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Nguyen Quang Tan, PhD

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Postdoctoral Researcher

Biography

Dr. Quang Tan Nguyen received his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering from the University of Ulsan, South Korea, in 2024. His doctoral research contributed significantly to the fundamental understanding of liquid–solid contact electrification and the advancement of novel direct-current (DC) power generation methods for energy harvesting applications. Before pursuing his Ph.D., he studied at the National Institute of Applied Sciences Centre Val de Loire (INSA-CVL), France, specializing in industrial systems engineering. During his time at INSA-CVL, he received multidisciplinary training in electronics, automation, mechanics, and mechatronics—building a strong foundation for his future research in sustainable and intelligent energy systems.

From 2024 to 2025, Dr. Nguyen continued his work at the University of Ulsan as a Postdoctoral Researcher, leading studies in high-efficiency energy harvesting for smart infrastructure and self-powered electronics. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at VinUniversity, where he advances the development of convergent energy harvesting systems and integrated self-powered platforms for Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city applications.

Dr. Quang Tan Nguyen specialized in industrial data processing and electrical engineering at INSA-CVL, France, in 2014. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ulsan, Korea, in 2024. From 2024 to 2025, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Ulsan, focusing on high-efficiency energy harvesting technologies for self-powered electronics and sustainable machinery systems. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at VinUniversity, continuing his research on convergent energy harvesting systems and integrated power platforms for IoT and smart city technologies. His work spans advanced triboelectric systems, hybrid energy harvesting, self-charging platforms, and multifunctional sensors. His overarching goal is to develop innovative, maintenance-free, and environmentally friendly energy solutions for next-generation smart applications.

Dr. Nguyen is a dedicated researcher in the fields of mechanical engineering, energy harvesting, and sustainable electronics. His current research interests include:

  • Advanced Triboelectric Systems: Design and optimization of direct-current triboelectric nanogenerators (DC-TENGs) with high output, durability, and application readiness.
  • Convergent Energy Harvesting Technologies: Development of hybrid systems that integrate triboelectric, thermoelectric, and hygroelectric mechanisms to enable robust, all-weather energy harvesting.
  • Autonomous and Self-Sustaining Power Platforms: Creation of self-charging energy systems tailored for IoT devices, wearables, and industrial sensors, enabling long-term, maintenance-free operation.
  • Green Battery and Integrated Sensor Innovation: Development of environmentally friendly energy storage and multifunctional, self-powered sensor systems for health monitoring, environmental sensing, and smart electronics.
  • Smart City Energy Solutions: Implementation of scalable energy harvesting technologies within urban infrastructure to support sustainable smart cities, including street lighting, traffic systems, and building-integrated power systems.

  1. Q. T. Nguyen, T. Van Tam, D. L. Vu, J. H. Ahn, W. M. Choi, and K. K. Ahn, “Ultrahigh current density DC triboelectric generator for energy harvesting and self-powered sensing,” Nano Energy, vol. 143, p. 111291, 2025/10/01/ 2025.
  2. D. Linh Vu, Q. T. Nguyen, T. Van Tam, W. M. Choi, and K. K. Ahn, “Ionic liquids/poly(vinylidene fluoride) composite membrane for current boosting in direct-current triboelectric nanogenerator via Schottky junction,” Nano Energy, vol. 143, p. 111322, 2025/10/01/ 2025.
  3. Q. T. Nguyen, V. T. Tran, D. L. Vu, C. D. Le, W. M. Choi, and K.-K. Ahn, “Tribo-hygro-electric generator: Harnessing mechanical energy with liquid-infused porous cellulose for multiple sensing and DC power generation,” Nano Energy, vol. 132, 2024.
  4. D. L. Vu, Q. T. Nguyen, P. S. Chung, and K. K. Ahn, “Enhancing the charge transfer in triboelectric nanogenerator based on sulfonated poly ether ether ketone/carbon nanotubes proton exchange composite membrane,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol. 1004, 2024.
  5. Q.-T. Nguyen, C.-D. Le, D.-L. Vu, T.-H. Nguyen, K. K. Ahn, and S. Ganachari, “High Output Direct-Current Nanogenerators Based on Charge Redistribution at Wet Cellulose/Metal Contact Interfaces,” International Journal of Energy Research, vol. 2023, pp. 1-12, 2023.
  6. Q. T. Nguyen, D. L. Vu, C. D. Le, and K. K. Ahn, “Enhancing the Performance of Triboelectric Generator: A Novel Approach Using Solid-Liquid Interface-Treated Foam and Metal Contacts,” Polymers (Basel), vol. 15, no. 10, May 20 2023.
  7. Q.-T. Nguyen and K.-K. K. Ahn, “Fluid-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators: A Review of Current Status and Applications,” International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 1043-1060, 2020.
  8. D. L. Vu, C. D. Le, Q. T. Nguyen, K. K. Ahn, and P. K. Kulriya, “Driving the Polyvinylidene Fluoride Crystallization via Surface Functionalization of Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles for Liquid-Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerator Enhancement,” International Journal of Energy Research, vol. 2023, pp. 1-11, 2023.
  9. Q. T. Nguyen, D. L. Vu, C. D. Le, and K. K. Ahn, “Recent Progress in Self-Powered Sensors Based on Liquid-Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerators,” Sensors (Basel), vol. 23, no. 13, Jun 25 2023.
  10. Q. T. Nguyen, C. P. Vo, T. H. Nguyen, and K. K. Ahn, “A Direct-Current Triboelectric Nanogenerator Energy Harvesting System Based on Water Electrification for Self-Powered Electronics,” Applied Sciences, vol. 12, no. 5, 2022.

  • 2016-2024: Ph.D. (integrated Master and Doctor’s degree) in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Korea
  • 2011-2014: B.E in Industrial System Engineering, National Institute of Applied Sciences Centre Val de Loire (INSA-CVL), Blois, France

  • Best Presentation Award (2022), The 25th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology

  • https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ekD8wtwAAAAJ&hl=fr&oi=ao
  • https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0777-444X
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