[SME] SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – HANOI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXPANDS TRAINING AND RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY THROUGH THE VISIT OF PROFESSOR ROBERT W. DIBBLE

     Within the framework of advancing the internationalization of education and scientific research, the School of Mechanical Engineering – Hanoi University of Science and Technology was honored to welcome Professor Robert Woodrow Dibble from University of California, Berkeley to deliver the course Thermodynamics to students of the Advanced Automotive Engineering Program (TE-E2), alongside a series of in-depth academic exchange activities. This event marks a significant milestone in the University’s strategy to enhance educational quality in line with international standards, while fostering expanded research collaboration in the fields of energy and advanced propulsion systems.

     With extensive expertise in energy systems and internal combustion engines, Professor Dibble delivered lectures on Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer with a strong emphasis on their direct application to thermodynamic cycles of internal combustion engines, as well as heat transfer processes occurring within engines and vehicles. The course not only addressed fundamental theoretical principles but also provided in-depth analyses of real operating cycles, heat transfer mechanisms in the combustion chamber, cooling systems, and engineering challenges related to engine operation and performance optimization. Through a modern teaching approach that integrates theory with practical applications, students were able to engage with real-world engineering problems in a structured and intuitive manner, thereby enhancing their analytical thinking, research capabilities, and practical application skills in automotive and energy engineering.

    In addition to teaching activities, Professor Dibble held working sessions and academic discussions with the Department of Vehicle and Energy Conversion Engineering, focusing on curriculum development, emerging research trends in engines and clean energy, and opportunities for collaboration in education and scientific research. These exchanges not only strengthened academic connections but also contributed to shaping research directions aligned with the global energy transition. During his visit, Professor Dibble also toured Research Center for Propulsion Systems and Autonomous Vehicles, where he explored modern experimental facilities and research equipment. Discussions at the Center addressed the potential for implementing experimental research in combination with simulation, as well as future directions for environmentally friendly propulsion and vehicle technologies. Overall, Professor Dibble’s visit significantly contributes to enhancing educational quality in accordance with international standards and opens up promising prospects for sustainable collaboration between Hanoi University of Science and Technology and University of California, Berkeley in the years ahead.