Dr. Linh Nguyen
Associate Professor, Mechatronics Engineering
Campus
Biography
Linh Nguyen received a PhD degree in robotics from the world leading Robotics Institute at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia in 2015. He then held the Research Fellow positions at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and UTS, Australia until early 2020. He is currently an Associate Professor at Federation University, Australia.
A/Prof Nguyen’s research interests include informative path planning, robotics, artificial intelligence, mobile sensor networks, and machine perception. He has secured millions of dollars in competitive research funding, including the highly prestigious grants funded by the Australian and State Governments. He is also the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, mostly in top-ranked journals and flagship conferences within interdisciplinary areas of engineering and computer science. His updated publications can be found in ‪‪Google Scholar.
A/Prof Nguyen was a recipient of the Best Paper Awards from the IEEE Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Application conferences in 2021 and 2023, respectively.
Fields of research
- Autonomous agents and multiagent systems
- Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics
- Active sensing
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- Publications
Efficient e-waste inventory management through distributed systems: a systematic review of frameworks and strategies
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s10163-025-02404-3
Wind Speed Probability Distribution Based on Adaptive Bandwidth Kernel Density Estimation Model for Wind Farm Application
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1002/we.2970
Enhancing IoT security: Assessing instantaneous communication trust to detect man-in-the-middle attacks
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.future.2025.107714
A novel approach for the thermodynamic modelling of two-phase power cycles
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.tsep.2025.103415
Non-Conservative Efficient Collision Checking and Depth Noise-Awareness for Trajectory Planning
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/LRA.2025.3580318
A novel soft gripper for baby broccoli robotic harvesting
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.atech.2025.101303
Spatially temporally distributed informative path planning for multi-robot systems
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.23919/ACC63710.2025.11107919
Agoraphilic-3D: A Novel Algorithm for Robot Path Planning in Mapless Uneven Terrains
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3631081
Agoraphilic-3D Net: A Deep Learning Method for Attractive Force Estimation in Mapless Path Planning for Unstructured Terrain
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s12555-025-0624-2
Novel Dynamic Force Shaping Method for Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON58223.2025.11221016
Connectivity-preserving distributed informative path planning for mobile robot networks
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/LRA.2024.3362133
A Low-Cost Deep-Learning-Based System for Grading Cashew Nuts
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/computers13030071
High-Speed Motion Planning with Object Acceleration Constraint for Industrial Robots
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s40313-024-01093-x
Convolutional neural network regression for low-cost microalgal density estimation
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.prime.2024.100653
The design, optimisation, and control strategy of a micro-chip system employing a two-phase power cycle
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1615/TFEC2024.aes.050995
Online State-to-State Time-Optimal Trajectory Planning for Quadrotors in Unknown Cluttered Environments
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICUAS60882.2024.10556839
A Novel Dataset for Baby Broccoli Identification by using YOLOv8 Model
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595795
Work-in-Progress Paper: Synergizing YOLOv8 and PCA for Size Estimation of Baby Broccoli
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595693
Free Space Identification for Agoraphilic Algorithm in Uneven Terrain Environment
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595701
Enhanced Agoraphilic Algorithm for Uneven Terrain-Adaptive Navigation
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595732
Machine Learning Accelerated Prediction of 3D Granular Flows in Hoppers
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1007/978-3-031-72356-8_22
A Novel Approach to Agoraphilic Path Planning Algorithm with Semantic Terrain Awareness
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON55916.2024.10905083
The Agoraphilic* Algorithm: The enhanced Agoraphilic Algorithm for Uneven Terrain Environment Robot Navigation
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON55916.2024.10905861
Efficient Future Waste Management: A Learning-Based Approach with Deep Neural Networks for Smart System (LADS)
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/app13074140
Distributed formation trajectory planning for multi-vehicle systems
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.23919/ACC55779.2023.10156635
