About ME

Short Biography

Kim Tien Nguyen received his B.S. degree (2012) in mechanical engineering from the Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, Vietnam, M.S. degree (2015) and Ph.D. degree (2019) in mechanical engineering from Chonnam National University, South Korea. He is now a senior researcher in Medical Microrobot center, Korea. His research interests including Micro-actuator/ Microrobot, Micro manipulation of bio-medical devices/applications.

Education Backgrounds

  • Mar.,2016 - Feb.,2020: Ph.D. candidate
    Dissertation Title:"High Performance Electromagnetic Navigation system for Multi-functional Medical Microrobot applications”.
    School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
    GPA: 4.41/4.5
  • Mar.,2013 - Feb.,2015: Master candidate
    Thesis Title: “Bio-inspired Micro Terrestrial Walking Robot Using PVDF/PVP/PSSA Based Ionic Polymer Metal Composite Actuator”.
    School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
    GPA: 4.0/4.5
  • 2008 - 2012: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)
    Thesis Title: “Design Multi-functional Wheelchair for disabled people”.
    School of Mechanical Engineering, Hochiminh City University of Education and Technology.
    GPA: 7.97/10.0

Work Experiences

  • July,2021 - now: Senior Researcher
    Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics (KIMIRo), South Korea
  • Mar.,2020 - June,2020: Postdoctoral researcher
    Medical Microrobot Center (MRC)
    Robot Research Initiatives (RRI), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
  • Mar.,2016 - Feb.,2020: Fulltime Researcher
    Medical Microrobot Center (MRC)
    Robot Research Initiatives (RRI), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
  • Mar.,2013 - Feb.,2015: Research Assistance
    Robot Research Initiatives (RRI), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
  • Nov.,2012 - 2018: Lecturer
    Vinatex Economic-Technical College of Hochiminh City, Vietnam
  • Mar.-May 2012: Internship
    Quality assurance engineer
    Sonion Vietnam Limited, Sai Gon Hi-Tech Park, Hochiminh City,Vietnam

Honours and Awards

▪ Winner of the Micromachines 2022, Best Paper Award.
▪ Commendation for Excellent contribution to Korean Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 2021.
▪ Scholarship for Excellent paper publication, Brain Korean, BK21 plus, 2019.
▪ Best presentation award in the 3rd international Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics (ICCAR 2017), Nagoya, Japan, 2017.
▪ Commendation for Excellent contribution to Medical Microrobot Center (MRC), Chonnam National University, Korea, 2017.
▪ Awarded for Excellent achievement in scientific research in Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education, 2011.
▪ Awarded for 2nd prize at Holcim Prize 2012, semi-final round, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education.
▪ Best paper award in the 3rd Symposium on Mechanical Engineering for Young Scientist (SMEYS 2012), Hochiminh City University of Technology, 2012.