Shine in your own way: Hope to be a bridge between Vietnam and the world

Every Vietnamese person, whether studying or working in Vietnam or abroad, has their own way to shine and contribute to the Fatherland.

Preparing to return to Vietnam to work, Master Dao Manh Tri excitedly shared: "I feel lucky to have had the opportunity and conditions to accumulate knowledge and skills, and I want to apply them to serve my homeland."

TALENTS OF VIETNAMESE DOCTORAL STUDENTS

Master Dao Manh Tri (28 years old), a PhD student at the Power Transformation Lab, University of California-San Diego (UCSD), USA, recently won the championship of the American Energy Economics Association and the runner-up prize at the Geothermal Collegiate Competition of the US Department of Energy, both on the topic of geothermal energy development. These are significant milestones on the path of him and his team (including 4 PhD students), not only because of the achievements but also because of the social significance behind them. Master Tri said that when participating in the competition of the US Department of Energy, realizing the imbalance in taking advantage of energy policy, especially the disadvantages that remote and suburban cities face, his team proposed and contacted Cascade City, Idaho (USA) to support the development of a geothermal energy project to provide heat for about 2,800 people. The project, proposed by the group, would cost an estimated $11 million, which would include a grant the U.S. Department of Energy has agreed to award to the city.

Dao Manh Tri (second from left) and colleagues at the Technology, Data and Policy Conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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In the coming time, the group will go to Cascade at the invitation of the city mayor to interact with stakeholders and continue to support the people. "For me, being recognized by the US Department of Energy as a Vietnamese PhD student is a recognition in the process of striving to develop Vietnamese intelligence in the international arena. Participating in this project, along with my experience at international conferences such as COP28, has helped me realize that my expertise can be widely promoted, handling technical system problems while ensuring community values. Through my story, I hope to inspire young people to be proactive and bold in participating in practical projects to bring practical values ​​to society," said Master Dao Manh Tri.

PASSIONATE ABOUT ENERGY ISSUES IN VIETNAM

Master Dao Manh Tri is a character in a previous Thanh Nien article. Graduating from high school in Singapore with an A*STAR scholarship, with a bachelor's degree in environmental technology from Drexel University (USA), he excellently won a science and technology scholarship for doctoral study abroad from Vingroup Corporation worth about 10 billion VND. He is currently a doctoral student at Power Transformation Lab, University of California-San Diego (UCSD), USA. He is still conducting research revolving around the energy transition process in the US, Vietnam and some Southeast Asian countries. He regularly travels between the US and Asia to collect data and meet experts and partners. In the summer of 2024, he and his colleagues at the lab in the US made a business trip, sharing the group's research and projects with stakeholders in the US, Indonesia, Vietnam and China. The group attended meetings and discussions with individuals and organizations from Princeton University, MIT, the Indonesian Electricity Authority, the JETP Indonesia Secretariat, the United Nations Development Programme, the Danish Energy Agency, Tsinghua University, Peking University, etc.

Master Dao Manh Tri wishes to contribute to global efforts in responding to climate change.

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At the same time, Dao Manh Tri is conducting an open modelling study to analyse scenarios for the development of the electricity sector in line with emission reduction targets. He is also in the process of conceptualising a study on the Southeast Asian regional grid, to support greater operational efficiency and help achieve the region's emission reduction targets. In addition, he is conducting a study on optimizing investment options in wind power and community solar power, ensuring fairness for low-income people. Dao Manh Tri plans to work with his colleagues to develop a theoretical framework and then apply it to different geographical areas, including Vietnam. In the near future, Tri will return to Vietnam to work. "I feel lucky to have had the opportunity and conditions to accumulate knowledge and skills, and I want to apply them to serve my homeland," he affirmed. "I always have the desire to promote international cooperation and strengthen Vietnam's position in global dialogues on climate and environment. I hope that I can be a bridge between Vietnam and the world , helping to exchange knowledge, skills and resources, and expanding international partnerships and cooperation in this field. My goal is not only to contribute to Vietnam's economic and social development but also to global efforts in responding to climate change," he said.

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