[UBA] Sustain and grow the future Cardano workforce through scientific research activities.
Problem
Scientific research on Cardano at universities in recent years has existed but has been limited. The activities are still few and narrow in scope.
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About this idea
[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant
Nguyen Duc Du[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)
Entity (Not Incorporated)[GENERAL] Co-proposers and additional applicants
Thong Hoang Van
Email:Â thonghv@utc.edu.vn
[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)
8[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language
No[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)
Maintain and develop the human resources of universities into an active organizational movement by promoting research groups among faculty and students in the Cardano ecosystem.
[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your projectâs delivery. If NO, please write âNo dependencies.â
No dependencies.
[GENERAL] Will your projectâs output/s be fully open source?
Yes[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs
This is a non technical project with no code to be shared.
[METADATA] Horizons
Education[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution
Vietnam is actively promoting the Cardano ecosystem in universities, yet lecturer and student involvement in Cardano research is still limited. UBA, as a network of academic lecturers, is well-positioned to foster a future Cardano workforce by leading faculty groups in Cardano-related research. With its reach to thousands of students and researchers annually, UBA can significantly contribute to the growth of the Cardano ecosystem.
According to our evaluation of over 18 universities, most of them are facing challenges related to:
- Low participation rates: Real-world data shows that the participation of both lecturers and students in scientific research and the development of the Cardano ecosystem is still limited, a significant issue that needs to be addressed in Vietnam.
- Number of scientific publications: Although most university lecturers have been conducting research and publishing scientific papers, they are facing numerous challenges that require support.
- Lack of mentorship: The lack of mentors is one of the primary reasons why groups of lecturers and students are hesitant to participate. This highlights the urgent need for resources and support to foster research within the Cardano ecosystem.
- Opportunities for UBA: With its resources and experience, UBA is well-positioned to play a crucial role in collaborating with universities to address this issue and cultivate a vibrant and dynamic community of future Cardano developers.
UBA's unique and crucial approach focuses on fostering an annual, mainstream movement to create a broad impact domestically and internationally. UBA will directly fund lecturers and students of research projects, coupled with awards for outstanding achievements. This will significantly incentivize lecturers and students, encouraging them to strive for excellence and generate added value for the Cardano ecosystem. As a result, students, lecturers, universities, and the Cardano community will all benefit. This is a pivotal step in advancing Cardano by providing abundant resources for future talent.
- Lecturers and students team: UBA will encourage faculty and students from various universities to participate by providing financial support for their projects. Moreover, outstanding research projects will be rewarded.
- Lecturers Research Support: Lecturers members who successfully mentor research projects will be recognized with awards for their dedicated support.
Leveraging UBA's existing resources, this project aims to attract the following target groups:
- Students from universities nationwide: Particularly those studying information technology, computer science, and related fields. We have successfully developed various clubs such as the SFIT Club and the UTC Blockchain Club, and others.
- Lecturer members: Experienced individuals with a passion for mentoring students in Cardano research.
- Universities: Institutions seeking to enhance their educational quality, expand collaborations, and build their brand in scientific research.
- The Cardano community: Developers, researchers, and those interested in blockchain technology, especially Cardano.
- Investors: Attracting investors interested in innovative scientific research projects in Vietnam and internationally.
For the past 2 years, UBA has been leading the charge in encouraging university faculty and students to get involved in research. The numerous research awards we've received in 2022, and 2023 are proof.
To keep this momentum going and nurture more research talent at universities, we need to create a thriving research community within the Cardano ecosystem. This year, UBA will continue to host a variety of research activities at universities.
[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
1, Measurement of Impact:
a. Quantitative:Â
- Number of projects: Track the number of funded projects, completed projects, and successfully implemented projects.
- Number of lecturers and students involved: Count the number of students participating in projects, the number of students completing related courses as CBCA, and the number of students continuing scientific research for the project.
