Address: 10 Dao Tan Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam. Phone: (84 024) 3766 9209, Email: vps@iop.vast.ac.vn;
Website: www.vpshvl.org.vn
The Vietnam Physics Society is a socio-professional organization of the Vietnamese intellectuals acting in physical science and technology, education and training, and popularization.
The Vietnam Physics Society (VPS) is organized and operates under the principles of voluntarism, autonomy, democracy, equality, nonprofits and execution the constitution, laws of the State and the Charter of VPS.
The Vietnam Physics Society (VPS) was founded on 15 August 1966 in Hanoi with the initiators such as Prof. Ta Quang Buu (Minister of Training and Education), Prof. Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum (President, Hanoi University) and Dr. Dinh Ngoc Lan (Physicsist)...
The Vietnam Physics Society (VPS) is a member of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA).
The Vietnam Physics Society (VPS) is a member of the Asean Federation of Physical Societies (AFPS).
The Vietnam Physics Society (VPS) is a member of the Associationof Asia-Pacific Physical Societies (AAPPS).
VPS operational terms
VPS Central Committee in the first term (1966-1985) consisted of 17 members,
President: Prof. Nguy Nhu kon Tum
Deputy-Presidents: Prof.Nguyen Dinh Tu, Prof. Duong Trong Bai, Prof. Nguyen Hoang Phuong
Secretary General: Prof. Dinh Ngoc Lan.
VPS Central Committee in the second term (1985-1991) consisted of 27 members,
President: Prof. Nguy Nhu Kon Tum
Deputy-President: Prof. Dao Vong Duc
Secretary General: Prof. Vu Xuan Quang.
VPS Central Committee in the third term (1991-1997) consisted of 26 members,
President: Prof. Acad. Nguyen Van Hieu
Deputy-Presidents: Prof. Dao Vong Duc, Prof. Nguyen Chau, Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Giao
Secretary General: Prof. Nguyen Van Buu.
VPS Central Committee in the fourth term (1997-2002) consisted of 40 members,
President: Prof. Nguyen Van Hieu
Deputy-Presidents: Prof. Dao Vong Duc, Prof. Nguyen Chau, Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Giao, Prof. Pham Quy Tu
Secretary General: Prof. Nguyen Van Buu.
VPS Central Committee in the fifth term (2002-2007) consisted of 40 members,
Honorary President: Prof. Acad. Nguyen Van Hieu
President: Prof. Phan Hong Khoi
Deputy-Presidents: Prof. Nguyen Chau, Prof. Than Duc Hien, Prof. Cao minh Thi
Secretary General: Prof. Chu Dinh Thuy.
Head of Inspection Department: Mr. Vu Tien Duc
VPS Central Committee in the fifth term (2008-2013) consisted of 59 members (including 18 standing members),
Honorary President: Prof. Acad. Nguyen Van Hieu
President: Prof. Phan Hong Khoi
Deputy-Presidents: Prof. Chu Dinh Thuy, Prof. Than Duc Hien, Prof. Cao minh Thi, Prof. Nguyen Xuan Han
Secretary General: Prof. Chu Dinh Thuy.
Head of Inspection Department: Mr. Vu Tien Duc
VPS Central Committee in the seventh term (2013-2018) consists of 65 members (including 21 standing members),
Honorary President: Prof. Acad. Nguyen Van Hieu;
President: Prof. Nguyen Dai Hung
Deputy-Presidents: Prof. Chu Dinh Thuy, Prof. Nguyen Duc Chien, Prof. Dinh Xuan Khoa, Prof. Nguyen Quang Liem, Prof. Cao minh Thi, Prof. Nguyen Xuan Han;
Secretary General: Prof. Nguyen Toan Thang.
Head of Inspection Department: Mr. Vu Tien Duc
Members of VPS Central Committee in the 7th term (2013-2018)
Full name
Institution address
Position
Acad. Nguyễn Văn Hiệu
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
Honorary President
1
Prof. Nguyễn Đại Hưng
Institute of Physics, VAST
President
2
Prof. Nguyễn Đức Chiến
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
Vice President
3
Prof. Nguyễn Xuân Hãn
Vietnam National University Hanoi
Vice President
4
Prof. Đinh Xuân Khoa
Vinh University
Vice President
5
Prof. Nguyễn Quang Liêm
Institute of Materials Science, VAST
Vice President
6
Prof. Cao Minh Thì
Physical Society in Ho Chi Minh City
Vice President
7
Prof. Chu Đình Thúy
Vietnam Physical Society (VPS)
Vice President
8
Prof. Nguyễn Xuân Chánh
Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Standing member
9
Prof. Bạch Thành Công
Vietnam National University Hanoi
Standing member
10
Eng. Vũ Tiến Đức
VPS
Head of Inspection Department, VPS.
