Ngoc‐Trung Nguyen
Konkuk University, Kangwon National University, Konkuk University Medical Center
Papers
4
Total Citations
16
H-Index
3
About
Ngoc‐Trung Nguyen is a pioneering researcher in the field of smart materials and bio-inspired robotics, with a specialized focus on piezoelectric actuators. His work centers on developing lightweight, high-performance actuation systems that mimic biological muscles, aiming to replace conventional hydraulic and pneumatic actuators in small-scale aerospace and robotic applications. Nguyen’s major contributions include the innovative design of piezo-composite actuators, such as the LIPCA (Lightweight Piezo-Composite Actuator), which offer superior force and displacement for compact systems. He has applied these actuators to control surfaces for small flying vehicles, demonstrating their potential in active vibration control and biomimetic robots. His most cited paper, “An improved design of Piezo-Composite Actuator used as the artificial muscle for bio-inspired robots” (2007), has garnered 6 citations, while related works on unimorph actuators and elevator control surfaces for air robots have earned 3 and 2 citations, respectively. Despite modest citation numbers, Nguyen’s research is foundational in advancing smart material actuation for aerospace and robotics, offering a pathway toward more efficient, lightweight, and responsive systems. His work continues to inspire innovations in small-scale autonomous vehicles and artificial muscle technology.
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- 2Piezo‐composite actuated control surface system for flying vehicle5 citations · 2010
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