Assist. Prof. Dao Thanh Phong

Full-time researcher of Division of Computational Mechatronics
H-Index (WoS): 13; Citation (WoS): > 504
H-Index (Scopus): 13; Citation (Scopus): > 444
Email: daothanhphong@tdtu.edu.vn
Google Scholar metric; Researchgate metric; Scopus metric; ResearcherID: Q-6124-2016
1. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, HCM University of Technology and Education, 5/2008.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Taiwan, 3/2011.
- PhD of Mechanical Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Taiwan, 3/2011.
2. WORKING HISTORY
- From 2015 to present: Full time researcher of Institute for Computational Science, Ton Duc Thang University – HCMC, Vietnam.
3. RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Compliant mechanisms;
- Micro/nano sensors and actuators;
- Bio-inspired mechanisms;
- High precision positioning stages;
- Rehabilitation and assistive technology;
- Biomechanics (Prosthetic ankle foot);
- Mechanical design;
- Hybrid optimization algorithms;
- Applied soft computing.
4. RESEARCH PROJECTS
[2]. Development and optimization of novel compliant mechanisms for use in precise positioning systems, (Principal Investigator, No.107.01-2019.14), National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED), from 7/2019 to 7/2021 (Ongoing).
[1]. Design and optimization of compliant mechanisms for the system of precise gripper (Principal Investigator, No.107.01-2016.20), National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED), from 4/2017 to 4/2019 (Completed).
5. PUBLICATIONS
- Journals:
[27]. Le Ngoc Chau, Thanh-Phong Dao*, and Van Anh Dang, An efficient hybrid approach of improved adaptive neural fuzzy inference system and teaching learning-based optimization for design optimization of a jet pump-based thermoacoustic-Stirling heat engine, Neural Computing and Applications, 1-15, (2019) (ISI)
[26]. Le Ngoc Chau, Hieu Giang Le, Thanh-Phong Dao*, Van Anh Dang, Design and Optimization for a New Compliant Planar Spring of Upper Limb Assistive Device Using Hybrid Approach of RSM–FEM and MOGA, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 44(9): 7441-7456, (2019) (ISI)
[25]. Minh Phung Dang, Thanh-Phong Dao*, Ngoc Le Chau, Hieu Giang Le, Effective hybrid algorithm of Taguchi method, FEM, RSM, and teaching learning-based optimization for multiobjective optimization design of a compliant rotary positioning stage for nanoindentation tester, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Article ID 4191924, 16 pages, (2019) (ISI)
[24]. Ngoc Le Chau, Hieu Giang Le, Thanh-Phong Dao*, Minh Phung Dang, Van Anh Dang, Efficient Hybrid Method of FEA-Based RSM and PSO Algorithm for Multi-Objective Optimization Design for a Compliant Rotary Joint for Upper Limb Assistive Device, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Article ID 2587373, 14 pages, (2019) (ISI)
[23]. Nguyen, Duc Nam, Thanh-Phong Dao*, Ngoc Le Chau, Van Anh Dang, Hybrid Approach of Finite Element Method, Kigring Metamodel, and Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm for Computational Optimization of a Flexure Elbow Joint for Upper-Limb Assistive Device, Complexity, Article ID 3231914, 13 pages, (2019) (ISI)
[22]. Ngoc Le Chau, Minh-Quan Nguyen, Thanh-Phong Dao*, et al, An effective approach of adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system-integrated teaching learning-based optimization for use in machining optimization of S45C CNC turning, Optimization and Engineering, 20(3): 811-832, (2019) (ISI)
[21]. Nguyen, Duc Nam, Ngoc Le Chau, Thanh-Phong Dao*, Chander Prakash, Sunpreet Singh, Experimental study on polishing process of cylindrical roller bearings, Measurement and Control, (2019) (ISI)
[20]. Ngoc Le Chau, Thanh-Phong Dao*, Van Thanh Tien Nguyen, An efficient hybrid approach of finite element method, artificial neural network-based multiobjective genetic algorithm for computational optimization of a linear compliant mechanism of nanoindentation tester, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, pp. 1-16, (2018) (ISI)
[19]. Ho, N. L., Thanh-Phong Dao*, Le Chau, N., Huang, S. C., Multi-objective optimization design of a compliant microgripper based on hybrid teaching learning-based optimization algorithm, Microsystem Technologies, 25(5): 2067-2083, (2018) (ISI)
[18]. Tien-Hoang Ngoa, Hong-Van Trana, Thang-An Nguyen, Thanh-Phong Dao, Dung-An Wang, Design and kinetostatic modeling of a compliant gripper for grasp and autonomous release of objects, Advanced Robotics, 32(14): 717-735, (2018) (ISI)
