About

Sustainable Transformation is a systemic process integrating governance, innovation, technology, policy and human development to create resilient, intelligent and sustainable systems.

Context

Sustainable transformation has become a significant field of interdisciplinary research, connecting governance, economics, data science, artificial intelligence, energy, the environment and public policy in order to study, design and evaluate solutions that support digital transition, green transition and sustainable development.

In Vietnam the twin transition, digital and green, has become a central direction in renewing the growth model. It is set out in Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, in the National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, and in the commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.

Carrying these directions through places new demands on firms, localities and public agencies as they design and implement transformation solutions that are both sustainable and inclusive. The group was formed to develop the interdisciplinary research those demands call for, building on researchers with complementary expertise and on an established network of universities, research institutes, firms and international organisations.

Vision

The group aims to become a strong interdisciplinary research group of Vietnam National University, Hanoi in the field of sustainable transformation, recognised both nationally and internationally. By 2035 it intends to be an interdisciplinary research hub capable of creating new knowledge, carrying out high-quality research, providing scientific evidence for policy making and advancing knowledge transfer for sustainable development.

Mission

The group's mission is to develop interdisciplinary knowledge, models and solutions that advance the sustainable transformation of firms, organisations and localities; to provide scientific evidence for policy making; to advance innovation and knowledge transfer; to train high-quality research personnel; and to widen collaboration and strengthen the academic standing of Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Core values

1.
Interdisciplinarity
Integrating knowledge across fields
2.
Innovation
Creating new solutions and new knowledge
3.
Practical impact
Tying research to the needs of business and society
4.
International collaboration
Widening the research network and global partnerships
5.
Sustainable development
Working towards lasting economic, social and environmental value

Approach

The group works from the view that sustainable development is not an end state but the result of a continuous and deliberate process of transformation. It treats sustainable transformation as a systemic process in which technology, governance, policy, human resources and social behaviour interact closely, across individual, organisational, sectoral, local and national levels.

Group structure

Group head: 01
Deputy head: 01
Secretary: 01
Core members: 04
Members: 07

Each member's role is set out in the recognition decision.

Research and training activities

Monthly research seminar: 20 monthly sessions since April 2024, discussing ongoing research and training research skills for students.
Research supervision: More than 7 doctoral and 52 master's candidates supervised to completion in 2023-2025; more than 15 doctoral candidates and 40 master's students currently supervised, alongside undergraduate research groups.
International collaboration: A network of universities, research institutes, firms and international organisations, including a project funded by the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (Germany) and an international book publication task.

Recognition record

Group name: Chuyển đổi bền vững (Sustainable Transformation)
Type: Strong research group with a basic research orientation
Host institution: VNU International School, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Recognition decision: No. 5031/QĐ-ĐHQGHN of 18 September 2026
Membership: Fixed at 14 members