Smart Urban Construction Infrastructure (SUCI) Research Group
About Our Research Group
The Smart Urban Construction Infrastructure (SUCI) is one of the research groups from the University of Transport Technology. Our research focuses on advanced technologies for building materials and infrastructure systems in the era of smart urban by integrating digital technologies, data-driven approaches to materials science, and structural engineering. Regrouping 22 researchers from prestigious universities and research institutes across Vietnam, we aim to develop solutions that support efficient construction and sustainable urban growth.
Fields of research:
- Advances, green and smart materials
- New structure analysis and numerical simulation
- VR/ AR, digital twins and infrastructure management
- AI – Driven decision support big data analytics
Main outcomes:
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No |
Name |
PhD/ |
Affiliation |
Role |
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Note |
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1 |
Pham Tuan Anh |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Team Leader |
Assoc. Prof. |
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2 |
Vu Dinh Tho |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Scientific Secretary |
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3 |
Ngo Thi Thanh Huong |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
Assoc. Prof. |
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4 |
Nguyen Hung Phong |
PhD |
Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) |
Key Member |
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Assoc. Prof. |
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5 |
Le Ngoc Lan |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
lanln@utt.edu.vn |
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6 |
Dinh Quoc Dan |
PhD |
Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST) |
Key Member |
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7 |
Hoang Minh Duc |
PhD |
Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST) |
Key Member |
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8 |
Duong Thanh Qui |
PhD |
Vietnam Institute for Building Materials (VIBM) |
Key Member |
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9 |
Nguyen Viet Phuong |
PhD |
Hanoi University of Architecture (HAU) |
Key Member |
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10 |
Trinh Thi Hoa |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
hoatt@utt.edu.vn |
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11 |
Vu Duc Tam |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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12 |
Bui Manh Luc |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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13 |
Do Minh Ngoc |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
ngocdm@utt.edu.vn |
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14 |
Nguyen Thi Huong Giang |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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15 |
Trinh Hoang Son |
PhD |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
sonth@utt.edu.vn |
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16 |
Nguyen Xuan Long |
MSc |
Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST) |
Key Member |
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17 |
Pham Thu Hien |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
hienpt@utt.edu.vn |
PhD Candidate |
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18 |
Nguyen Duy Hung |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
PhD Candidate |
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19 |
Vu Thi Huong Lan |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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20 |
Giap Van Loi |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
PhD Candidate |
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21 |
Tran Thanh Ha |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
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22 |
Le Van Hiep |
MSc |
University of Transport Technology (UTT) |
Key Member |
hieplv@utt.edu.vn |
PhD Candidate |
Core Research Areas
Research Outcomes
Projects
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No |
Title |
Project level/ Funders |
PI |
Beginning year |
Ending year |
Funding (USD) |
Note |
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1 |
Calculate the structural design of reinforced concrete frame structures working in conjunction with the foundation, subjected to earthquake loads, using the time-history method. |
University Research Project |
Tuan Anh Pham |
2019 |
2020 |
0 |
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2 |
Developing an Ensemble machine learning model to predict the axial compressive strength of piles. |
University Key Reseach Project |
Tuan Anh Pham |
2021 |
2022 |
2,800 |
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3 |
Design method for multilayer reinforced concrete structures with middle layer of low-strength concrete subjected to bending |
University Research Project |
Dinh Tho Vu |
2023 |
2024 |
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4 |
Optimization of multilayer reinforced concrete panel using genetic algorithm |
University Research Project |
Dinh Tho Vu |
2024 |
2025 |
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Publications
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No |
Title |
Year |
Journal |
SCIE/ |
Authors |
Link |
Note |
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1 |
Prediction of pile axial bearing capacity using artificial neural network and random forest |
2020 |
Applied Sciences |
SCIE |
TA Pham, HB Ly, VQ Tran, LV Giap, HLT Vu, HAT Duong |
146 |
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2 |
Design deep neural network architecture using a genetic algorithm for estimation of pile bearing capacity |
2020 |
Plos One |
SCIE |
TA Pham, VQ Tran, HLT Vu, HB Ly |
94 |
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3 |
Application of artificial intelligence to determined unconfined compressive strength of cement-stabilized soil in Vietnam |
2021 |
Applied Sciences |
SCIE |
HTT Ngo, TA Pham, HLT Vu, LV Giap |
65 |
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4 |
Developing random forest hybridization models for estimating the axial bearing capacity of pile |
2022 |
Plos one |
SCIE |
TA Pham, VQ Tran |
40 |
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5 |
Evolution of deep neural network architecture using particle swarm optimization to improve the performance in determining the friction angle of soil |
2021 |
Mathematical Problems in Engineering |
SCIE |
TA Pham, VQ Tran, HLT Vu |
26 |
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6 |
Application of feedforward neural network and SPT results in the estimation of seismic soil liquefaction triggering |
