MANAR Researcher Spotlight October 2015: Huong T. D. Nguyen

Our October monthly spotlight features Ph.D. student Huong Nguyen. Recently Huong has published her results in Inorganic Chemistry. She put in a lot of hard work and effort in finalizing her results and preparing the manuscript. Nice work, Huong! 

Name:                                 

Nguyen Thi Diem Huong

Hometown:

Long An-Vietnam

Research Focus:

Synthesis of new metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and investigation of  their adsorption applications. 

Tell us something about your current research: 

I focus on the synthesis of new topology of MOFs based on tetratopic and hexatopic linkers. Beside that, I also collaborate with my colleagues at MANAR to work on breakthrough experiments to evaluate CO₂ separation properties of ZIFs.

What got you interested in chemistry? How does chemistry inspire you?

When I was high school I had a chance to study with very good chemistry teachers. They taught me basic knowledge about elements, atoms, reactions, etc. to understanding new phenomena in life. They made me interested in chemistry and motivated my curiosity in the field.

Day by day, when I have studied more and more about chemistry, I realize that we can design, control, and develop many different things by reactions without limitations. It makes me love chemistry more.

What you like best about working at MANAR? What has been your proudest moment at MANAR? 

What I like best about MANAR is we have a very good chance to learn from many famous scientists in US and other countries. Besides that, I also like the good collaborated environment between MANAR researchers and colleagues of Yaghi’s Lab at UCB.

My proudest moment at MANAR is our first paper is an accepted publication in Inorganic Chemistry journal. We are really happy because those are the results of our hard work and perseverance at MANAR with kind mentors Dr. Hiro and Mr. Kyle. 

What are your future goals (scientific/career/short-term/long-term)? 

Short-term, I want to finish some projects at MANAR for publication. 

Favorite quote:

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” -Confucius

Three words to describe yourself:

I asked my close friends and they said: Kind – Hilarious  – Innovative