TTLA: Policy on developing strong research groups to improve the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in universities in Vietnam (Case study of Hanoi National University)

1. Full name of the researcher: Dao Minh Quan2. Gender:Male

3. Date of birth:March 20, 19794. Place of birth:Hung Yen

5. Decision on recognition of PhD student No.: 3216/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH, December 31, 2014.

6. Changes in the training process:

- Decision of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities on extending the study period of PhD students of course QH-2014-X (6-month extension).

- Decision of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities on extending the study period of PhD students of course QH-2014-X (6-month extension).

- Decision of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities on extending the study period of PhD students of course QH-2014-X (extended until June 2019).

7. Thesis topic name:

Policy on developing strong research groups to improve the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in universities in Vietnam (Case study of Hanoi National University)

8. Major:Science and technology management9. Code: 9340412

10. Scientific instructor:

1) Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Kim

2) Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Thanh Truong

11. Summary of new results of the thesis:

In terms of theory, the thesis contributes a new perspective on the concepts of NNC, NNCM, S&T activities, NNCM development policies and NNCM criteria. The thesis also helps to expand the understanding of the role and relationships of NNCM in improving the effectiveness of S&T activities in universities; criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of S&T activities of NNCM in universities; structure of NNCM development policies in universities; policy cycle for NNCM development in universities; criteria for evaluating the impact of NNCM development policies in universities.

In terms of practice, the thesis points out the current status and role of NNCM at VNU in improving the effectiveness of S&T activities through specific aspects, including scale, structure, organization, operation, contribution of NNCM as well as factors affecting the formation and development of NNCM. The thesis also clarifies the current status of NNCM development policies to improve the effectiveness of S&T activities at VNU based on analyzing the advantages, limitations and impacts of 3 policy groups, including: Group of policies on investment and human resource development; group of policies on improving the research environment and conditions; group of policies on cooperation and development. In addition, the thesis also makes an important contribution in pointing out the points that need to be supplemented and improved for the NNCM development policy at VNU in order to not only increase the number of groups but more importantly, improve the effectiveness of S&T activities of NNCM. It is worth mentioning that the research results of the thesis can be a good reference for universities and research institutes in formulating policies to promote the formation and development of NNCM in the coming time.

12. Practical application:

From the theoretical and practical point of view, the research results of the thesis can be a reference for policy makers, managers, and universities in incubating, building, and developing strong research groups. At the same time, the thesis also contributes to supplementing and clarifying scientific arguments to contribute to research on policies for developing strong research groups in universities in Vietnam.

13. Further research directions:

This research has only stopped at the scope of Hanoi National University, so it is necessary to research on a larger scope and scale in the near future.

14. Published works related to the thesis:

• Dao Minh Quan (2014), “Applying Mackinsey's 7S model in building strong research teams at universities”,Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology(14), pp. 25-28.
• Dao Minh Quan (2016), “Barriers in technology transfer between FDI enterprises and Vietnamese enterprises”,Monograph “Organization and operation of technology transfer: Australian experience and recommendations for Vietnam”,World Publishing House, pp. 432 – 443.
• Dao Minh Quan (2016), "Current situation and some measures to build and develop strong research groups at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi",Journal of Science – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Journal of Policy and Management Research,Vol 32 (4), pp. 25-40.
• Dao Minh Quan (2018), "Assessing the current status of building and developing strong research groups at VNU",Journal of Science – Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Specialized Journal of Policy and Management Research,Vol 34 (3), pp.26-39.
• Dao Minh Quan (2019), “Policy for developing strong research groups at Vietnam National University, Hanoi: Current situation and solutions”,Journal of Science – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Journal of Policy and Management Research, 35(1), pp.79-98.
• Dao Minh Quan, Nguyen Dinh Duc (2019), “Identifying the role of strong research groups in universities based on approaching research group relationships”,Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 61 (10), pp. 19-23.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Dao Minh Quan2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 20.3.19794. Place of birth: Hung Yen Province

5. Admission decision number: 3216/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH Dated: 31.12.2014

6. Changes in academic process:

- Extension of study duration (6 months) under the Decision of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Extension of study duration (6 months) under the Decision of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Extension of study duration (06 months) under the Decision of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (renewed until June 2019).

7. Official thesis title:

Policy to develop an excellence research group to improve the effectiveness of science and technology activities at universities in Vietnam (Case study of Vietnam National University, Hanoi)

8. Major: Science and Technology Management9. Code: 9340412

10. Supervisors:

1) Prof.Dr. Nguyen Van Kim

2) Assoc Prof. Dr. Dao Thanh Truong

11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

Theoretically, the thesis adds a new perspective on the concepts of the research group, the excellent research group, the scientific and technological activities, the excellent research group development policy; Excellent research group criteria. The thesis also helps to expand the understanding of the role and relationships of excellent research teams in improving the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in universities; criteria for evaluating scientific and technological performance of excellent research groups in universities; policy structure for developing excellent research groups in universities; policy cycle for development of excellent research groups in universities; Criteria to assess the impact of policies to develop excellent research groups in universities.

In practical terms, the thesis shows the status and role of excellent research groups in Hanoi, Vietnam National University (VNU) in improving the efficiency of scientific and technological activities through specific dimensions, including include: scale; structure; structure; organization; Action; The contribution of the excellent research team as well as the factors affecting the formation and development of excellent research groups. The thesis also clarifies the status of excellent research group development policy in order to improve the efficiency of science and technology activities of VNU based on the analysis of the advantages, limitations and impacts of three policy groups, including: Group of human resource development investment policies; environmental improvement policies group and research conditions; Cooperation and development policies group. In addition, the thesis also plays an important role in pointing out the points that need supplementing and perfecting the excellent research group development policy in VNU in order not only to increase the number of groups but also to improve the efficiency of scientific and technological activities of the research group. It should be added that the research results of the thesis can be a good reference for universities and research institutes in formulating policies to promote the formation and development of excellent research groups in the future.

 12. Practical applicability:

From the theoretical and practical significance, the research results of the thesis can be a reference for policy makers, managers, and universities in incubation, construction, and development of the excellence research group. At the same time, the thesis also contributes to adding and clarifying scientific arguments to contribute to researches on policies to develop excellence research groups in universities in Vietnam.

13. Further research directions

This research has just stopped at VNU scope, so it is necessary to study at a larger scale in the future

14. Thesis-related publications:

• Dao Minh Quan (2014), “Applying the 7S model of Mackinsey in building excellent research groups at universities”,Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology(14), pp. 25-28.
• Dao Minh Quan (2016), “Barriers in technology transfer between FDI enterprises and Vietnamese enterprises”,Organizing and Implementing Technology Transfer: Australia's Experiences and Recommendations for Vietnam (Tran Van Hai, Ed),World Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 432 – 443.
• Dao Minh Quan (2016), “Building and Developing Excellent Scientific Working Groups in VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities: Issues and Solutions”,VNU Journal of Science: Policy and Management Studies, Vol. 32 (4), pp. 25-40.
• Dao Minh Quan (2018), “Assessing the Status of Building and Developing the Excellence Research Groups at Vietnam National University, Hanoi”,VNU Journal of Science: Policy and Management Studies, Vol. 34, No. 3, pp.26-39.
• Dao Minh Quan (2019), “Policy for Developing Excellence Research Groups at Vietnam National University, Hanoi: Reality and Solutions”,VNU Journal of Science: Policy and Management Studies, Vol. 35 (1). pp.79-98.
• Dao Minh Quan, Nguyen Dinh Duc (2019), “Identify the role of the excellence research groups in universities based on approaching the group's relationships”,Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 61 (10), pp. 19-23.