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CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLIGENCE

CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLIGENCE

CEI at VinUni establishes research facilities as a global tech hub for sustainable development. It combines advanced technology and interdisciplinary research to address environmental challenges.

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About us

The Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI) at VinUniversity represents a pioneering initiative at the intersection of advanced technology, environmental science, and interdisciplinary research. CEI’s mission, structure, and ongoing projects and its innovative approach addresses critical global sustainability challenges.

About VINUNIVERSITY

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

Living Lab

Living Lab

Materials Science

Materials Science

CEI Advisory Board

Our Projects

Researching and developing advanced technologies to optimize natural resource management and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Smart Functional Textiles for the Environment

Smart Functional Textiles for the Environment

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nguyen Dang Tung, PhD

This research focuses on creating fibers and textiles that function as portable devices for sensing, energy generation, and storage. The goal is to develop solar textiles capable of powering IoT devices, reducing reliance on traditional power sources. Additionally, flexible sensing textiles will be used for environmental monitoring, such as water pollution detection.

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Development of Energy-efficient Perovskite Light-emitting Diodes and Solar cells

Development of Energy-efficient Perovskite Light-emitting Diodes and Solar cells

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Le Van Quynh, PhD

This project develops next-generation LEDs and flexible solar panels for energy efficiency using emerging semiconductor materials. It focuses on creating real renewable energy devices. VinUni students gain exposure to advanced technologies in various engineering fields.

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Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nidal Kamel, PhD.

Estimating carbon stocks is vital for understanding the Earth's carbon cycle and guiding climate change mitigation efforts. By quantifying carbon in forests, soil, and oceans, scientists and policymakers can make informed decisions on land use and conservation. Accurate estimates are also key to ensuring the credibility of carbon offset projects.

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Digital Twin Platform to Empower Communities towards an Eco-friendly and Healthy Future

Digital Twin Platform to Empower Communities towards an Eco-friendly and Healthy Future

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nguyen Ngoc Doanh, PhD

Urban development in Vietnam and other developing countries has increased greenhouse gas emissions. This research uses AI and ML to create digital twins of transportation and air quality, simulating policy scenarios to promote sustainable transportation. The goal is to develop policies encouraging shifts to electric vehicles, transit, and ridesharing, using real-time congestion pricing to reduce pollution and congestion.

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Data-driven Optimization of High-energy Na-ion Battery Materials

Data-driven Optimization of High-energy Na-ion Battery Materials

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Phung Thi Viet Bac, PhD

Sodium-ion batteries are a promising alternative to lithium-ion for energy storage and electric mobility. Our research develops sustainable materials for cathodes and anodes, combining experiments with machine learning to optimize performance. We aim to create sodium-ion batteries with energy density and cycle life comparable to lithium-ion.

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Advancing Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging through Green Infrastructure and Smart Charging Techniques

Advancing Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging through Green Infrastructure and Smart Charging Techniques

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Do Danh Cuong, PhD.

In today's world, increasing greenhouse gas emissions pose a threat due to global warming. To combat this, transitioning from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial. However, as EV numbers rise, so does energy demand on the grid, causing potential issues. This study proposes renewable EV charging stations to mitigate grid challenges.

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Green Serverless Computing for Resource-Efficient AI Training

Green Serverless Computing for Resource-Efficient AI Training

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Kok-Seng Wong, PhD

As AI demand grows, there is a need for sustainable computation solutions for AI model training. Traditional servers consume significant energy, raising environmental and cost concerns, while serverless computing offers on-demand, scalable resources. This research explores using serverless computing to optimize AI training by reducing energy consumption and resource use.

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Smart Functional Textiles for the Environment

Smart Functional Textiles for the Environment

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nguyen Dang Tung, PhD

This research focuses on creating fibers and textiles that function as portable devices for sensing, energy generation, and storage. The goal is to develop solar textiles capable of powering IoT devices, reducing reliance on traditional power sources. Additionally, flexible sensing textiles will be used for environmental monitoring, such as water pollution detection.

