Nguyen Truong Son – Student of the Faculty of Air Transport Economics – Crowned Champion at the Tech for Green Challenge 2025
The Tech for Green Challenge 2025 is a dynamic and innovative competition designed for students passionate about technology and sustainable development. It is co-organized by American Eduforce Vietnam – a prominent organization supporting U.S. scholarships in Vietnam – and the Institute for Sustainable Development & Digital Economy, under the guidance and support of the Department of Information and Statistics – Ministry of Science and Technology, and the University of Tulsa, USA. The competition seeks to uncover breakthrough technological ideas that address environmental challenges in the digital era.
Amid the vibrant atmosphere of the final round on March 30, 2025, Nguyen Truong Son—a final-year student majoring in Logistics and Multimodal Transport at the Faculty of Air Transport Economics, Vietnam Aviation Academy—alongside his team, outstandingly surpassed many talented competitors from universities nationwide to win the prestigious Champion title at the Tech for Green Challenge 2025.
Nguyen Truong Son and his team proudly clinched the championship title
With the project titled “Sustainable Airports—A New Model for Commercial Aviation in the Digital Era,” Nguyen Truong Son and his teammates focused on tackling two urgent issues currently faced by airports: emissions pollution and waste pollution. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, the team developed three pioneering systems: an emissions recovery system at airport runways and vehicle lanes, a kinetic flooring system that generates electricity from pedestrian footsteps, and an AI-driven waste sorting system integrated with thermal, chemical, and biological treatment processes. Emissions collected are transferred to an on-site processing center at the airport, cooled, and repurposed to support operational activities; the energy generated from the kinetic flooring contributes to the airport’s green energy supply; and the sorted waste is either reused or processed efficiently. These solutions are all aimed at minimizing pollution, conserving energy, and promoting sustainable operations at airports in the future.
Project “Sustainable Airports—A New Model for Commercial Aviation in the Digital Era”
Nguyen Truong Son’s remarkable victory at the Tech for Green Challenge 2025 is not only a personal achievement but also a powerful source of inspiration for all students of the Faculty of Air Transport Economics, motivating them to strive for excellence in learning, scientific research, and innovation. The Faculty of Air Transport Economics remains committed to the goal of nurturing graduates who are not only academically proficient but also actively engaged in scientific research, applying new technologies to practical problems, and developing entrepreneurial and global mindsets.
Congratulations to Nguyen Truong Son and his team on this outstanding accomplishment! We wish you continued passion, resilience, and creativity as you contribute to building a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future for Vietnam and the world!
(Author: P.C Van)
Vietnam Aviation Academy compiled national standards on ground radio navigation aid systems
THE FRENCH NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CIVIL AVIATION (ENAC) AND VIETNAM AVIATION ACADEMY (VAA) HAVE SIGNED A TRAINING COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR BASIC PILOT TRAINING
VIETNAM AVIATION ACADEMY HAS SIGNED A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CIVIL AVIATION FLIGHT UNIVERSITY OF CHINA
Career Orientation and Essential Skills Workshop in Tourism, Hospitality, and Aviation Services
VIETNAM AVIATION ACADEMY, ROADMAP TO BECOME A SMART UNIVERSITY DUE TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – 4 YEARS IN REVIEW
Degree verification
Check now
