On the afternoon of March 12, 2025, more than a year after YASKAWA Corporation donated the YASKAWA Mechatro Lab to the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, representatives from YASKAWA and TATA visited and met with HCMUTE representatives to assess the effectiveness of the lab’s utilization and discuss future development plans. During the meeting, TATA and HCMUTE also explored potential collaboration opportunities in the near future.

Participants in the Meeting

From HCMUTE, the meeting was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President, Dr. Nguyen Van Long Giang – Dean of the Faculty of Vehicle and Energy Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Truong Dinh Nhon – Dean of the Faculty of International Education, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le My Ha – Acting Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dr. Huynh Phuoc Son – Head of Office of Enterprise Relations, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Phong – Deputy Head of the Office of Science and Technology, along with faculty members from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and staff from the Enterprise Relations Office.

From TATA, Mr. Sushil Kumar – Global Senior Director and Vice President of the Group – was in attendance.

Representing YASKAWA were Mr. Nobuaki Jinnouchi – President and CEO of YASKAWA Asia, Mr. Ryutaro Kuwamura –President & CEO YASKAWA Electric Vietnam, Ms. Nguyen Thuong An – General Manager of YASKAWA Electric Vietnam, Mr. Truong Minh Thanh  – Sales Manager of YASKAWA Electric Vietnam.

Representatives of HCMUTE, YASKAWA, and TATA discussed at the meeting

Discussions Between HCMUTE, YASKAWA, and TATA

During the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh, Vice President of HCMUTE, delivered a speech highlighting the importance of collaboration in advancing education and technology.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh delivered his speech 

YASKAWA representatives expressed their satisfaction and were impressed with how the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering has utilized the YASKAWA Mechatro Lab for four primary purposes:

Teaching undergraduate and graduate students

Providing advanced training for engineers in enterprises

Conducting research and development of applications for the domestic market
Organizing competitions for students

Dr. Tran Vi Do, Head of the Automation Control Department of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, presented the lab’s utilization plan

Mr. Nobuaki Jinnouchi, President and CEO of YASKAWA Asia, shared his insights during the discussion, emphasizing YASKAWA’s commitment to supporting educational initiatives and industry collaboration.

Mr. Nobuaki Jinnouchi, President and CEO of YASKAWA Asia delivered his speech 

On behalf of TATA, Mr. Sushil Kumar, Global Senior Director and Vice President of the Group, highly appreciated the potential collaboration between HCMUTE and TATA in developing practical training programs to meet the demand for high-quality human resources in automation and electrical technology.

Mr. Sushil Kumar, Global Senior Director and Vice President of TATA Group delivered his speech 

Future Collaboration Prospects

The meeting not only served as an evaluation of the YASKAWA Mechatro Lab’s effectiveness but also opened up new cooperation opportunities between HCMUTE, YASKAWA, and TATA. Representatives from all parties expressed their desire to continue discussions and promote practical training programs, enhance teaching and research capacity, and support students in accessing advanced technologies.

At the conclusion of the discussion, all parties committed to maintaining a sustainable partnership aimed at developing high-quality human resources in automation and electrical technology. This collaboration is expected to contribute to improving Vietnam’s industrial competitiveness on the international stage.

About YASKAWA and TATA

YASKAWA is a global leader in the production and supply of products in electric drives and industrial robotics. Headquartered in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, YASKAWA has been continuously researching and expanding its production for over 100 years. Originally a manufacturer of motors and electric drive equipment, YASKAWA has grown to become one of the leading industrial equipment manufacturers in the global market.

TATA Group is one of India’s largest conglomerates, particularly prominent in the automotive sector with its brand, Tata Motors, which is among the world’s leading automobile manufacturers. Tata Motors owns prestigious brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and produces a wide range of commercial and passenger vehicles that are widely used in India and many other countries.