Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•16/05/2025Nguyen Quoc Trung, 27, a PhD candidate at Umeå University (Sweden), won the LPI Career Development 2025 international award for his work on finding traces of water on Mars . (Photo: Vietnam Education )
He initially planned to study architecture but switched to chemistry and gradually developed a passion for planetary science after internships and studying abroad. (Photo: Vietnam Education)
Trung began researching the water-retention capacity of clay and salt under simulated Martian conditions in 2023, using modern techniques such as vibrational spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. (Image: Vietnam Education)
He discovered that certain minerals can create “temporary saltwater” or thin films of water in the dry, cold environment, suggesting the possibility of life on Mars . (Image: Science of Physics)
His research contributes data for comparison with satellites and exploration robots like Perseverance, helping to test the hypothesis of extraterrestrial life. (Photo: Vietnam Education)
Trung overcame a rigorous selection process to win the award, with a portfolio including a conference paper, essay, and letters of recommendation, and is the only Vietnamese among the nine individuals honored this year. (Photo: Vietnam Education)
He also received research funding from prestigious organizations such as the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and actively participated in international cultural exchange activities. (Photo: Vietnam Education)
Trung hopes to inspire Vietnamese youth to pursue science and build "cultural bridges" between Vietnam and the world . (Photo: Vietnam Education)
Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/thac-si-viet-mo-huong-moi-tim-su-song-ngoai-trai-dat-post1541427.html
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