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A community built on expertise, driven by practical insights and long-term value

Where Knowledge Meets Authenticity
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Where Knowledge Meets Authenticity

Join a trusted space where scholars, innovators, and tech professionals connect not to impress — but to share, support, and grow with purpose.

  • Ask and share confidently - no pressure to stay "anonymous"
  • Receive experience-driven support from a trusted network
  • Prioritize depth, substance, and real value over trends and noise
  • Build meaningful connections - learn, share, and grow together
Active Members
40+
Programs Organized
23+
Nguyễn Thanh Hòa

Nguyễn Thanh Hòa

Founder, PhD Candidate

UniMelb, Australia

Dr. Lý Trọng Nhân

Dr. Lý Trọng Nhân

PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow

ANU, Australia

Nguyễn Thành Đạt

Nguyễn Thành Đạt

Postdoctoral Fellow

Harvard University, USA

Dương Quốc Tín

Dương Quốc Tín

Security Engineer

Canva, Australia

Dr. Huỳnh Văn Đặng

Dr. Huỳnh Văn Đặng

PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow

Memorial Uni, Canada

Phan Tuấn Tài

Phan Tuấn Tài

Founder & CEO

Citynow Asia, Japan

Dr. Đào Thị Thu Hà

Dr. Đào Thị Thu Hà

Postdoctoral Fellow

Max Planck, Germany

Dr. Lê Văn An

Dr. Lê Văn An

Postdoctoral Fellow

AIST, Japan

Dr. Đoàn Thiên Phúc

Dr. Đoàn Thiên Phúc

Visiting Professor

Soongsil, South Korea

Đoàn Quang Nhật Quân

Đoàn Quang Nhật Quân

Security Consultant

phew, New Zealand

Nguyễn Văn Toàn

Nguyễn Văn Toàn

Head of Student Affairs Office

UIT-HCM, Vietnam

Nguyễn Hồng Phúc

Nguyễn Hồng Phúc

Bachelor Student

VinUni, Vietnam

Hồ Xuân Nghĩa

Hồ Xuân Nghĩa

Software Engineer

Vietnam

Vũ Lê Ngọc Hà

Vũ Lê Ngọc Hà

Community Manager, Researcher

United States

Ngô Gia Bách

Ngô Gia Bách

Master's Student

Adelaide Uni, Australia

Phan Nguyễn Hoài An

Phan Nguyễn Hoài An

Bachelor Student

UIT-HCM, Vietnam

Đặng Ngọc Huyền

Đặng Ngọc Huyền

Master's Student

UniMelb, Australia

Phạm Ngọc Tâm

Phạm Ngọc Tâm

Site Reliability Engineer

TrustingSocial, Vietnam

Võ Quốc Huy

Võ Quốc Huy

PhD Student

NII, Japan

Võ Đức Minh

Võ Đức Minh

Master's Student

Monash Uni, Australia

Nguyễn Thanh Hòa

Nguyễn Thanh Hòa

Founder, PhD Candidate

UniMelb, Australia

Dr. Lý Trọng Nhân

Dr. Lý Trọng Nhân

PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow

ANU, Australia

Nguyễn Thành Đạt

Nguyễn Thành Đạt

Postdoctoral Fellow

Harvard University, USA

Dương Quốc Tín

Dương Quốc Tín

Security Engineer

Canva, Australia

Dr. Huỳnh Văn Đặng

Dr. Huỳnh Văn Đặng

PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow

Memorial Uni, Canada

Phan Tuấn Tài

Phan Tuấn Tài

Founder & CEO

Citynow Asia, Japan

Dr. Đào Thị Thu Hà

Dr. Đào Thị Thu Hà

Postdoctoral Fellow

Max Planck, Germany

Dr. Lê Văn An

Dr. Lê Văn An

Postdoctoral Fellow

AIST, Japan

Dr. Đoàn Thiên Phúc

Dr. Đoàn Thiên Phúc

Visiting Professor

Soongsil, South Korea

Đoàn Quang Nhật Quân

Đoàn Quang Nhật Quân

Security Consultant

phew, New Zealand

Nguyễn Văn Toàn

Nguyễn Văn Toàn

Head of Student Affairs Office

UIT-HCM, Vietnam

Nguyễn Hồng Phúc

Nguyễn Hồng Phúc

Bachelor Student

VinUni, Vietnam

Hồ Xuân Nghĩa

Hồ Xuân Nghĩa

Software Engineer

Vietnam

Vũ Lê Ngọc Hà

Vũ Lê Ngọc Hà

Community Manager, Researcher

United States

Ngô Gia Bách

Ngô Gia Bách

Master's Student

Adelaide Uni, Australia

Phan Nguyễn Hoài An

Phan Nguyễn Hoài An

Bachelor Student

UIT-HCM, Vietnam

Đặng Ngọc Huyền

Đặng Ngọc Huyền

Master's Student

UniMelb, Australia

Phạm Ngọc Tâm

Phạm Ngọc Tâm

Site Reliability Engineer

TrustingSocial, Vietnam

Võ Quốc Huy

Võ Quốc Huy

PhD Student

NII, Japan

Võ Đức Minh

Võ Đức Minh

Master's Student

Monash Uni, Australia

Core Values

Support

Fostering genuine intellectual support and mentorship among members

Learning

Cultivating a culture of knowledge sharing and collective growth

Action

Implementing goal-driven research initiatives and methodological excellence

