Thinh Nguyen

Thinh Nguyen is a Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University. His research spans theories and applications of stochastic processes, with focus areas in signal processing, video coding, networking, communication systems, and quantum information theory. He co-authored multiple award-winning papers and received the NSF CAREER Award (2009) and Engelbrecht Young Faculty Award (2007).

• Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley (2003), B.S. in Computer Engineering from University of Washington (1995)
• Research Focus: Information representation, processing, and transmission with applications in multimedia streaming optimization
• Key Contributions: Network coding theories for efficient multimedia transmission

His recent publications address topics in machine learning optimization, fluid dynamics in medical systems, and microfabrication techniques. Outside academia, he maintains strong musical interests as a classical violinist and emphasizes family values.

Scientific Awards

• NSF CAREER Award (2009)
• Engelbrecht Young Faculty Award (2007)

Currently advises graduate students in information theory and signal processing while leading research at the intersection of electrical engineering and computer science.