Awarding the Medal "For the development of Vietnam National University, Hanoi" to Professor Momoki Shiro

Attending the ceremony were Professor, People's Teacher Phan Huy Le (Chairman of the Vietnam Historical Science Association), Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Hong Tung (Director of the Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development, VNU); MSc. Phung Kim Anh (Deputy Head of the Department of Cooperation and Development, VNU); Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) and leaders of the Faculty of History, Department of Japanese Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Vice Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities) presented
Medal "For the development of Hanoi National University" for
Professor Momoki Shiro, Osaka University, Japan/Photo: Jackie Chan

Associate Professor Dr. Pham Quang Minh congratulated Professor Momoki Shiro and emphasized: “The strong development of Hanoi National University has great contributions from scholars and famous research experts at home and abroad, including Professor Momoki Shiro”. The Vice President of the University was particularly impressed by the professor's research works and special affection for the history and culture of Vietnam in general, and the staff and students of the University in particular.

Associate Professor Dr. Vu Van Quan (Head of the Department of History) said: "For those who study Vietnamese history, especially Vietnamese history in the Middle Ages, Professor Momoki Shiro is a model of seriousness, objectivity, science, critical thinking, exploration, and discovery."

Professor Momoki Shiro speaks at the ceremony/Photo: Jackie Chan

In the solemn and intimate atmosphere of the ceremony, Professor Momoki Shiro expressed his emotion and considered this honor as one of the great joys of his life. The Professor sincerely thanks the help, facilitation as well as the affection of colleagues, Faculties, Research Centers, leaders of the University and Vietnam National University, Hanoi. At the age of 60, the Professor has always made efforts in research and training, guiding the team of Japanese students and trainees who are passionate about learning about Vietnamese history to continue developing on the path of science.

Professor, People's Teacher Phan Huy Le and leadersUniversity of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam Institute
Andrology and Development, Faculty of History, Department of Japanese Studies congratulates
Professor Momoki Shiro/Photo: Jackie Chan

Professor Momoki Shiro (Osaka University, Japan) is a specialist in the history of the Ly - Tran period, especially the Tran Dynasty of Vietnam. He studies military activities and local governance in Vietnam under the Ly Dynasty, the political structure of Vietnam during the Tran Dynasty, changes in Dai Viet society in the 14th century through epigraphy - a survey of the Ha Tay region... He also focuses on the research of Thang Long citadel by re-exploiting ancient documents. At the same time, he is also a historian with many famous monographs on Champa and East Asian maritime trade. He is the author of many scientific works such as "Vietnamese Encyclopedia" and many famous scientific articles published in Vietnam in specialized scientific research journals...