Coastal and Ocean Engineering Laboratory
During the international workshop in Vietnam Maritime University (VMU) on 10-12 November 2025, the participants went on a field trip to see mangrove forests in Xuan Thuy National Park.
The workshop participants also visit a coastal area in Doson area to see the real life implementation of hybrid green and gray structure.
On 12 November 2025, Vietnam Maritime University (VMU) welcomes Hanyang University ERICA, Kangwon National University, Geosystem Research, Kumamoto University in an international academic workshop Hải Phòng, Vietnam.
During the meeting, Prof. Sungwon Shin presented and introduced Hanyang University ERICA and Coastal and Ocean Engineering Laboratory (COEL) to the panels. Hanyang University's ERICA Campus (Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan) is a specialized branch of Hanyang University located in Ansan, South Korea, with QS World University Rankings 2026: #159 globally and 6th in South Korea. It is renowned for its strong focus on industry-academia cooperation and its unique "cluster" model, where education, research, and businesses collaborate closely.
Vietnam Maritime University (VMU) is a national key university located in Hải Phòng, Vietnam, specializing in maritime and seaward economic fields. Founded in 1956, it is Vietnam's first university to offer education in maritime, shipbuilding, and sea-based economics.
From this meeting and visit, it…
Kumamoto University visited the Coastal and Ocean Engineering Laboratory of Hanyang University ERICA. The workshop and meeting was held to share knowledge of each other's research. It is held to further strengthen the collaboration between both parties.
After the workshop, a warming dinner event is held to close the workshop.
COEL members attended the International Conference on Asian and Pacific Coasts held in Busan. 4-7 November 2025. Prof. Sungwon Shin, Post doctoral student Hai Van Dang, and undergraduate student Sangyeop Lee each presented their research in the conference.
