Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – An awardceremony for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education(ASPIRE 2017) was held in Hanoi on May 11.
The prize is an annual awardrecognising young scientists who have demonstrated a commitment to excellencein scientific research, as evidenced by scholarly publication, and cooperation withscientists from other APEC economies.
For this year,"New Material Technologies” is the ASPIRE theme. This interdisciplinarytheme focuses on how new and advanced materials are used to drive scientificinnovation.
The seventh year ofthe prize drew 17 nominees from APEC member economies, the largest number ofparticipants to date.
The winner was Dr.Yanwu Zhu from China’s University of Science and Technology for his research onnew carbon materials.
Addressing the ceremony, DeputyMinister of Science and Technology Tran Quoc Khanh said that the development ofnew materials is needed to tackle challenges in modern technology, especially withthe fourth industrial revolution approaching.
In this context, research on andapplication of new material technologies is key in linking economies inAsia-Pacific.
He also expressed his hope that youngscientists will bolster cooperation with their counterparts in APEC economies.
The ASPIRE prize aims to strengtheninternational science and technology networksand improve linkages between research andinnovation. It is also designed to boost economicgrowth, trade and investment opportunities inharmony with sustainable development.-VNA
