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His research develops intelligent optimization solutions for distributed computing and network infrastructure, spanning digital twins, edge intelligence, next-generation wireless networks, and quantum optimization and machine learning:

• Digital Twin and Internet of Things: Optimal digital twin design for complex networked systems, AI-driven decision-making in digital twin, joint communication–computing–control design, and intelligent IoT systems.

• Cloud and Edge Computing: Optimal task offloading, distributed intelligence, adaptive service orchestration, edge AI, and sustainability-aware computing.

• Next-Generation Mobile Networks: 6G networks, Space–Air–Ground Integrated Networks (SAGIN), low-altitude UAV networks, O-RAN, and Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC).

• Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity: Quantum optimization, quantum reinforcement learning for network resource allocation, network optimization, and AI-driven intrusion detection and prevention.

His recent publications: Google Scholar | ORCID | Scopus | DBLP

Contact details:

Dr. Dang Van Huynh | Department of Computer Networks | Faculty of Computer Networks and Communications; 

University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;

VNUHCM Urban Area, Quarter 9, Linh Xuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Building E, Room E8.8;

Email: danghv@uit.edu.vn; vdanghuynh@gmail.com.

UiTiOt Research Group: https://uitiot.vn/

Featured works:

[1] A. T. Duong, H. Dao, T. A. Le, H. X. Nguyen, Q. L-Trung, and D. V. Huynh, "GRADFA: A Unified Gradient-Based Attribution Framework for Backdoor Detection and Mitigation in DRL-Based O-RAN xApps", in IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, Oct. 2026 [WoS/ESCI Q1, IF: 6.2]

[2] S. C. Prabhashana, D. V. Huynh, H. Jung, C. Berk, S. L. Cotton, and T. Q. Duong, "Quantum Deep Reinforcement Learning for URLLC Satellite-Air-Ground Integrated Networks with Digital Twin Applications", in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 4230-4246, Feb., 2026 [SCIE Q1, IF: 8.7]

[3] D. V. Huynh, A. Dobre, and T. Q. Duong "Optimal Service Placement for 6G Edge Computing with Quantum-Centric Optimisation in Real Quantum Hardware", IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 448-452, Mar. 2025 [SCIE Q1, IF: 4.5]

[4] D. V. Huynh, V.-D. Nguyen, S. R. Khosravirad, G. K. Karagiannidis, and Trung Q. Duong, "Distributed Communication and Computation Resource Management for Digital Twin-aided Edge Computing with Short-Packet Communications",  in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, vol. 41, no. 10, pp. 3008 - 3021, Oct. 2023 [SCIE Q1, IF: 16.8]

[5] D. V. Huynh, V.-D. Nguyen, S. R. Khosravirad, V. Sharma, O. A. Dobre, H. Shin and T. Q. Duong, "URLLC Edge Networks with Joint Optimal User Association, Task Offloading, and Resource Allocation: A Digital Twin Approach", in IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 70, no. 11, pp. 7669-7682, Nov. 2022 [SCIE Q1, IF: 8.4]

*News:

2026:

• Nov. 01: Our paper on scaling post-quantum cross-chain IoT networks via asynchronous state channels and deep reinforcement learning (Q-Relay) is accepted by the IEEE Internet of Things Journal.

• Oct. 20: Our paper on benchmarking classical and quantum classififers for malware dection has been accepted for presentation at NSS-SocialSec 2026 

• Oct. 16: Launed new logo and website for our research group at: https://uitiot.vn/

• Oct. 08: Listed in Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 (single-year impact), Networking & Telecommunications.

• Sep. 25: Our paper on backdoor detection and mitigagtion in DRL-based O-RAN xApps has been accepted for publication on the IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society

• Aug. 20: Appointed as an Associate Editor of Quantum Machine Intelligence (Springer), an international journal at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (IF 4.6, Scopus/Web of Science ESCI indexed).

• Aug. 10: We are introducing new undergraduate courses at VNUHCM-UIT, designed around next-generation networking and emerging technologies: NT120 - Introduction to AI for Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, NT409 - Quantum Computing and Applications, and NT551 - Network Technologies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

• Apr. 21: Released a webpage for our British Council-funded TNE Exploratory Grant!

• Apr.16: Released an updated syllabus and new course webpage for the graduate-level course "NT2204 - Advanced Distributed Computing Systems" at VNUHCM-UIT.

• Jan. 26: I'm launching a new course titled "NT549-Reinforcement Learning for Networked Systems" for final-year undergraduate students at VNUHCM-UIT.

• Jan. 02: Our British Council-funded TNE Exploratory Grant application has been recommended for funding. Working with Middlesex University, UK, this project focuses on UK–Vietnam TNE to Accelerate Research‑Informed Teaching in Digital Twins, Next‑Generation Wireless, and Quantum Technologies.

2025:

• Dec. 17: I was awarded the "2025 Exemplary Reviewers", IEEE Communication Letters from IEEE ComSoc.

• Aug. 25: My paper on multi-agent reinforcement learning for resource allocation in SAGIN has been accepted for publication on the IEEE Internet of Things Journal.

• July. 25: Our paper on Quantum Optimization for Green Supply Chain has been accepted for publication on the IEEE Internet of Things Journal.

• Apr. 11: My paper has been accepted for publication on the IEEE Internet of Things Journal. This paper proposes optimisation and reinforcement learning approaches to solve a problem in carbon-aware edge computing systems.

• Mar. 27: I have completed the Teaching Skills Enhancement Program (TSEP) for Educators at Memorial University.

• Mar. 07: Our paper on quantum-enhanced reinforcement learning has been accepted at IEEE ICC Workshop 2025.

• Jan. 17: My paper has been accepted for presentation in IEEE ICC 2025. This paper proposes a DRL-based solution for reliable task offloading in space-air-ground integrated networks.

2024:

• Dec. 21: My first paper on quantum optimisation has been accepted for publication on IEEE Communications Letters. This paper explores the possibility of quantum-centric optimisation in service placement problem for 6G edge computing.

• Oct. 22: I was awarded the first prize in the EEECS-QUB Best Thesis Award 2024.

• Jul. 30: My paper has been accepted for presentation in the IEEE GLOBECOM 2024. This paper addresses the trade-off between environmental sustainability and technological efficiency with a CO2 emission-aware edge computing model.

• Jun. 18: My paper has been accepted for publication on the IEEE Internet of Things Journal. This paper proposes an optimal design of joint sensing, communications, and computing in wireless-aware, service-oriented edge computing.

• Jan. 10: Got a Postdoctoral Fellowship offer from Memorial University, Canada under the CERC-NGCT program.