At the talk show “Automotive Technology Trends: Electrification and Autonomous Driving - Challenges and Opportunities for Young Engineers” on the afternoon of October 22, 2025, Prof. Dr Nguyen Van Duong, Global Deputy CEO of VinFast and Director of the ADAS/AD Research Institute who is directly involved in automotive technology R&D projects in both Vietnam and abroad, shared a wealth of valuable insights with DTU students.
Professor Nguyen Van Duong believes that the Digital age opens up countless opportunities
for young engineers who are willing to take risks, learn, and innovate their thinking
According to Prof. Duong, the digital era opens up countless opportunities for young engineers willing to take initiative, learn, and change their thinking. Career paths for students of Automotive Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, and IT extend far beyond traditional mechanics and encompass modern areas such as smart sensor design, control software development, data modeling, autonomous system testing, and automotive cybersecurity.
DTU students ask questions and receive thoughtful answers
from Professor Nguyen Van Duong during the exchange session
Through his varied analysis of core technologies, R&D processes, and VinFast’s investment strategies in Vietnam and internationally, the talk show offered the DTU students a clearer picture of the rapid transformation taking place in the automotive industry in the digital age.
DTU lecturers and students pose for a photo with Professor Nguyen Van Duong at the event
Electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) are currently considered two of the most prominent global automotive development trends. The transition from internal combustion engines to electric modules, along with the integration of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and the pursuit of full autonomous driving (AD), presents both big opportunities and significant challenges for the automotive industry and its workforce in the coming years.
(Media Center)