Advanced Materials and Intelligent Systems for Infrastructure and High-Speed Railway – (AMIS-HSR) Research Group
About Our Research Group
Our team consists of 15 researchers from Vietnamese and Australian institutions, focusing on practical solutions for infrastructure challenges. We're co-led by Associate Professor Pham Minh Thong (University of South Australia) and Dr. Le Nguyen Khuong (University of Transport Technology, Vietnam).
Most of our members are part of the Vietnam-Australia Science, Technology and Engineering Association (VASEA), which has helped us build working relationships between institutions in both countries.
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No |
Name |
PhD/MSc |
Affiliation |
Role |
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Note |
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1 |
Pham Minh Thong |
PhD |
University of South Australia |
Team Leader |
thong.pham@unisa.edu.au |
Assoc. Prof. |
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2 |
Le Nguyen Khuong |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Co-Leader |
khuongln@utt.edu.vn |
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3 |
Cao Minh Quyen |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Scientific Secretary |
quyencm@utt.edu.vn |
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4 |
Nguyen Gia Khanh |
PhD |
Technical University of Madrid, Spain |
Key Member |
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Assoc. Prof. |
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5 |
Saeed Banihashemi |
PhD |
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) |
Key Member |
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Assoc. Prof. |
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6 |
Nguyen Hoang Quan |
PhD |
University of Transport and Communications (UTC) |
Key Member |
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Assoc. Prof. |
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7 |
Nguyen Khoi |
PhD |
University of South Australia |
Key Member |
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8 |
Phung Ba Thang |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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9 |
Nguyen Van Dang |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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10 |
Trinh Thi Hoa |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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11 |
Mai Van Chien |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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PhD Candidate |
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12 |
Kim Van Ly |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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PhD Candidate |
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13 |
Nguyen Huu Giang |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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14 |
Nguyen Huu Anh |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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15 |
Vu Dinh Phien |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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Core Research Areas:
1. Advanced and Sustainable Materials for Infrastructure
- Research and application of novel materials including FRP (fiber glass, carbon fiber), Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), green concrete, and recycled materials
- Performance evaluation of low-emission, environmentally-friendly materials with high durability under harsh operating conditions
2. Smart Structural Systems and Performance Optimization
- Development of integrated sensor systems, numerical simulation, and artificial intelligence (AI) for structural monitoring, diagnosis, and operational optimization
- Application of machine learning, design optimization, and predictive modeling in construction engineering
3. Structures and Systems for High-Speed Railway
- Simulation and design of railway structures, overpasses, and stations for high-speed railway systems
- Dynamic analysis of train-structure interaction, fatigue durability assessment, and long-term safety evaluation
4. Structural Analysis under Special Loads
- Analysis of structural behavior under dynamic impacts: collision (accidents or rockfall), explosion (accidents or terrorism), earthquakes, and wind loads
- Simulation and experimentation to enhance structural resilience under extreme conditions
- Design of structures with high resistance to unexpected impacts such as explosions and high-speed impacts
Our Track Record in 2025
Our group leaders bring substantial research experience to the team. Associate Professor Pham Minh Thong currently leads the ARC Linkage project "Decarbonising concrete with calcined halloysite, recycled plastic fibres, and AI-driven optimization" (valued at over AUD 850,000), with Dr. Le Nguyen Khuong serving as a core team member. This demonstrates our team's capability to contribute to major international research initiatives.
Our collaboration with UTS on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and railway systems has produced tools that Vietnamese engineers are beginning to use in practice.
We currently work with laboratories at University of South Australia and UTS, though we recognize the need for better facilities in Vietnam to fully develop our research capacity.
