(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received on Friday Vietnamese American astronomer Luu Le Hang from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who has been recognized as one of the world’s most famous astronomers. Prime Minister Dung hailed Professor Hang’s success and contributions to global research on physics and astronomy, saying her success has brought fame to Vietnam and become a source of inspiration for younger Vietnamese generations considering scientific research. He hoped that Professor Hang will support Vietnam in astronomical research by giving lectures and taking part in seminars and other related activities to inspire Vietnamese students of physics and astronomy.