Based on the Decision No 1938/QĐ-VHL of the President of Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology dated 20/9/2017, the Institute of Materials Science is responsible for:
Carry out scientific research and develop technology in the following areas:
• Electronic materials and devices
• Optical materials
• Optoelectronic materials and lighting techniques
• Metallic materials
• Rare-earth materials and composite materials
• Materials with advanced properties
• Catalytic materials
• Materials for corrosion prevention and protection
• Biomedical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic materials
• Materials for high-tech agriculture
• Materials for new energy
• Mineral materials and environmental friendly materials
• Equipments for materials research and technology
Manufacture, apply and transfer products and achievements of research to industry.
Provide science and technology services:
• Consulting for project planning and technical design
• Analyzing, evaluating and testing materials
• Assessing current status and damage of equipment and industrial products
• Establishing feasible projects in mineral processing - metallurgy technology
• Environmental impact assessment, analysis, monitoring and treatment
• Analyzing and consulting materials and products for agricultural
• High-quality human resource training in relevant fields
Establish international collaboration in materials science and related fields.