[17]. Chau, N. L., Thanh-Phong Dao*, Nguyen, V. T. T, Optimal design of a dragonfly-inspired compliant joint for camera positioning system of nanoindentation tester based on a hybrid integration of jaya-anfis, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Article ID 8546095, 16 pages, (2018) (ISI)
[16]. Ho, N. L., Thanh-Phong Dao, Le, H. G., Le Chau, N., Optimal design of a compliant microgripper for assemble system of cell phone vibration motor using a hybrid approach of anfis and jaya, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 44(2): 1205-1220, (2018) (ISI)
[15]. Van Tran, H., Ngo, T. H., Tran, N. D. K., Dang, T. N., Thanh-Phong Dao, Wang, D. A., A threshold accelerometer based on a tristable mechanism, Mechatronics, 53: 39-55, (2018) (ISI)
[14]. Thanh-Phong Dao, Shyh-Chour Huang, Ngoc Le Chau, Robust parameter design for a compliant microgripper based on hybrid Taguchi- differential evolution algorithm, Microsystem Technologies, 24(3): 1461-1477, (2018) (ISI)
[13]. Tran Minh Duc, Ngo Van Hoa, Thanh-Phong Dao, Adaptive fuzzy fractional-order nonsingular terminal sliding mode control for a class of second-order nonlinear systems, Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, 13(3): 031004, (2018) (ISI)
[12]. Thanh-Phong Dao and Shyh-Chour Huang, Design and multi-Objective optimization for a broad self-amplified 2-DOF monolithic mechanism, Sādhanā, 42(9): 1527-1542, (2017) (ISI)
[11]. Thanh-Phong Dao, Shyh-Chour Huang, Phạm Toan Thang, Hybrid Taguchi-cuckoo search algorithm for optimization of a compliant focus positioning platform, Applied Soft Computing, 57: 526-538, (2017) (ISI)
[10]. Thanh-Phong Dao and Shyh-Chour Huang, Compliant thin-walled joint based on Zygoptera nonlinear geometry, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 31(3): 1293-1303, (2017) (ISI)
[9]. Thanh-Phong Dao and et al., Analysis and optimization of a micro-displacement sensor for compliant microgripper, Microsystem Technologies, 23(12): 5375-5395, (2017) (ISI)
[8]. Thanh-Phong Dao and Shyh-Chour Huang, Optimization of a two degrees of freedom compliant mechanism using Taguchi method-based grey relational analysis, Microsystem Technologies, 23(10): 4815-4830, (2017) (ISI)
[7]. Ngoc Le Chau, Van Anh Dang, Hieu Giang Le, Thanh-Phong Dao*, Robust parameter design and analysis of a leaf compliant joint for micropositioning systems, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 42(11): 4811-4823, (2017) (ISI)
[6]. Shyh-Chour Huang and Thanh-Phong Dao*, Design and computational optimization of a flexure-based xy positioning platform using flexure-based response surface methodology, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 17(8): 1035-1048, (2017) (ISI)
[5]. Thanh-Phong Dao*, Multiresponse optimization of a compliant guiding mechanism using hybrid Taguchi-grey based fuzzy logic approach, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2016: 1-17, (2016) (ISI)
[4]. Thanh-Phong Dao* and Shyh-Chour Huang, Design and analysis of a compliant micro-positioning platform with embedded strain gauges and viscoelastic damper, Microsystem Technologies, 23(2): 441-456, (2016) (ISI)
[3]. Shyh-Chour Huang and Thanh-Phong Dao*, Multi-objective optimal design of a 2-DOF flexure-based mechanism using hybrid approach of grey-Taguchi coupled response surface methodology and entropy measurement, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 41(12): 1-17, (2016) (ISI)
[2]. Thanh-Phong Dao and Shyh-Chour Huang, Design, fabrication, and predictive model of a 1-dof translational, flexible bearing for high precision mechanism, Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 39(3): 419-429, (2015) (ISI)
[1]. Thanh-Phong Dao and Shyh-Chour Huang, Robust design for a flexible bearing with 1-DOF translation using the Taguchi method and the utility concept, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 29(8): 3309-3320, (2015) (ISI)
6. AWARDS
[3]. Second prize in Industrial Robotics, Scientific Posters Competition, Asia-Pacific Championship, 2013 International Olympic Coliseum and Android Robotics, 2013
[2]. Second prize in Cloud Reviewing, Scientific Posters Competition, Asia-Pacific Championship, 2013 International Olympic Coliseum and Android Robotics, 2013
[1]. Best paper, Evaluation of structural behavior of a novel compliant prosthetic ankle-foot, 2017 International Conference on Mechanical, System and Control Engineering (ICMSC 2017) St. Petersburg, Russia, May 19-21, 2017