Manh Duong Phung
Senior Lecturer in Engineering,
Email: duong.phung@fulbright.edu.vn
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Manh Duong Phung is currently a Senior Lecturer at Fulbright University Vietnam. He has had over 15 years of research and teaching experience at the tertiary education level including the lecturer position at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and University of Western Sydney (WSU). His research interests are in the areas of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), automation in construction, 3D reconstruction, optimization, image processing, and mobile robot localization and mapping. He has conducted a number of research projects with both academia and industry partners, such as NTT Cyber Solution Laboratory, Japan, Mechatronics and Automation Laboratory of the National University of Singapore, Samsung Vietnam Mobile R&D Centre, and the Department of Defence, Australia.
Phung was the recipient of many research awards including the Endeavour Research Fellowship of the Australian Government.
Awards & Professional Activities
Best paper award: 2023 Best Paper Award of the Applied Soft Computing journal
Best paper award: Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2019
Endeavour Research Fellowship from Australian Government, 2016
Publication Co-Chairs: 2024 International Conference on Energy, Infrastructure and Environmental Research
Special session organizer, Session Co-Chair, and Associate Editor of the 2024 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration
International Coordination Chair: 19th International Symposium on Communications and Information Technologies (ISCIT 2019)
Publication chair: 2016 International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Communications (ATC)
Publication chair: 2014 National Conference on Electronics and Telecommunications (REV-ECIT)
Reviewer:
IEEE: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
Elsevier: Automation in Construction, Aerospace Science and Technology, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, Computers and Electrical Engineering, Expert Systems with Applications, Knowledge-Based Systems, ISA Transactions, Structures, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Heliyon Journal, Accident Analysis and Prevention
Springer: Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering
Research grants
Defence Science and Technology Group, Ha, Tri & Phung: The State of the Art of Robotics and Automation in Construction – Army Applications
Vice-Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Grants, Ha & Phung: Learning.Futures: Incorporating Industry 4.0 in UTS Engineering Learning Model to Improve Student Learning Experience and Employability
FEIT Blue Sky, Ha, Aguilera & Phung: IoT-Based Dependable Control: Concept and Applications
FEIT Data Arena, Ha, Huete & Phung: Monitoring of Infrastructure and Environment Interactions through Satellite Data
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, PI: Research and Development of a Localization and 3D Reconstruction System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles using RGB-D Sensor
Samsung Vietnam Mobile R&D Center, Co-CI: Sign Language Translator using Model-based Approach and Machine Learning with RGB-D Sensor
Australia SIAMA Pty, Co-CI: Development of a 3D Modelling and User Interface for UAV Operator
VNU University of Engineering and Technology, PI: Localization of mobile robot operated over the Internet using Augmented Kalman Filter
VNU University of Engineering and Technology, PI: Research and Development of a Sign Language Recognition System for Disabled People Using RGB-D Sensor
Vietnam National University, Hanoi, PI: Designing and Implementation of an Internet-based Robotic System using CORBA Communication Architecture
Teaching
Robotics, Mobile Robotics, Algorithms for Intelligent Robots, Introduction to Robotics
Robotics, Mobile Robotics, Algorithms for Intelligent Robots, Introduction to Robotics
Advanced Control, Introductory Control
Electronics & Circuits, Electronic Engineering, Computer Architecture, Power Circuit Theory, Electromechanical Automation
Research Interests
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Robot Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)
Networked robot
Wireless Sensor Networks
Image processing
3D Point cloud processing
Particle Swarm Optimization
Publications
Journals
Duy Nam Bui, Manh Duong Phung, "Radial basis function neural networks for formation control of unmanned aerial vehicles", Robotica, pp. 1 - 19, 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0263574724000559
Duy Nam Bui, Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Manh Duong Phung, "Lyapunov-Based Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for Attitude Trajectory Tracking of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles," International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences, vol.24, pp.502–513, 2023, doi: 10.1007/s42405-022-00545-5
L. Van Nguyen, M. D. Phung and Q. P. Ha, "Game Theory-Based Optimal Cooperative Path Planning for Multiple UAVs," IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 108034-108045, 2022, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3213035.
