Vinh Dang

Dr. Vinh Dang is an Assistant Professor at the Operations, Planning, Accounting & Control (OPAC) group within the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on automating manufacturing processes, material handling, and the integration of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in smart factories, warehouses, and healthcare environments. He has contributed to projects such as Advanced Manufacturing Logistics and Green Transportation Delta, emphasizing sustainable and efficient industrial systems.

Education:

• PhD in Operations Research, Aalborg University (2014)
• M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Pusan National University (South Korea)
• B.Eng. in Industrial Systems Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Vietnam)

Research Interests: Dr. Dang’s work centers on algorithmic methodologies for planning/scheduling automated systems, particularly in smart industries. He explores robotics integration, energy-efficient logistics, and real-time decision-making frameworks. His research combines operations research techniques with multi-agent systems and reinforcement learning to enhance manufacturing and service sector efficiency.

Key Projects:

• DigiTwop: Digital Twin-based warehouse optimization (2025–2028)
• Green Transport Delta – Electrification: Sustainable transportation solutions (2021–2024)
• Decentralized Distribution: Logistics sector disruption analysis (2023–2025)

Teaching: Courses include Manufacturing Integration, Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems, and Engineering Design Expertise, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals such as Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure (SDG 9).

Labs/Teams: Collaborates on digital twin frameworks for AGV communication and energy management systems, emphasizing practical industry applications like smart hospitals and high-tech logistics.