Huyen Le has received the Society of Chemical Industry’s (SCI) two-year scholarship and the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Researcher and Development grant.

She is the first woman from Loughborough University to receive the Society of Chemical Industry scholarship after going through a highly competitive process, with only three individuals selected per application round.

The two-year scholarship will support her doctoral studies about sustainable functional coatings and their potential in making hospitals safer, working alongside Dr Nacho Martin-Fabiani.

Not only will Huyen receive financial assistance but she will also receive membership to the SCI College of Scholars, a network of current and past scholars from diverse disciplines. Here she will be able to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas and form valuable connections. She will also have access to conferences, workshops and seminars to broaden her knowledge.

Huyen said: 

As a first-generation scholar, these achievements hold immense personal significance to me. I am profoundly grateful for the support and guidance provided by my supervisor throughout my PhD studies, which played a crucial role in securing these prestigious awards.