The Asian Scientist 100
Phung Le
Associate Professor
Institution
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
Country
Vietnam
Field
Agricultural Sciences
Le was named a finalist of the ASEAN-US Science Prixe for Women for creating biofuel out of agricultural waste such as rubber seed oil, ground coffee beans and fruit.
(Photo: USAID)
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