Manh Duong Phung, Quang Phuc Ha, “Safety-enhanced UAV path planning with spherical vector-based particle swarm optimization”, Applied Soft Computing, Vol. 107, pp.107375, 2021.
Lanh Van Nguyen, Manh Duong Phung, Quang Phuc Ha, “Iterative Learning Sliding Mode Control for UAV Trajectory Tracking”, Electronics, Vol. 10(20), pp.107375, 2021.
Qiuchen Zhu, Tran Hiep Dinh, Manh Duong Phung, Quang Phuc Ha“Hierarchical Convolutional Neural Network with Feature Preservation and Autotuned Thresholding for Crack Detection”, IEEE Access, Vol. 9, pp. 60201 - 60214, 2021.
Manh Duong Phung, Quang Phuc Ha, “Motion-encoded particle swarm optimization for moving target search using UAVs”, Applied Soft Computing, Vol.97, Part B, pp.106705, 2020.
Van Truong Hoang, Manh Duong Phung, Tran Hiep Dinh, Quang P Ha, “System Architecture for Real-Time Surface Inspection Using Multiple UAVs”, IEEE Systems Journal, Vol.14, no. 2, pp. 2925-2936, 2020.
Q. P. Ha, S. Metia and M. D. Phung, "Sensing Data Fusion for Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Monitoring", IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 4430 – 4441, 2020.
Quang Ha and Manh Duong Phung, “IoT-enabled dependable control for solar energy harvesting in smart buildings”, IET Smart Cities, Vol. 1, no.2 , pp. 61 – 70, 2019.
Tran Hiep Dinh, Manh Duong Phung, Quang Phuc Ha, “Summit Navigator: A Novel Approach for Local Maxima Extraction”, IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, Vol. 29, pp. 551 – 564, 2019.
Manh Duong Phung, Cong Hoang Quach, Tran Hiep Dinh, Quang Ha, “Enhanced Discrete Particle Swarm Optimization Path Planning for UAV Vision-based Surface Inspection”, Automation in Construction, Vol.81, pp.25-33, 2017.
Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Manh Duong Phung, Quang Vinh Tran, "Behavior-based Navigation of Mobile Robot in Unknown Environments Using Fuzzy Logic and Multi-Objective Optimization", International Journal of Control and Automation (IJCA), Vol. 10, no.2, pp. 349-364 2016.
Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Manh Duong Phung, Anh Viet Dang, Quang Vinh Tran, “A Novel Behavior based Navigation Architecture of Mobile Robot in Unknown Environments”, VNU Journal of Science: Mathematics-Physics, 2016.
Manh Duong Phung, Thuan Hoang Tran, Quang Vinh Tran, “Stable control of networked robot subject to communication delay, packet loss, and out-of-order delivery”, Vietnam Journal of Mechanics, pp.215-233, Vol.36 no.3, 2014.
Manh Duong Phung, Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Thuan Hoang Tran, Quang Vinh Tran, “Localization of Internet-based Mobile Robot”, VNU Journal of Natural science and Technology, pp.1-15, Vol.29 no.1, 2013.
Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Manh Duong Phung, Thuan Hoang Tran, Quang Vinh Tran, “Mobile robot localization using fuzzy neural network based extended kalman filter”, Journal of Computer Science and Cybernetics, pp.116-127, vol.29 no.2, 2013.
Thuan Hoang Tran, Manh Duong Phung, Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Quang Vinh Tran, “Stabilization Control of the Differential Mobile Robot Using Lyapunov Function and Extended Kalman Filter,” Journal of Science and Technology, pp.441-452, Vol. 50 no.4, 2012.
Nguyen Thi Thanh Van, Phung Manh Duong, Pham Dinh Tuan, and Tran Quang Vinh, “Development of a Fuzzy-based Patrol Robot Using in Building Automation System”, Journal of Computer Science and Cybernetics, pp.83-92, vol.27 no.1, June, 2011.
Tran Quang Vinh, Pham Manh Thang, Phung Manh Duong, “Controlling Communication Network in the Building Automation System,” VNU Journal of Natural science and Technology, pp.129-140, Vol.26 no.2, September, 2010.
