The laureates are Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh from the Institute of Physics under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and Associate Professor Dr. Tran Manh Tri from the University of Science under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Thanh is the author of a research paper published in the Physical Review Letters, one of the world’s three leading physics journals. The research showed breakthrough findings important to the development of quantum computer technology.

She is the fourth female scientist to be granted the Ta Quang Buu Awards so far.

Meanwhile, Tri authored three works published in world-leading scientific journals in environmental engineering, toxicology, health, and genetic mutation, helping resolve the globally urgent issue of environmental pollution caused by the spread of synthetic chemicals.

This year, the noble awards, named after famous scientist Prof. Ta Quang Buu (1910 - 1986), were presented on the occasion of the Vietnam Science and Technology Day (May 18) and the 65th founding anniversary of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST).

First granted in 2014, the awards aim to encourage and honour scientists with remarkable achievements in natural and technical science research, helping promote the integration and development of Vietnam’s science and technology.

In 2023, the MST Minister issued a circular expanding the awards’ coverage to those in social sciences and humanities.

As many as 97 entries were submitted to the 2024 awards, doubling the numbers recorded in previous years. They comprised 76 in the field of natural and technical science and 21 in social sciences and humanities. There were 71 nominations for the main award and 26 for the one for young scientists.

So far, the MST has presented the awards to 18 scientists who are authors of outstanding scientific research works and four young ones.

Vietnamese-American scientist awarded Wilhelm Exner Medal 2023

Vietnamese-American scientist Nguyen Thuc Quyen has recently been awarded the Wilhelm Exner Medal 2023 for her valuable contributions directly impacting the future economy through the development of organic solar cells.

Vietnamese scientist in UK inspires passion for scientific study

Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh, a Vietnamese professor at University College London (UCL), who won many prestigious international awards for her scientific research, says she hopes to inspire students, especially the disadvantaged in London, to pursue their passion for scientific study.

115 projects awarded at national science and technology competition for students

BAC GIANG- After 3 days, the national science and technology competition for high school students in the academic year 2023-2024 co-oganised by the Ministry of Education and Training, the provincial People’s Committee of Bac Giang province, the Central Youth Union and the Vietnam Technical Innovation Support Fund was concluded on March 22 at the provincial Convention Center. 

5 projects win first prize at provincial science and technology competition

BAC GIANG - The Department of Education and Training on the afternoon of December 20 announced the results of the Provincial Science and Technology Competition for high school students in the 2023-2024 academic year, including 5 First prizes, 15 Second prizes, 20 Third prizes and 31 Consolation prizes.

Hanoi students win six medals at the International Junoir Science Olympiad

At the 20th International Junior Science Olympiad in Thailand, all six students from Hanoi won medals, including one silver medal and five bronze medals.

Source: NDO