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R&D Chief Engineer

Geotechnical Engineering • Monitoring Systems • Hardware & Embedded Systems

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EMPLOYMENT
R&D Chief Engineer Geotech Science Co., Ltd, Taiwan Feb 2020 to Present
  • Develop end-to-end geotechnical and structural monitoring systems covering hardware, embedded firmware, wireless communication, data acquisition, software, and real-time monitoring.
  • Develop monitoring products including wireless sensor nodes, IoT gateways, PCUs, timers, multiplexers, handheld readouts, and ELB/ETI real-time readout systems.
  • Develop STM32-based firmware, 4G/5G and LoRa communication, monitoring software, web platforms, and sensor data-processing systems.
  • Develop signal-processing and AI-based applications, including FFT, SSI modal analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive monitoring.
  • Conduct and supervise field monitoring and engineering applications for bridges, tunnels, reservoirs, railway stations, and other civil infrastructure.
  • Teaching Assistant National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Sep 2018 to Jul 2019
  • Courses: Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, and Soil Mechanics Laboratory Test
  • Taught PGs students using PLAXIS 2D/3D to simulate the Deep Excavation Structure
  • Teaching Assistant Danang University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Aug 2017 to Feb 2018
  • Teaching assistant on the course of Foundation Engineering Project.
  • Research assistant on computational Soil Mechanics, Geotechnics, Simulation.
  • Supervised the Soil Mechanics Team to prepare for the National Mechanical Olympiad Contest
  • Geotechnical Engineering Transportation and Engineering Consultant JSC No.5, Vietnam Jul 2015 to Jul 2017
  • Involved in the design of rural and urban constructions, including roads, approach embankment bridges, drainage systems, ground improvements, slope protections, and retaining walls.
  • Developed programs for the design of structures such as Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall (MSE Wall) and Soil Cement Pile (SCP).
  • Analysed the behaviour of excavated slopes by using FLAC 2D, PLAXIS 2D, and GEOSTUDIO

  • EDUCATION
    Postgraduate National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Feb 2018 to Jan 2020
  • Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and Disaster Mitigation.
  • Thesis Title: The study of new development of geotechnical analyses for deep excavation in sands
  • Undergraduate Danang University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Aug 2010 to Jul 2015
  • Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Bridge and Road Construction.
  • Thesis Title: Computing reinforcement of cutting slope using prestressed flexible anchored systems to prevent landslide and rock falling for Hoang Van Thai street extended to Bana Hill, Danang city


  • EXPERIENCES
    Product & R&D Development
  • PCU & Timer Development (2026): Developed STM32-based power and control units for geotechnical monitoring, integrating power management, sensor/device control, communication interfaces, and field-oriented operating logic.
  • Handheld & Real-Time Readout Systems (2023–2026): Developed handheld and real-time acquisition systems for vibrating-wire (VW), ELB/ETI, LVDT, and other geotechnical sensors.
  • IPI Wireless Node & Firmware (2025): Developed wireless monitoring hardware and embedded firmware for IPI-based deformation monitoring.
  • All-in-One LoRa Wireless Sensor Node (2024): Designed an integrated LoRa node supporting VW and non-VW sensors for geotechnical and structural monitoring.
  • Vibration Wireless Node with FFT Analysis (2024): Developed a VW wireless node using swept-frequency excitation combined with FFT-based signal processing.
  • IoT Gateway & 4G/5G Development (2022–Present): Developed IoT gateways supporting 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, remote configuration, and field data transmission.
  • Multiplexer & Monitoring Software Systems: Developed multi-channel sensor acquisition, monitoring software, web-based data management, visualization, reporting, and real-time monitoring functions.
  • Field Projects & Engineering Applications
  • Tamsui–Xiyu Bridge / Tamkang Bridge (2026): Participated in bridge load testing and developed software for cable-vibration data acquisition and real-time monitoring; implemented Stochastic Subspace Identification (SSI) for modal analysis and bridge mode-shape estimation.
  • CK570J Long-Term Safety Monitoring System (2026): Participated in the development and implementation of a long-term structural safety monitoring system.
  • CJ18 Pingzhen Station (2026): Implemented wireless monitoring applications for railway-station construction monitoring.
  • C212 Tainan Station (2022–2026): Developed and deployed real-time wireless sensor networks using IoT gateways, VW sensors, and multiplexer systems.
  • Baihe Reservoir (2022): Developed and implemented real-time wireless monitoring using gateways and VW/non-VW sensor nodes.
  • Fubon Life Insurance Kaohsiung (2021): Conducted and supervised manual and real-time monitoring of existing twin MRT tunnels during construction.
  • La Son–Tuy Loan Expressway (2016–2017): Designed Soil Cement Pile (SCP) ground improvement, MSE walls, and steel-anchor reinforcement for deep excavated slopes.
  • Tuyen Son–Tuy Loan Riverside Road (2016): Evaluated overall stability of embankments constructed over soft-soil zones.
  • Western Hue City Gateway (2015): Evaluated abutment stability on bored-pile foundations and the effects of soft-soil layers on approach embankments.
  • Research Proposals
  • Thu Dau Mot University (2023): Estimation of ground surface settlement induced by deep excavation using deep machine learning. Leader: Tran Dinh Hieu; Members: Hsiung BinChen Benson, Nguyen Hong Giang, Phan Khac Hai, Phu Thi Tuyet Nga.
  • Danang University of Science and Technology (2018): Building a research model to study the effects of the coefficient of permeability coefficient Kh/Kv when calculating the settlement of soft ground using Prefabricated Vertical Drain with Loading. Leader: Nguyen Thi Phuong Khue; Members: Do Huu Dao, Phan Khac Hai.
  • Transportation and Engineering Consultant Joint Stock Company No. 5 (2016): The total reinforcement solutions for sustainable stability deep cutting expressway- preventing landslide and improving stability for the embankment. Leader: Phan Khac Hai; Members: Nguyen Van Hoa.