2021 |
Computation-al Intelligence and Neuroscience |
SCIE |
TA Pham |
19 |
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7 |
Improving deep neural network using hyper-parameters tuning in predicting the bearing capacity of shallow foundations |
2021 |
Journal of Applied Science and Engineering |
ESCI/SCOPUS |
TA Pham, HLT Vu, HAT Duong |
12 |
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8 |
Development of deep learning neural network for estimating pile bearing capacity |
2021 |
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Geotechnics, Civil Engineering and Structures |
SCOPUS |
Tuan Anh Pham, Duy Hung Nguyen, Hong-Anh Thi Duong |
8 |
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9 |
Developing a Machine Learning Model for Predicting the Settlement of Bored Piles |
2024 |
Journal of Science and Transport Technology |
SCOPUS |
Van Loi Giap Tuan Anh Pham |
3 |
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10 |
Designing of concrete pavement expansion joints based on climate conditions of Vietnam |
2019 |
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials |
SCOPUS |
Hoang Long Nguyen, Cao Thang Pham, Duy Linh Pham, Tuan Anh Pham, Duc Phong Pham, Binh Thai Pham |
3 |
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11 |
Properties and thermal insulation performance of light-weight concrete |
2018 |
Magazine of Civil Engineering |
SCIE |
Tang Van Lam, Vu Dinh Tho, Vu Kim Dien, B.I. Bulgakov and E.A. Korol |
35 |
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12 |
Model of stress-strain state of a three-layered reinforced concrete structure by the finite element methods |
2022 |
International Journal for Computational Civil and Structural Engineering |
Scopus |
Pham Tuan Anh Vu Dinh Tho, Elena A. Korol, Vladimir I. Rimshin
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15 |
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13 |
The Stress-Strain State of Three-Layer Precast Flexural Concrete Enclosure Structures with the Contact Interlayers |
2021 |
Buildings |
SCIE, Scopus |
Vu Dinh Tho, Elena Anatolyevna Korol, Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin, Hoang Minh Duc
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14 |
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14 |
The research explores the predictive capacity of the shear strength of reinforced concrete walls with different cross-sectional shapes using the XGBoost model |
2024 |
PLoS ONE |
ISI, Scopus |
Hoa Thi Trinh, Tuan Anh Pham, Vu Dinh Tho, Duy Hung Nguyen
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1 |
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15 |
Effect of Aluminium Powder on Light-weight Aerated Concrete Properties |
2019 |
E3S Web of Conferences |
Scopus |
Lam Tang Van*, Dien Vu Kim, Hung Ngo Xuan, Tho Vu Dinh, Boris Bulgakov and Sophia Bazhenova |
44 |
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16 |
Physico-Mechanical Properties Of Improved Soil By PVD Incorporating Surcharge And Vacuum Preloading: A Case Study In Long Phu, Soc Trang, Vietnam |
2024 |
Journal of Applied Science and Engineering |
ESCI, Scopus |
Nguyen Thi Nu, Do Minh Ngoc, and Vu Dinh Tho
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1 |
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17 |
Influence of contact layers on cracking resistance of bending three-layer structures |
2020 |
Vestnik MGSU |
Scopus |
Vu Dinh Tho, Korol E.A. |
DOI: |
3 |
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18 |
Influence of Geometrical Parameters of the Cross Section, Strength and Deformability of the Materials Used on Stress-strain State of Three-layered Reinforced Concrete |
2019 |
IOP Publishing |
Scopus |
Vu Dinh Tho, Elena Anatonievna Korol
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DOI: |
14 |
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19 |
Analysis of the effectiveness of thermal insulation of a multi-layer reinforced concrete slab using layer of concrete with low thermal conductivity under the climatic conditions of Vietnam |
2018 |
MATEC Web of Conferences |
Scopus |
Vu Dinh Tho*, Elena Korol, Nguyen Huy Hoang
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16 |
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20 |
Model of stress-strain state of a three-layered reinforced concrete structure by the finite element methods |
2022 |
International Journal for Computational Civil and Structural Engineering |
Scopus |
Pham Tuan Anh Vu Dinh Tho, Elena A. Korol, Vladimir I. Rimshin |
15 |
PhD/Master
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No |
Name |
Project Title |
PhD/Master |
Year of Graduation |
Note |
|
1 |
Le Tuan Hoan |
Calculate the negative friction of the pile using the T-Z curve model. |
Master |
2020 |
Successfully defended |
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2 |
Dinh Anh Tuan |
Structural design calculations for buildings subjected to vibration loads from traffic. |
Master |
2020 |
Successfully defended |
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3 |
Duong Dinh Hue |
Research on optimizing construction progress using genetic algorithms |
Master |
2023 |
Successfully defended |
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4 |
Giap Van Loi |
Study of displacement of single piles and pile groups in loose soil considering the random characteristics of the soil |
PhD |
2022 (started) |
Ongoing |
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5 |
Nguyen Huu Tan |
Improving state management of investment, construction, and operation of commercial high-rise apartment buildings in Dong Nai and Binh Duong provinces. |
PhD |
2023 (started) |
Ongoing |
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6 |
Pham Thi Hien |
Developing a method for calculating the bending stress of multilayer reinforced concrete structures, taking into account the bonding layers between different material types. |
PhD |
2024 (started) |
Ongoing |
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7 |
Le Nguyen Thien Huy |
Improving state management to enhance the quality of social housing construction projects towards sustainable development in Long An Province |
PhD |
2025 (started) |
Ongoing |
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8 |
Bui Duc Nam |
Optimization of rebar cutting in reinforced concrete beam using genetic algorithm |
Master |
2025 |
Successfully defended |
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9 |
Khuat Duy Duc |
Design method for reinforced concrete beam using lightweight recycled aggregates subjected to bending in Service Limit State |
Mater |
2025 |
Successfully defended |
|
10 |
Nguyen Khac Cuong |
On the quality improvement of construction maintenance in Son La Province |
Master |
2025 |
Successfully defended |
|
11 |
Tran Thi Minh Ha |
Behavior of double-layer reinforced concrete wall panel using construction waste recycled aggregates |
PhD |
2025 (started) |
Ongoing |
