Nguyen Ngoc Han, a DTU student of Civil Engineering, was honored with a Vietnam Female Students in Science & Technology Award 2025 at the awards ceremony held by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union in collaboration with the Ministry of Science & Technology on October 29, 2025, in Hanoi. Ngoc Han was one of twenty female students nationwide to receive this prestigious award in 2025.
Ngoc Han received a Vietnam Female Students in Science & Technology Award 2025
The Vietnam Female Students in Science & Technology Awards 2025 recognize female students with exceptional academic achievements, scientific publications domestically or abroad, awards in academic competitions, and active participation in Union & Association activities and student movements. Each awardee is an example of intelligence, determination, and dedication of the new generation of young female Vietnamese intellectuals.
Ngoc Han’s journey is marked not only by her outstanding academic achievements but also by her dynamic, confident spirit and her willingness to inspire the community with her passion for scientific research.
A brilliant girl’s journey
In a field once considered a male stronghold, the presence of a petite, gentle, yet energetic female student like Ngoc Han brings a new breeze into the Civil Engineering classrooms at DTU. Beyond her bright appearance, Ngoc Han has earned the respect of her male classmates through her seriousness in learning and scientific research, which have yielded numerous impressive achievements.
Ngoc Han at the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
“I chose Civil Engineering not only because I love building, but also because I admire the engineers who created great works,” Ngoc Han explains. “More than just designers or builders, civil engineers are the guardians of community safety, lives, and trust. This belief has turned into a powerful motivation that keeps me working hard. Every course, every drawing, and every hour of practice at DTU is a small step bringing me closer to my dream of becoming a skilled engineer who contributes real value to society.”
Driven by this sense of responsibility, Ngoc Han has continuously worked to prove herself in studies and research. Not only has she been an outstanding student for many years, she has also earned a great many awards:
- third prize at the National Mechanics Olympiad of 2025,
- first and third prize at the Student Scientific Research Conference of the School of Engineering & Technology (SET) in 2025 and 2024,
- project leader of “Green Construction Materials”, which won third prize at the VietFuture 2025 Future Innovation Awards.
With the secretary of the Union Central Committee; the director of the Center for Young Talents,
Science, & Technology; and other people of the delegation
In addition, Ngoc Han has been active in Union & Association activities and has received many titles:
- national and Danang-level “Youthful Example of the Advancement of Uncle Ho’s Words” in 2025,
- city-level “Student of Five Merits” in 2023–2024,
- certificate of merit from the Danang Youth Union,
- certificate of merit from the DTU Student Association for outstanding performance in Union and youth movement activities in 2023-2024.
“To me, this award is more than an honor,” says Ngoc Han, recipient of a Vietnam Female Students in Science & Technology Award 2025. “It’s also a reminder of the responsibility of young female intellectuals, who dare pursue in-depth research, persistently seek knowledge, and most importantly create practical value that contributes to the country’s development. Furthermore, it’s a motivation for me to continue my passion for learning and research, and to devote myself to science, technology, innovation, and the nation’s digital transformation, following the spirit of Politburo resolution nr. 57.”
Dynamic and spirited DTU student’s secret to staying balanced
Ngoc Han is a student leader who gives all her energy to Union & Association activities. She is currently entrusted with several important roles:
- member of the Executive Committee of the DTU Union,
- deputy secretary of the SET Union,
- secretary of the Union branch of the Faculty of Civil Engineering.
Ngoc Han’s prestigious awards
On her secret to balancing studies, research, movement activities, and personal life, Ngoc Han is candid: “Finding harmony between classwork, scientific research, training with the Mechanics Olympiad team, Union & Association activities, and tutoring requires a high level of discipline. I create a to-do list to manage my time efficiently, but I also don’t forget to allow myself short breaks to recharge. The most important lessons I’ve learned is how to focus on priorities, have the right focus at the right time, avoid biting off more than I can chew, and not being overly perfectionistic.”
Ngoc Han adds that her biggest challenge is not lack of knowledge but maintaining mental stability and balance amid the fast pace of study and responsibilities. “I’m fortunate that I’ve always got dedicated guidance from the lecturers of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at DTU,” she says frankly. “They’ve guided me step-by-step from basic to advanced. I especially want to express my gratitude to Hero of Labor and Meritorious Teacher Le Cong Co, who deeply inspired me with his ‘four essential qualities of Union cadre: learning, research, entrepreneurship, and community."
The “little gem” of DTU’s Civil Engineering program is always passionate to learn
Ngoc Han has already outlined a plan for the near future: to strengthen her professional knowledge and continue pursuing applied research, especially in sustainable materials and structural safety, areas in which she and her research team obtained promising results. She hopes to take these studies further, publish in international journals, and apply them in construction projects. This would allow her to contribute to the development of civil engineering in Vietnam.
Ngoc Han’s dedication also extends to building meaningful youth projects that benefit the community, especially initiatives supporting people in remote or disadvantaged areas. For her, even the smallest project is a way to apply her specialized knowledge in real life, improve living conditions, and spread the spirit of “engineers for the community.”
(Media Center)