  • SKILLS
    Languages
  • English (IELTS 6.5)
  • Chinese (intermediate)
  • Vietnamese (mother tongue)
  • Technical Skills
  • Geotechnical: Deep Excavation, Tunnel Engineering, Soil–Structure Interaction, Slope Stability, Ground Improvement, Numerical Analysis.
  • Software: C/C++, C#.NET, Python, VBA/VB6, SQL, PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC 2D, GeoStudio, AutoCAD.
  • Hardware & Embedded: STM32, Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Embedded Firmware Development, PCB Design, Altium Designer, Sensor Instrumentation.
  • IoT & Communication: Wireless Sensor Networks, LoRa, 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, IoT Gateways.
  • Data & AI: Data Acquisition, Signal Processing, FFT, SSI Modal Analysis, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Monitoring.

  • ACTIVITIES
    Professional organizations
  • Council Member of Vietnamese Experts Association in Taiwan (VNEAT) (Nov 2021 – Present)
  • Member of Institution Engineers of Singapore (IES) (Sep 2021 – Sep 2023)
  • Referee (Reviewer) for the 3rd International Conference on Transport Infrastructure with Sustainable Development (TISDC 2019), Vietnam (Jun–Jul 2019).
  • Civil society organizations
  • Member of Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Overseas Students Association at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (Mar 2018 to Feb 2020)
  • Member of Executive Committee of the Youth Union of the Company – Deputy secretary of the Youth Union of Department No.1- Transport and Engineering Consultant Joint Stock Company No.5 (TECCO5) (Mar 2017 to Jun 2017)
  • The leader of the education training programs for High school’s students namely “Support your Dreams” (2013 to now)
  • Head of the Young Leader Club – The Vietnamese Students Association of the Danang University of Science and Technology (2013 to 2014)

  • RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
  • Received a certificate of appreciation for distinguished service and commitment during 2023–2026 as Council Member of the Vietnamese Experts Association in Taiwan (VNEAT) from the Chairman of VNEAT (2026).
  • Received a certificate of appreciation for outstanding performance and lasting contribution in "VNEAT works during 2021-2023" from the Chairman of Vietnamese Experts Association in Taiwan (2023).
  • Received a certificate of participation in the "VNEAT Scientific and Technological Paper Competition" from the Chairman of Vietnamese Experts Association in Taiwan (VNEAT) (2022).
  • Received a certificate of participation in the "VNEAT Five-Minute Thesis Talk Competition" from the Chairman of Vietnamese Experts Association in Taiwan (VNEAT) (2021).
  • Won the outstanding scholarship from Sinotech Company, Taiwan (2019).
  • Received a certificate for "The student had excellent activity in 2018-2019" from the Secretary of the Vietnamese Students Association at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (2019).
  • Received a certificate from the Chairman of Sinotech Company, Taiwan for being "The best participant in Training Engineering Camp for Overseas Students, summer 2019" (2019).
  • Received a certificate from the Department of Civil Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology for "Excellent achievements in studying" (2018).
  • Received a Certificate of Merit for the movement "For the achievement in studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ethical example in 2016" from the Secretary of the Executive Board of the Youth Union of the Enterprise Community in Danang (2016).
  • Received certificates from the Secretary of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Con Tien High school for alumni who participated and excellently completed their mission in the "Support Your Dreams" program (2016, 2013).
  • Won the Encouragement Prize in the "National Mechanical Olympic Contest 2015" and received a Certificate of Satisfactory Progress from the Chairman of Vietnam Mechanical Assembly (2015).
  • Won the Encouragement Prize in the "Student Scientific Research conference 2015" and received a certificate from the Rector of University of Science and Technology - The University of Danang (2015).
  • Received a Certificate of Applied Course on Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics in Construction of Underground Works, Dams, and Rock from the Chairman of Vietnam Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (2013).
  • Received a certificate from the Secretary of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Danang University for students who "Participated and enthusiastically contributed to the University of Danang's students' summer voluntary campaign in 2012" (2012).

  • RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Research Fields: Geotechnical Engineering, Underground Engineering, Structural & Geotechnical Monitoring, and Intelligent Monitoring Systems.
  • Themes: Deep Excavation, Tunnel Engineering, Soil–Structure Interaction, Slope Stability, Ground Improvement, Wireless Sensor Networks, IoT Monitoring, Signal Processing, SSI Modal Analysis, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, and Predictive Monitoring.