Thanh‐Vinh Nguyen

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo

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Thanh-Vinh Nguyen is an innovative researcher working at the intersection of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), microfluidics, and biomedical sensing technologies. His work spans two compelling domains: precision mechanical sensing and advanced fluid manipulation at the microscale. In the field of tactile and elasticity sensing, Nguyen has made notable contributions through the development of single-chip MEMS-based piezoresistive cantilever sensors capable of measuring object elasticity without requiring simultaneous knowledge of contact force or deformation. This elegant approach, which incorporates polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) pads with varied tactile properties onto a unified sensor chip, represents a meaningful advancement in minimally invasive material characterization. This work has attracted 22 combined citations across two related publications from 2018. More recently, Nguyen expanded his research into microfluidic droplet manipulation, developing a focused ultrasound platform that operates through hydrophobic meshes to enable parallel, automated control of microliter-scale droplets. Garnering 21 citations since its 2023 publication, this system offers promising applications across chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering, addressing the critical need for scalable, high-efficiency sample handling. Nguyen's body of work reflects a consistent drive to engineer precise, practical solutions for complex microscale challenges.