MANAR Researcher Spotlight September 2015: Ha L. Nguyen
The September spotlight is on Ph.D. student Ha L. Nguyen. Recently Ha gone above and beyond on his work on recent publications, as well as future publications. Thank you, Ha!
Name:
Lac Ha
Hometown:
Bac Lieu
Graduation Year:
2016
Research Focus:
New materials for green chemistry: gas uptake, separation, and catalyst; study on new features of the highly ordered and unique crystal structures.
Tell us something about your current research:
Design and synthesis a new generation of porous material for photocatalyst is one of my interesting projects. Also, I always think about solutions for gas storage. I want to clearly understand the issues and then try to solve the problem by a new tailorable material.
What got you interested in chemistry? How does chemistry inspire you?
I am totally into the features of the crystal structures. It is absolutely interesting when you try to understand the material via its structural properties. I want to say the chemistry inspires you to learn the nature of something.
What you like best about working at MANAR? What has been your proudest moment at MANAR?
MANAR gives me a friendly environment for research. People always help you to find the solution for your problem. In addition some of them are so humorous. We always make me smile and we have fun.
My proudest moment at MANAR seems to be when I can help other members finish their papers and publish in good journals.
What are your future goals (scientific/career/short-term/long-term)?
It is hard to talk about the future; I can only say I want to study more and more in my field.
Favorite quote:
It seems my favorite quote is not related to chemistry at all. However, one thing I learned through my chemistry journey is to “think out side the box”.
Three words to describe yourself:
I am not really sure how to describe myself in three words. I just try to do what belongs to my plan; through my actions people can learn about me.
