Hieu Nguyen

Hieu Nguyen is a Professor of Mathematics at Rowan University, affiliated with the College of Science & Mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. His research focuses on Experimental Mathematics, Coding Theory, and Frames, with applications in AI-driven Precision Agriculture and autonomous drone systems. Notable projects include mitigating Blueberry Scorch Virus using AI drones and developing error-correcting codes for communication systems.

• Education: Ph.D., Mathematics, UC Berkeley (1996); B.S., Mathematics & Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota (1990)
• Research Interests: Smart Drones, Deep Learning, Precision Agriculture, Coding Theory, Frames, and Experimental Mathematics
• Grants/Projects: NJ Department of Agriculture-funded Blueberry Scorch Virus project (2022–2025), Precision Agriculture Using AI Drones (2023–2024)

His work includes over 20 publications, emphasizing ensemble learning, error-correcting codes, and mathematical modeling. He leads the eXperimental Mathematics Laboratory (XML) and has advised numerous students in interdisciplinary research. Professional memberships include the Mathematical Association of America and New Jersey Big Data Alliance.