Driven by a deep commitment to showcasing leading scientific innovation, this season of the “Unveil the Future” podcast features six compelling conversations with visionary minds shaping our future. These discussions delve into the transformative technologies redefining our world.
With the invention of solar cells using Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact (PERC) technology, Prof. Martin Andrew Green from UNSW (Australia) and his team made a groundbreaking contribution to green energy production. Two years after receiving the 2023 VinFuture Grand Prize, he continues to push the boundaries of solar innovation, working to improve efficiency and help pave the way for a future of productive renewable energy harvest.
With a strong dedication to highlighting cutting-edge scientific advancements, the VinFuture Foundation presents the third episode of “Unveil the Future” podcast, season 2. This season delves into transformative technologies reshaping our world through six captivating conversations with the visionary individuals driving this innovation.
As Vietnam faces the dual challenges of industrial development and environmental sustainability, breakthrough technologies like Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are emerging as potential game-changers. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Thang Nguyen, Faculty of Physics and Chemistry, The University of Da Nang - University of Science and Education (Vietnam), shared about how MOF technology could address Vietnam's pressing environmental challenges while creating new opportunities for scientific collaboration and economic growth.
“Most of the major scientific prizes are traditionally given in developed economies. Therefore, it is significant that a big prize such as the VinFuture Prize is now given in Vietnam, an emerging economy. This demonstrates to the world that emerging economies can be equal partners in the innovation game.”
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Professor Soumitra Dutta – Member of the VinFuture Prize Council
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As Vietnam faces the dual challenges of industrial development and environmental sustainability, breakthrough technologies like Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are emerging as potential game-changers. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Thang Nguyen, Faculty of Physics and Chemistry, The University of Da Nang - University of Science and Education (Vietnam), shared about how MOF technology could address Vietnam's pressing environmental challenges while creating new opportunities for scientific collaboration and economic growth.
Hanoi, May 22, 2025 – The VinFuture Prize, a global science and technology award, has officially concluded the nomination period for its fifth season with a total of 1,705 nominations submitted from around the world. Notably, the number of official nominating partners has seen exceptional growth, reaching 14,772 – more than a twelvefold increase from the 1,200 recorded in the inaugural season – reaffirming the Prize's reputation as a global hub for scientific and intellectual excellence.
The global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has intensified in recent years as the world grapples with environmental pollution and the depletion of fossil fuels. To address this, in the inaugural 2025 VinFuture’s InnovaConnect event, Dr. Hoang-Long Du (Monash University, Australia) shares his insights on the transformative potential of green ammonia as a sustainable energy carrier and his journey from traditional engineering to research in electrochemical ammonia synthesis.
“VinFuture Prize celebrates science and technology innovators on the basis of their contribution to humanity. It is the first of its kind to originate in the global south and is unique in bringing a global and specifically humanitarian focus to all prize categories.“
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Sir Richard Henry Friend, FRS, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council
As the world faces environmental challenges and the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, innovative photocatalytic technologies are emerging as promising solutions. Prof. Yeon-Tae Yu from the Division of Advanced Materials Engineering at Jeonbuk National University, South Korea, shares his research on metal@MOS core-shell nanoparticle photocatalysts and their potential to revolutionize sustainable hydrogen production through solar water splitting.
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The VinFuture Foundation organizes a series of 06 InnovaTalk (webinar) webinars with the theme of key areas of science and technology, to introduce new technology trends that can be solutions to pressing global probems.
The VinFuture Foundation organizes a series of 06 InnovaTalk (webinar) webinars with the theme of key areas of science and technology, to introduce new technology trends that can be solutions to pressing global probems.
The VinFuture Foundation organizes a series of 06 InnovaTalk (webinar) webinars with the theme of key areas of science and technology, to introduce new technology trends that can be solutions to pressing global probems.
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