Connection

Establishing meaningful professional relationships across disciplines

Community

Connect, learn, share, and grow together with our scholarly professional community

Ask & Discuss

A forum for questions and discussions where you can freely share inquiries without fear of judgment. Every question deserves to be heard – from academic to everyday matters.

Technology, skills, and research Q&A
Seek advice and feedback on products and projects
Share perspectives and engage in multifaceted discussions

Featured Discussions

How to run large LLM models without powerful GPUs?

❤️ 6 • 💬 1 • Minh replied 1 day ago

What can Software Engineers do to overcome boredom?

❤️ 10 • 💬 5 • Hoa replied 3 hours ago

IELTS or DET - which to choose?

❤️ 3 • 💬 2 • Nguyen replied 2 hours ago

Academy

Explore curated training programs and learning resources on research, technology, and skills.

Develop Systematic Research Skills

  • Systematic scientific research methodology
  • Critical analysis and evaluation of research
  • Conducting experiments, data collection and presentation
  • Writing and publishing international research papers
  • Presenting and networking in research communities

"As a student who had never done research before, I was very confused and afraid to start, not knowing where to begin among the many diverse guides and advice on Facebook groups and from friends. But through weekly learning with IO Research 101 with Hoa and the community members, I gradually understood the process, learned how to read literature and ask better questions. Honestly, this program helped me become more confident to start scientific research effectively and with quality from the very beginning."

Phan Nguyễn Hoài An

Phan Nguyễn Hoài An

Student, UIT-HCM

Featured Program - IO Spring School 2025

Research Methodology in Computer Science

14 weeks • 140+ learning content and reference materials

A comprehensive course with 14 modules to help you build a solid research foundation – from topic selection, literature search, proposal writing, to paper writing, peer review, and research defense.

Main Content:
  • Module 1: Introduction to Research
  • Module 2: Selecting and Refining Research Topics
  • Module 3: Literature Search and Management
  • Module 4: Reading & Critical Evaluation of Research Papers
  • Module 5: Literature Review
  • Module 6: Research Proposal
  • Module 7: Conducting Research
  • Module 8: Critical Thinking in Research
  • Module 9: Fundamentals of Academic Writing
  • Module 10: Manuscript Writing
  • Module 11: Manuscript Submission & Peer Review
  • Module 12: Research Presentation & Networking
  • Module 13: Research Ethics & Academic Integrity
  • Module 14: Well-being, Burnout & Resilience in Research

R&D Hub

Connecting research with practical applications, researchers with technical developers and businesses

Connecting Scholars and Founders

  • Exchange in-depth collaboration opportunities
  • Share research and entrepreneurship experiences
  • Share practical industry perspectives
  • Expand professional networking connections
  • Develop research into practical applications

"The Advisors & Founders Hub has helped me connect with colleagues - scholars and experienced founders - to gain valuable perspectives on expanding and developing my research as well as opportunities for future collaboration with businesses."

Ly Trong Nhan

Ly Trong Nhan

Postdoctoral Researcher

New Activities

Mentorship Matching Program

A program connecting members with suitable mentors based on research fields and personal development goals.

Coming soon

IO Founders Club

A club for founders developing technology projects to share experiences, challenges, and opportunities in their technology entrepreneurship journey.

Coming soon

Learn more about the experts on IO Scholar's advisory board

Advisory Board

Our members come from

20+ leading universities, research institutes, and tech companies in Vietnam and around the world.

