Joint Laboratory on Computational Materials (JLCM) Between HNUE and NYCU

Purpose:

The Joint Laboratory on Computational Materials (JLCM) is a collaborative initiative between Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE) and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) designed to foster innovation in computational materials science through a distributed research model and coordinated resources. Our primary mission is to address shared research challenges and generate high-quality, impactful outputs by leveraging the combined expertise of both institutions. This mission is anchored by a commitment to transparency, mutual trust, and shared ownership, ensuring a collaborative environment where research-driven goals and tangible results remain the top priority.

Research Scopes:

The JLCM focuses on the following key areas of computational research:

• Computational semiconductor and quantum/condensed-matter materials.

• Photocatalytic and optoelectronic materials.

• Spintronic and magnetic materials modeling.

• AI/ML-assisted materials discovery and high-throughput workflows.

• Quantum materials, unconventional order, and non-equilibrium physics.

• Quantum Materials, unconventional order and emergent properties.

• Non-Equilibrium Physics and Driven Systems.

• Superconductor materials modeling.

2026 Intern-Projects and Lectures

The JLCM offers a series of specialized internship projects paired with academic lectures, designed to provide students with both theoretical foundations and hands-on computational experience.

◼️ Topological defects in superconductors

Description: This project introduces students to topological defects in superconductors, focusing on the physics of vortices, phase singularities, and symmetry breaking within the framework of many-body theory. Students will learn how to apply many-body techniques to describe defects in superconductors and understand their relevance for quantum materials and emerging quantum technologies.

Supervisors: Prof. S. Kirchner (NYCU)

(https://ep.nycu.edu.tw/en/faculty_info/%e7%a7%91%e5%a5%91%e8%ab%be/)

Co-supervisor: Prof. Bui Duc Tinh (HNUE)

(https://staff.hnue.edu.vn/directories/?tinhbd)

Lecture: Many-body techniques for superconductivity

◼️ Tensor-network simulations for many-body systems

Description: This lecture introduces the basic concept of tensor network and quantum entanglement. Students will learn how to use tensor-network technique to compute the ground state and time evolution of quantum systems. The tutorials may start from simulating a quantum spin chain on a lattice, a harmonic oscillator in real space, and then superconducting models.

Supervisor: Prof. Chia-Min Chung (NYCU) (https://chiamin.github.io/)

Lecture: Many-body simulations using tensor-network numerical techniques

◼️ QuTiP Simulation of Dissipative Cat-Qubit Stabilization

Description: Students will study open quantum systems through the Lindblad master equation and simulate dissipative stabilization of Schrödinger cat states. Using QuTiP, they will model a single bosonic mode with two-photon processes, compute time evolution and steady states, and analyze parity and state fidelity under dissipation.

Supervisors: Prof. En-Jui Kuo (NYCU) (https://ejkelectro.github.io/)

Lecture: Open quantum systems and dissipative stabilization of cat states.

◼️ DFT calculations and wannierization for emergent 2D Materials.

Description: In this project, students learn the computational techniques of first principles simulation and wannierization of the electronic band structures of emergent 2D materials, including graphene and transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers and multilayers.

Supervisors: Prof. S. J. Cheng (NYCU)

(https://quantum.web.nycu.edu.tw/).

Co-supervisor: Prof. T P.T. Linh (HNUE)

(https://staff.hnue.edu.vn/directories/?linhtpt)

Lecture: Kohn Sham equation and wannierization.

1st Summer School and Exchange Program of Joint Laboratory on Computational Materials (JLCM) in 2026

Scheduled from July 20 to August 27, 2026. It is an academic exchange activity organized by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE) in Vietnam.

During the 6-week internship, the participating student will gain basic knowledge and competence from participating supervisors and students across a variety of areas, including superconductors, 2D materials, first-principles computation, and physics-informed machine-learning methodology.

More information:

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:160404f4-9fc9-49e6-8905-4acfebe523cb

Ⅰ- Institutional Sponsors (Department Chairs/Leadership):

— Prof. Do Danh Bich (HNUE)

— Prof. Chih-Wei Luo (NYCU)

Ⅱ – Academic Co-Directors:

— Prof. Pham Van Hai (HNUE)

— Prof. Shun-Jen Cheng (NYCU)

Ⅲ – Core Scientists & Coordinators:

— Prof. Pham Van Hai (HNUE)

— Prof. Tran Phan Thuy Linh (HNUE)

— Prof. Tran Manh Cuong (HNUE)

— Prof. Bui Duc Tinh (HNUE)

— Prof. Shun-Jen Cheng (NYCU)

— Prof. Stefan Kirchner (NYCU)

— Prof. Chih-Wei Luo (NYCU)

— Prof. Chia-Ming Chun (NYCU)

— Prof. En-Jui Kuo (NYCU)

— Dr. Oscar Sanchez (NYCU)

Ⅳ – Students:

— Nguyen Huyen Nhung (Master-NYCU)

Events and Gallery

Vietnam–Taiwan 1st International workshop (VTICD 2025)

• Date: 2025.10.30 – 2025.11.1

• Location: Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE), Vietnam

Official Workshop Website:

https://vticd.github.io/Quantum-Simulation-Computational-Materials-Design/

Hosted jointly by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE), VTICD 2025 served as a premier forum for advancing quantum simulation and computational materials design. The event featured expert lectures and hands-on tutorials, with a special focus on the WannierBSE workflow for excitonic and optical-spectrum calculations. This workshop successfully brought together researchers and students to foster collaborative discussions and practical demonstrations in the field of computational materials.