These key topics will be discussed at the seminar “ Science and Innovation for a Sustainable Future”, taking place on December 4 in Hanoi, within the framework of VinFuture 2025 Science and Technology Week.
From climate extremes to the need for sustainable development
In just a short period of time, Vietnam and the Asian region have been hit by a series of major storms such as Bualoi, Matmo, and most recently, storm Kalmaegi, which have caused heavy damage.
On the other side of the globe, Atlantic hurricanes are also constantly making landfall, attacking countries in the Americas. Recently, Hurricane Melissa devastated Cuba and Jamaica with winds of up to 298 km/h.
These extreme events, occurring consecutively in 2024 - the hottest year in recorded history, show that climate change is becoming a challenge for human survival.
In this context, many global initiatives and scientific works are shaping the direction for sustainable development. Among these efforts, the contribution of Prof. Aldo Steinfeld, (ETH Zurich, Switzerland) - winner of the International Energy Agency's SolarPACES Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) - with pioneering works in the field of renewable energy and solar fuels stands out.
His research is applied in the development of concentrated solar power technology, solar fuel production, CO2 capture and reuse technology in the air, as well as energy storage and carbon-neutral sustainable energy systems.
Faced with the increasingly serious impacts of climate change, humanity needs a comprehensive "green revolution" - from green materials, clean energy, circular economy to carbon storage solutions and ecosystem restoration.
“I want to emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary research, where science and engineering converge to turn scientific discoveries into technological solutions to serve life,” shared Professor Aldo Steinfeld.
Professor Steinfeld is also one of the world's leading scientists who will participate in the discussion "Science and Innovation for a Sustainable Future" organized by VinFuture Foundation on December 4.
“This theme is very timely as the world faces a series of intertwined challenges on environment, energy and sustainable development,” he said.
Dialogue for the green planet
According to Professor Steinfeld, creating a development model that harmonizes economic growth and environmental conservation requires strong collective action, in which science and innovation play a pivotal role, promoting sustainable development.
This spirit will be spread through the discussion “Science and Innovation for a Sustainable Future”. Here, leading minds will share their views, introduce outstanding scientific knowledge and advances for the environment and sustainable development goals, from solutions to reduce emissions, manage resources effectively to develop renewable and sustainable energy.
“By promoting international scientific dialogue, the conference highlights how global collaborative research can help shape a more sustainable future for humanity. I look forward to engaging directly with Vietnam’s vibrant scientific community and meeting the dedicated young scholars who are shaping the country’s scientific future,” said Professor Steinfeld.
In addition to attending as a speaker, Professor Steinfeld also accompanies the VinFuture Prize as an official nomination partner.
“VinFuture attracted my attention and the scientific community's attention through its growing international reputation and the stature of its award-winning scientists,” he said.
According to Professor Steinfeld, unlike many awards that usually only highlight specialized breakthroughs, VinFuture honors scientific innovations that have wide applicability, are easily accessible globally, and create positive changes in everyday life.
“The prize's focus on technological developments that bring real benefits to society is very much in line with the values I pursue,” he said.
The talk show “Science and Innovation for a Sustainable Future” is one of the five “Science for Life” talks in the VinFuture 2025 Science and Technology Week, alongside the talks with the themes: “AI for humanity - AI Ethics and Safety in the new era” (December 2), “Advances in Disease Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment” (December 3), “Innovation in Agriculture and Food” (December 3) and “Robots and Intelligent Automation” (December 4). Time: 13:30 - 15:00 Chair: Professor Nguyen Thuc Quyen, University of California, Santa Barbara (USA), Chair of the VinFuture Prize Preliminary Council, Winner of the de Gennes Prize awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2023. In order to provide a comprehensive view of outstanding innovations for the environment, the seminar also gathered leading names: ● Dr. Filippo Giorgi, Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (Italy), Member of the VinFuture Prize Preliminary Jury, Alexander von Humboldt Medalist (2018). ● Professor Martin Andrew Green, University of New South Wales (Australia), VinFuture Prize Council Member, Founding Director of the Australian Advanced Photovoltaics Centre, Millennium Technology Prize Winner (2022) and VinFuture Grand Prize Winner (2023). ● Professor Daniel Kammen, Johns Hopkins University and University of California, Berkeley (USA), Senior Advisor for Energy and Innovation at the US Agency for International Development. ● Dr. Jayshree Seth, 3M Corporation (USA), Winner of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Leadership Achievement Award (2020) and inaugural Stevie® Gold Award winner in the Women Visionary Leadership category (2021). ● Professor Aldo Steinfeld, ETH Zurich (Switzerland), Recipient of the International Energy Agency's SolarPACES Lifetime Achievement Award (2024). |
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