Projects
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No |
Title |
Project level/ Funders |
PI |
Beginning year |
Ending year |
Funding (USD) |
Note |
|
1 |
Application of TRC composite materials for strengthening and repairing structural components |
Nafosted |
Le Nguyen Khuong |
2018 |
2021 |
25,000 |
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2 |
Study on the influence of parameters in train-track interaction models on dynamic behavior of high-speed railway bridges |
University Key Project |
Le Nguyen Khuong |
2021 |
2022 |
5,000 |
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|
3 |
Research on calculation methods for the effects of various train load configurations on high-speed railway bridges and tracks using theoretical models combined with numerical methods and experiments |
Ministry of Transport |
Nguyen Van Dang |
2020 |
2021 |
20,000 |
|
|
4 |
Research on application of Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) for strengthening/repairing reinforced concrete column/pier structures in transportation infrastructure in Vietnam |
Ministry-level Project |
Nguyen Thuy Anh |
2021 |
2022 |
15,000 |
|
|
5 |
Development of train-bridge interaction models and application of machine learning models in dynamic analysis of typical railway bridges – Orientation for optimization of high-speed railway bridge design in Vietnam |
Ministry-level Project |
Nguyen Van Dang |
2022 |
2023 |
20,000 |
|
|
6 |
CASH PROJECT - CApacity of SHear walls: Research on proposing methods for calculating ductility coefficients of reinforced concrete walls in nuclear power plants under seismic loads |
International Research Collaboration with France |
Khuong Le Nguyen |
2018 |
2019 |
30,000 |
|
Publications
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No |
Title |
Year |
Journal |
SCIE/Scopus |
Authors |
Link |
Note |
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1 |
Advanced digital solutions for construction waste management: A 4D BIM integrated scenario analysis |
2025 |
Green Technologies and Sustainability |
SCIE |
A Fazeli, SR Mohandes, K LeNguyen, S Banihashemi |
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2 |
Parametric design in construction: a new paradigm for quality management and defect reduction |
2025 |
International Journal of Construction Management |
SCIE |
S Banihashemi, A Assadimoghadam, A Hajirasouli, K LeNguyen, et al. |
6 citations |
|
|
3 |
Generative Optimization of Building Blocks for Density, Solar and Structural Performance |
2025 |
Journal of Building Engineering |
SCIE |
SF Tabasi, D Luo, HR Rafizadeh, K Le Nguyen, S Banihashemi |
2 citations |
|
|
4 |
Influence of feature selection on machine learning prediction of pile foundation–the role of soil-pile interaction knowledge and application to base resistance |
2025 |
Geodata and AI |
SCIE |
TT Nguyen, K Le Nguyen, TQ Huynh, Q Tran |
5 citations |
|
|
5 |
Investigating the effectiveness of hybrid gradient boosting models and optimization algorithms for concrete strength prediction |
2025 |
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence |
SCIE |
K Le Nguyen, M Shakouri, LS Ho |
12 citations |
|
|
6 |
Performance of hybrid basalt-recycled polypropylene fibre reinforced concrete |
2025 |
Structures |
SCIE |
E Chia, HBK Nguyen, KN Le, K Bi, TM Pham |
9 citations |
|
|
7 |
Influence of Stirrup Corrosion on the Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP U-Wraps |
2025 |
Journal of Composites for Construction |
SCIE |
T Do-Dai, T Chu-Van, P Tran-Van, L Nguyen-Minh, K Le-Nguyen, et al. |
1 citation |
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|
8 |
Comparative analysis of beam models for vertical rail vibrations under dynamic forces |
2025 |
European Journal of Mechanics-A/Solids |
SCIE |
LH Tran, TM Duong, B Claudet, K Le-Nguyen, A Nordborg, F Schmidt |
5 citations |
|
|
9 |
Strategic alignment of BIM and big data through systematic analysis and model development |
2024 |
Automation in Construction |
SCIE |
A Sompolgrunk, S Banihashemi, H Golzad, K Le Nguyen |
14 citations |
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10 |
Generative artificial intelligence and optimisation framework for concrete mixture design with low cost and embodied carbon dioxide |
2024 |
Construction and Building Materials |
SCIE |
K Le Nguyen, M Uddin, TM Pham |
17 citations |
|
|
11 |
Navigating urban complexity: The transformative role of digital twins in smart city development |
2024 |
Sustainable Cities and Society |
SCIE |
D Peldon, S Banihashemi, K LeNguyen, S Derrible |
91 citations |
|
|
12 |
Nonlinear thermo-mechanical axisymmetric stability of FG-GPLRC spherical shells and circular plates resting on nonlinear elastic medium |
2024 |
Ships and Offshore Structures |
SCIE |
TP Nguyen, TD Dang, TT Bui, MD Vu, K Le-Nguyen, TH Pham, HN Vu |
27 citations |
|
|
13 |
New pipe element based on Hermite-Jackson interpolation |
2024 |
ESAIM: Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis |
SCIE |
E Zafati, K Le Nguyen |
|
|
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14 |
