Thach Nguyen

Associate Professor Thach Nguyen is affiliated with the School of Engineering at RMIT University. His research focuses on integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, and quantum optics, with applications in mid-infrared spectroscopy, waveguide design, and optical device fabrication. He supervises projects on topics such as quantum optics on lithium niobate platforms, energy-efficient neuromorphic accelerators, and hybrid microfluidics for diagnostics. His work spans photonics integration, material characterization, and advanced optical systems. Key research areas include lithium niobate-based devices, silicon nitride waveguides, and synthetic frequency dimension engineering.

Teaching interests include integrated optics and silicon photonics. His research has led to innovations in photonic CNNs for image processing, programmable silicon photonics, and fiber/chip-based supercontinuum sources. Collaborations emphasize hybrid integration, energy-efficient architectures, and novel photonic phenomena.