Resilience & Innovative Materials for smArt infraStructures (RIMAS) Research group
About Our Research Group
The Resilience & Innovative Materials for Smart Infrastructure group (RIMAS) is one of the research groups from the University of Transport Technology. The group is dedicated to advancing a new generation of infrastructure systems that is capable of withstanding the growing environmental, economical and technological demands. Our research focuses on the high-performance, sustainable, multifunctional materials as well as the resilience and longevity of the structures. We aim to develop adaptive materials and structural solutions for sustainable, intelligent infrastructure, investigating from fundamental research to real-world validation and long-term performance monitoring.
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No |
Name |
Prof/PhD/MSc |
Affiliation |
Role |
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Note |
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1 |
Tran Van Quan |
Assoc. Prof. PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Team Leader |
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2 |
Ho Si Lanh |
Assoc. Prof. PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Deputy leader |
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3 |
Nguyen Thi Thu Nga |
Assoc. Prof. PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Scientific Secretary |
ngantt@utt.edu.vn |
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4 |
Nguyen Long Khanh |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
khanhnl@utt.edu.vn |
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5 |
Vu Trung Hieu |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
hieuvt@utt.edu.vn |
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6 |
Duong Thi Ngoc Thu |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
thudtn@utt.edu.vn |
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7 |
Tran Viet Hung |
PhD |
University of Transport and Communication |
Key Member |
hungtv@utc.edu.vn |
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8 |
Hoang Quoc Gia |
PhD |
Thuyloi University |
Key Member |
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9 |
Ngo Van Thuc |
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MienTay University |
Key Member |
nvthuc34@gmail.com |
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10 |
Be Ngoc Son |
Msc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
sonbn@utt.edu.vn |
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11 |
Chau Ngoc Vinh |
Msc |
University of Michigan, USA |
Key member |
cnvinh@umich.edu |
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12 |
Vu The Thuan |
Msc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
thuanvt@utt.edu.vn |
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13 |
Dao Dac Hoang |
Msc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
hoangdd@utt.edu.vn |
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14 |
Le Trung Hieu |
Msc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key member |
hieult@utt.edu.vn |
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15 |
Lai Bao Tan |
Msc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key member |
tanlb@utt.edu.vn |
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Core Research Areas
Fields of research: Materials Engineering, Sustainable Structure, Smart Infrastructure
Main outcomes:
- Projects
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No |
Title |
Project level/ Funders |
PI |
Beginning year |
Ending year |
Funding (USD) |
Note |
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1 |
Study on the use of crushed sand, fly ash, and GGBS to produce chloride and sulfate-resistant concrete for use in port construction projects in Vietnam. |
Ministry level |
PI |
1/2023 |
3/2024 |
26,000 |
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2 |
Development of microbial self-healing concrete for structural elements in transport infrastructure |
Ministry level |
PI |
2021 |
2022 |
22000 |
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3 |
Geochemical modeling for long-term material performance (durability) prediction of concrete materials exposure to seawater and sewage |
Nafosted |
PI |
2019 |
2021 |
27000 |
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4 |
Investigation and simulation of chloride transport in cementitious material under high-temperature condition considering high temperature effect on chloride binding capacity of concrete |
Nafosted |
PI |
2024 |
onging |
27000 |
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5 |
Development and optimization of a treatment process for phosphogypsum waste for use as material in road pavement structures |
Ministry level |
PI |
2025 |
onging |
58000 |
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- Publications
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No |
Title |
Year |
Journal |
SCIE/Scopus |
Authors |
Link |
Note |
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1 |
2025 |
Materials Today Communications |
SCIE |
Loi Van Bui, XinLi Hu, Viet Quoc Dang, Vinh Ngoc Chau, Lanh Si Ho* |
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2 |
2025 |
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications |
SCIE |
Viet Quoc Dang, Vinh Ngoc Chau, Thuc Huy Phan, Sang Thanh Nguyen, Lanh Si Ho* |
https://doi.org/10.1177/14644207251317612
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5 |
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3 |
Hybrid One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network—Recurrent Neural Network Model for Reconstructing Missing Data in Structural Health Monitoring Systems
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2025 |
Machines |
SCIE
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Nguyen Thi Thu Nga, Jose C. Matos and Son Dang Ngoc,*
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https://doi.org/10.3390/machines13121101 |
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4 |
An experimental study on the influence of fine and coarse aggregates
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2025 |
REVISTAMATÉRIA |
SCIE
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Nguyen Thi Thu Nga *, Tran Quang Minh, Pham Quang Thong, Ngo Van Thuc
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5 |
Investigating the effectiveness of hybrid gradient boosting models and optimization algorithms for concrete strength prediction |
2025 |
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence |
SCIE |
Khuong Le Nguyen, Mahmoud Shakouri, Lanh Si Ho* |
12 |
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6 |
Machine learning in assessing the structural behavior of corroded reinforced concrete beams |
2025 |
Structural Concrete |
SCIE |
Anh‐Dung Tran, Van Quan Tran, Ngoc Tan Nguyen* |
https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.70380
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7 |
Developing interpretable machine learning model for evaluating young modulus of cemented paste backfill |
2025 |
Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems |
SCIE |
Quoc Trinh Ngo, Linh Quy Nguyen, Trung Hieu Vu, Long Khanh Nguyen, Van Quan Tran* |
https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-237539
