Dr. Thi Ly Le | Impact Mechanics | Best Researcher Award 

Doctorate, at University of Science and Technology of Hanoi, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam.

Dr. Lê Thị Lý (born July 3, 1986) is a Lecturer at the Department of Fundamental and Applied Science, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), since July 2017. She earned her PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from Toulouse 3 – Paul Sabatier University, France, in September 2016. Her work focuses on advanced materials and catalytic processes for energy conversion, particularly CO₂ reduction and photoelectrocatalysis. Dr. Ly teaches solid‑state chemistry and project‑based energy materials courses at USTH, contributing actively to both education and materials research. She is involved in national and institutional research programs and holds multiple scientific project secretary roles for NAFOSTED and VAST initiatives. Her academic trajectory reflects strong international training and impactful contributions to sustainable energy materials in Vietnam.Trường Hóa và Khoa học Sự sống+10USTH+10USTH+10

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🎓 Education

Dr. Lý began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Hanoi University of Science, graduating in June 2009. She pursued a Master’s in Nuclear Physics and Applications at Bordeaux 1 University, France, completing in June 2012. Her doctoral studies were conducted at Toulouse 3 – Paul Sabatier University, France, culminating in a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in September 2016. Her education emphasizes international scientific training, especially in physical sciences and materials engineering. These qualifications prepared her for a career in electrocatalysis and energy‑related materials research, and underpin her teaching and project leadership at USTH.USTHUSTH

🧠 Experience

Since July 2017, Dr. Lý has held a Lecturer position at USTH’s Department of Fundamental and Applied Science. Over the past five years, she served as Scientific Secretary or key member on multiple funded projects, including two NAFOSTED research programs on photoelectrodes for water splitting (2020–2024, 2024–2027) and several projects on photocatalysts and CO₂ reduction supported by VAST and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology. She coordinated investigations into copper‑based CO₂ reduction catalysts, artificial leaf devices, and spinel nanomaterials. These roles reflect her leadership in large‑scale national research efforts, project coordination, and hands‑on scientific contributions in electrocatalytic materials.USTHUSTH

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Lý’s primary research spans materials science and engineering, focusing on electrocatalysts and photoelectrocatalysts for energy conversion and storage. She investigates novel catalytic systems for CO₂ reduction and water splitting, particularly copper‑based and semiconductor nanomaterials. Her recent projects include fabrication of photoelectrodes based on modified n‑type semiconductors aimed at hydrogen generation, earth‑abundant element photocatalysts for artificial leaf devices, and chalcogenide electrocatalysts (MS/MSe) for energy conversion. She explores mechanistic aspects of material performance, aiming to integrate materials design into complete devices for sustainable fuel production.USTHUSTH

🏆 Awards

There are no publicly listed personal awards or honors for Dr. Lý on institutional or national webpages, including USTH profiles and project summaries reviewed. While she holds leadership and coordination roles in competitive national research grants (e.g., NAFOSTED and Ministry‑funded projects), specific individual awards were not indicated in accessible sources.Đào tạo tiến sĩ – USTH+2mica.edu.vn+2Trường Hóa và Khoa học Sự sống+2

📚 Top Noted Publications

Here are a few recent peer‑reviewed journal articles (year, journal, co‑authors), with hyperlinks:

1. “Decoration of AgOx hole collector to boost photocatalytic water oxidation activity of BiVO₄ photoanode” (Materials Today Energy, 2021)

Authors: Hoang V. Le, Minh D. Nguyen, Y.T.H. Pham, D.N. Nguyen, L.T. Le, H. Han, P.D. Tran

• Presents a strategy where an ultrathin layer of AgOx is deposited onto a BiVO₄ photoanode.

• AgOx acts as a hole collector, facilitating the extraction of photogenerated holes from the BiVO₄ and improving charge separation and transfer at the surface.

• The modification substantially enhances the photoelectrochemical water oxidation activity compared to bare BiVO₄.

• Published in Materials Today Energy with DOI: 10.1016/j.mtener.2021.100762 pubs.rsc.org+14vienkhcn.tnus.edu.vn+14OUCI+14OUCI

2. “Fabrication of tungsten oxide photoanode… investigation on its photocatalytic mechanism” (International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 46 Issue 44, pp. 22852–22863, 2021)

Authors: Hoang V. Le, P.T. Pham, L.T. Le, A.D. Nguyen, N.Q. Tran, P.D. Tran

• Reports the preparation of WO₃-based photoanodes.

• Analyzes the photocatalytic behavior and mechanistic pathways for water oxidation under solar illumination, focusing on how WO₃ structural and surface properties influence performance.

• Explores charge carrier dynamics, surface state energetics, and reaction intermediates to explain efficiency variations.

• Indexed in Int. J. Hydrogen Energy (2021, 46–44, pp 22852–22863).

3. “Investigation on the growth mechanism of Cu₂MoS₄ nanotube, nanoplate and its use as a catalyst for hydrogen evolution” (Chemistry – An Asian Journal, 2020, 15:1873–1880)

Authors: L.T. Le et al.

• Examines the synthesis of Cu₂MoS₄ nanostructures, notably nanotubes and nanoplates, via self‑assembly under hydrothermal conditions.

• Investigates how parameters such as precursor concentration, temperature, and time affect morphology and crystal-growth mechanisms.

• Evaluated these nanostructures as electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

• Revealed relationships between morphology, surface area, and catalytic activity—especially how high-aspect-ratio nanotubes or nanoplates promote more active sites and better performance in HER.

Conclusion 

Dr. Le Thi Ly demonstrates high scientific merit and a focused, productive research trajectory in advanced materials for energy and environmental applications. Her consistent output, leadership roles in research projects, and international publications make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.