Harvard University
Canva
The University of Melbourne
FPT Corporation
Australian National University
VNPT Group
Monash University
VNG Corporation
Trusting Social
Max Planck Institute for Informatics
NET Group
RMIT University
Zalo
National Institute of Informatics
AIST Institute
Soongsil University
Memorial University
VinUniversity
University of Information Technology (UIT)
University of Technology (UT)
University of Science (KHTN)
Phew
Harvard University
Canva
The University of Melbourne
FPT Corporation
Australian National University
VNPT Group
Monash University
VNG Corporation
Trusting Social
Max Planck Institute for Informatics
NET Group
RMIT University
Zalo
National Institute of Informatics
AIST Institute
Soongsil University
Memorial University
VinUniversity
University of Information Technology (UIT)
University of Technology (UT)
University of Science (KHTN)
Phew

Message from the Founder

I founded IO Scholar with one core belief: Vietnamese talent, when meaningfully connected and supported at the right time, can create lasting impact — for individuals, communities, and the country.

As a PhD researcher living and studying abroad, I've experienced what it's like to feel alone, lost, and eager for a space to learn, share, and grow with others on a similar path. IO Scholar was born from that need, a place I once wished I had when I started my tech career.

This community exists to support students, researchers, and tech professionals — especially those pursuing academic and innovation-driven careers. Together, we build research skills, explore emerging technologies like Quantum Computing, AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity, and connect with mentors to help shape a globally confident generation of Vietnamese changemakers.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. At IO Scholar, I hope you find not just knowledge — but meaningful connection and the courage to grow beyond limits to unlock your full potential.

Hoà Nguyễn

Founder, IO Scholar

PhD Candidate – University of Melbourne, Australia

Hoa Nguyen - Founder of IO Scholar

How IO Scholar Works

01

Join Community & Connect

We engage deeply with like-minded researchers and specialists in your field, fostering collaboration and innovation through purposeful academic connections.

Join Community & Connect
02

Learn & Collaborate

Access valuable resources and opportunities for global collaboration, helping our members build essential skills and encouraging meaningful conversations among scholars, engineers, and specialists.

Learn & Collaborate
03

Ask Questions & Seek Advice

Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive. We encourage our members to assist one another, share their skills and knowledge, and contribute to building a thriving, knowledge-rich community.

Ask Questions & Seek Advice
04

Share & Discuss

Exchange ideas, research findings, and professional insights in a structured environment that promotes intellectual growth. Our platform facilitates meaningful discussions that lead to new perspectives and collaborative opportunities.

Share & Discuss

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Reach out to the IO Team for further support.

Membership Plans

Choose the membership plan that fits your needs and begin your journey of academic growth, R&D, networking, and development with the IO Scholar Hub.

NEWSLETTER

Stay informed with free updates

Free

No subscription required

  • Monthly newsletter about R&D and technology
  • Community updates and highlights
  • Information about upcoming events
  • Priority to join annual free events - webinars

NOT INCLUDED

  • Community access
  • Academy access
  • Exclusive events

STANDARD

Stay connected with essential community spaces and events

$5per month

Billed $60/year

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COMMUNITY

  • Access to essential community spaces
  • Access to regular meetup events
  • Monthly catch-up with Hoa
  • Join community-wide open challenges
  • Weekly updates and monthly highlights
  • Curated member intros and networking
  • Jobs and scholarships opportunities

NOT INCLUDED

  • Pro community spaces
  • Academy access
  • Exclusive events
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Deep learning & discussion with full access to exclusive spaces

$10per month

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  • All Standard benefits, plus:

COMMUNITY

  • Full access to all exclusive community spaces
  • Priority seats at exclusive workshops and events
  • Access to all pass event - workshop recordings
  • Access to infographics and key takeaways

ACADEMY

  • Full access to all courses, schools and challenges
  • Full access to all selected learning resources
  • Priority to join focused study and working groups
  • Host and join member-led workshops - sharing
  • Join Live Training - Spring/Summer Schools

EXCLUSIVE

  • Priority to join 1:1 hotseat with Hoa and beta programs
  • Priority invitations to in-person events

BUSINESS

Team access & partnerships

Contact

team@ioscholar.com

  • All Pro benefits, plus:

BUSINESS BENEFITS

  • Partner Spotlight Feature
  • Co-hosted Events or Hackathons
  • Showcase Products with the Community
  • Sharing recruitment and R&D opportunities
  • Special membership offers for team
  • Priority access to R&D activities
  • Priority support for talent referrals

Simply put, the membership fee ensures everyone has skin in the game. It builds a committed community where we all invest in high-quality and professional environment to create real value together.

Access IO Scholar Hub anytime, anywhere through your browser and the professional Circle app:

Have questions or need additional support?

