international cooperation
• Leads startup and innovation initiatives, including provincial partnerships
• Manages the department’s digital database
• Performs other tasks as assigned

3. MSc. Le Thuy Van Nhi – Senior Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Monitors institutional and key-level research projects
• Manages research groups and intellectual property activities
• Maintains related database entries and handles clerical and financial tasks
• Performs other assigned duties

4. BA. Vo Thi Thu Nguyet – Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Manages national-, ministerial-, and provincial-level projects
• Handles science and technology contracts and cooperation programs
• Prepares reports and records meeting documentation
• Updates database and performs other assigned tasks

5. BA. Y Zina Ksor – Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the Journal's formatting, publishing, and legal deposit processes
• Verifies academic documents and articles for rewards
• Manages the department’s websites and database
• Performs other assigned tasks

6. Dr. Nguyen Trinh Thanh Nguyen – concurrent lecturer

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and documents academic events, conferences, and training programs
• Manages domestic and international affairs
• Calculates academic workload and rewards for faculty
• Updates database and performs other assigned duties

7. MSc. Tran Thi Minh Ha – concurrent lecturer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates Journal peer reviews and financial processing
• Verifies articles for MOET recognition
• Uploads quality assurance documents
• Updates database and carries out other assigned duties

8. Dr. Dang Thi Thanh Ha – Lecturer

Responsibilities:

• Manages startup and innovation activities with domestic partners
• Supervises innovation groups and tracks lecturer achievements
• Updates Hemis system and performs other assigned tasks

9. MSc. Nguyen Thi Thuy – Lecturer

Responsibilities:

• Oversees innovation projects with international partners
• Handles external affairs and manages online communications
• Prepares reports and maintains database entries
• Performs other assigned tasks

10. MA. Truong Van Thao – Lecturer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates student entrepreneurship activities and entrepreneurship clubs
• Manages domestic partnerships
• Calculates academic hours and updates databases
• Performs other tasks as assigned

V. Contact Information

Address: 6th Floor, Administration Building, No. 567 Le Duan Street, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province
Telephone: 0262 3853 276
Email: khqhqt@ttn.edu.vn