Compressive behaviour of locally corroded steel tubular members under eccentric loads |
2024 |
Thin-Walled Structures |
SCIE |
TM Pham, EF Ong, TT Tran, Y Zhuge, K Le-Nguyen, L Nguyen-Minh |
14 citations |
|
|
15 |
Analyzing the Influence of Risk Models and Investor Risk-Aversion Disparity on Portfolio Selection in Community Solar Projects: A Comparative Case Study |
2024 |
Risks |
SCIE |
M Shakouri, C Nnaji, S Banihashemi, KL Nguyen |
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|
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16 |
Machine learning approaches for lateral strength estimation in squat shear walls: A comparative study and practical implications |
2024 |
Expert Systems with Applications |
SCIE |
K Le Nguyen, HT Trinh, S Banihashemi, TM Pham |
21 citations |
|
|
17 |
Prediction of punching shear strength in flat slabs: ensemble learning models and practical implementation |
2024 |
Neural Computing and Applications |
SCIE |
KL Nguyen, HT Trinh, TM Pham |
11 citations |
|
|
18 |
Circular economy in construction: The digital transformation perspective |
2024 |
Cleaner Engineering and Technology |
SCIE |
S Banihashemi, S Meskin, M Sheikhkhoshkar, SR Mohandes, et al. |
94 citations |
|
|
19 |
Universal boosting ML approaches to predict the ultimate load capacity of CFST columns |
2024 |
The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings |
SCIE |
TA Nguyen, K Le Nguyen, HB Ly |
11 citations |
|
|
20 |
Machine Learning-Aided Prediction of Pile Behaviour: The Role of Data Quality |
2023 |
International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure |
SCIE |
TT Nguyen, TQ Huynh, H Khabbaz, K Le Nguyen |
1 citation |
|
|
21 |
Enhancing slender reinforced concrete columns with G-FRCM jackets: Experimental and numerical analysis of confinement effects and cross-sectional shape impact |
2023 |
Journal of Building Engineering |
SCIE |
MQ Cao, K Le Nguyen, XH Nguyen, S Banihashemi, A Si-Larbi |
3 citations |
|
|
22 |
Comparative study on the performance of different machine learning techniques to predict the shear strength of RC deep beams: Model selection and industry implications |
2023 |
Expert Systems with Applications |
SCIE |
K Le Nguyen, HT Trinh, TT Nguyen, HD Nguyen |
44 citations |
|
|
23 |
Influence of beam models on dynamic responses of ballasted railway track subjected to moving loads |
2023 |
Archive of Applied Mechanics |
SCIE |
LH Tran, TTH Do, K Le-Nguyen |
5 citations |
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|
24 |
Experimental and numerical investigation for confined concrete elements with fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) |
2023 |
Construction and Building Materials |
SCIE |
K Le Nguyen, MQ Cao, XH Nguyen, S Banihashemi, AS Larbi |
18 citations |
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|
25 |
Semi-supervised vibration-based structural health monitoring via deep graph learning and contrastive learning |
2023 |
Structures |
SCIE |
VH Dang, K Le-Nguyen, TT Nguyen |
25 citations |
|
|
26 |
Calculation of dynamic responses of a cracked beam on visco-elastic foundation subjected to moving loads, and its application to a railway track model |
2023 |
International Journal of Applied Mechanics |
SCIE |
LH Tran, K Le-Nguyen |
8 citations |
|
|
27 |
Experimental and numerical investigations of punching shear behavior of FRCM-strengthened two-way RC slabs |
2023 |
Journal of Composites for Construction |
SCIE |
K Le-Nguyen, XH Nguyen, HC Nguyen, MQ Cao, A Si Larbi, ZI Djamai |
11 citations |
|
|
28 |
A comparison of beam models for the dynamics of railway sleepers |
2023 |
International Journal of Rail Transportation |
SCIE |
LH Tran, K Le-Nguyen, T Hoang |
13 citations |
|
|
29 |
Low-Code Application and Practical Implications of Common Machine Learning Models for Predicting Punching Shear Strength of Concrete Reinforced Slabs |
2023 |
Advances in Civil Engineering |
SCIE |
KL Nguyen, TT Do, GH Nguyen, A Ahmad |
4 citations |
- PhD/Master
|
No |
Name |
Project Title |
PhD/Master |
Year of Graduation |
Note |
|
1 |
Khuat Duy Dung |
Study on calculating rutting depth of asphalt concrete materials based on elastoplastic theory and finite element model |
Master |
2020 |
Successfully defended |
|
2 |
Nguyen Xuan Manh |
Study on simulation of reinforced concrete frame joint behavior in case of column failure using nonlinear dynamic analysis |
Master |
2020 |
Successfully defended |
|
3 |
Cao Minh Quyen |
Reinforced concrete columns with FRCM jackets: Experimental and numerical analysis of confinement effects |
PhD |
2024 |
Successfully defended |
|
4 |
Mai Van Chien |
Study on application of machine learning and nonlinear simulation in prediction and optimization design of locally corroded steel tube columns under compressive loading |
PhD |
2024 (started) |
Ongoing |
|
5 |
Nguyen Huu Giang |
Study on application of high-performance geopolymer concrete (HPGPC) reinforced with FRP bars for bridge deck structures |
PhD |
May 2025 (started) |
Ongoing |
|
6 |
Kim Van Ly |
Study on rubber bearing dampers for high-speed railway bridges |
PhD |
2024 (started) |
Ongoing |
