Assoc. Prof. Phạm Trung Hiếu discusses potential collaboration areas and research directions with Professor Christoph A. Hauzenberger.
From 30 September to 9 October, Assoc. Prof. Phạm Trung Hiếu, Dean of the Faculty of Geology, HCMUS, paid a working visit to the NAWI Graz Geocenter – Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Graz, Austria. The visit, at the invitation of Professor Christoph A. Hauzenberger, Dean of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, opened new avenues for scientific collaboration and academic exchange between the two institutions.
During the visit, Assoc. Prof. Phạm Trung Hiếu and Professor Hauzenberger discussed potential areas of cooperation and research directions. A series of in-depth meetings agreed on long-term collaboration, particularly the continuation of the project “Permian–Triassic magmatism in Southeast Asia: a comparison between the Eastern Granitoid Belt, Thailand and the Western Kontum Massif, Viet Nam”, funded by the ASEA-Uninet (OEAD) programme.
Corridor and exhibition room displaying geological specimens at the NAWI Geology Centre, Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Graz.
Both institutions also agreed to expand scholarship and student exchange programmes, creating opportunities for HCMUS lecturers, graduate students, and undergraduates to participate in research and academic training at the University of Graz, one of Europe’s leading centres for Earth Sciences.
During the visit, Dr Pham joined Graz-based scientists and students on a field survey in the western part of Graz, within the Paleozoic of the Graz Nappe Complex. The survey focused on high-grade metamorphic formations, including eclogite, garnet–staurolite gneiss, amphibolite, and marble, as well as lithium pegmatite outcrops (Li-Cs-Ta) near one of Europe’s major lithium deposits – a strategic resource for clean energy and sustainable development.
Field survey conducted by Assoc. Prof. Phạm Trung Hiếu alongside scientists and students from the University of Graz in the western part of Graz.
The fieldwork provided an opportunity for extensive academic exchange on metamorphic geology, rare minerals, and regional tectonic evolution. Valuable samples were collected for Geological Specimen Display Room at HCMUS, contributing to teaching and research excellence.
Images of specimens collected during the field survey.
Founded in 1585, the University of Graz ranks as Austria’s second-oldest university and among the largest higher education institutions. The university is renowned for excellence in research and teaching across natural sciences, Earth sciences, engineering, environmental studies, social sciences, and humanities. With an extensive international network, the University of Graz maintains partnerships with leading global institutions through student exchanges, research scholarships, scientific projects, and postgraduate training programmes. State-of-the-art research centres, including the Institute of Earth Sciences and the NAWI Graz Geocenter, hold recognition as top European centres for geological and mineral research.
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