Turning down a full scholarship in South Korea, Tra Giang selected to stay in Vietnam and turn out to be a future college member at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. A 12 months later, she went on to safe a completely funded PhD scholarship in Australia.
Nguyen Thi Tra Giang is a future college member of Hanoi University of Science and Technology. Photo: NVCC
Nguyen Thi Tra Giang, 27, is at the moment a future college member on the School of Mechanical Engineering underneath Hanoi University of Science and Technology. She submitted her utility and was formally admitted in early 2024.
Giang is an alumna of the Mechatronics program at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. She was instantly admitted to the college after successful second prize in the nationwide wonderful scholar competitors in Physics whereas learning at Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted in Nghe An.
Explaining her selection of Mechatronics, Giang stated the sector carefully aligns with the sturdy Physics basis she constructed all through her secondary schooling.
“I wanted to continue in a discipline where I could effectively apply the knowledge I had accumulated over many years. In addition, this is a broad, interdisciplinary field that combines mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, programming and robotics. The environment requires me to think holistically and solve problems from multiple perspectives rather than focusing narrowly on a single specialty,” Giang shared.
When she first entered college, Giang had by no means imagined herself pursuing a teaching profession. After commencement, she labored as an engineer at an organization. However, the repetitive nature of the job and the restricted room for creativity step by step made her understand it was not the correct path.
“I think I am better suited to research, where I can delve into new problems and where creativity is more strongly demanded,” she stated.
Giang later utilized for and secured a completely funded PhD scholarship at Griffith University in Australia. Photo: NVCC
In early 2024, Giang utilized for and received a full scholarship for each grasp’s and doctoral research at Kyung Hee University in South Korea. Around the identical time, her former tutorial supervisor at Hanoi University of Science and Technology launched her to a chance to pursue a grasp’s diploma on the college and be part of its future college growth program.
“At that time, I was quite torn because the desire to study abroad had been nurtured for a long time,” Giang recalled.
After cautious consideration and session with her mentors, she realized there could be many alternatives if she turned a lecturer at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. Beyond studying from main professors in her subject, she might additionally apply for scholarships at extremely ranked universities worldwide with suggestion and tutorial steering from her academics.
She due to this fact determined to forgo the chance to review in South Korea and stay in Vietnam, making use of for the college’s future college recruitment program in February 2024.
After being chosen, Giang took on duties reminiscent of helping in a number of courses, observing lectures and collaborating in scientific research.
“As I stepped into the profession, I grew even more appreciative of it and increasingly aspired to become a good lecturer,” she stated.
During this era, she continued in search of scholarship alternatives and building worldwide tutorial connections. With assist from her mentors, in July 2025 she was awarded a completely funded PhD scholarship at Griffith University in Australia.
Currently, Giang focuses on research in microelectromechanical sensor design. She goals to finish publications in respected scientific journals to graduate on schedule and return to Hanoi University of Science and Technology to work.
As a Gen Z lecturer, Giang believes she has a bonus in connecting with college students due to her understanding of their psychology and studying attitudes. Young lecturers like her, she added, are additionally extra receptive to new strategies and applied sciences that may be built-in into studying and teaching.
Nevertheless, she acknowledges the necessity for extra time to build up expertise in the classroom and to learn to steadiness approachability with self-discipline and tutorial requirements.
“I hope not only to teach knowledge but also to help students develop a research mindset, learn how to study independently, ask questions and work responsibly,” Giang stated.
As she continues to be in the early stage of her doctoral program, Giang prioritizes strengthening her skilled basis to instantly serve her research course, whereas step by step building high-quality scientific publications. She additionally hopes to achieve additional expertise in a global research atmosphere, domesticate self-discipline, enhance work group and improve tutorial collaboration expertise.
Her long-term objective, after finishing her PhD, is to return to Hanoi University of Science and Technology to proceed teaching and conducting research, contribute to scholar coaching and assist construct an expert, trendy research atmosphere.
Thuy Nga