In Memory of Professor Dang Luong Mo (檀良教授)

Emeritus Professor of Hosei University, Japan
A Pioneer of Vietnam–Japan Scientific Collaboration and Semiconductor Development

A Life Bridging Two Nations

Professor Dang Luong Mo (1936 – 2025) was born in Kien An, Hai Phong, Vietnam. In 1956, he received a Japanese Government Scholarship and moved to Japan to study electrical and electronic engineering at The University of Tokyo, where he obtained his B.Eng., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degrees by 1968.

After completing his doctoral studies, he joined Toshiba’s Central Research Institute, contributing to research in semiconductor device modeling and circuit simulation. His pioneering “Dang Model” for MOSFET behavior, published in IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (1979), became one of the early device models adopted in SPICE, the world’s most widely used circuit simulator.

In 1983, he was appointed Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Hosei University, where he founded the Microelectronics and CAD Laboratory. As a teacher and researcher, he guided generations of engineers in IC design, modeling, and VLSI systems, and collaborated widely with Japanese and international institutions. Upon retirement, he was named Emeritus Professor of Hosei University, continuing to promote cross-border academic exchange and science education in Asia.

American professor John Moll discussed scientific matters with Professor Dr. Dang Luong Mo — science became the bridge for their borderless friendship.
(Source: Thoi Dai Magazine)

Contributions to Vietnam–Japan Relations

Professor Mo played a central role in fostering scientific and educational cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. He helped establish programs that enabled Vietnamese students and researchers to study in Japan and encouraged joint projects between universities, research institutes, and technology enterprises.

In recognition of his lifelong efforts, the Vietnam–Japan Semiconductor Symposium (VJSS 2025) was held in his honor, celebrating his lasting influence in building intellectual bridges between the two nations. Through his vision, he strengthened mutual trust and inspired collaboration that continues to define Vietnam–Japan relations in science and technology.

Legacy in Vietnam’s Semiconductor Development

After returning to Vietnam in 2002, Prof. Mo founded and directed the Integrated Circuit Design Research & Education Center (ICDREC) under the Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). He led national projects in IC design, FPGA applications, and EDA development, helping Vietnam achieve early milestones in homegrown semiconductor technology.

Under his leadership, ICDREC developed Vietnam’s first 32-bit microprocessor, VN1632, along with several prototype chips that demonstrated the country’s growing design capabilities. His philosophy of self-reliant innovation and education-driven progress continues to guide Vietnam’s national semiconductor strategy today.

A Scholar, a Mentor, and a Visionary

Prof. Mo was widely admired for his intellect, humility, and devotion to education. He believed that science and learning could connect nations more deeply than politics or trade. His former students — now leading scientists, educators, and engineers — continue to carry forward his vision in both Vietnam and Japan.

Professor Dang Luong Mo passed away on May 6, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City after a long illness. His life’s work remains a shining example of how one scholar can shape not only a field of study but also a lasting friendship between two nations.

“To build knowledge is to build bridges.” — Prof. Dang Luong Mo

A Pioneer of Vietnam–Japan Scientific Collaboration and Semiconductor Development (Japanese)

PTL: Giáo sư Tiến sĩ Đặng Lương Mô (Ryo Dang) – Thực hiện: Đạo diễn Trần Quốc Sơn (Vietnamese)