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Provide independent review and quality evaluation of projects/products, propose improvement recommendations and ensure compliance with scientific standards.
The Institute of Education Sciences and Training Research develops a science and technology based education ecosystem so that every child in Vietnam and around the world can learn better today and confidently lead tomorrow.
We believe that scientific research must be translated into practical value, creating positive and sustainable change in education.
The Institute of Education Sciences and Training Research connects scientists, businesses and communities to develop a science and technology based education ecosystem, contributing to improved learning quality for Vietnamese children and children around the world.
Scientific Advisory Board
Professional Advisory Board
Professor, Dr. Ho Duc Hung is a leading scientist and expert in economics and education in Vietnam, with decades of dedication to research, policymaking, and postgraduate education.
In his role as Senior Strategic Advisor to the Board of Members and Chairman of the Scientific Council, Prof. Dr. Ho Duc Hung serves as a macro-academic pillar, guaranteeing scientific standards and guiding the sustainable development vision for all training and knowledge transfer initiatives of the IES Institute and the ERA Kids project.
Key Strategic Advisory Areas:
– Appraising and directing applied educational scientific research projects.
– Advising on organizational governance frameworks and the linkage models among scientific research, enterprises, and the community.
– Acting as a bridge for academic collaboration with prestigious universities, research institutes, and policymaking agencies.
Mrs. Tran Thi Que Chi is a pioneering educational leader, a curriculum development expert, and a Record holder. She is the author of the bilingual book “Principles of Motherhood”, which is legally deposited and officially available in the National Library of Vietnam. In her role as Deputy Director of the IES Institute and Managing Director of the ERA Kids program, she directly shapes the educational philosophy, creates a comprehensive educational ecosystem, and expands international partnerships.
Outstanding Achievements and Milestones:
– Author and Record Holder: Author of the bilingual book “Principles of Motherhood” (National Library of Vietnam); simultaneously holding a Vietnam Record (VietKings), an Asia Record, and a Global Vietnamese Record in the field of compiling and publishing bilingual educational publications on child safety skills and parenting.
– Honors and Social Contributions: Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations in recognition of her dedication to educational activities and knowledge dissemination; serves as a Member of the Medical Advisory Board – Saigon Entrepreneurs Healthcare Committee (in charge of mental health counseling).
– Bilateral International Cooperation: Directly signed and implemented a long-term strategic educational cooperation agreement (2026-2031) with the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Lao PDR; formulated plans to expand the ERA Kids program to Thailand and Malaysia.
– Managing the ERA Kids Ecosystem: Leading the transformation of a technology-applied educational model distributed through a network of private and international schools, as well as B2B solutions; founder of the educational community “Kids’ Resilience Station”.
Provide independent review and quality evaluation of projects/products, propose improvement recommendations and ensure compliance with scientific standards.
Mr. Luong Huu Tuan is a technology infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI/Cloud-native) expert with over 10 years of experience leading large-scale technical projects across Europe, the Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Australia.
On the Board of Members of the IES Institute and the ERA Kids project, he directly oversees the digital infrastructure architecture, formulates strategies for the application of Large Language Models (LLMs), and optimizes operational performance for all EdTech products.
Key Expertise and Highlights:
– AI Infrastructure Optimization: Specializes in KV cache orchestration and minimizing inference costs for large-scale AI systems.
– Technology Business Leadership: Serves as the Asia-Pacific (APAC) General Manager at Tensormesh.
Community Leadership & International Forums: Co-founder of the OpenInfra Vietnam Community (over 7,000 members, sponsored by the OpenStack Foundation & CNCF); Panelist at prestigious international AI conferences such as vLLM Bangkok Day.
Focusing on interdisciplinary research programs that translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions, delivering value for socio economic development.
Conducts interdisciplinary research in education and training to build the scientific foundation for applied models, programs, and solutions. The focus is on context, needs and human capacity to develop evidence based recommendations, evaluation tools and implementation pathways aligned with Vietnam and the region.
Provides science and technology services for authorities, schools, and partners, with a focus on expert consultancy, program and learning resource design and standardization, measurement tools and effectiveness evaluation. The goal is to translate research into implementable solutions with monitoring and demonstrated impact.
Strengthens collaboration with government agencies, education institutions, businesses and organizations in Vietnam and internationally to share knowledge, mobilize experts, co develop projects and scale real world applications. Partnerships enhance research capacity, accelerate innovation and expand sustainable education solutions for communities.
A selection of flagship research and collaboration projects implemented by the Institute of Education Sciences and Training Research, advancing knowledge, fostering innovation and scaling sustainable education solutions for the community.
What I appreciate most about ERA is that teachers are not put in an awkward position when sensitive questions arise. The materials provide safe, neutral and respectful ways to respond to children. As a result, I feel more confident and can maintain consistency in every lesson.
From a professional perspective, ERA has a strong content structure and effective risk management: consistent terminology, clear guidance on how to respond when children share sensitive topics, and recommendations for coordinated school–family collaboration. These are essential factors for implementing sex education in a safe and responsible way.
With ERA Kids, I feel reassured because the content is ‘filtered at the right level’ clear, respectful and developmentally appropriate, without causing discomfort or negative reactions in children. The at-home discussion prompts also help families maintain consistent messages with the school.
After a period of using the ERA Kids application, noticeable changes can be seen in children’s awareness of private areas, their understanding of appropriate and inappropriate touch and their ability to identify trusted adults. Parents have also provided positive feedback, appreciating the respectful, age-appropriate and non-sensitive content.
The document standardization process is highly effective, from content structure and terminology to consistent implementation guidelines. This significantly reduces quality discrepancies across implementation sites and saves time for project teams.
I highly value the evidence-based working approach, characterized by clear objectives, well-structured processes and a strong focus on implementable outcomes. The products are well standardized, enabling effective application and monitoring.
Multi-stakeholder connectivity is a clear advantage: experts, educational institutions, partners and communities come together toward a shared standard. This collaborative approach helps transform research into tangible, real-world impact.
