INAUGURATION OF THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CENTER IN HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING

By nongnghiepmoitruong.vn - 07/05/2025

On May 7, 2025, Thuy loi University officially inaugurated its Digital Transformation Center in Construction Engineering, marking an important step forward in applying digital technologies to the field of hydraulic engineering. The event welcomed representatives from government agencies, enterprises, scientists, and press organizations. Representing Portcoast, Mr. Trần Tấn Phúc – Chairman of the Board – shared insights on the cooperation strategy between Portcoast and the university in integrating advanced technologies such as BIM, GIS, and AI into education and research. The center will serve as a hub for training, research, and collaboration between academia and industry, contributing to the development of a skilled workforce and promoting digital transformation in hydraulic engineering.

In the context of increasing demands for sustainable development and technological transformation, the field of civil engineering is undergoing a significant shift through the application of digital technologies, particularly BIM (Building Information Modeling), GIS (Geographic Information System), and AI (Artificial Intelligence) platforms.

In addition to visualizing design models, these tools also provide the ability to connect spatial data, simulate the infrastructure lifecycle, and optimize cost, operation, and infrastructure management efficiently.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Viet, President of Thuyloi University, considers digital transformation a top priority in education reform. According to him, the university's teaching staff are highly qualified and dedicated, but still face technological challenges that sometimes prevent them from keeping up with the industry's practical demands.

“Digital transformation helps make lectures more visual and lively. Students can better grasp issues, and lecturers gain additional tools to convey complex knowledge more creatively and effectively,” he shared.

University leadership also emphasized its strategic direction to comprehensively reform the training curriculum. In this effort, digital technology knowledge and modern practical tools such as BIM and GIS will be integrated into coursework to ensure students are well-prepared for the working environment after graduation.

One concrete step to realize this strategy was the official cooperation agreement signed on April 12 between Thuyloi University and Portcoast Consultant Corporation, followed by the inauguration of the Digital Transformation Center for Civil Engineering on May 7.

This is a dedicated office located on campus, designed for training, organizing seminars, sharing technology, and conducting joint applied research among lecturers, students, and enterprises.

According to the agreement, Portcoast will advise on the roadmap for applying BIM - GIS into teaching programs while also supporting the training of lecturers and students through workshops, practical models, and applied projects.

Beyond academic activities, both parties aim to cooperate on real infrastructure projects both domestically and internationally, allowing students to engage with professional requirements while still in school.

In return, Thuyloi University will support professional development for Portcoast staff and introduce qualified young professionals with technical and technological skills for recruitment. This is a two-way collaboration model, where the university not only provides knowledge but also becomes a strategic partner to the enterprise within the digital transformation value chain.

President Nguyen Trung Viet affirmed that digital transformation is no longer a distant concept but a practical reality in every lesson, lecture, and simulation design.

Therefore, technical education and training not only convey knowledge but also open doors for learners to step into the world of technology, adapt to, and lead the future of infrastructure development.

BIM - GIS technology is considered by many experts to be highly suitable for teaching. Instead of 2D drawings, students have access to 3D models containing full information, helping them better visualize the structure and operation of works in real contexts, such as irrigation dams or drainage systems in residential areas...

Especially, digital infrastructure models can be used to simulate operations, incidents, and environmental scenarios such as flood modeling. Based on accurate, interactive data platforms that are more intuitive than traditional methods, students develop multidimensional analytical skills that are essential for practical design and planning.