Standing member
11
Prof. Phó Thị Nguyệt Hằng
Vietnam National University Hanoi
Standing member
12
Prof. Phạm Thành Huy
Vietnam National University Hanoi
Standing member
13
Prof. Nguyễn Thế Khôi
VPS
Standing member
14
Prof. Phan Hồng Khôi
VPS
Standing member
15
Prof. Trần Công Phong
MOET
Standing member
16
Prof. Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
VPS
Standing member
17
Prof. Trần Đức Thiệp
Society of Nuclear Physics, VPS. Institute of Physics, VAST
Standing member
18
Mr. Phạm Văn Thiều
VPS, Editor-in-Chief of the Youngth and Physics Newspaper
Standing member
19
Dr. Võ Văn Thuận
Society of Nuclear Physics, VPS
Standing member
20
Prof. Lê Minh Triết
Physical Society in Ho Chi minh City
Standing member
21
Prof. Nguyễn Ái Việt
Institute of Physics, VAST
Standing member
22
Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Anh
Institute of Geo-Physics, VAST
Member
23
Dr. Ngạc An Bang
Faculty of Physics, College of Natural Science. VNU Hanoi
Member
24
Prof. Nguyễn Quang Báu
Branch of Physics, College of Natural Science. VNU Hanoi
Member
25
Dr. Nguyễn Huy Bằng
Vinh University
Member
26
Prof. Đào Trần Cao
Institute of Materials Science, VAST
Member
27
Prof. Đặng Mậu Chiến
Vietnam National University (VNU) Ho Chi Minh City
Member
28
Prof. Huỳnh Thành Đạt
VNU Ho Chi Minh City
Member
29
Prof. Nguyễn Như Đạt
VPS
Member
30
Prof. Nguyễn Năng Định
VNU Hanoi
Member
31
Prof. Nguyễn Hữu Đức
VNU Hanoi
Member
32
Prof. Nguyễn Ngọc Giao
Society of Physics, HCM City
Member
33
Prof. Thân Đức Hiền
ITIMS, HUST
Member
34
Prof. Lê Văn Hiếu
College of Natural Science. VNU HCM
Member
35
Prof. Lục Huy Hoàng
Hanoi University of Education
Member
36
Dr. Trần Xuân Hồng
NACENTEC, MOST
Member
37
Dr. Med. Nguyễn Thế Hùng
Hospital 108
Member
38
Dr. Trần Minh Hùng
Dong Nai University
Member
39
Prof. Vũ Văn Hùng
Education Publishing House, MOET
Member
40
Prof. Đào Tiến Khoa
VINATOM, MOST
Member
41
Mr. Giang Mạnh Khôi
Center for Laser, NACENTEC
Member
42
Dr. Bùi Thanh Lan
Mine and Geology University
Member
43
Prof. Hoàng Thái Lan
Society of Physics, HCM City
Member
44
Dr. Trần Ngọc Liêm
VIKOMED
Member
45
Prof. Vũ Thị Kim Liên
Thai Nguyen University
Member
46
Dr. Bùi Minh Lý
Branch of Physics, Khanh Hoa
Member
47
Prof. Nguyễn Văn Minh
Hanoi University of Education
Member
48
Dr. Nguyễn Thị Minh Phương
Qui Nhon University
Member
49
Prof. Nguyễn Hồng Quang
Center for Scientific Information, VAST
Member
50
Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Sơn
Hue University
Member
51
Dr. Nguyễn Bảo Hoàng Thanh
Đà Nẵng University of Education
Member
52
Prof. Nguyễn Toàn Thắng
IOP, VAST
Secretary General
53
Mr. Phạm Đình Thiết
Hanoi Society of Physics
Member
54
Mr. Vũ Đức Thọ
Lê Hồng Phong College, Nam Định
Member
55
Dr. Đoàn Minh Thủy
Qui Nhon University,Quy Nhon
Member
56
Prof. Mai Văn Trinh
MOET
Member
57
Dr. Lê Đình Trọng
Hanoi University of Education II
Member
58
Prof. Đinh Văn Trung
Society of Astrophysics and Space
Member
59
Dr. Tạ Văn Tuân
VPS
Member
60
Dr. Võ Thanh Tùng
Hue Branch of Physics, Hue University
Member
61
Dr. Hà Xuân Vinh
Nha Trang Institute of Technology Research and Application, VAST
Member
62
Prof. Lê Hồng Khiêm
Head of Society of Applied Physics
Member
63
Prof. Nguyễn Thanh Bình
Society of Optics and Spectroscopy
Member
International Cooperation
VPS maintains cooperative relations with international and asia-pacific physical societies, international cooperation agencies, international non-governmental organizations concerning with the development of the fields of physics in Viet Nam.
As VPS enters into its 7th term (2013-2018), VPS committed itself to the coordinated efforts for the socio-professional development and international integration of Vietnam, especially in terms of encouraging Vietnamese scientists and engineers, both at home and overseas, to conduct scientific research and innovation, academic exchange, provision of science-based consultancies and recommendations, dissemination of science and technology and international cooperation.
