Dr. Van Schepler-Luu, Professor Tran Van Tho, Professor Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, and Dr. Nguyen Trong Hieu commented that VinFuture contributes to promoting domestic science and inspiring innovation.
Dr. Van Schepler-Luu, Head of the Department of Plant Pathology and Host Plant Resistance, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), said that VinFuture is a convergence point, establishing cooperative relationships in the fields of agriculture and science. The opinion was expressed in December 2022, when she returned to Vietnam from the Philippines to participate in the "Science for Life" discussion organized by the VinFuture Foundation.
According to her, the award represents the belief and goal of using science to serve humanity. She assessed the first two seasons as successful in awarding prizes to outstanding scientists and influential research.
Dr. Van Schepler-Luu (far left) at the Science for Life seminar. Photo: Provided by the character
From Japan, Professor Tran Van Tho, Honorary Professor at Waseda University, Tokyo, said he was impressed by the program's ever-expanding scale. In the third season, the number of nominations increased, with participating works four times higher than the first year.
The professor said that season three has attracted a lot of attention in the international scientific community, showing the ability to discover outstanding scientists and work that improves human life. This criterion coincides with many scientific awards in the world. For example, this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine and the VinFuture Main Prize in 2021 both honored two professors who developed an mRNA vaccine to prevent Covid-19.
Professor Tran Van Tho. Photo: Character provided
Speaking about the program's impact, Professor Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT, Thailand) said that the award is of international scale and has specific criteria. According to her, the goal: "Science serving humanity" is in line with current trends.
According to Professor Kim Oanh, at the Asian Institute of Technology, more and more researchers know about VinFuture, especially through the fund's seminars held recently. The series of academic activities contributes to connecting scientists and businesses at home and abroad. Through discussion content, the program encourages contributions and promotes the role of Vietnamese scientists in the global innovation chain.
With Dr. Nguyen Trong Hieu, Researcher, Senior Lecturer, Australian National University, VinFuture contributes to creating a bridge, bringing the domestic and international research community closer together. The award brings inspiration to science lovers, encouraging them to learn and research further.
"VinFuture, along with other domestic activities, contributes to enhancing the reputation of Vietnam's science and technology. This can attract international attention, including investment in domestic research and development," Dr. Trong Hieu analyzed.
Dr. Nguyen Trong Hieu in the laboratory. Photo: Character provided
This assessment is agreed upon by Dr. Van Schepler-Luu and Professor Tran Van Tho. According to Ms. Van Schepler-Luu, the award increases connectivity with international scientists, helping the world have a more general view of Vietnam's research and development capacity. This exchange is meaningful in promoting international cooperation opportunities, enhancing the position and prestige of domestic science.
"Vietnam increases its role: partner in research and development; inspiration for creativity and innovation," said Dr. Van Schepler-Luu.
The Global Innovation Index 2023 report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on September 27 showed that Vietnam rose two places compared to 2022, ranking 46th out of 132 countries and economies. WIPO assessed Vietnam as one of three countries with outstanding achievements compared to its development level.
According to experts, the two-rank increase in the difficult trend after the Covid-19 pandemic shows that Vietnam has made the right investments in policies and mechanisms for scientists. On VinFuture's side, the representative of the organizing committee commented that this change in ranking has the contribution of the award.
The VinFuture 2022 Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of December 20, 2022 in Hanoi. Photo: VinFuture
Minh Huy
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