Read More

Development of Energy-efficient Perovskite Light-emitting Diodes and Solar cells

Development of Energy-efficient Perovskite Light-emitting Diodes and Solar cells

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Le Van Quynh, PhD

This project develops next-generation LEDs and flexible solar panels for energy efficiency using emerging semiconductor materials. It focuses on creating real renewable energy devices. VinUni students gain exposure to advanced technologies in various engineering fields.

Read More

Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nidal Kamel, PhD.

Estimating carbon stocks is vital for understanding the Earth's carbon cycle and guiding climate change mitigation efforts. By quantifying carbon in forests, soil, and oceans, scientists and policymakers can make informed decisions on land use and conservation. Accurate estimates are also key to ensuring the credibility of carbon offset projects.

Read More

Digital Twin Platform to Empower Communities towards an Eco-friendly and Healthy Future

Digital Twin Platform to Empower Communities towards an Eco-friendly and Healthy Future

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nguyen Ngoc Doanh, PhD

Urban development in Vietnam and other developing countries has increased greenhouse gas emissions. This research uses AI and ML to create digital twins of transportation and air quality, simulating policy scenarios to promote sustainable transportation. The goal is to develop policies encouraging shifts to electric vehicles, transit, and ridesharing, using real-time congestion pricing to reduce pollution and congestion.

Read More

Data-driven Optimization of High-energy Na-ion Battery Materials

Data-driven Optimization of High-energy Na-ion Battery Materials

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Phung Thi Viet Bac, PhD

Sodium-ion batteries are a promising alternative to lithium-ion for energy storage and electric mobility. Our research develops sustainable materials for cathodes and anodes, combining experiments with machine learning to optimize performance. We aim to create sodium-ion batteries with energy density and cycle life comparable to lithium-ion.

Read More

Advancing Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging through Green Infrastructure and Smart Charging Techniques

Advancing Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging through Green Infrastructure and Smart Charging Techniques

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Do Danh Cuong, PhD.

In today's world, increasing greenhouse gas emissions pose a threat due to global warming. To combat this, transitioning from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial. However, as EV numbers rise, so does energy demand on the grid, causing potential issues. This study proposes renewable EV charging stations to mitigate grid challenges.

Read More

Green Serverless Computing for Resource-Efficient AI Training

Green Serverless Computing for Resource-Efficient AI Training

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Kok-Seng Wong, PhD

As AI demand grows, there is a need for sustainable computation solutions for AI model training. Traditional servers consume significant energy, raising environmental and cost concerns, while serverless computing offers on-demand, scalable resources. This research explores using serverless computing to optimize AI training by reducing energy consumption and resource use.

Read More

Smart Functional Textiles for the Environment

Smart Functional Textiles for the Environment

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nguyen Dang Tung, PhD

This research focuses on creating fibers and textiles that function as portable devices for sensing, energy generation, and storage. The goal is to develop solar textiles capable of powering IoT devices, reducing reliance on traditional power sources. Additionally, flexible sensing textiles will be used for environmental monitoring, such as water pollution detection.

Read More

Development of Energy-efficient Perovskite Light-emitting Diodes and Solar cells

Development of Energy-efficient Perovskite Light-emitting Diodes and Solar cells

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Le Van Quynh, PhD

This project develops next-generation LEDs and flexible solar panels for energy efficiency using emerging semiconductor materials. It focuses on creating real renewable energy devices. VinUni students gain exposure to advanced technologies in various engineering fields.

Read More

Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

Principal Investigators & Key Members:

Nidal Kamel, PhD.

Estimating carbon stocks is vital for understanding the Earth's carbon cycle and guiding climate change mitigation efforts. By quantifying carbon in forests, soil, and oceans, scientists and policymakers can make informed decisions on land use and conservation. Accurate estimates are also key to ensuring the credibility of carbon offset projects.