- Number of articles, scientific journals, and publications: Monitor the number of scientific articles published on technology forums, scientific journals, etc.
- Number of open-source codes: Count the number of open-source codes developed on platforms like Github, Gitlab, etc.
- Number of users: Measure the applicability of the product, the number of users.
- Number of projects participating in Project Catalyst: Track the number of students participating in project proposals on Project Catalyst and the number of funded projects.
b, Qualitative:Â
- Survey: Conduct surveys to assess feedback from students, lecturers, universities, etc.
- Interview: Interview representatives of participating groups to gather their perceptions, experiences, and lessons learned.
- Quality Assessment: Evaluate the quality of projects based on criteria set by the Ministry of Education or the university (creativity, feasibility, and contribution to the development of Cardano).
2, How we share the results
- Annual reports: Completing monthly reports on project progress, results, and impact.
- Organizing workshops, conferences: Organizing events to showcase project results, create opportunities for networking and collaboration among research groups, and connect with organizations and partners.
- Social media publication: Writing articles, papers, and blog posts on fan pages, scientific journals, technology forums, Cardano forums, etc.
3, Significant value to the Cardano ecosystem
- Human resource development: Training and developing a generation of Cardano researchers with in-depth knowledge of Cardano.
- Promoting innovation: Encouraging creativity and innovation in building applications on the Cardano platform.
- Expanding the community: Attracting more people to join the Cardano community in Vietnam and internationally.
- Contributing to Cardano's development: Research projects will provide many useful solutions for Cardano, as well as diversify creative and useful products for the community.
4, How we share opportunities from the project:
- Organizing contests and hackathons: Organizing contests to find creative and innovative ideas.
- Participating in project presentations: Connecting and participating in project presentations to organizations, investors, and other organizations to attract and develop projects.
- Providing investments: Ready to invest in potential projects to support student groups in development.
[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?
1, Expertise and Experience
a, Scientific research
We have been at the leading of organizing and successfully implementing various research projects at [University's Name] for over two years. Our achievements have contributed to enhancing the quality of education and the reputation of the university.
b, Vietnam Cardano Summit
Our team, the driving force behind the successful Cardano Summits in 2022 and 2023, consists of seasoned technical experts from Cardano2vn.io, professors from five top universities, and professionals backed by substantial funding (Funds 6-12). We are committed to fostering scientific research on the Cardano platform.
(We have successfully organized Cardano Summit Vietnam 2022, 2023 at University of Transport and Communications.)
2, Accountability:Â
Metrics and Evaluation: We have established clear metrics and indicators to measure the success of the project. By regularly evaluating and reporting on these metrics, we hold ourselves accountable for delivering the desired outcomes.
Transparent and Open Approach: We prioritize transparency and open communication in all aspects of our project. We are committed to sharing regular updates on project progress, plans, and results with stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is informed and involved in the process.
Overall, our ability to deliver the project with a high degree of reliability and accountability is rooted in our expertise, transparent approach, and evaluation measures. We are committed to upholding these principles throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that our efforts are credible, reliable, and responsible to all stakeholders.
[PROJECT MILESTONES] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?
Milestone 1: Planning and Execution
Key Activities:
- Develop a comprehensive research plan
- Generate a list of potential research topics
- Establish a scientific council to evaluate and approve research proposals
- Form a team of faculty and students to conduct research
Acceptance Criteria:
- Completion of the comprehensive research plan
- Completion of the list of potential research topics
- Establishment of the scientific council for evaluating and approving research proposals
- Successful formation of a research team comprising faculty and students
Evidence of milestone completion:
- Comprehensive research plan (Google Docs)
- List of potential research topics (Spreadsheet)
- Decision document from the scientific council for evaluation and approval of research proposals (Google Docs)
- List of faculty and student members of the research team (Spreadsheet)
Milestone 2: Research Activities
Key Activities:
- Monitor progress and support research projects on a monthly basis.
