Introduction

Introduction to the Faculty of Automation

The Faculty of Automation was established in October 2022, formerly known as the Automation Department under the Faculty of Technology, Can Tho University. The Automation Department was founded in March 2008 based on human resources and facilities from the Department of Telecommunications & Control Engineering (Faculty of Information and Communication Technology) and the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Technology) of Can Tho University.

Since its inception, the Faculty has managed two undergraduate programs: Control and Automation Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering. In 2013, the Department of Automation launched the Master's program in Control and Automation Engineering. In 2018, the Faculty of Automation introduced the Doctoral program in the same field. In 2023, a high-quality program in Control and Automation Engineering (K49) was introduced. In early 2024, the Faculty launched the Biomedical Engineering program (K50). Notably, the Control and Automation Engineering program received internal AUN-QA accreditation in 2018, while the Mechatronics Engineering program received international AUN-QA accreditation in 2021.

Currently, the Faculty of Automation has 24 staff members (2 Associate Professors, 10 PhDs, 5 PhD candidates, 6 MScs, and 1 Bachelor's degree holder serving as the Faculty secretary). They are engaged in administration, teaching, scientific research, and technology transfer related to Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, and Biomedical Engineering. The Faculty currently has approximately 1,200 students.

As a unit under the School of Engineering, the Faculty of Automation shares the same mission: to train high-quality technical human resources in automation and mechatronics, conduct scientific research, and transfer technologies to serve the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta region.

Basic Information on Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

  • Program Titles:
    • Control and Automation Engineering
    • Mechatronics Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • High-Quality Program in Control and Automation Engineering
  • Degree Title: Engineer
  • Year of Establishment: 1992
  • Mode of Study: Full-time
  • Total Credits Required: 155 credits
  • Average Duration: 4.5 years (9 semesters)
  • Latest Accreditation:
  • Language of Instruction: Vietnamese
  • Managing Faculty: Faculty of Technology
  • Institution: Can Tho University

 

Graduate Programs

Master's Program

  • Program Title: Control and Automation Engineering
  • Degree Title: Master of Engineering
  • Year of Establishment: 2013
  • Mode of Study: Full-time
  • Total Credits Required: 60 credits
  • Average Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Doctoral Program

  • Program Title: Control and Automation Engineering
  • Degree Title: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Year of Establishment: 2019
  • Mode of Study: Full-time
  • Total Credits Required: Depending on whether the PhD candidate has a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • Average Duration:
    • 3 years (6 semesters) for candidates with a Master’s degree
    • 5 years (10 semesters) for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree

Laboratories and Practice Rooms

  • Control Engineering Laboratory
  • Mechatronics Laboratory (sponsored by SMC)
  • Measurement & Sensor Laboratory
  • Intelligent Systems Laboratory
  • Industrial Network & Communication Laboratory (sponsored by Rockwell)
  • PLC & Industrial IoT Engineering Laboratory (sponsored by Siemens)
  • Industrial Automation and Energy Management Practice Room
  • Mechatronics - Automation Skills Practice Room

Teaching Staff

  • Total: 24 members
  • Qualifications: 2 Associate Professors, 10 PhDs, 11 MScs (including 5 PhD candidates), 1 Engineer
  • Academic Titles: 2 Senior Lecturers, 7 Principal Lecturers, 14 Lecturers, 1 Teaching Support Staff

Faculty Executive Board

Dr. Nguyen Hoang Dung, Senior Lecturer
Position: Dean
Responsibility: General management and scientific research
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Dr. Nguyen Chanh Nghiem, Associate Professor
Position: Vice Dean
Responsibility: In charge of academic affairs
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Dr. Truong Quoc Bao, Senior Lecturer
Position: Vice Dean
Responsibility: In charge of facilities
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