Son Tung Nguyen

Son Tung Nguyen is a PhD Researcher at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Centre for Robotics (QCR), affiliated with Prof. David Milford’s research group. His work focuses on advancing visual localization techniques, particularly in adapting these methods to low-resolution imaging scenarios. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Stuttgart, where his thesis explored integrating modern computer vision with task and motion planners for robotic manipulation.

Education:

• Master’s Degree: University of Stuttgart (Thesis: Robotic manipulation combining computer vision and task planning)
• PhD Candidate: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Research Interests:

Nguyen’s research spans robotics, computer vision, and machine learning. His current projects emphasize visual localization in challenging environments, such as those requiring low-resolution imaging, and the application of these techniques to augmented reality (AR) systems. He has also contributed to self-supervised learning frameworks for robotic sequential manipulation and representation learning in scene-image analysis.

Advising & Collaborations:

As part of Prof. Milford’s group, Nguyen contributes to projects at QCR. His research aligns with the Centre’s focus on advancing autonomous systems, robotics, and AI-driven solutions. While no personal grants or awards are explicitly listed, his work is embedded in the group’s broader achievements, such as recent grants and recognitions highlighted in QCR’s news.

Labs & Teams:

Nguyen is actively involved in the QCR research community, collaborating with experts in robotics and computer vision to bridge theoretical advancements with practical applications in autonomous systems.