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Thuan D

- Research Program Mentor

DEng at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City

Expertise

electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, AI, embedded systems, Internet of Things

Bio

Prior to joining academia, I worked as a senior engineer in the telecommunications industry at VinaPhone Mobile Network (VNPT Group) (2003-2009). I have pursued research on cutting-edge topics of electrical, computer, biomedical engineering for more than 20 years at both industry and academia. I was a founder and established a research group, called Wireless Communications Research Group in 2016. I am currently serving as an Associate Editor in 8 leading journals such as IEEE Transaction on Vehicular Technology (Top #2 in telecommunication field following JCR). I also served as a Lead Guest Editor/Guest Editor in Physical Communications, Annals of Telecommunications, etc. I have published more than 250 peer-reviewed papers and 7 books. I was the recipient of the 2015 Golden Globe Award by Ministry of Science and Technology (top 10 outstanding scientists nationwide). I also received Medal of Creative Young Talents in 2015. I was named in top 14 highly cited scientists in Asia University (Taiwan) in 2021 and was rewarded as the Best Editor of ICT Express journal in 2023. My research topics are Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces-Assisted networks, machine learning/Federated learning in wireless systems, communication networks, Internet of Things system, Embedded systems, computer security. I have two boys. My wife and I love to play soccer with them on the weekends.

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

Design of autonomous car using tiny machine learning

1. Beginner research paper. I have worked with students to pursue projects related to machine learning-based Internet of Things. The rapid advancement of technology has led to the emergence of autonomous systems capable of performing various tasks with minimal human intervention. One such area of development is autonomous cars, where tiny machine learning (TinyML) can play a significant role. TinyML involves deploying machine learning models on resource-constrained devices, enabling real-time data processing and decision-making at the edge. This research proposal aims to investigate and develop autonomous cars using TinyML, with a focus on enhancing the quality of auto-driving and support for individuals in various contexts. You will create prototype and publish a conference paper.

Medical Devices to detect COVID-19 Patient Using Tiny Machine Learning Arduino Kit BLE 33

2. Advanced research paper. I have taught lots of undergrad students to apply machine learning to promising applications related to medical devices. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for efficient and reliable methods to detect infected individuals. This project aims to develop a medical device utilizing the Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML) capabilities of the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense kit, to detect potential COVID-19 patients based on physiological data. The device will leverage Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for data transmission and real-time monitoring. You may create a prototype and publish results as a paper or a conference presentation.

Coding skills

Matlab, Python, C#, C++, Latex, ...

Languages I know

Vietnamese (mother tongue)

Teaching experience

I was a Department Chair of Communications Engineering Department, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and taught more than 25 classes (2011-2013) . I was an advisor to guide research projects and dissertations for more than 10 Masters students and 7 PhD students. Recently, I have worked and taught classes (main courses in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science) with University of Mount Union, University of Colorado Denver, The University of Texas at Austin (USA) and Asia University (Taiwan).

Credentials

Work experience

University of Mount Union (2023 - Current)
Assistant Professor
University of Colorado Denver (2022 - 2023)
Research Scientist
University of Texas at Austin (2021 - 2022)
Research Scientist

Education

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
BS Bachelor of Science (2003)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
MEng Master of Engineering (2007)
Electrical Engineering
Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
DEng Doctor of Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering

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