Phung Manh Duong, Tran Hieu and Tran Quang Vinh, “Supervision and control of a mobile robot through WLAN and the Internet”, VNU Journal of Natural science and Technology, Vol.21 no.2, April 2005.
Conferences
Ngan Duong Thi Thuy, Duy Nam Bui, Manh Duong Phung, Hung Pham Duy, "Deployment of UAVs for Optimal Multihop Ad-hoc Networks Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Behavior-based Control", In 11th International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS), 2022.
Thanh Nguyen Canh, Truong Son Nguyen, Cong Hoang Quach, Xiem HoangVan, Manh Duong Phung, "Multisensor Data Fusion for Reliable Obstacle Avoidance", In 11th International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS), 2022.
L.V. Nguyen, I.Torres Herrera, T.H. Le, M.D. Phung, R.P. Aguilera, Q.P. Ha, "Stag hunt game-based approach for cooperative UAVs", In 39th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, pp. 367-374, 2022.
Hoang, Van Truong, and Manh Duong Phung. "Enhanced Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization for 3D Path Planning of Multicopter UAVs." In International Conference on Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Automation and Sustainable Development, pp. 743-753. Springer, Cham, 2022.
Quach, Cong Hoang, Manh Duong Phung, Ha Vu Le, and Stuart Perry. "SupSLAM: A Robust Visual Inertial SLAM System Using SuperPoint for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles." In 2021 8th NAFOSTED Conference on Information and Computer Science (NICS), pp. 507-512. IEEE, 2021.
Quach, Cong Hoang, Minh Trien Pham, Truong Son Nguyen, and Manh Duong Phung. "Real-time Agriculture Field Monitoring Using IoT-based Sensors and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles." In 2021 8th NAFOSTED Conference on Information and Computer Science (NICS), pp. 492-497. IEEE, 2021.
Q. Zhu, M. D. Phung, Q. P. Ha, “Crack Detection Using Enhanced Hierarchical Convolutional Neural Networks”, Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2019 (ACRA), Adelaide, South Australia.
Van Truong Hoang, Manh Duong Phung, Tran Hiep Dinh, Qiuchen Zhu, QP Ha, “Reconfigurable Multi-UAV Formation Using Angle-Encoded PSO”, 2019 IEEE 15th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE), pp. 1670-1675, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2019.
R. K. Bonthu, R. P. Aguilera, H. Pham, M. D. Phung and Q. P. Ha, "Energy Cost Optimization in Microgrids Using Model Predictive Control and Mixed Integer Linear Programming," 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), pp. 1113-1118, Melbourne, Australia, 2019.
Q. Zhu, T. H. Dinh, V. T. Hoang, M. D. Phung, Q. P. Ha, “Crack Detection Using Enhanced Thresholding on UAV based Collected Images”, Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2018 (ACRA), Canterbury, New Zealand, 2018.
Ansu Man Singh, Manh Duong Phung, Quang Ha, “Modelling and Fast Terminal Sliding Mode Control for Mirror-based Pointing Systems”, 15th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV), Singapore, 2018.
Van Truong Hoang, Manh Duong Phung, Tran Hiep Dinh, Quang Ha, “Angle-Encoded Swarm Optimization for UAV Formation Path Planning”, The 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 5239-5244, Madrid, Spain, 2018.
C. H. Quach, M. D. Phung, M. T. Pham, H. Nguyen, T. Nguyen, V. L. Tran, “Real-time Lane Marker Detection Using Template Matching with RGB-D Camera”, 2018 The International Conference on Recent Advances in Signal Processing, Telecommunications & Computing (SigTelCom), Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, 2018.
V. T. Hoang, M. D. Phung, Q. P. Ha, “Adaptive twisting sliding mode control for quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicles”, 11th Asian Control Conference (ASCC), pp.671-676, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017.
Manh Duong Phung, Michel De La Villefromoy, Quang Ha, “Management of solar energy in microgrids using IoT-based dependable control”, 2017 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Sydney, Australia, 2017.
Manh Duong Phung, Van Truong Hoang, Tran Hiep Dinh and Quang Ha, “Automatic Crack Detection in Built Infrastructure Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”, The 34th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), pp. 823-829, Taipei, Taiwan, 2017.
