Dai-Nam Le 's Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information
Full name: Dai-Nam Le In native language: Lê Đại Nam
Nationality: Vietnamese
Academic Title: Doctor of Philosophy
Current position: Research Postdoctoral Scholar
Current affiliation: Advanced Materials and Devices Theory Group of Prof. Lilia M. Woods, Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Education and Training
2015-2023, Ph.D. in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, VNU-HCM University of Science.
Doctoral Advisor: Prof. Van-Hoang Le (HCMC University of Education).
Doctoral dissertation: Multiseparation of variables of the nine-dimensional MICZ-Kepler problem under analytical and algebraic perspectives
Information (in both Vietnamese and English), Defended on May 28th, 2022.
2011-2015, BSc. in Physics Teacher Education, HCMC University of Education (previously known as HCMC University of Pedagogy), graduated.
Graduated top 0.2% of HCMUE (top 4/1894, GPA = 3.70/4.00 or 8.74/10.00).
Graduated thesis advised by Prof. Van-Hoang Le (HCMC University of Education).
Title: "Exact analytical solution of 9D MICZ-Kepler problem on parabolic coordinate system", scored 9.9/10.0.
2013, Second prize at HCMUE - Scientific research student conference for the work "Exact solution of 9D MICZ-Kepler problem".
2012, First prize at HCMUE - Scientific research student conference for the work "Constructing energy spectrum of 3D MICZ-Kepler problem via Casimir operators".
Press: https://tuoitre.vn/trao-thuong-de-tai-nghien-cuu-khoa-hoc-548512.htm; https://giaoducthoidai.vn/dia-phuong/97-de-tai-nghien-cuu-khoa-hoc-cua-sinh-vien-o-cap-truong-41298.html
2008-2011, Specialized physics, VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted, HCMC, Vietnam.
In 2011 (grade 12): Third prize at Vietnam Physics Olympiad.
In 2010 (grade 11): Third prize at Vietnam Physics Olympiad.
2004-2008, Hoa Lu Secondary school, HCMC, Vietnam.
1999-2004, Dinh Tien Hoang Primary school, HCMC, Vietnam.
In 2004 (grade 5): Silver medal (personal) and Gold medal (team) at the 2nd India Elementary Mathematics International Contest-2004 (IEMIC).
Press: https://vietnamnet.vn/giaoduc/tintuc/2004/09/261492/ or http://www.sggp.org.vn/tphcm-doat-cup-vang-vo-dich-toan-doan-149713.html; https://tuoitre.vn/tro-ve-voi-chien-thang-kep-48230.htm
Experiences
2023 - now, Research Postdoctoral Scholar at Advanced Materials and Devices Theory Group of Prof. Lilia M. Woods, Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
2021 - 2023, Research Visitor at Advanced Materials and Devices Theory Group of Prof. Lilia M. Woods, Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
2019 - 2023, Researcher (Full-time) at AMOG, AIMaS, Ton Duc Thang University, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho St., Dist. 7, HCMC, VN.
2016 - 2019, Researcher (Part-time) at AMOG, AIMaS, Ton Duc Thang University, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho St., Dist. 7, HCMC, VN.
2016 - 2017, Invited Lecturer, HCMC University of Education, 280 An Duong Vuong St., Dist. 5, HCMC, VN.
Relativity Theory course at Department of Physics (PHYS105201)
Classical Electrodynamics course at Department of Physics (PHYS102101).
2012-2021, Invited Lecturer for Physics Olympiad Team, VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted, 135 Nguyen Chi Thanh St., Dist. 5, HCMC, VN.
Lectures in Modern Physics (including Relativity Theory, Quantum Physics, etc.).
Skills and expertise
Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Analytical Solutions, Mathematica programming, MatLab programming;
High motivation, Time management, Problem solving, Integrity, Active listening.
Languages
Vietnamese, Native language
English, Elementary proficiency
Grants and Awards
Research Projects Participated
3. 2021 - 2023, Project participant of DE-FG02-06ER46297, Dispersive Interactions in Quantum Materials: Interplay between Anisotropy, Doping, and Non-linearity, Department of Energy (DOE), USA. PI: Prof. Lilia Woods (University of South Florida, USA).
2. 2018 - 2020, Ph.D Student of #103.01-2017.371, Investigation of laser-induced electron diffraction spectra and application for dynamic-molecular-structure retrieval, National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED), Vietnam. PI: Prof. Van-Hoang Le (HCMC University of Education, VN).
1. 2015 - 2017, Student of #B2015.19.13, Investigation of nine-dimensional MICZ-Kepler problem, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam. PI: Prof. Van-Hoang Le (HCMC University of Education, VN).
Awards and Scholarships
10. Being accepted as Distinguished Student Program Awardee for APS March Meetings 2024.
9. Selected to participate in the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2021
8. Domestic Master/ PhD Scholarship Programme of Vingroup Innovation Foundation (VINIF), Vingroup Big Data Institute (VINBIGDATA) 2020, Grant No. VINIF.2020.TS.03.