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8 |
Interpretable machine learning model for evaluating mechanical properties of concrete made with recycled concrete aggregate |
2024 |
Structural Concrete |
SCIE |
Xuan Hien Nguyen, Quang Minh Phan, Ngoc Tan Nguyen, Van Quan Tran* |
https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202300614
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9 |
Mechanical properties and service life analysis of high strength concrete using different silica fume contents in marine environment in Vietnam |
2024 |
Journal of Engineering Research |
SCIE |
Long Khanh Nguyen, Thi Tuyet Trinh Nguyen, Sang Thanh Nguyen, Trinh Quoc Ngo, Thanh-Hai Le, Viet Quoc Dang, Lanh Si Ho* |
11 |
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10 |
Effect of low-calcium fly ash inclusion on long-term mechanical properties and durability of ground granulated blast furnace slag-based cement-free mortars |
2024 |
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications |
SCIE |
Phuong Trinh Bui, Lanh Si Ho, Jin-Yan Shi, Trong-Phuoc Huynh |
6 |
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11 |
Evaluation and estimation of compressive strength of concrete masonry prism using gradient boosting algorithm |
2024 |
Plos one |
SCIE |
Lanh Si Ho, Van Quan Tran |
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0297364
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14 |
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12 |
Data-driven approach in investigating and predicting unconfined compressive strength of cemented paste backfill |
2023 |
Materials Today Communications |
SCIE |
Quoc Trinh Ngo, Canh Tung Ngo, Quang Hung Nguyen, Huu Nam Nguyen, Linh Quy Nguyen, Kien Quyet Nguyen, Van Quan Tran* |
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13 |
Data‐driven approach for investigating and predicting of compressive strength of fly ash–slag geopolymer concrete |
2023 |
Structural Concrete |
SCIE |
Van Quan Tran |
13 |
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14 |
Mechanical properties and durability of concrete containing coal mine waste rock, F-class fly ash, and nano-silica for sustainable development |
2023 |
Journal of Engineering Research |
SCIE |
Van Minh Nguyen, Thang Ba Phung, Duc Thang Pham, Lanh Si Ho* |
31 |
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15 |
Interpretable machine learning model for autogenous shrinkage prediction of low-carbon cementitious materials |
2023 |
Construction and Building Materials |
SCIE |
Benoit Hilloulin, Van Quan Tran* |
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16 |
Selection of single machine learning model for designing compressive strength of stabilized soil containing lime, cement and bitumen |
2023 |
Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems |
SCIE |
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17 |
Machine learning approach for predicting and evaluating California bearing ratio of stabilized soil containing industrial waste |
2022 |
Journal of Cleaner Production |
SCIE |
Lanh Si Ho, Van Quan Tran* |
61 |
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18 |
Recycled waste medical glass as a fine aggregate replacement in low environmental impact concrete: Effects on long-term strength and durability performance |
2022 |
Journal of Cleaner Production |
SCIE |
Lanh Si Ho, Trong-Phuoc Huynh* |
66 |
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19 |
Experimental investigation on the performance of concrete incorporating fine dune sand and ground granulated blast-furnace slag |
2022 |
Construction and Building Materials |
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TP Huynh, LS Ho, Q Van Ho* |
70 |
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20 |
Development and characterization of a controlled low-strength material produced using a ternary mixture of Portland cement, fly ash, and waste water treatment sludge |
2022 |
Journal of Cleaner Production |
SCIE |
Lanh Si Ho, Bo-Jyun Jhang, Chao-Lung Hwang, Trong-Phuoc Huynh* |
31 |
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21 |
Evaluating compressive strength of concrete made with recycled concrete aggregates using machine learning approach |
2022 |
Construction and Building Materials |
SCIE |
Van Quan Tran*, Viet Quoc Dang, Lanh Si Ho* |
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22 |
Using machine learning techniques for predicting autogenous shrinkage of concrete incorporating superabsorbent polymers and supplementary cementitious materials |
2022 |
Journal of Building Engineering
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SCIE |
Benoit Hilloulin, Van Quan Tran* |
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23 |
Machine learning approach for investigating chloride diffusion coefficient of concrete containing supplementary cementitious materials |
2022 |
Construction and Building Materials |
SCIE |
Van Quan Tran* |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127103
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24 |
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Journal of Cleaner Production |
SCIE |
Van Quan Tran* |
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25 |
Effect of temperature on the chloride binding capacity of cementitious materials |
2021 |
Magazine of Concrete Research |
SCIE |
Van Quan Tran*, Hoang-Long Nguyen, Dong Van Dao, Benoit Hilloulin, Long Khanh Nguyen, Quang Hung Nguyen, Tien-Thinh Le, Hai-Bang Ly |
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26 |
Evaluating machine learning model for investigating surface chloride concentration of concrete exposed to tidal environment |
2025 |
Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering |
SCIE |
Thi Tuyet Trinh Nguyen, Long Khanh Nguyen*. |
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-025-1135-1 |
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27 |
Nonlinear flutter analysis of functionally graded carbon |
2022 |
International Journal of Computational Materials |
ESCI |
Duong Thi Ngoc Thu, Nguyen Thai Chung,and Nguyen Van Dang |
DOI: 10.1142/S2047684122500105 |
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- PhD/Master
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No |
Name |
Project title |
PhD/Master |
Year of Graduation |
Note |
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1 |
Dang Xuan Hao |
Performance of cement-fly ash-treated laterite soil under |
Master |
2025 |
Graduated |
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2 |
Nguyen Viet Thang |
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Master |
2024 |
Graduated |
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3 |
Nguyen Tuan Anh |
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Master |
2024 |
Graduated |
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4 |
Phan Huy Thuc |
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PhD |
2025 (started) |
Ongoing |
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5 |
Be Ngoc son |
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PhD |
2024 (started) |
Ongoing |
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6 |
Pham Hong Quan |
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PhD |
2024 (started) |
Ongoing |
- Others