A Depth-Based Hybrid Approach for Safe Flight Corridor Generation in Memoryless Planning
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/s23167206
Secure- and Privacy-Preserving Policies for Distributed Cooperative Control of Multiple Vehicle Systems
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1117/12.2663516
Depth-based Sampling and Steering Constraints for Memoryless Local Planners
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s10846-023-01971-7
Time-minimum motion handling of open liquid-filled objects using sparse sequential quadratic programming
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ASYU58738.2023.10296548
Real-time distributed trajectory planning for mobile robots
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.1120
Causal Deep Operator Networks for Data-Driven Modeling of Dynamical Systems
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/SMC53992.2023.10394294
Design and Optimisation of PE-ORC Power Production Systems
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/AUPEC59354.2023.10503007
Dynamic Trust Boundary Identification for the Secure Communications of the Entities via 6G
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1007/978-981-99-7032-2_12
A Comprehensive Review on E-Waste Management Strategies and Prediction Methods: A Saudi Arabia Perspective
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/knowledge3020012
Simple linear iterative clustering based low-cost pseudo-LiDAR for 3D object detection in autonomous driving
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s11042-023-14439-5
Analysis of Microalgal Density Estimation by Using LASSO and Image Texture Features
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/s23052543
Collision-free Minimum-time Trajectory Planning for Multiple Vehicles based on ADMM
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IROS47612.2022.9981138
Least square and Gaussian process for image based microalgal density estimation
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.compag.2021.106678
An Efficient Adaptive Fuzzy Hierarchical Sliding Mode Control Strategy for 6 Degrees of Freedom Overhead Crane
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/electronics11050713
Multistep Predictions for Adaptive Sampling in Mobile Robotic Sensor Networks Using Proximal ADMM
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3183680
A low-cost system for monitoring pH, dissolved oxygen and algal density in continuous culture of microalgae
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ohx.2022.e00353
An efficient force-feedback hand exoskeleton for haptic applications
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s41315-021-00197-w
ADMM-based Adaptive Sampling Strategy for Nonholonomic Mobile Robotic Sensor Networks
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/JSEN.2021.3072390
Mobile Robotic Sensors for Environmental Monitoring using Gaussian Markov Random Field
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1017/S026357472000079X
A Low-Cost Efficient System for Monitoring Microalgae Density Using Gaussian Process
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/TIM.2021.3119142
Multimodal Sensor Selection for Multiple Spatial Field Reconstruction
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA51954.2021.9516255
Multivariate versus Univariate Sensor Selection for Spatial Field Estimation
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA51954.2021.9516093
An Efficient Multi-Vehicle Routing Strategy for Goods Delivery Services
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ARSO51874.2021.9541547
An Inspection Robot for Detecting and Tracking Welding Seam
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ASYU52992.2021.9599065
D-Optimal Design for Information Driven Identification of Static Nonlinear Elements
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA51954.2021.9516333
An Efficient Adaptive Sampling Approach for Mobile Robotic Sensor Networks using Proximal ADMM
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.23919/ACC50511.2021.9482987
An adaptive hierarchical sliding mode controller for autonomous underwater vehicles
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/electronics10182316
A Design of Haptic Hand Exoskeleton for Virtual Reality Applications
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ASYU52992.2021.9598981
An Efficient Approach for SIMO Systems using Adaptive Fuzzy Hierarchical Sliding Mode Control
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICARSC52212.2021.9429793
Adaptive Dynamic Programming based Control Scheme for Uncertain Two-Wheel Robots
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICARSC52212.2021.9429805
A Dynamic Surface Controller based on Adaptive Neural Network for Dual Arm Robots
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA48937.2020.9248241
Efficient Evaluation of Remaining Wall Thickness in Corroded Water Pipes Using Pulsed Eddy Current Data
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/JSEN.2020.3007868
Mobility based network lifetime in wireless sensor networks: A review
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.comnet.2020.107236
Consistency of control performance in 3d overhead cranes under payload mass uncertainty
