Professor Dr. Phung Van Dong and his team have made a groundbreaking discovery that can predict the mass of neutrinos and shed light on the existence of dark matter, unraveling the mysteries of the universe. At 43 years old, Prof. Dr. Phung Van Dong currently serves as the Director of Phenikaa Institute of Advanced Research at Phenikaa University. He is the youngest Physics Professor in Vietnam and has received accolades such as the 2016 Ta Quang Buu Award for his exceptional research work. With nearly 20 years of research experience and 70 publications in prestigious journals, Professor Dong remains dedicated to his calling in Theoretical Physics.
Professor Dong’s journey began with an interest in Math during high school, which led him to pursue studies at the University of Natural Sciences, Hanoi National University in 1999. Although he initially wanted to become a physics teacher after graduating in 2003, job opportunities were scarce, prompting him to resume research. A series of fortuitous events set him on the path to becoming a scientist, shaping his career trajectory.
Professor Dong’s research focuses on unraveling fundamental questions about the universe’s structure and dynamics, particularly exploring the challenges presented by neutrino mass and the prevalence of dark matter, which are interconnected and significantly impact the universe’s evolution. The 3-3-1-1 model developed by his team based on standard symmetries has successfully predicted the existence and properties of dark matter, which constitutes a substantial portion of the galaxy’s composition.
Moreover, the 3-3-1-1 model not only accounts for dark matter but also provides insights into neutrino mass, early cosmic inflation, and other cosmological phenomena, offering a comprehensive framework to explain the universe’s mysteries. By combining theoretical foundations with experimental validations, Professor Dong and his team are advancing our understanding of dark matter and its implications on the universe’s evolution.
Professor Dong’s dedication to research transcends personal ambitions, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, perseverance, and collaboration in scientific endeavors. His receipt of the 2016 Ta Quang Buu Award for his work on
