The Ta Quang Buu Awards 2020 will be presented to three scientists who have made significant contributions to the country's science and technology sector.
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| Associate Prof. Dr. Pham Tien Son, Associate Prof. Dr. Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan, and Dr. Nguyen Truong Thanh Hieu. |
The Ta Quang Buu Awards 2020 will be presented to three scientists who have made significant contributions to the country’s science and technology sector.
This year, the main category of the Ta Quang Buu Awards, named after the famous scientist Professor Ta Quang Buu (1910-1986), was presented to Associate Prof. Dr. Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan from Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Associate Prof. Dr. Pham Tien Son from Da Lat University; and Dr. Nguyen Truong Thanh Hieu from Ton Duc Thang University.
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the annual award aims to acknowledge the efforts and successes of scientists who have made significant contributions to national socio-economic development.
Ta Quang Buu Awards is the most prestigious and valuable award held each year for Vietnamese researchers. Since its launch in 2014, it has encouraged and motivated scientists and scientific and technological organisations towards high quality research in Vietnam, fostering the development of an academic, creative and innovative environment which promotes the development of strong teams to undertake research at an international level.
This year’s award ceremony will take place on May 18 in Hanoi, in celebration of the Vietnam Science-Technology Day.
(Source: VNA)