Read More

Our people

At CEI, we bring together the brightest interdisciplinary minds to deliver our mission: develop state-of-the-art sensing and digital technologies to address environmental challenges and sustainable development. Our Faculty, Environmental Experts, Research Fellows, PhD Students, and Research Assistants are all working together to develop widely applicable tools for environmental monitoring, resource management, and ecological data analysis.

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Nidal Kamel, PhD.

Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering program
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

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Hieu Pham, PhD.

Assistant Professor, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Academic Director, VinUni Entrepreneurship Lab

Project: 360o View of Air Pollution

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Do Danh Cuong, PhD.

Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering program
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: Advancing Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging through Green Infrastructure and Smart Charging Techniques

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Laurent El Ghaoui, Scientific Director

Laurent El Ghaoui

Vice Provost of Research & Innovation, VinUniversity
Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science, VinUniversity

Scientific Director

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Phung Thi Viet Bac, PhD

Phung Thi Viet Bac, PhD

Head of Research Administration
College of Engineering & Computer Science (CECS), VinUniversity

Executive Director

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Nguyen Ngoc Doanh

Nguyen Ngoc Doanh, PhD

Associate Professor, Mathematics
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: Digital Twin Platform to Empower Communities towards an Eco-friendly and Healthy Future

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Nguyen Dang Tung

Nguyen Dang Tung, PhD

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering program
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: AI for Materials Discovery

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Nidal Kamel, PhD.

Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering program
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

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Hieu Pham, PhD.

Assistant Professor, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Academic Director, VinUni Entrepreneurship Lab

Project: 360o View of Air Pollution

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Do Danh Cuong, PhD.

Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering program
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: Advancing Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging through Green Infrastructure and Smart Charging Techniques

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Laurent El Ghaoui, Scientific Director

Laurent El Ghaoui

Vice Provost of Research & Innovation, VinUniversity
Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science, VinUniversity

Scientific Director

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Phung Thi Viet Bac, PhD

Phung Thi Viet Bac, PhD

Head of Research Administration
College of Engineering & Computer Science (CECS), VinUniversity

Executive Director

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Nguyen Ngoc Doanh

Nguyen Ngoc Doanh, PhD

Associate Professor, Mathematics
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: Digital Twin Platform to Empower Communities towards an Eco-friendly and Healthy Future

View profile

Nguyen Dang Tung

Nguyen Dang Tung, PhD

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering program
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: AI for Materials Discovery

View profile

Nidal Kamel, PhD.

Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering program
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: Carbon Stock Estimation and Biodiversity Assessment in Vietnam Forests using Remotely Sensed Data and Deep Learning Neural Networks

View profile

Hieu Pham, PhD.

Assistant Professor, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Academic Director, VinUni Entrepreneurship Lab

Project: 360o View of Air Pollution

View profile

Do Danh Cuong, PhD.

Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering program
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Project: Advancing Sustainable Electric Vehicle Charging through Green Infrastructure and Smart Charging Techniques

View profile

Do Danh Cuong

Center for Environmental Intelligence
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News and events

Opening Ceremony – Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI) Office

Mar

13

Opening Ceremony – Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI) Office

Events

Feb

17

Atomic clocks and their applications for time scale generation and high-precision molecular spectroscopy

Events

Jan

10

CALL FOR PROPOSAL – CEI ENVISION Grant 2025

News

Jan

06

CEI Soft Launch: A First Glance at Our New Home

News

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CEI Blog

Electricity generation from clean sources: Key solution to achieve net-zero emissions

CEI / Sep 12, 2024

Electricity generation from clean sources: Key solution to achieve net-zero emissions

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Convergence of CO2 emissions in OECD countries

CEI / Sep 12, 2024

Convergence of CO2 emissions in OECD countries

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Carbon Market heating up: How to Invest

CEI / Sep 12, 2024

Carbon Market heating up: How to Invest

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