Loc Nguyen

Loc Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), Department of Mathematics and Statistics. His research focuses on Inverse Problems, Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), and their applications in areas such as medical imaging, geophysics, and engineering. He has held postdoctoral positions at the Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris (2011–2013) and the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (2013–2015) before joining UNC Charlotte in 2015.

• Education:
  • B.Sc in Mathematics, Vietnam National University at Ho Chi Minh City (1997–2001)
  • M.Sc in Mathematics, University of Utah (2006–2008)
  • Ph.D in Mathematics, University of Utah (2008–2011)

His research interests include developing numerical methods for solving inverse problems, particularly using Carleman estimates and convexification techniques. Applications span detecting hidden objects (e.g., tumors, oil reserves, landmines) and advancing computational methods for PDEs. He co-organizes the Computational and Applied Mathematics Seminar at UNC Charlotte and has authored/co-authored numerous journal articles and a book on inverse problems.

Key grants include a National Science Foundation grant (2022–2025) for phased and phaseless inverse scattering studies and Army Research Office funding (2018–2021) for imaging algorithms. His work has been supported by internal grants at UNC Charlotte and external funding from the NSF and Department of Defense.

Advising includes PhD students (e.g., Qitong Li, Thuy Le) and undergraduate researchers. He has served on university committees, including the Honors College and Faculty Research Grant panels, and contributed to textbook selection for calculus courses.

He has presented at major conferences like SIAM, AMS Sectional Meetings, and international workshops in Vietnam and Europe, showcasing advancements in inverse scattering, numerical analysis, and hybrid imaging techniques.