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Dr. Tuan Sang Tran is a Research Fellow at Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI), Griffith University, within the School of Engineering and Built Environment's Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design department. He holds a PhD in Engineering from RMIT University (2021) and has previously worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at RMIT University (2021-2022) and UNSW Sydney (2023-2024). In early 2024, he was awarded the Griffith University (Vice-Chancellor's) Postdoctoral Fellowship to advance his research on flexible sensors with 2D materials.
Dr. Tran's educational background includes:
- PhD in Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia (2021)
- M.E. (Master of Engineering), Gachon University, South Korea (2016)
- B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering), Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2014)
Dr. Tran's research focuses on designing interactions between nanomaterials to enable applications in flexible sensors, high-performance electronics, and renewable energy. His primary expertise is in developing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors using 2D materials, particularly for wearable device applications. By leveraging the unmatched sensitivity and flexibility of 2D materials like graphene, his work pioneers a new class of optomechanical sensors with extremely low thickness and unprecedented flexibility (2D MEMS). His research spans nanotechnology, nanomaterials engineering, and novel sensing platforms for defense and healthcare applications, with particular emphasis on piezo-optoelectronic effects in SiC semiconductors for self-powered and ultrasensitive sensors.
Analysis of Dr. Tran's recent publications reveals a strong focus on nanomaterials engineering, particularly graphene and other 2D materials, for applications in sensing, energy storage, and flexible electronics. His work demonstrates expertise in materials synthesis, functionalization, and device fabrication, with an increasing emphasis on practical applications in wearable technology. A notable trend is the integration of multiple physical phenomena (piezoelectric, pyroelectric, and photovoltaic effects) in single sensor platforms, enabling self-powered, highly sensitive detection systems. His research also shows growing interdisciplinary collaboration across chemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering, with significant contributions to sustainable manufacturing processes.
Dr. Tran has received numerous prestigious awards:
- Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Fellowship (2025)
- Griffith University Fellowship Accelerator (2024)
- Griffith University Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023)
- Best Poster, Materials Horizons, The Royal Society of Chemistry (2022)
- Best Oral Presentation, Graphene Workshop 2020
Dr. Tran actively mentors the next generation of researchers, currently supervising three PhD students (Buu Ton, Duc Khanh Tran, and Muhammad Tamoor Ansar) working on advanced sensor technologies. He has also successfully guided one Bachelor's (Honors) and two Master's students to completion. His research is supported by significant funding, including the GU Postdoctoral Fellowship ($292,984), Griffith Sciences Equipment Scheme ($66,000), and previous grants from ANSTO and NAFOSTED totaling over $555,000. His current projects focus on 'Optoelectronic coupling of 2D/SiC heterojunctions for ultrasensitive wearable sensors' and 'Advancing physical sensing with two-dimensional materials.'
Dr. Tran is an active member of the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI) and the Queensland Micro and Nanotechnology Centre at Griffith University. His laboratory specializes in advanced nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication, with custom-built equipment including a high-precision 2D material dry-transfer system. He collaborates extensively with researchers across Australia and internationally, and has served on organizing committees for major conferences including the World Micromachine Summit (MMS 2024) and Bio4Apps 2023.
