Don't set limits for yourself

In the brief introduction shared on washington.edu, Dr. Hao confidently and proudly mentioned the place where he was born and raised.

He wrote: "Growing up in a small farming town in Vietnam, I never envisioned a future in science, but my path - from attending a community college to pursuing a PhD in Chemistry - has shaped me into a scientist willing to push boundaries..."

His willingness to push the boundaries has taken him to new lands to study and explore the world. And while studying Chemistry at Texas A&M University, he won the 2020 Inorganic Chemistry Award from the American Chemical Society... along with many other impressive scholarships and achievements.

That is the foundation, also the "rebound" that he has equipped himself with, to confidently enter the "marathon" at the University of Washington (USA) as a graduate student. From a young man from a small town in Kien Giang, Anh Hao has strived to become the leader of several research projects on quantum dot single photon emitters for next-generation technologies.

Mr. Hao also spends most of his time researching the synthesis of quantum dots with semiconductor and luminescent properties for applications in nanotechnology, including: Quantum computing, chip manufacturing using qubits, and luminescent techniques. These studies will bring much promise to the information technology industry and help process information in computers many times faster.

Title for endurance

To date, the young doctor has established a summer research program for more than 10 community college students in the Seattle area in the US over the past 4 years; participated in organizing prestigious international scientific conferences...

According to Dr. Hao, to be included in the UW Husky 100 list, candidates must have the ability to study and research through scientific projects. Along with that, they must have the ability to lead scientific projects with the ability to collaborate with many different research groups and universities. In particular, candidates need to be proactive in contributing to the community through practical activities.

Mr. Hao said, Husky 100 is an annual award open to more than 60 thousand undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students at the University of Washington (USA).

In the application, candidates do not just list their contributions in bullet points. "The most important thing is to show through stories, evidence, and specific proof of that impact," said Mr. Hao.

"During my journey of studying and researching, I often forgot the greater meaning of what I was doing for the community because I was too focused. Husky 100 has helped me deeply realize that the title of perseverance is built from every small effort, through daily work, through contributions and creating positive influences for those around me," said Mr. Hao.

Graduating early with a doctorate at the age of 27, Dr. Hao believes that ambition and passion are the catalysts for life. According to him, no matter where you are or what age you are, always remind yourself to set goals and invest time in those goals.

"I'm quite a workaholic, so if a day goes by without any progress at work, I feel upset. Therefore, I often reward myself with just two to three days off if I finish a small project," said Mr. Hao.

In the future, the young doctor hopes to continue to develop himself to become a scientist who contributes to quantum technology. In addition, he also wants to expand international cooperation opportunities in research and education, and especially contribute more to the domestic and international student and graduate student community to inspire more generations to come.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/chang-trai-27-tuoi-que-kien-giang-bao-ve-thanh-cong-luan-an-tien-si-o-my-post1737870.tpo