IDS PTIT was one of four teams representing the Northern region to advance to the competition’s final round with the project “Design and Development of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for IoT Devices Using Deep Learning Models.” Among more than 140 participating teams nationwide, only the top 10 teams qualified for the Final Round, where IDS PTIT secured the First Prize worth VND 15 million, becoming the national champion of the competition.

At the Closing Ceremony and Award Presentation of the Final Round of the Vietnam Electronic Design Competition 2025, held on December 12, Dr. Tran Duc Lai, Chairman of the Vietnam Radio & Electronics Association (REV), stated that this year’s competition clearly demonstrated the design capabilities of Vietnamese students nationwide. He highlighted that many projects showcased the strong potential and professional level of Vietnamese students in electronic design and digital technology.

The Chairman of REV emphasized:

“The Vietnam Electronic Design Competition is one of the practical activities contributing to the implementation of major orientations set by the Party and the State, including Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Digital Technology Industry Development Strategy, the Make in Vietnam Strategy, and the national strategy for training and developing high-quality human resources. These strategies emphasize the need to build a workforce capable of mastering core technologies, developing design and manufacturing capabilities, and participating in the global value chain.”

He added that the competition creates an innovative environment connecting universities, research institutes, and enterprises, while encouraging young talents to engage more deeply in research, design, and development of high-tech products. This direction was also reflected in the dialogue session between students, universities, and businesses during the event.

Speaking on behalf of the IDS PTIT team, student Tran Van Loi said the team was surprised when their name was announced as the winner. After two interview rounds, the members were unsure about their chances, but continuous efforts, along with support from their advisors and the university, helped turn their goal into reality.

The team shared that the product was developed intensively over a period of more than one month. The members often worked overtime, with some nights extending until around 3 a.m. to fix issues on the new technology platform. This period was critical in ensuring the stability of the IDS system during testing. The team continuously worked with their supervisors to solve problems ranging from software layers to open-source deployment. Members worked directly from the u-boot layer to USB integration, compiling update packages to enable system operation.

According to the Organizing Committee, the judging process was based on five main criteria: technical completeness (25%), practical applicability, demonstration capability, user interface, and creativity (20% each), as well as presentation and defense skills (15%). To ensure fairness, no judges were selected from universities that had participating teams. Under this evaluation framework, the project “Design and Development of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for IoT Devices Using Deep Learning Models” stood out thanks to its high level of technical completion and strong real-world applicability.

The IDS PTIT team said they plan to continue developing the project after the competition and are seeking partners to integrate the solution into suitable devices, improve the product based on practical requirements, and move toward commercialization and wider deployment.

The IDS PTIT team consists of five members: Vu Duc Anh, Tran Van Loi, Nguyen Cong Thanh, Nguyen Ngoc Hai, and Bui Chi Diep, all from the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology. Among them, Tran Van Loi is a final-year student, while the remaining members are third- and fourth-year students.

The achievements of IDS PTIT demonstrate the team’s research capability and ability to master core technologies, aligning with REV Chairman Tran Duc Lai’s view that such capabilities are essential for Vietnam in the era of digital technology development. The competition provided students with opportunities to experience real-world evaluation environments, connect with businesses, and demonstrate their creativity and innovation.

Final Results of the Vietnam Electronic Design Competition 2025:

First Prize:

• IDS PTIT – Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology
  Project: “Intrusion Detection System for IoT Devices Using Deep Learning Models.”

Two Second Prizes:

• EDL_AIOT – Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology
  Project: Smart helmet for real-time construction site safety monitoring.
• VITALX – Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City
  Project: EMG–ECG–PPG signal measurement device for health and motion monitoring.

Three Third Prizes:

• OPEN WORKSHOP FEE1 – PTIT
  Project: Emergency alert system for tourist boats.
• NIGHTFOODRETRIEVAL – University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
  Project: Navigation assistance device for visually impaired people.
• ROBOT4LIFE – The University of Danang – University of Science and Technology
  Project: Autonomous robot supporting navigation and interaction on campus.

Four Consolation Prizes:

• PIXEL TO PEEL – PTIT
  Project: Smart weighing system integrated with deep learning.
• VIGILEYE – Hanoi University of Science and Technology
  Project: Artificial neural network supporting safer driving.
• BIOEDGEX – University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
  Project: AIoT system predicting gait freezing in Parkinson’s patients.
• LIFEWAVE – University of Technology and Education, The University of Danang.

Additional Awards:

• Creativity Award: EDL_AIOT
• Potential Application Award: OPEN WORKSHOP FEE1

Three additional awards for the most-voted videos on the REV Association’s FanPage were presented to:

• Award No. 1: IONX – University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University Hanoi.
• Award No. 2: EEG DUT.
• Award No. 3: ROBOT4LIFE.