Minh Dang

• Copilot EPX Stream Finishing project and product roadmap. R&D on new surface-treated technologies for aerospace and medical applications. • Achieved high success rate in FATs, SATs, and PoCs. Developed DVP&R plans, supported BOM creation, and expedited prototype delivery in record time. • Contributed to global sales and marketing efforts targeting SMEs and major enterprises. • Report to Global Products Manager (Executive).

• Create 1000+ recipes for cutting tools with in-depth technical reports. • Achieved sub-100nm roughness and micron-controlled edge honing, enhancing 700% tool performance and lifespan. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimise processes, leading to improved product quality.

Primary industry supervisor for PhD Project "Edge Preparation, Surface Finishing and their Effects by Stream Finishing Technology" with School of Engineering, Factory of the Future.

Associated with ARC SEAM.

• Provided expert technological advice to develop innovative 3D-printed high-fashion jewelry using sustainable materials. • Collaborated with design teams to implement suitable PVD coatings, enhancing product durability and aesthetic appeal. • Contributed to achieving a remarkable $9 million valuation for Posthuman Lab within just one year of operation.

• Performed advanced characterisation of complex, coated tools using surface, morphological, elemental, and mechanical analyses to optimise wear resistance and extend tool life.

• The Australian Research Council (ARC) is the primary non-medical research funding agency of the Australian Government, distributing more than A$800 million in grants each year. SEAM is within the council. • Developed a novel electrochemical polishing technique that enhanced tool surface smoothness by 400%, offering improved tool life and performance.. • Provided strategic insights to industry partners regarding multimillion-dollar investments in advanced surface technologies.

• Managed project focused on the synthesis and development of innovative graphene-based materials tailored for critical applications in aerospace, infrastructural construction, and energy sectors. • Settling the collaborations with scientists from the Polish Academy of Sciences to unlock the optical properties and potential applications of lanthanide-graphene composites for high-end optical devices.

• Contributing in a pioneering project centered on the formulation and advancement of novel nanocarbon-based materials

• Comprehensive exploration of diverse materials, with a primary focus on carbon-based composites, aiming for scalable production for local industries, government, and military applications. • Patented a simple and green method for graphene and graphene-based materials production. • Developed and commercialized a range of products with graphene-based composite, such as bullet-proof armor, ballistic missiles, isoantielectrostatic carpet, dissipation oil, lumber-drying solar energy, fertilizer, ultrahigh-performance concrete, isothermal asphalt, and more, exemplifying our commitment to innovation and addressing industry-specific needs.

• Characterize and assess the properties of both single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, with a particular emphasis on modifications. • Testing properties of semi-industrial carbon nanotubes.

• Worked at Laboratory of Nanocarbon Materials, Institute of Materials Science (IMS). • Specialized in the exploration and application of graphene and 2D materials, driving advancements in sectors like water purification, biosensors, solar panels, lithium-ion batteries, and national security. • Analysis on unique properties of nanocarbon material spectrum.

• Work at Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials, IMS • Part-time intern specializing in synthesizing Gold nanoparticles for pesticide detection. • Contributed to the research project focused on developing nano-photocatalytic materials on polymer fibers to treat organic compound-contaminated water.

• Worked at USTH/IMS Joint-lab on NanoEngineering in research project titled "Innovative (Photo)Catalysts for Solar Hydrogen Generation from Water," with the goal of identifying superior catalysts as alternatives to Pt, a rare and expensive material. • Focused on advancing energy conversion and storage through the application of these high-performance catalysts in the water-splitting process, contributing to sustainable solutions and reducing reliance on costly resources.

ARC Industry-funded project “Edge Preparation, Surface Finish, and Their Effects on Modern Precision Cutting Tool Performance”.

Research Internship & Assistant at Laboratory of Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Hanoi, Vietnam. Research project "Innovative (Photo)Catalysts for Solar Hydrogen Generation from Water".