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DNO - Nobel Prize-winning chemist Prof. David MacMillan of Princeton University, the United States, on September 29 met with students, lecturers, researchers and the scientific community in Da Nang sharing insights into emerging directions in chemistry and opportunities for international research cooperation.
The academic exchange was held at the University of Science and Technology, the University of Da Nang as part of VinFuture InnovaConnect 2026, a series of events bringing leading Vietnamese and international experts together with students and researchers in Vietnam.
During the programme, Prof. David MacMillan, who was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, shared perspectives on new research directions in chemistry and discussed the process of scientific discovery, innovation and research opportunities with students and members of the local scientific community.
The discussions also covered life sciences, offering participants an opportunity to learn about emerging areas of research and potential applications of scientific knowledge.
In addition to the academic exchange, the programme provided a platform for Vietnamese and international experts to discuss areas of shared research interest and explore potential opportunities for future collaboration.
As part of his September visit to Vietnam, Prof. MacMillan met thousands of students, researchers and members of the scientific community in Ha Noi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
The programme also featured experts including Dr. Jean Kim of Graviton BioScience in the United States and Prof. Nguyen Thanh Vinh of the University of New South Wales in Australia.
Their participation brought diverse perspectives on chemistry, drug discovery and emerging research directions, while creating opportunities for dialogue between international experts and Vietnam’s scientific community.
The InnovaConnect 2026 series is themed “Driving Innovation in Chemistry and Drug Discovery”, bringing together experts with different research backgrounds and areas of expertise.
The series opened in Ha Noi on September 26 at the University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ha Noi while the final session is scheduled for October 1 at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.
Through direct exchanges between internationally recognised scientists, researchers and young people, the programme provides opportunities to broaden academic connections and encourage the sharing of scientific knowledge.
For Da Nang, the event also adds an international dimension to the city’s academic and research environment, connecting its universities and scientific community with researchers working at leading institutions overseas.