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/electronics9040657
Adaptive neural network based dynamic surface control for uncertain dual arm robots
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s40435-019-00600-2
Efficient Sensor Deployments for Spatio-Temporal Environmental Monitoring
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/TSMC.2018.2872041
An Efficient 3-D Model for Remaining Wall Thicknesses of Cast Iron Pipes in Nondestructive Testing
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/LSENS.2020.2999330
Gaussian Mixture Marginal Distributions for Modelling Remaining Metallic Pipe Wall Thickness
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/CIS-RAM47153.2019.9095851
An Efficient Adaptive Hierarchical Sliding Mode Control Strategy Using Neural Networks for 3D Overhead Cranes
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s11633-019-1174-y
Adaptive Neural Network-Based Backstepping Sliding Mode Control Approach for Dual-Arm Robots
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s40313-019-00472-z
Adaptive fuzzy observer based hierarchical sliding mode control for uncertain 2D overhead cranes
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1080/23335777.2019.1607908
Multilevel B-Splines-Based Learning Approach for Sound Source Localization
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/JSEN.2019.2895854
Review of pulsed-eddy-current signal feature-extraction methods for conductive ferromagnetic material-thickness quantification
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/electronics8050470
Can a Robot Hear the Shape and Dimensions of a Room?
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IROS40897.2019.8968612
Acoustic Sensor Networks and Mobile Robotics for Sound Source Localization
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICCA.2019.8899954
Adaptive sampling for spatial prediction in environmental monitoring using wireless sensor networks: A review
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA.2018.8397740
A solution to the inverse pulsed eddy current problem enabling 3D profiling
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA.2018.8397904
Gaussian markov random fields for localizing reinforcing bars in concrete infrastructure
Sensor failure detection and faulty data accommodation approach for instrumented wastewater infrastructures
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2872506
Predictive analytics for detecting sensor failure using autoregressive integrated moving average model
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA.2017.8283153
Design of a lock-in amplifier integrated with a coil system for eddy-current non-destructive inspection
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA.2017.8283157
Improved signal interpretation for cast iron thickness assessment based on pulsed eddy current sensing
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA.2017.8283167
Designing a pulsed eddy current sensing set-up for cast iron thickness assessment
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA.2017.8282967
Efficient spatio-temporal sensor deployments: A smart building application
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICCA.2017.8003130
Spatio-temporal environmental monitoring for smart buildings
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICCA.2017.8003073
Efficient approach for maximizing lifespan in wireless sensor networks by using mobile sinks
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.4218/etrij.17.0116.0629
Adaptive Placement for Mobile Sensors in Spatial Prediction under Locational Errors
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/JSEN.2016.2633958
Soil organic matter estimation in precision agriculture using wireless sensor networks
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICARCV.2016.7838635
Information-Driven Adaptive Sampling Strategy for Mobile Robotic Wireless Sensor Network
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/TCST.2015.2435657
Spatial Sensor Selection via Gaussian Markov Random Fields
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/TSMC.2015.2503382
A Bayesian fusion model for space-time reconstruction of finely resolved velocities in turbulent flows from low resolution measurements
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1088/1742-5468/2015/10/P10008
Simulated annealing based approach for near-optimal sensor selection in Gaussian Processes
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICCAIS.2012.6466575
Mutual information based data selection in Gaussian processes for people tracking
Sensor selection based routing for monitoring Gaussian processes modeled spatial phenomena
Locational optimization based sensor placement for monitoring Gaussian processes modeled spatial phenomena
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIEA.2013.6566643
Spatially-distributed prediction with mobile robotic wireless sensor networks
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICARCV.2014.7064468
Mobile robotic wireless sensor networks for efficient spatial prediction
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IROS.2014.6942706
Spatial prediction of hydrogen sulfide in sewers with a modified Gaussian process combined mutual information
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICARCV.2014.7064464