- Organize workshops, conferences, and discussion forums.
- Support the publication of research results in conferences, workshops, and scientific journals.
Acceptance Criteria:
- Progress reports and project discussion meetings are held.
- Workshops, conferences, and discussion forums are organized.
- Research results are published in conferences, workshops, and scientific journals.
Evidence of milestone completion:
- Provide images and videos of specialized training sessions.
- Post images, videos, and articles on social media platforms (Fanpage, Groups, Cardano Forum, etc.).
- Provide images, videos, and articles about workshops, conferences, and discussions.
- Provide links to published research results in conferences, workshops, and scientific journals.
Milestone 3: Evaluation and Conclusion
Key Activities:
- Organize a scientific research acceptance report.
- Support the rewarding of high-performing research projects (achieving university, ministry, or contest awards).
- Connect with employers and create a completion report and video.
Acceptance Criteria:
- The scientific research acceptance report is successfully organized.
- Research project teams are rewarded by the [UBA].
- Enterprises attend the meeting to connect and seek potential opportunities.
Evidence of milestone completion:
- Post images, videos, and articles on social media platforms (Fanpage, Group, Cardano Forum, etc.).
- Provide resources on employer connections (Fanpage, Group, Cardano Forum, etc.).
- Complete the final report and video (Google Docs, YouTube).
[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?
đ Do Ngoc Minh, PhD
Role: Project Executive
Bio: President of the University Blockchain Alliance, Computer Science Researcher, and Lecturer at the Information Technology Institute, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Advisor for Open Educational Resources (OER) programs of UNESCO, ASIA, and Vietnam.
đ Nguyen Anh Tien, MSc
Role: Project Manager, Blockchain Developer
Bio: Vice President of the University Blockchain Alliance, the founder of the VILAI stake pool, and a computer science expert working in the Cardano/Crypto space since 2018. Cardano Ambassador, Funded Proposer, Plutus, Atala Prism Pioneer Program member, a Challenge Team member and co-host for Eastern Town Hall.
đ Linh Pham, DInfoTech
Role: Project Advisor
Bio: He is Australia-based, completed his professional doctorate in information technology (DInfoTech), was a computer network and security consultant and became an academic specializing in digital forensics and cybersecurity in 2004.
He is involved with Cardano Ecosystem and Project Catalyst in the following community roles: Fund 7 Challenge Team member for âDisarm cyber disinformation attacksâ. Team Lead in Fund8 and Fund9 for âGrow East Asia, Grow Cardanoâ and Fund10 Team Lead for âDevelopment & Infrastructureâ challenges and Co-host and Moderator for Eastern Hemisphere Townhall since Fund 7.
Telegram: elpidanang
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0311-9659
đ Hoang Van Thong, PhD
Role: Curriculum Quality Assurance Officer
Bio: Head of Scientific Department- University Blockchain Alliance, Lecturer (since 2001) and Dean of Faculty of Information Technology (since 2020), University of Transportation and Communications, computer science experts.
- Fields of research: fuzzy logic, soft computing, data mining, and machine learning.
- Email: thonghv@utc.edu.vn
đ Nguyen Hoang Chien, PhD
Role: Curriculum Development member
Bio: Dean of Faculty of Information Technology , University of Economic and Technical Industries, computer science experts.
- Fields of research: Computer networks, Network safety and security, Blockchain
- website
- Email: nhchien@uneti.edu.vn
đ Trinh Van Chung, MSc
Role: Curriculum Development member
Bio: Founder of the DEVMASTER ACADEMY, Dean of Faculty of Information Technology â Nguyen Trai University.
đ Nguyen Van Hieu, MSc
Role: Head of Technology Department-University Blockchain Alliance, Blockchain Developer, Curriculum Development member
Bio: Catalyst Funded Proposals, Founder of HADA stake pool, member of Plutus Pioneer Program.
