Brian Jeffrey
Dr. Tran Hoang Dung recently received an award of 2 billion VND (about $80,000) from a Vietnamese university for his PhD dissertation, which he defended in the U.S.
Entitled “Verification of Self-Learning Cyber-Physical Systems,” his work secured the top spot in the SIU Prize, an accolade presented by Saigon International University.
Currently serving as an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Dr. Dung has focused on creating a strong mathematical basis and developing innovative algorithms aimed at enhancing the safety of neural networks and autonomous systems.
The implications of his research are extensive, impacting safety and trustworthiness in advanced technologies like self-driving vehicles, drones, and deep neural networks. His pioneering contributions are expected to be fundamental in the evolving landscape of modern computing.
Dr. Dung has also authored over 40 research papers, many published in reputable journals, covering a wide range of subjects, including programming languages, formal methods, cyber-physical systems, neural networks, and machine learning.
Alongside Dr. Dung, Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, who is also situated in the U.S., received 1 billion VND (approximately $40,000) for his doctoral dissertation titled “High-Precision Neuro-Electrobiological Interfaces for Human-Machine Symbiosis.” His research, completed at the University of Minnesota, has received notable acclaim.
Dr. Tuan’s work presents an innovative technique that enables people with amputations to control prosthetic limbs with advanced precision through neural interfaces.
This technological advancement marks a significant progression towards achieving human-machine cooperation and promises to greatly enhance the quality of life for countless individuals with motor disabilities around the globe.
