Nguyen Dang Dai Nam, an alumnus of the University of Danang - University of Science and Technology (UD-DUT), has been awarded a fully funded doctoral fellowship under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme at Roma Tre University, Italy.

The fellowship supports a research project focused on enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure systems against Natech events—industrial accidents such as fires, explosions, and hazardous material leaks triggered by natural hazards like earthquakes and floods. The project aims to contribute to the sustainable development and safety of modern urban infrastructure.

Dai Nam graduated from the 18th cohort of the Transportation Construction Engineering programme at UD-DUT’s Faculty of Civil Engineering. During his undergraduate studies, he was an active member of the Innovative and Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering Research Group (I-STAR).

According to Dai Nam, his research journey began during his third year at UD-DUT when he joined the Structural and Geotechnical Research Group under I-STAR, supervised by Associate Professor Phan Hoang Nam. Working closely with faculty members and young researchers enabled him to strengthen his academic foundation, develop interdisciplinary thinking, and acquire practical research skills. He also benefited from UD’s Teaching Research Team (TRT) model, which integrates teaching with scientific research while fostering collaboration between lecturers and students.

These experiences helped shape his academic interests in advanced engineering solutions for sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure, while providing opportunities to build professional networks with domestic and international partners.

Following the completion of a fully funded master's programme in Italy, Dai Nam further expanded his research capacity and gained valuable industry experience through his work with PEDI Civil Solutions—an opportunity that arose from connections established through international scientific conferences and collaborative activities.

Dai Nam believes that the rigorous academic training he received at UD-DUT, combined with his involvement in I-STAR and his ability to apply research outcomes to practical engineering challenges, helped his application stand out. The MSCA programme places particular emphasis on candidates capable of bridging academic research and industrial practice.

Reflecting on his journey, he attributes his success to three key factors: building a solid academic foundation and a systematic engineering mindset; engaging in scientific research early on to develop analytical and critical thinking skills; and proactively seeking practical experience in professional industry environments.

This achievement marks another encouraging milestone for UD graduates pursuing international academic and research careers, highlighting the university's commitment to fostering research excellence and nurturing globally competitive talent.

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