7. Vallet Scholarship for Ph.D. Student 2019;
6. Vallet Scholarship for Ph.D. Student 2018;
5. Vallet Scholarship for High school Student 2011;
4. Vallet Scholarship for High school Student 2010;
3. Third prize at Vietnam Physics Olympiad 2011;
2. Third prize at Vietnam Physics Olympiad 2010;
1. Silver medal (personal) and Gold medal (team) at 2nd India Elementary Mathematics International Contest-2004 (IEMIC).
Research activities
Main research orientation
1. Dispersive interactions (van der Waals or Casimir interaction) of materials;
2. Nine-dimensional MICZ-Kepler problem;
3. Exploring electronic properties of 2D materials by supersymmetry quantum mechanics:
Summary of research track record
List of SCIE/Scopus journals:
Physical Review B, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, EPL (Europhysics Letters), Materials Letters, European Physical Journal B, Journal of Luminescence, Journal of Mathematical Physics, Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, Optical Materials, Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 2D Materials, European Physical Journal Plus, Journal of Physics: Materials
Membership and Peer review activities
Member of American Physical Society (APS-Physics).
Member of AMS Mathematical Reviews: Author Profile; Reviewer No. 144214.
Grant referee:
Journal referee:
Physical Review Letters (ISSN = 0031-9007, SCI/Scopus, IF = 9.185, Q-Scimagojr = Q1, H-index = 674 at 2022)
Physical Review B (ISSN = 2469-9950, SCI/Scopus, IF = 3.700, Q-Scimagojr = Q1, H-index = 481 at 2022)
Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical (ISSN = 1751-8121, SCI/Scopus, IF = 2.110, Q-Scimagojr = Q1, H-index =128 at 2018)
Journal of Applied Physics (ISSN = 1089-7550, SCI/Scopus, IF = 2.877, Q-Scimagojr = Q2, H-index = 341 at 2022)
Classical and Quantum Gravity (ISSN = 0264-9381, SCI/Scopus, IF = 3.500, Q-Scimagojr = Q1, H-index = 179 at 2022)
Journal of Mathematical Physics (ISSN = 0022-2488, SCI/Scopus, IF = 1.355, Q-Scimagojr = Q2, H-index = 96 at 2018)
EPL (Europhysics Letters) (ISSN = 0295-5075, SCI/Scopus, IF = 1.958, Q-Scimagojr = Q2, H-index = 162 at 2022)
ACS Photonics (ISSN = 2330-4022, SCI/Scopus, IF = 7.000, Q-Scimagojr = Q1, H-index = 117 at 2023)
Physica B: Condensed Matter (ISSN = 0921-4526, IF = 2.800, Q-Scimagojr = Q2, H-index = 124 at 2022)
Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures (ISSN = 1386-9477, IF = 3.369, Q-Scimagojr = Q2, H-index = 99 at 2022)
Physical Review Applied (ISSN = 2331-7019, SCIE/Scopus, IF = 4.600, Q-Scimagojr = Q1, H-index = 88 at 2022)
Physica Scripta (ISSN = 0031-8949, SCIE/Scopus, IF = 2.487, Q-Scimagojr = Q2, H-index = 83 at 2021)
International Journal of Modern Physics B (ISSN =1793-6578, SCIE/Scopus, IF = 1.700, Q-Scimagojr = Q3, H-index = 79 at 2022)
Advances in Mathematical Physics (ISSN = 1687-9120, SCIE/Scopus, IF = 1.200, Q-Scimagojr = Q3, H-index = 29 at 2022)
Journal of Physics Communications (ISSN = 2399-6528, Q-Scimagojr = Q3, H-index = 17 at 2020)
Communications in Physics (ISSN = 0868-3166)
Science and Technology Development Journal (ISSN = 1859-0128, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science (ISSN = 1658-5321)
International Journal of Magnetics and Electromagnetism (ISSN = 2631-5068)
Other activities
Judge in Graduate Student Poster section of 2024 USF Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Symposium on March 22, 2024.
Judge in preliminary round of Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) of the 2023 Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS) on March 04, 2023.
Judge in Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) hosted by Office of Graduate Studies, University of South Florida on October 25-26, 2023.
References
1. Dr. Lilia Woods, Full Professor and Associate Chair
Department of Physics, University of South Florida, United States of America
Email: lmwoods@usf.edu
2. Dr. Van-Hoang Le, Full Professor
Department of Physics, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam
Former Head of Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics Research Group, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam
Email: hoanglv@hcmue.edu.vn
3. Dr. Pinaki Roy, Full Professor
Adjunct Professor of Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics Research Group, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam
Former Professor of Physics & Applied Mathematics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India
Email: pinaki.roy@tdtu.edu.vn
4. Dr. Pham Thanh Phong, Associate Professor
Director of Science and Technology Advanced Institute, Van Lang University, Vietnam
Former Director of Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam
Email: phamthanhphong@vlu.edu.vn