Van-Truong TRAN
Antony
Summary
Scientist In physics with 11 years of experience 91300 Massy, France Ph.D. In Physics with a specialization in Computational Materials Science. Proficient in researching and developing advanced materials for various applications, including electronic switches, sensors, thermal manipulators, and nano-energy harvesters based on thermoelectrics. Worked at leading research institutions such as University Paris Saclay, CEA Saclay, and University Sorbonne. The key author of 20 articles in top-quality journals such as Carbon (IF 11.3, top 1%), Nanoscale (IF 8.3, top 1%), demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in Python, Matlab, Fortran, Bash Shell scripts, SQL, and R as well as numerical algorithms to assist in developing physics models and analyzing data. Having a passion for learning and adapting to new subjects. Seeking an R&D position to contribute expertise and tackle new challenges in the private sector.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Researcher
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University Paris Saclay
Palaiseau
2021.11 - Current
- Spearheaded development of groundbreaking method and simulation tool for quantum transport in nanostructures
- Published 4 article, including Carbon (top 1% in materials science)
Researcher
Sorbonne University
Paris
2019.12 - 2021.10
- Developed and implemented groundbreaking methodology and custom codebase to analyze sound waves at ultra-low frequencies, enabling precise calculations across broad frequency range, leading to enhanced accuracy in data interpretation and subsequent applications
- Doubled frequency range capacity of D3Q simulation tool (in Fotran): https://sourceforge.net/projects/d3q/, leading to enhanced computational efficiency and broader application potential
- Published 3 articles and participated in 1 conference.
Researcher
CEA Saclay
Saclay
2017.11 - 2019.11
- Pioneered a novel method and corresponding code to comprehensively study the magnetic and thermodynamic properties of Fe-alloy, enhancing understanding and facilitating advancements in the field
- Published 4 articles and presented results in several conferences
- Developed 4 scientific tools: SQS_generator (in matlab), OP4VASP (in bash-shell + python), VASP_CONTROLLER (bash-shell + python/matlab), MC_simulator (Monte Carlo simulation tool, in fortran)
Researcher
CNRS
2016.02 - 2017.10
- CentraleSupélec, Gif-sur-Yvette
- Developed method and code to study energy harvesters based on thermoelectric effects in nano-materials, leading to significant advancements in energy harvesting technology
- Published 7 articles and participated in several conferences.
PhD
Paris-sud (University Paris XI)
2012.12 - 2015.11
- Pioneered method and code to study electronic and thermoelectric properties of graphene-based nano-structures, contributing to advancements in nanoelectronics
- Published 3 articles and presented results in several conferences.
Research Assistant
Singapore-MIT Alliance For Research And Technology
2012.02 - 2012.11
- Developed method and code to study electromagnetic waves in interactions with materials
- Supported 1 research team in analyzing physics behind phenomena
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
Education
Ph.D. - Computational Materials Science
University Paris-sud, University Paris Saclay
11.2015
Master of Science - Condensed Matters Physics
National Chiao Tung University (NCTU)
Taiwan02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physics Teacher Education
Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE)
06.2008
PhD -
Université Paris
2012
master's - science
by National Chiao Tung University
Skills
- Expert of learning new subjects
- Research and development
- Quantum physics in nanoscience
- Critical thinking, Creative, Innovative problem-solving
- Data Science, Data visualization, scientific software development
- Modeling, Simulation, Finite element method, numerical algorithms
- Python (Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn), Matlab, Fortran, Bash shell, SQL, R
Certification
Vietnamese (native)
Projects
GoLoATs (2017-present)
Role: Creator
Developing an effective scientific tool to study the properties of electrons and phonons in nanostructures based on multiscale simulations.
2 versions: 1 in matlab, 1 in python
Project details: https://vantruong-tran.tk/goloats-project/, 03/2023
Data manipulation using Pandas (advanced) | codefinity (link)
03/2023
Statistics with Python (advanced) | codefinity (link)
Timeline
Researcher
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University Paris Saclay
2021.11 - Current
Researcher
Sorbonne University
2019.12 - 2021.10
Researcher
CEA Saclay
2017.11 - 2019.11
Researcher
CNRS
2016.02 - 2017.10
PhD
Paris-sud (University Paris XI)
2012.12 - 2015.11
Research Assistant
Singapore-MIT Alliance For Research And Technology
2012.02 - 2012.11
Ph.D. - Computational Materials Science
University Paris-sud, University Paris Saclay
Master of Science - Condensed Matters Physics
National Chiao Tung University (NCTU)
Bachelor of Science - Physics Teacher Education
Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE)
PhD -
Université Paris
master's - science
by National Chiao Tung University
Vietnamese (native)
Projects
GoLoATs (2017-present)
Role: Creator
Developing an effective scientific tool to study the properties of electrons and phonons in nanostructures based on multiscale simulations.
2 versions: 1 in matlab, 1 in python
Project details: https://vantruong-tran.tk/goloats-project/, 03/2023
Data manipulation using Pandas (advanced) | codefinity (link)
03/2023
Statistics with Python (advanced) | codefinity (link)
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