Toan Dinh

Assoc Prof Toan Dinh is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), affiliated with the School of Engineering. His research focuses on MEMS/NEMS, semiconductor physics, wearable electronics, and sensors for harsh environments. He has secured over $4M in grants, including ARC DECRA and Discovery Projects, and holds awards like the 2024 Young Tall Poppy Award. His team develops advanced sensors and energy-efficient technologies.

• Education: BEngMech (Hanoi University of Science and Technology, 2009), MScMech (HANU, 2012), PhD (Griffith University, 2017).
• Research Highlights: Design of self-powered sensors, quantum emitters in nanomaterials, and fire-safe nanocomposites. Current projects include quantum sensor technology for sports injury prevention and thermal engineering for space transducers.
• Grants: Led projects like 'Quantum and Wearable Sensor Technology for Injury Prevention' ($832K) and 'Thermal Engineering in Semiconductor Heterojunctions' ($471K).
• Awards: Recognized for early-career excellence in research, including ARC DECRA and UniSQ awards.
• Teams: Dinh Research Group focuses on nanomaterials, energy harvesting, and biomedical applications.