- Â Â Email: nvhieu1978@gmail.com
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đ Nguyen Duc Du, PhD
Role: Curriculum Development member
Bio: Head of events committee- University Blockchain Alliance, Lecturer (since 2001) and Director of Library Information Center (since 2020), University of Transportation and Communications, computer science experts, developed many applications
- Fields of research: fuzzy logic, soft computing, data mining, machine learning.
- Email: nducdu@utc.edu.vn
đCao Thi Luyen, PhD
Role: Curriculum Development member
Bio: UBA member, Lecturer (since 2001) of the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Transportation and Communications, received a PhD in mathematical assurance in computational systems at the military academy of science and technology (since 2018). and has developed many applications.
- Fields of of research: watermarking, data hiding, machine learning, blockchain.Â
- Email: luyenct@utc.edu.vnÂ
đMai Manh Trung, PhD
Role: Curriculum Development member
Bio: Lecturer (since 2007) and Dean of Faculty of Information Technology (since 2004), University of Economic and Industry, computer science expert.
- Fields of research: Security, application programing, data mining, machine learning.
- Email: mmtrung@uneti.edu.vn
đ Ngoc Dung Bui, PhD
Role: Curriculum Development member
- UBA member
- Senior researcher in AI and computer vision
- Senior lecturer at Information Technology, University of Transport and Communications, Vietnam
- 16 years experience in AI
- https://scholar.google.com.vn/citations?user=zxiSmOAAAAAJ&hl=en
đ Pham Van Khanh, PhD
Role: Curriculum Development member
Bio: UBA member, Lecturer at Military Technical Academy, Hanoi, Vietnam.
đ Bui Van Tan, PhD
Role: Curriculum Development member
Bio: Lecturer , Deputy Head of Information Systems Department (from 2021), University of Economics and Industrial Technology.
- Fields of research: Machine learning, natural language processing.
- Email: bvtan@uneti.edu.vn
đ Nguyen Duc Thien, PhD
Role: Curriculum Development member
Bio: LecturerÂ
2006 to 2021 Network system administrator of Ha Noi University of Technology.Â
2021 to present: Lecturer at East Asia University of Technology
- Fields of research and lecturer: Networking, blockchain, network programing, Server administration
- Email: thiennd@eaut.edu.vn
Nguyen Thi Hong Hoa:
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- Telegram
Khuat Dinh Thanh:
Role: President of UTC Blockchain Club
Bio: Experienced leading and managing the operations of the projects, organizations, and club. Project funded at fund 10, 11 in Project Catalyst. Project Manager at DEMARKET. Experienced 2 years of building an operating on the Cardano Blockchain. Blockchain & Sustainability Researcher.
- Email: khuatthanh456@gmail.com
- Telegram
[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Project Summary
MILESTONE 1: Planning and Implementation
Estimated cost for this phase: 23300 ADA â 33.28% of total budget
MILESTONE 2: Research Activities
Estimated cost for this phase: 25400 ADA â 36.30% of total budget
MILESTONE 3: Evaluation and Summary
Estimated cost for this phase: 21300 ADA â 30.42% of total budget
A comprehensive breakdown of the project's phases and deliverables can be found at:Â
[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?
Personnel costs for this project are calculated based on the average cost in Vietnam and have been reviewed and approved by experts to ensure suitability for the project. This is a long-term investment as it helps to train and develop high-quality human resources for the Cardano ecosystem. These individuals will be researchers, developers, and contribute to the future development of Cardano.
- Event organization costs: Workshops, conferences, and meetings help connect researchers, creating a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing. This is a significant investment in building a strong Cardano community.
- Equipment and software costs: These costs are necessary to equip research teams with the necessary tools to carry out the project. Although this is a large initial investment, it will increase productivity and the quality of the final products.
The project's goal is to maintain and develop the human resources of universities participating in Cardano ecosystem research. By adjusting costs to align with these objectives, the budget will ensure efficient resource allocation and maximize the project's impact.
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