Chung-Ang University | South Korea
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Early Academic Pursuits
Mr. Nam-Phuong Tran began his academic journey at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam, where he pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, completing it from August 2015 to June 2020. His thesis, "Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of the Labor Market," showcased his early dedication to research. Subsequently, he pursued an MSc of Science in Computer Science at Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea, focusing on QoE Management for Video Streaming Systems over IRS-aided RSMA Networks under the guidance of Professor Sungrae Cho.
Professional Endeavors
Tran has diversified professional experience, ranging from software engineering to research roles. He worked as a Software Engineer at Viettel Digital Service and as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Ultra-Intelligent Computing/Communication Lab, Chung-Ang University. Additionally, he has served as a Software Developer, Data Scientist Intern, and Undergraduate Research Assistant, gaining exposure to various facets of computer science and engineering.
Contributions and Research Focus
Tran's research primarily revolves around improving Quality of Experience (QoE) in communication networks, focusing on topics such as wireless resource allocation, bitrate adaptation, and low-latency protocols. His expertise spans intelligent reflecting surfaces, rate-splitting multiple access, IoT, deep learning, reinforcement learning, federated learning, and multimedia over wireless networks. He has also delved into big data analytics, including data crawling, mining, visualization, and predictive analytics.
Accolades and Recognition
Tran's dedication to academia has been acknowledged through numerous awards and scholarships, including the Chung-Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship, Brain Korea 21 Graduate School Research Scholarship, Daewoong AI Big Data Scholarship, and the Shinhan Bank Scholarship. He has also received recognition for his programming skills and outstanding thesis presentation.
Impact and Influence
Tran's research contributions, particularly in the realm of improving QoE in communication systems, have the potential to influence the development of more efficient and user-centric network protocols. His work in wireless resource allocation, bitrate adaptation, and low-latency protocols could lead to significant advancements in multimedia streaming, IoT, and metaverse applications, shaping the future of communication technologies.
Legacy and Future Contributions
Tran's legacy may lie in his interdisciplinary approach to addressing challenges in communication networks and big data analytics. His research outputs and professional endeavors are poised to contribute to advancements in wireless communication, machine learning applications, and data-driven decision-making. With his demonstrated commitment to excellence and innovation, he is likely to continue making notable contributions to the field of computer science and engineering, both in academia and industry.
Notable Publications
Joint wireless resource allocation and bitrate adaptation for QoE improvement in IRS-aided RSMA-enabled IoMT streaming systems 2024
Privacy-Preserving Traffic Flow Prediction: A Split Learning Approach 2023
Delay-constrained quality maximization in RSMA-based video streaming networks 2022
A Survey on Intelligent Reflecting Surface-aided Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access Networks 2022
A Survey on Passive Beamforming using Statistical State Information in Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted Networks 2022