Vietnam
Pre-Jury

Dương Yến is a lecturer at the University of Science - VNU-HCM, specializing in STEM education and science communication. She integrates interdisciplinary teaching, climate change education, and project-based learning into both teacher training and community outreach.

As part of the Science Film Festival 2024, she mentored students in organizing film screenings and discussions to spark interest in science, technology, and environmental issues.

Now joining the jury of the Science Film Festival 2025, themed "Green Jobs", she brings her commitment to bridging science and sustainability education. She is passionate about expanding access to science through creative formats and helping students explore future-oriented careers that contribute to a greener, more sustainable world.

With 11 years in the education sector, Nguyễn Việt Hải specializes in researching national science education curricula; he is an expert in developing STEAM education programs, training STEAM teachers, and designing or consulting on the creation of makerspaces.

Currently, Hải's research focuses on the intersection of several fields: artificial intelligence in STEAM education, science communication, critical thinking, and information and knowledge management within organizations.

Beyond academia, Việt Hải is actively involved in science communication. He is a regular member of major international science communication forums such as Falling Walls (Germany) and the Science Journalism Forum (UAE).

Believing that science can help humans understand themselves and all living beings, “journalist” Việt Hải introduces readers to new ways of seeing the world through science. His articles, known for their depth, accuracy, and engagement, have been featured in various popular science magazines in Vietnam. He also hosts the podcast "Before the Apple Falls", where he talks with Vietnamese scientists around the world.

After graduating from Hanoi National University of Education, Mr. Hoàng Dương continued his studies and completed a Master’s degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Education, Hanoi National University of Education.

As a former President of the Student Union at the university, he has spent over 20 years continuously designing, organizing, and directly leading a wide variety of educational programs. His approach is diverse, incorporating music, interactive exchanges, games, experiential activities, and film-based learning for teachers, school leaders, parents, students, and learners across the country.

He has served as a national trainer for teacher capacity-building projects under the Ministry of Education and Training, such as Partners in Learning (Microsoft) and Teach to the Future (Intel), working with over 2,000 teachers nationwide between 2006 and 2009.

He has personally trained and advised more than 50 schools in nearly 20 provinces across Vietnam.

Since 2014, he has been involved in the Science Film Festival (SFF) in Vietnam and has served as the national project coordinator from 2015 to 2025. His personal mission is to inspire individuals to explore and fully realize their potential and passion.