Van Truong Hoang, Ansu Man Singh, Manh Duong Phung and Quang Ha, “Adaptive Second-order Sliding Mode Control of UAVs for Civil Applications”, The 34th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), pp. 823-829, Taipei, Taiwan, 2017.
Manh Duong Phung, Cong Hoang Quach, Duc Trinh Chu, Ngoc Que Nguyen, Tran Hiep Dinh, Quang Ha, “Automatic Interpretation of Unordered Point Cloud Data for UAV Navigation in Construction”, The 14th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV 2016), Phuket, Thailand, pp.1-6.
Nguyen Thi Thanh Van, Phung Manh Duong, Dang Anh Viet, Quach Cong Hoang, Tran Quang Vinh, “Behavior-based navigation of two-wheeled differential mobile robot”, The 2015 National Conference on Electronics, Communications and Information Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2015.
Tran Hiep Dinh, Minh Trien Pham, Manh Duong Phung, Duc Manh Nguyen, Van Manh Hoang, Quang Vinh Tran, “Image Segmentation Based on Histogram of Depth and an Application in Driver Distraction Detection”, The 13th IEEE International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV), Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, 2014.
Quach Cong Hoang, Pham Minh Trien, Dang Anh Viet, Pham Dinh Tuan, Tran Thuan Hoang, Phung Manh Duong, “Detection of 26 DOF of hand using model-based method with color-depth image”, National conference on Electronics and Communications (REV 2014), Nha Trang, Vietnam, 2014.
Manh Duong Phung, Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Thuan Hoang Tran, and Quang Vinh Tran, “Localization of Networked Robot Systems Subject to Random Delay and Packet Loss”, The 2013 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, Wollongong, Australia, 2013.
T. T. Hoang, D. T. Hiep, P. M. Duong, N. T. T. Van, B. G. Duong and T. Q. Vinh, “Proposal of Algorithms for Navigation and Obstacles Avoidance of Autonomous Mobile Robot”, 2013 IEEE 8th Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA), pp. 1308-1313 June 2013, Melbourne, Australia.
Nguyen Thi Thanh Van, Phung Manh Duong, Tran Thuan Hoang, Tran Quang Vinh, “Navigation for mobile robot using Lyapunov stable control and fuzzy logic”, 2th National Conference on Control Automation (VCCA), pp.140-147, Đa Nang, VietNam 2013.
T. T. Hoang, P. M. Duong, N. T. T. Van, D. A. Viet and T. Q. Vinh, “Development of an EKF-based Localization Algorithm Using Compass Sensor and LRF,” The 12th IEEE International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV), pp.341-346, Guangzhou, China, 2012.
Manh Duong Phung, Thuan Hoang Tran, Thanh Van Thi Nguyen and Quang Vinh Tran, “Control of Internet-based Robot Systems Using Multi Transport Protocols”, The First IEEE International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS), pp.294-299, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2012.
T. T. Hoang, P. M. Duong, N. T. T. Van, D. A. Viet and T. Q. Vinh, “Multi-Sensor Perceptual System for Mobile Robot and Sensor Fusion-based Localization”, The First IEEE International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS), pp.259-264, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2012.
Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Manh Duong Phung, Thuan Hoang Tran, Quang Vinh Tran, “Mobile Robot Localization Using Fuzzy Neural Network Based Extended Kalman Filter”, 2012 IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE), pp.420-425 , Penang, Malaysia, 2012.
Tran Hiep Dinh, Manh Duong Phung, Thuan Hoang Tran, Quang Vinh Tran, “Localization of a Unicycle-like Mobile Robot Using LRF and Omni-directional Camera”, 2012 IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE) , pp.487-492 , Penang, Malaysia, 2012.
T. H. Hoang, P. M. Duong, N. V. Tinh and T. Q. Vinh, “A Path Following Algorithm for Wheeled Mobile Robot Using Extended Kalman Filter”, The 3rd IEICE International Conference on Integrated Circuits and Devices in Vietnam (ICDV), pp.179-183, Danang, Vietnam, August 2012.
P. M. Duong, T. T. Hoang, N. T. T. Van, D. A. Viet and T. Q. Vinh, “A Novel Platform for Internet-based Mobile Robot Systems”, The 7th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA), pp.1969-1974, Singapore, 2012.
