Experience

  1. Postdoctoral Researcher

    RIKEN AIP, Tokyo
    Lead research on multimodal large language models for domain-specific perception, planning, and reasoning across robotics, traffic, and environmental intelligence.
  2. Machine Learning Research Intern

    Preferred Networks, Tokyo
    Built efficient end-to-end object tracking systems and collaborated with product teams on deployment.
  3. Machine Learning Engineer (Part-time)

    Laboro.AI, Tokyo
    Developed computer vision models for industrial clients; contributed to face detection and recognition products.
  4. Machine Learning Research Intern

    Fujitsu, Tokyo
    Prototyped LSTM-based question-answering systems for enterprise knowledge bases.

Education

  1. Ph.D. in Information Sciences

    Tohoku University
    Dean’s Award. Advisor: Prof. Takayuki Okatani
  2. Master in Information Sciences

    Tohoku University
    GPA: 4.0/4.0. Advisor: Prof. Takeshi Tokuyama
  3. Bachelor in Computer Science

    Vietnam National University, UET
    Highest GPA of cohort (3.9/4.0). Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Ha Quang Thuy
Skills & Hobbies
Programming & Tools
Python, SQL, C/C++, Bash
PyTorch, Transformers, LangChain
TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn
LaTeX, Git/GitHub
Awards
Dean’s Award for Excellent Achievements
Tohoku University ∙ March 2023
Recognized for outstanding Ph.D. research in multimodal AI
Best Presentation Award for Ph.D. Research
Tohoku University ∙ March 2022
Awarded for top Ph.D. research presentation in Information Sciences
Winner of Alfred Challenge
AllenAI & Google (ECCV 2020) ∙ August 2020
First place for interactive instruction-following agent competition at ECCV 2020
Honda YES Fellowship
Honda, Japan ∙ October 2019
Fellowship to Honda YES awardees who pursue studies in Japan
Japanese Government Scholarship for Ph.D. Course
MEXT, Japan ∙ October 2019
Full scholarship for Ph.D. studies in 2019-2022
Data Science Summer School Scholarship
Gottingen University ∙ August 2018
Selected to attend Data Science Summer School at Gottingen University, Germany
Honda Young Engineer Scientist Award
Honda Foundation ∙ December 2017
For top 10 engineering students in Vietnam.
Third Prize of National Scientific Student Research Conference
Vietnam ∙ October 2017
Recognized for outstanding research presentation at the national level
Japanese Government Scholarship for Master Course
MEXT, Japan ∙ October 2017
Full scholarship for Master’s studies in 2017-2019
Excellent Thesis Award
Vietnam National University (UET-VNU) ∙ June 2017
Best Bachelor’s thesis with highest score 10/10
First Prize of Scientific Student Research Conference
Vietnam ∙ January 2017
First place award for research presentation at the national conference
Excellent Student Award
Vietnam National University (UET-VNU) ∙ January 2017
Highest GPA among the K57 cohort
AmCham Scholarship
American Chamber and the US Embassy ∙ May 2017
Scholarship awarded by the American Chamber of Commerce and the US Embassy in Vietnam
Fostering ASEAN Future Leaders Scholarship
Korea ∙ September 2015
Fully funded scholarship for one-year exchange program in South Korea in 2015-2016
Machine Learning Summer School Scholarship
Kyoto University ∙ August 2015
Selected to attend Machine Learning Summer School at Kyoto University, Japan
Merit-based University Scholarships
UET-VNU ∙ January 2013
Received merit-based scholarships throughout undergraduate studies (2013-2017)
Shinnyo-en Scholarships
Japan ∙ November 2012
Awarded in 3 consecutive years (2013-2016) for academic excellence
Hoa Trang Nguyen Award
Vietnam ∙ October 2012
Prestigious award recognizing outstanding academic achievement
Second Highest Score in University Entrance Examination
Vietnam ∙ January 2012
Achieved the second highest score in the UET entrance examination
Merit-based New South Wales University Scholarship
Australia ∙ June 2012
Merit-based cholarship from University of New South Wales, Australia
First Prize of Vietnam National Chemistry Olympiad
Vietnam ∙ January 2012
First place in the National Chemistry Olympiad competition
Telecom Corporation Scholarship
Vietnam ∙ January 2012
Scholarship awarded by Vietnam Telecom Corporation for academic excellence
Odon Vallet Scholarship for Top High-School Students
Odon Vallet, France ∙ June 2011
Prestigious scholarship for top high-school students in Vietnam
Third Prize of National Chemistry Olympiad
Vietnam ∙ January 2011
Third place in the Vietnam National Chemistry Olympiad competition