Feel free to reach out to the IO Scholar Team for consultation and support in choosing the membership plan that best fits your needs at support@ioscholar.com

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Hear from our members

Diverse perspectives from our global community

"An invaluable community for collaboration, learning, and expanding my research network"

HO XUAN NGHIA

HO XUAN NGHIA

Software Engineer

"A community of people who bonded over their desire to learn, grow, and tackle real-world challenges through diligent research"

BACH NGO GIA

BACH NGO GIA

Information Security Professional

"IO Scholar Hub offers a valuable space for early-career researchers to connect, learn, and grow. The content is practical, the community is engaged, and the environment fosters both academic and professional development."

Dr. NHAN LY TRONG

Dr. NHAN LY TRONG

Postdoctoral Researcher

"A global community connecting scholars - these connections are invaluable to students like me. I'm impressed by the members' enthusiastic support"

PHAN NGUYEN HOAI AN

PHAN NGUYEN HOAI AN

Bachelor Student

"At IO Scholar Hub, I found a community of exceptional individuals, a place where minds from across the globe, not just to share expertise about tech and research, but to inspire and elevate each other. It's more than just learning; it's a deeply enriching journey of personal and professional growth, fueled by genuine connection and a shared pursuit of excellence."

DANG NGOC HUYEN

DANG NGOC HUYEN

Master's Student

"IO Scholar Hub is an ideal environment for those pursuing research and career development. The courses are well-designed, recorded for easy review, and cover diverse, up-to-date topics. The platform itself is smooth and user-friendly."

TAM PHAM

TAM PHAM

Site Reliability Engineer

"A vibrant, globally-connected community where passionate international graduate students collaborate with renowned expert researchers across cutting-edge fields"

VO QUOC HUY

VO QUOC HUY

PhD Student

"An invaluable community for collaboration, learning, and expanding my research network"

HO XUAN NGHIA

HO XUAN NGHIA

Software Engineer

"A community of people who bonded over their desire to learn, grow, and tackle real-world challenges through diligent research"

BACH NGO GIA

BACH NGO GIA

Information Security Professional

"IO Scholar Hub offers a valuable space for early-career researchers to connect, learn, and grow. The content is practical, the community is engaged, and the environment fosters both academic and professional development."

Dr. NHAN LY TRONG

Dr. NHAN LY TRONG

Postdoctoral Researcher

"A global community connecting scholars - these connections are invaluable to students like me. I'm impressed by the members' enthusiastic support"

PHAN NGUYEN HOAI AN

PHAN NGUYEN HOAI AN

Bachelor Student

"At IO Scholar Hub, I found a community of exceptional individuals, a place where minds from across the globe, not just to share expertise about tech and research, but to inspire and elevate each other. It's more than just learning; it's a deeply enriching journey of personal and professional growth, fueled by genuine connection and a shared pursuit of excellence."

DANG NGOC HUYEN

DANG NGOC HUYEN

Master's Student

"IO Scholar Hub is an ideal environment for those pursuing research and career development. The courses are well-designed, recorded for easy review, and cover diverse, up-to-date topics. The platform itself is smooth and user-friendly."

TAM PHAM

TAM PHAM

Site Reliability Engineer

"A vibrant, globally-connected community where passionate international graduate students collaborate with renowned expert researchers across cutting-edge fields"

VO QUOC HUY

VO QUOC HUY

PhD Student

"An invaluable community for collaboration, learning, and expanding my research network"

HO XUAN NGHIA

HO XUAN NGHIA

Software Engineer

"A community of people who bonded over their desire to learn, grow, and tackle real-world challenges through diligent research"

BACH NGO GIA

BACH NGO GIA

Information Security Professional

"IO Scholar Hub offers a valuable space for early-career researchers to connect, learn, and grow. The content is practical, the community is engaged, and the environment fosters both academic and professional development."

Dr. NHAN LY TRONG

Dr. NHAN LY TRONG

Postdoctoral Researcher

"A global community connecting scholars - these connections are invaluable to students like me. I'm impressed by the members' enthusiastic support"

PHAN NGUYEN HOAI AN

PHAN NGUYEN HOAI AN

Bachelor Student

"At IO Scholar Hub, I found a community of exceptional individuals, a place where minds from across the globe, not just to share expertise about tech and research, but to inspire and elevate each other. It's more than just learning; it's a deeply enriching journey of personal and professional growth, fueled by genuine connection and a shared pursuit of excellence."

DANG NGOC HUYEN

DANG NGOC HUYEN

Master's Student

"IO Scholar Hub is an ideal environment for those pursuing research and career development. The courses are well-designed, recorded for easy review, and cover diverse, up-to-date topics. The platform itself is smooth and user-friendly."

TAM PHAM

TAM PHAM

Site Reliability Engineer

"A vibrant, globally-connected community where passionate international graduate students collaborate with renowned expert researchers across cutting-edge fields"

VO QUOC HUY

VO QUOC HUY

PhD Student

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