T. T. Hoang, P. M. Duong, N. T. T. Van, D. A. Viet and T. Q. Vinh, “Development of a Multi-Sensor Perceptual System for Mobile Robot and EKF-based Localization,” The IEEE 2012 International Conference on Systems and Informatics (ICSAI), pp.519-523, Yantai, China, 2012.
Thi Thanh Van Nguyen, Manh Duong Phung, Dinh Tuan Pham, Anh Viet Dang, Quang Vinh Tran, “Development of a Behavior-based Navigation System for Mobile Robot in Unknown Environment”, National conference on Electronics and Communications (REV 2013), pp. 112-117, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2012.
Phung Manh Duong, Nguyen Thi Thanh Van, Tran Thuan Hoang, Tran Quang Vinh, “Stabilization control of networked mobile robot using past observation-based preditive filter”, 6th Vietnam Conference on Mechatronics, pp.778-786, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2012.
Tran Thuan Hoang, Phung Manh Duong, Dang Anh Viet, Tran Quang Vinh, “Navigation and obstacle avoidance for mobile robot using the 3D-laser image and ultrasonic signal”, 6th Vietnam Conference on Mechatronics, pp.451-458, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2012.
Tran Thuan Hoang, Phung Manh Duong, Dang Anh Viet, Tran Quang Vinh, “Multi-sensor mobile robot and the sensor fusion-based localization with Extended Kalman Filter”, REV Workshop, The 2012 International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Communications (ATC/REV), pp. 130-135, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2012.
Van Thinh Nguyen, Manh Duong Phung, “Real-time motion tracking from a single dynamic camera”, REV Workshop, The 2012 International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Communications (ATC/REV), pp. 120-124, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2012.
Manh Duong Phung, Thanh Van Thi Nguyen, and Tran Quang Vinh, “Control of an Internet-based Robot System Using Fuzzy Logic”, The 2011 IEICE International Conference on Integrated Circuits and Devices in Vietnam (ICDV), pp.98-101, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2011.
Manh Duong Phung, Thanh Van Thi Nguyen, Cong Hoang Quach, Quang Vinh Tran, “Development of a Tele-guidance System with Fuzzy-based Secondary Controller”, The 11th IEEE International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV), pp.1826-1830, Singapore, 2010.
Manh Duong Phung, Quang Vinh Tran, Kok Kiong Tan, “Transport Protocols for Internet-based Real-time Systems: A Comparative Analysis,” The Third International Conference on Communication and Electronics (ICCE), Nha Trang, Vietnam, 2010.
Phung Manh Duong, Quach Cong Hoang, Vu Xuan Quang, Tran Quang Vinh, “Control of a Mobile Robot over the Internet Using CORBA as Communication Architecture,” The International Conference on Engineering Mechanics and Automation (ICEMA), pp.232-237, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2010.
Manh Duong Phung, Thanh Van Thi Nguyen, Quang Vinh Tran, “Control of an Internet-based Robot System Using the Real-time Transport Protocol”, The 5th Vietnam Conference on Mechatronics, Ho chi minh City, Vietnam, 2010.
Manh Duong Phung, Quang Vinh Tran, K. Hara, H. Inagaki and M. Abe, “Easy-Setup Eye Movement Recording System for Human-Computer Interaction,” The 2008 IEEE International Conference on Research, Innovation and Vision for the Future (RIVF), pp.292-297, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2008.
Phung Manh Duong, K. Hara, H. Inagaki and M. Abe, “Fast Pupil Center Detection Using A Double Circle Fitting Algorithm,” IEICE General Conference, Japan, 2008.
Phung Manh Duong, K. Hara, H. Inagaki and M. Abe, “Fast and Robust Pupil Center Detection Algorithm for Eye Movement Tracking,” IEICE Technical Report, vol.107 no.491, PRMU2007-236, pp.127-130, Tsukuba, Japan, 2008.
Tran Quang Vinh, Vu Tuan Anh, Phung Manh Duong, Tran Hieu, “Navigation for an intelligent mobile robot using ultrasonic sensors and omni-directional camera”, The 3rd Vietnam Conference on Mechatronics, pp.153-160, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2006.