In accordance with the Charter of VPS that has been endorsed by the 7th Congress, VPS is mandated to the Aims and Functions as follows: Aims of VPS:
The Vietnam Physics Society (VS) is a socio-professional organization gathering and uniting Vietnamese intellectuals in the fields of physical science and technology, education and training as well as propagation, mobilizing its members to participate effectively in activities contributing to national construction and development, representing and protecting the legal rights and interests of its members. Functions of VPS:
Gathering and uniting Vietnamese intellectuals in the fields of physical science, technology, education and training as well as propagation, mobilizing its members to participate effectively in activities contributing to national construction and socio-economic development and protecting the environment. Executing the laws and policies of the State.
Organizing the activities of schools, workshops, conferences for communicating, popularizing, disseminating and improving scientific and technological knowledge, in compliance with stipulations by laws and policies of the State.
Strengthening cooperation with international counterparts in compliance with stipulations by the lawfor encouraging and developing physical science, technology, an education and training in Vietnam.
Participation in conducting consultancy, judgment, and verification of the problems related to physical science and technology, education and trainingas required by state institutions, communicating and mobilizing the general public to participate in technology transfer and apply technological advances in production and daily life in compliance with stipulations by the law.
Organizational structure
The VPS Organization and VPS Rules approved by the Vietnamese Ministry of Interior Affaires.
In the seventh term (2013-2018),The VPS Organization and VPS Rules approved by the Vietnamese Ministry of Interior Affaires on 31 March 2014 by Decision 336/QĐ-BNV.
The highest decision-making body of VPS is the National Congress that meets every five years to discuss and endorse the resolutions about the 5 years development plan of VPS, to endorse the Charter and to elect the Central Committee.
The Central Committee meets twice per year to provide guidance, advices and directions for the implementation of the 5 year resolution. The Central Committee is responsible for the entire operation of VPS in its elected term.
The Central Committee appoints the President, the Vice Presidents, the Secretary General, the Head of Inspection Department and other members.
To help implementing the functions of VPS, a number of affiliated institutions have been established
Office Administration
The Youngth and Physics Newspaper
The Physics Today Newspaper
VPS is composed of
al Branches of specific fields
al Branches of institutes and universities
al Branches of cities and provinces
Branch of Women Physicists
Physical Societies of specific fields:
Society of Theoretical Physics
Society of Optics & Spectroscopy
Society of Solid-State Physics and Materials Science
Society of Applied & Engineering Physics
Society of Nuclear Physics
Society of Astrophysics and Space
Society of Medical Physics
Society of Teaching Physics
Society of Magnetic Physics
...
Physical Branches of provinces and cities:
PhysicalBranch in HANOI City
Physical Society in HOCHI MINH City
PhysicalBranch in HUE City
PhysicalBranch in NAM DINH City
PhysicalBranch in CAN THO Province
PhysicalBranch in DA LAT City
PhysicalBranch in KHANH HOA Province
PhysicalBranch in THAI NGUYEN Province
PhysicalBranch in NGHE AN Province
PhysicalBranch in DA NANG City
PhysicalBranch in HA TINH Province
PhysicalBranch in QUANG BINH Province...
...
Physical Branches of institutes and universities
PhysicalBranch of Institute of Physics, VAST
PhysicalBranch of Institute of Materials Science, VAST
PhysicalBranch of Hanoi Pedagogic University
PhysicalBranch of Hanoi University of Science and Technology
PhysicalBranch of Hanoi College of Technology
PhysicalBranch of Hanoi College of Natural Science
PhysicalBranch of Thai Nguyen University
PhysicalBranch of Vinh University
PhysicalBranch of Hong Duc University
PhysicalBranch of Quy Nhon University
PhysicalBranch of Tan Trao University
PhysicalBranch of Metropolitan University...
Regular scientific activities of VPS:
VPS co-organizes the following international, national and regular conference, workshop, research school series:
1. International Conference on Photonics and Applications - ICPA
(since 2000, every 2 years)
2. International Workshop on Materials Science and Nano-Technology - IWMSN
(since 2002, every 2 years)
3. International Workshop on Theoretical Physics and Computational Physics
(every year)
4. International Conference on Applied and Engineering Physics - CAEP
(since 1998, every 2 years)
5. National Conference on Theoretical Physics
(since 1976, every year)
6. National Conference on Optics and Spectroscopy
(since 1996, every 2 years)
7. National Conference on Applied and Engineering Physics
(since 1998, every 2 years)
8. National Conference on Solid State Physics and Materials Science
(since 1995, every 2 years)
9. National Conference on Nuclear Physics and Applications
(every 2 years)
10. National Conference on Teaching in Physics
(every 2 years)
ASEAN Conference on Natural Science for Young scientists, PhD and Master students from ASEAN countries - CASEAN
since 2009, every 02 years)
International Annual College and Research Schools of various thematic physics (nanophysics, nanoscience, quantum physics, quantum electronics, photonics, nuclear, computational physics…)(every year)
Vietnam School of Physics- VSOP (since 1994, every year)
Physics Olympiad for Students (since 1996, every year)...