Unlocking Vietnam’s Potential in Semiconductor Industry: Professor Lee Young Hee’s Proposals for a National Laboratory and Investment in Human Resources

During a recent business trip to Hanoi, Professor Lee Young Hee highlighted the importance of establishing a National laboratory in Vietnam to develop semiconductor chips and train high-quality human resources for the industry. As an Academician of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology and Director of the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics at Sungkyunkwan University, he has over 15 years of research experience in semiconductor materials.

Professor Lee Young Hee stressed the challenges facing the semiconductor industry, particularly with silicon technology reaching its fundamental limits. He urged Vietnam to focus on developing new technologies and materials to compete globally, especially in the quantum computing field. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of high-quality human resources and a culture of hard work and creativity for Vietnam’s success in the semiconductor industry.

Based on his Korean experience, Professor Lee Young Hee suggested that Vietnam should invest in educating and training human resources for the semiconductor industry. He proposed the establishment of a National laboratory dedicated to semiconductor research, development, and training. This laboratory would serve as a center for preparing students with modern equipment to prepare them for the industry.

Looking ahead to 2030, Professor Lee Young Hee predicted a significant need for semiconductor engineers and workers in Vietnam. He called for government investment in infrastructure, modern equipment, and creating a favorable environment for businesses to operate and attract talent. Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat echoed these sentiments, highlighting the Ministry’s initiatives to develop human resources in the semiconductor industry.

Overall, Professor Lee Young Hee emphasized that developing the semiconductor industry in Vietnam requires a long-term commitment with a focus on training high-quality human resources and investing in infrastructure. According to him, Vietnam has immense potential to compete with leading countries in this field if it adopts innovative technologies while fostering a culture of creativity and hard work.