On the morning of July 19, 2024, within the framework of the 13th CITA 2024 Conference, the 1st ACIR+ Workshop on Research and Innovation for Students (AWRIS 2024) is co-organized by the University of Danang,Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), the ASEAN Consortium for Innovation and Research (ACIR), and FISU Vietnam, with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This is expected to be an annual activity for students from higher education institutions in Southeast Asia, aiming to promote academic exchange, innovation, and scientific research.

Overview of the Opening Ceremony of the 1st ACIR+ Workshop on Research and Innovation for Students 

Attending the opening ceremony of AWRIS 2024, the Organizing Committee include Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU, Head of the Organizing Committee, and Co-Chairs including Prof.D.Sc. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh (Poland), Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy – President of the Vietnam Association for Information Processing, and President of FISU Vietnam.

International scientists included Assoc. Prof.Dr. Le Khac Nhien An (Ireland), Prof. Christian Boitet (France), Prof. Vossen Gottfried (Germany), Prof. Franck Leprevost (Luxembourg), and Prof. Lee Sunwoo (South Korea).

Representatives from associations and higher education institutions in Vietnam and internationally included: Prof.Dr. Somrerk Chandra-ambhorn – Vice President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (Thailand); Dr. Nguyen Long – Secretary General of the Vietnam Association for Information Processing; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bui Thu Lam – Secretary General of FISU Vietnam; Dr. Doan Quang Hoan – Secretary-General of the Radio Electronics Association; Prof.Dr. Le Hoai Bac – Editor-in-Chief of the Information and Communication Journal (MIC).

From ACIR members, participants included: Prof. Dr. Tran Xuan Tu – Director of the Information Technology Institute, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Phung Trung Nghia – Rector of the University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University (ICTU); Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Phu Khanh – Vice Rector of Phenikaa University; Dr. Nguyen Huu Hoa – College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT) – Can Tho University (CTU); Dr. Rottana Ly – Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU, Head of the AWRIS 2024 Organizing Committee, delivers the opening speech

In his opening remarks, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU, Head of the Organizing Committee, and Co-Founder of the ACIR community, warmly welcomed scientists, leaders of associations, higher education institutions, and students from ACIR member institutions and internationally. He stated that the 1st ACIR+ Workshop on Research and Innovation for Students, initiated by VKU, has been highly appreciated by the scientific community and universities in Southeast Asia, with strong support from KOICA, Korean, Polish, and Irish scientists. The organization of AWRIS 2024 will motivate and connect the community of students passionate about scientific research, providing a significant forum for students to present innovative ideas, share research results, and exchange knowledge and experiences.

Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy – President of the Vietnam Informatics Association, President of FISU Vietnam, congratulates AWRIS 2024

AWRIS 2024 has the participations of students from 10 prestigious universities in Southeast Asia and France: The University of Danang, Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU); University of Cote d’Azur, France; King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand; Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT); Information and Communication Technology University (ICTU), Thai Nguyen University; Phenikaa University; Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST); Information Technology Institute (ITI) – VNU Hanoi; Academy of Cryptography Techniques, Vietnam; Can Tho University (CTU).

Representatives from VKU, KMUTNB, and CADT share their research and innovation orientation

The content of AWRIS 2024 focuses on exchanging and sharing experiences to enhance the quality of scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students. During the opening session, there are three keynote speeches on research and innovation orientation from representatives of VKU, KMUTNB, and CADT. Additionally, AWRIS 2024 features 10 presentations and three posters presented by student groups. Students from various universities also participate in team-building activities, cultural exchanges, and discussions on AI.

At the end of the presentations, the AWRIS 2024 Organizing Committee selects and awards 1 First Prize, 1 Second Prize, 1 Third Prize, and 7 Consolation Prizes to student groups from Southeast Asian and international universities.

It is hoped that with this new beginning, AWRIS 2024 will be a gathering place and effective bridge between students from educational institutions within the ACIR community, promoting cooperation, academic exchange, innovation, and international integration, contributing to the development of high-quality technological human resources for Vietnam in particular and the ASEAN region and the world in general.

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AWARDS OF THE AWRIS 2024 FIRST WORKSHOP

First Prize: Paper: “Dynamic Real-time Virtual Network Functions Placement and Traffic Routing by Nondominated Sorting Genetic Programming” – Student group: Bui Trong Duc, Tran Ho Khanh Ly, Ho Viet Duc Luong, Dao Van Tung (Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam).

Second Prize: Paper: “Statistical vs Neural Machine Translations for Khmer Braille” – Student group: Kimhuoy Yann, Ponleur Veng, Ye Kyaw Thu, and Rottana Ly (Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology, Cambodia).

Third Prize: Paper: “Application of A Car-Based Drowsiness Detection System” – Student group: Nguyen Vu Hai, Tran Quang Quy, Vu Quang Huy (Thai Nguyen University of Information and Communication Technology, Vietnam).

Consolation Prizes:

• Paper: “Predicting Network Bandwidth Usage Using Deep Learning Techniques” – Student group: Supawit Saelim, Bunnapon Takumwan, Jakapat Jodduangchan (King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok Campus Prachin Buri, Thailand).
• Paper: “Zen Dialogue: Embracing Mindfulness in Conversational AI” – Student group: Tuan-Cuong Vuong, Trang Mai Xuan, Dao Trung Hieu, and Thien Van Luong (Phenikaa University, Vietnam).
• Paper: “Low-energy and Secured ASCON-based Identification Protocol for Beat Sensor” – Student group: Huyen-Trang Pham-Thi, Thuy-Linh Nguyen (VNU Information Technology Institute, Vietnam).
• Paper: “Method To Build A Quantum Circuit For Sbox Based On Zhegalkin Polynomial” – Student group: Nguyen Hai Quan, Do Manh Hung Anh, Nguyen Anh Quan, Dang Doan Quan Bao, Le Tien Dat (Academy Of Cryptography Techniques, Vietnam).
• Paper: “Poses Classification in a Taekwondo Lesson Using Skeleton Data Extracted from Videos with Shallow and Deep Learning Architectures” – Student group: Ha Thanh Thi Hoang, Chau Ngoc Ha, Dat Tien Nguyen, Truong Nhat Nguyen, Tuyet Ngoc Huynh, Tai Tan Phan, and Hai Thanh Nguyen (College of Information & Communications Technology, Can Tho University, Vietnam).
• Paper: “Anatomy of a DDoS Attack: From Host Infection to Service Denial” – Student group: Billy Maxime, Stanislas Melaniem, and Hoang Huu Duc (Cote d’Azur University, France).
• Paper: “Transforming the Healthcare Sector with AI: A Comprehensive Approach to Computer-Aided Diagnosis Systems” – Student group: Vu-Thu-Nguyet Pham, Quang-Chung Nguyen, Thanh-Phong Ho, Van-To-Thanh Nguyen, Quang-Vu Nguyen (Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communication Technology, Vietnam).

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