Ngoc-Hien Tran

University of Transport and Communications, University of Ulsan, Ulsan University Hospital

Papers

Total Citations

175

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About

Dr. Ngoc-Hien Tran is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing systems, with a focus on the intersection of cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, and autonomous control. Her work addresses the critical challenge of transitioning from mass production to mass customization, where manufacturing systems must handle variable product types, small lot sizes, and short lead times. Tran’s most cited paper, “Development of a Smart Cyber-Physical Manufacturing System in the Industry 4.0 Context” (2019, 76 citations), provides a foundational framework for integrating digital and physical processes in modern factories. She is also recognized for pioneering the use of cognitive agent swarms to create autonomous manufacturing systems that can adapt to real-time disturbances—a concept explored in her 2012 paper (56 citations) and subsequent works. Her research has significantly advanced the resilience and flexibility of smart factories, directly supporting Industry 4.0 goals. With over 175 total citations, Tran’s contributions are essential reading for engineers and researchers developing next-generation, self-optimizing production environments.