The young generation of Vietnam is brave and steps firmly into the era of national growth.

In the context of science becoming a vibrant source, leading the flow of innovation and opening the way for Vietnam's aspiration to reach out to the world, the young generation is the pioneering force. They carry within them a courageous spirit, creative thinking and great aspirations.

Dr. Nguyen Viet Huong - Deputy Head of the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Phenikaa School of Engineering, Phenikaa University is one of the typical faces of the generation of Vietnamese scientists with great potential. He is the owner of an international patent for the work "Development of atomic monolayer deposition technology at atmospheric pressure SALD". At the same time, he has 37 scientific articles published in international scientific journals in the Q1 category with 15 articles as the main author.

Talking about his chance to pursue in-depth scientific research, Dr. Huong said that perhaps his fate began when he received a scholarship from Project 322 - sending students to study at foreign institutions using the State budget. The 19-year-old boy, with his ambition to pursue Materials Science and Nanotechnology, chose the Lyon National Institute of Applied Sciences - France's leading engineering school.

He loved science and technology since he was a student, but his scientific research journey started quite late. The turning point came in the final year of the engineering program, when students had a 6-month internship. He was introduced to IMEC, Leuven (Belgium) - one of the largest nanotechnology research centers in Europe.

“When I came to IMEC, I was overwhelmed by the professionalism and strict requirements for research work. At that time, I realized that if I want to understand deeply about a field, I need to spend a lot of time and effort. I registered as a doctoral student to be able to study more deeply. This was also the beginning of the current job I am pursuing,” Dr. Huong recalled.

After 9 years of living, studying and working in France, Dr. Nguyen Viet Huong has received many invitations to settle down and work long-term in this country. However, he has refused those attractive invitations because he always keeps in mind "leaving with the promise of the day to return home".

Returning to Vietnam, Dr. Huong started working at Phenikaa University in 2019 and embarked on a project to build the SALD system - the first atmospheric pressure atomic monolayer deposition system in Vietnam. Overcoming numerous difficulties, after 3 years of tireless work, he and his colleagues launched the SALD technology laboratory.

This success is not only the result of individual efforts but also a testament to the transformation of science and technology in the country. Dr. Huong assessed that Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation has untied policy bottlenecks, demonstrating the attention of leaders at all levels. Thanks to open policies, young scientists will have more confidence and motivation to invest long-term in research and build Vietnam's technology platforms.

Shooter Trinh Thu Vinh is a name that is often mentioned in the Vietnamese sports delegation after the 2024 Paris Olympics. Thu Vinh made a strong impression when she was the only Vietnamese athlete to reach the finals of two shooting events in her first time participating in the Olympics. Also at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Trinh Thu Vinh achieved a rare achievement in shooting when she had a series of 14 consecutive 10-point shots in the women's 10m air pistol event.

Starting her sports career with athletics, after 3 years, Trinh Thu Vinh suddenly changed direction to shooting - a sport completely opposite to what she had previously trained in.

“If athletics requires agility and flexibility, shooting requires more calmness, slow but steady. Therefore, when I first switched to this sport, I encountered many difficulties. I had to get used to holding the gun, the correct aiming position, and many times the sound of the bullets was so loud that it startled me” - Thu Vinh recalled the early days.

Coming into shooting quite late and not having much experience, the female shooter had to try many times harder to catch up with her teammates. Recalling the days at the shooting range, sweat soaked her sportswear, her wrists aching from holding the gun made Thu Vinh nostalgic.

“During my training days, I was under so much pressure and stress that I thought I couldn't continue. At that time, I often looked back at other people's stories of overcoming difficulties to remind myself," the female shooter shared.

The sweat that fell on the shooting range turned into tears of happiness when the female shooter reaped the rewards. Medals from domestic and international tournaments came to Thu Vinh one after another, further confirming the young girl's right choice.

2024 is a special year for the female shooter born in 2000 when she continuously received many international medals, certificates of merit and titles. In January 2024, Thu Vinh won the Gold Medal in the 10m mixed team event at the Asian Shooting Championship. Previously, Thu Vinh won the right to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing 5th in the women's 10m individual air pistol event at the World Shooting Championship. The female shooter was also honored to receive the "Outstanding Young Vietnamese Face 2024" Award presented by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

“In 2025, I will coordinate with the coaching staff to continue training and complete domestic and international tournaments, especially the 33rd SEA Games. I hope that I can complete all goals as planned, bringing more good results to Vietnamese shooting” - Thu Vinh hopes.

Winning the Gold Medal at the Asia-Pacific Physics Olympiad (APhO) 2024 and most recently the "Outstanding Young Vietnamese Face 2024" Award, Than The Cong - a student at Hanoi University of Science and Technology is a typical example of continuous learning efforts.

Despite his many academic achievements, The Cong has never rested on his laurels. Cong always sets higher goals in the field of new technology to continue to motivate himself to strive and develop continuously. Sharing his future orientation, The Cong said he wants to become an engineer in the semiconductor industry.

“Semiconductor and electronic chip technology is not only a career that suits my abilities and interests, but also a career that society is in great need of. The government is investing heavily in this field. I hope to bring the knowledge I have learned to contribute to the country's development in the future,” The Cong shared.

For male students, if we want the nation to rise, each individual must make more efforts to have enough strength, power and intelligence to integrate with the new era.

"Young people are the future owners of the country. To take on that responsibility, each person needs to constantly study and practice. Because knowledge is the key to opening the door to success. When we have a solid knowledge foundation, we can seize opportunities, develop ourselves and make practical contributions to the cause of building our homeland and country" - The Cong affirmed.

Source: https://laodong.vn/emagazine/the-he-tre-viet-nam-ban-linh-vung-buoc-tien-vao-ky-nguyen-vuon-minh-cua-dan-toc-1497052.ldo