The awardees are Assoc. Prof. Dr.Chu Manh Hung from the School of Materials Science and Engineering, winner of the Outstanding Innovation Award, and Dr Vu Thi Tan from the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, who obtained an Encouragement Award.
Associate Professor Chu Manh Hung’s present analysis focuses on the synthesis and structural characterisation of nanostructured semiconductor supplies for sensor purposes, the event of two-dimensional supplies, and superior structural evaluation utilizing synchrotron radiation sources.
Dr Vu Thi Tan’s work centres on superior carbon-based supplies and inexperienced beauty chemistry. Her analysis additionally covers the synthesis of steel oxide nanomaterials for power purposes and environmental remedy, graphite purification and its software in electrode fabrication applied sciences, in addition to the event of inorganic coating techniques with fire-retardant and thermal insulation properties.
Launched in 2020 by the Hitachi Global Foundation, the Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award recognises excellent achievements in scientific analysis and technological innovation, whereas encouraging sensible software in assist of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
In 2025, the programme attracted participation from round 26 chosen universities throughout ASEAN member states, with every establishment topic to a cap on the variety of nominees. Nominations had been assessed primarily based on innovation, sensible applicability and alignment with sustainable growth aims. The awards are offered in three classes: Outstanding Innovation Award, Innovation Award and Encouragement Award, every accompanied by a money prize in accordance with programme laws.
Last yr, 14 ASEAN scientists obtained the award, together with six researchers from Vietnam.
