Government of Canada SEED scholarships
Welcoming scholars from Vietnam to Concordia for short-term research that drives global change.
The Government of Canada’s Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program provides exceptional students from the Indo-Pacific region with opportunities to conduct short-term research or study at Canadian institutions. Funded by Global Affairs Canada under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, SEED supports academic collaborations that directly contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and poverty reduction.
Explore the list below to see the talented students from universities in Vietnam who were hosted for research projects at Concordia University through the SEED scholarship program.
2026-27 SEED-2 scholarship recipient
Thi Kim Uyen Huynh, undergraduate student, Biomedical Engineering
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT)
| Research project title | Design and characterization of tumor-responsive carbon dots for combined drug delivery and fluorescence imaging in cancer therapy |
Project summary:
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This project focuses on the design and characterization of tumor-responsive carbon dots for combined drug delivery and imaging. The study will explore how synthesis conditions influence particle size and surface chemistry, with the aim of improving cellular uptake under tumor-like conditions. A model hydrophobic drug will be conjugated to evaluate loading capacity and preliminary release behavior. In parallel, computational modelling will be employed to investigate drug–nanomaterial interactions and to support the experimental findings. Fluorescence properties will be examined to assess imaging potential. The project aims to better understand how structural features affect the performance of carbon dots in theranostic applications. |
| Concordia academic supervisor | Rafik Naccache, professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
2025-26 SEED scholarship recipient
Vy Nguyen, undergraduate student, Environmental Engineering
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT)
| Research project title | Recovering chitosan from shrimp shells to produce biodegradable film |
Project summary
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Our research focuses on recovering chitosan from shrimp shells to produce bioplastic – a project that aligns with the SDGs. This project uses shrimp shells to create sustainable packaging solutions while reducing pollution and implementing circular economy principles. Our research aims to extract chitosan to a biodegradable material with a variety of applications such as fast degradation rate, antibacterial ability, durability, and flexibility. About biodegradability, when buried in the ground, bioplastic will decompose into a natural fertilizer that is beneficial for plants. Besides, the biofilm we create from shrimp shells can completely decompose in water within six hours, which contributes to the safety of marine life. We are working to improve a new transparent biodegradable film. |
| Concordia academic supervisor | Zhi Chen, professor, Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering |
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