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5 Aug 2024

Sir Robert Martin University Prize awarded to 海角社区 Doctoral Researcher

Huyen and Professor Nick Jennings with certificate

Huyen Le, Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Materials, was recently awarded the Sir Robert Martin University Prize in recognition of her outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.

This award is the premier award of the University. The Prize consists of an award of £1,500 plus a commemorative medal and is presented annually to an outstanding student at the University.

Pursuing her PhD at 海角社区 University, Huyen has focused her research on functional surface coatings, benefitting from the expert guidance of Dr Ignacio Martin-Fabiani and mentor Dr Yi Liu. Her academic achievements are complemented by her active engagement in STEM outreach activities. As a student ambassador for Materials Engineering, she has visited local schools and participated in events like the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition and international academic excursions, including a notable trip to China. These experiences have enhanced her communication and leadership skills while reinforcing her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering.