Canh-Dung Tran

A/Pr Canh-Dung Tran is an Associate Professor in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). He holds a PhD from USQ, an MEng from HoChiMinhUT, and a PGDipEngProc from Haute Alsace. His research focuses on electrohydrodynamics, nanomaterials, sensor technology, and computational modeling. Key contributions include innovations in self-powered sensors, electrohydrodynamic systems for drug delivery, and advanced materials for wearable electronics.

Tran is affiliated with the Centre for Future Materials and the Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences. His work bridges theoretical computational methods with practical applications in healthcare, robotics, and aerospace. Notable achievements include developing carbon nanotube-based flexible electronics and ion-wind propulsion systems.

His research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining fluid dynamics with material science to create novel sensor systems and energy-efficient devices. Recent studies explore light-harvesting sensors and electrohydrodynamic nebulizers for medical use. He actively contributes to numerical methods for complex fluid simulations and multiscale modeling of polymer systems.

Affiliations include leadership roles in advanced materials research centers, driving innovation in sustainable technologies and smart materials. Ongoing projects focus on expanding applications of nanomaterials in wearable health monitoring and aerospace propulsion systems.