T. Thang Vo-Doan

Dr T. Thang Vo-Doan is a Lecturer at the University of Queensland in the School of Mechanical & Mining Engineering. He directs the UQ Biorobotics Lab and serves as an affiliate of both the Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies and the Queensland Brain Institute.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (2016)
• M.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (2010)
• B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (2008)

His research focuses on biohybrid robotics, integrating biological systems with technology through cyborg insects, bio-inspired robotics, and fast lock-on tracking systems. He explores insect biomechanics and brain imaging in untethered insects, developing platforms for search-and-rescue missions and environmental monitoring.

Recent work trends include:

• 2025: On-demand climbing control for cyborg beetles
• 2024: High-resolution insect tracking and soft textile muscles
• 2023: Intelligent insect–computer hybrid robots
• 2022: Autonomous navigation and robotic leg design
• 2018: Ultralightweight living robots

Scientific honors:

• Human Frontier Science Program Cross-disciplinary Fellowship (2019-2022)

He supervises projects on:

• Insect-machine hybrid robots
• Insect-inspired robotics
• Fast lock-on tracking
• Insect locomotion biomechanics

Current grants include:

• NHMRC IDEAS Grant (2025-2028): Infrared and AI for Ross River virus surveillance
• Queensland Corrective Services Grant (2024-2027): Wastewater drug misuse analysis