In 2024, Vietnamese scientists across various fields received prestigious international awards and were recognized in global rankings for their outstanding achievements.
First Vietnamese scientist to win an international Astronomy Award in Taiwan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Chi Thiem, 45, became the first Vietnamese recipient of the NCU-DELTA Young Astronomer Lectureship Award, presented by Taiwan’s National Central University and Delta Electronics Group. This award honors young astronomers under 45 for significant contributions.
Dr. Thiem works at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute and the Korea University of Science and Technology. Over nearly 20 years of research, he and his colleagues have achieved remarkable results in the study of cosmic dust and magnetic fields. His team developed a unified quantitative theory describing the alignment of dust particles in magnetic fields, solving a problem that had persisted in astrophysics for over 70 years.
According to the award committee, Dr. Thiem has a strong academic foundation and extensive research experience in cosmic dust, star formation, and planetary evolution. His model for light polarization caused by cosmic dust is used in advanced telescopes like ALMA, Planck, and SOFIA.
Beyond his research, Dr. Thiem actively participates in academic activities in Vietnam. He co-founded the Space and Astrophysics Group in Vietnam (SAGI) to promote astrophysics in the country.
Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Chi Thiem. Photo: NVCC
First Vietnamese scientist honored with the TechWomen 100 Award
Dr. Nguyen Thuy Ba Linh, 44, from University College London (UCL), became the first Vietnamese to be recognized with the TechWomen100 Award in 2024. This UK-based award celebrates outstanding women in technology who have a significant community impact.
An expert in biomaterials and tissue regeneration, Dr. Linh’s groundbreaking research includes large-scale polycaprolactone technology for stem cell harvesting, which has been patented and commercialized. She also founded SmileScaff, a company applying advanced biomaterials in medicine to accelerate wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Dr. Linh has published over 50 scientific papers, authored two book chapters, and holds two patents. She serves as an editor and reviewer for international journals like the Journal of Biomaterials Applications. As the president of the Vietnam Young Academy, she mentors young scientists and advocates for women in STEM.
Dr. Nguyen Thuy Ba Linh. Photo: NVCC
Four Vietnamese scientists in "Outstanding Emerging Stars" Rankings for 2024
Dr. Tran Nguyen Hai, Dr. Thai Hoang Chien, Dr. Hoang Nhat Duc, and Dr. Phung Van Phuc were recognized in the 2024 global rankings of outstanding scientists by Research.com, a prestigious platform.
- Dr. Tran Nguyen Hai: Vice Director of the Institute of Basic and Applied Sciences at DTU, ranked 553. With over 70% of his papers in Q1 journals on environmental science and more than 8,500 citations, he was also one of 10 young talents to receive the Golden Globe Award for Science and Technology in 2019. Dr. Hai is on the editorial boards of 12 ISI journals and reviews for over 100 international journals.
Dr. Tran Nguyen Hai. Photo: Hai Tran
- Dr. Thai Hoang Chien: A computational mechanics researcher at Ton Duc Thang University, ranked 771. With nearly 100 studies, Dr. Chien was among five Vietnamese scientists to earn the "Outstanding Emerging Star" badge in 2023. His work significantly advances computational mechanics, with many publications in ISI journals.
- Dr. Phung Van Phuc: A mechanical and aerospace engineering expert at HUTECH University, ranked 859. Dr. Phuc is in the top 1% globally in his field and has consistently been listed among the 100,000 most influential scientists worldwide. He has published over 60 ISI papers and earned the "Outstanding Emerging Star" badge for three consecutive years (2022-2024).
Dr. Phung Van Phuc. Photo: Hutech
- Dr. Hoang Nhat Duc: A researcher in machine learning and computer vision at DTU, ranked 776. His work focuses on data science applications in construction, disaster warnings, and optimization algorithms. Dr. Duc has published over 140 papers, many in ISI journals, and has been in the top 10,000 global scientists list since 2021.
These achievements showcase the growing influence and recognition of Vietnamese scientists in the global research community.
(Media Center)