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Overview
Background
Dr T. Thang Vo-Doan is a Lecturer of the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland. He was a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Biology I, University of Freiburg, Germany (2019-2023). He was also a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (2016-2018). He was awarded his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, NTU in 2016. He received his M.Eng. degree in Manufacturing Engineering and B.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam in 2010 and 2008 respectively. He was awarded the prestigious Human Frontier Science Program Cross-disciplinary Fellowship (2019-2022).
He directs the UQ Biorobotics lab after joining in the University of Queensland. Current research activities of the lab focus on insect-machine hybrid robots, bio-inspired robotics, insect structures and functions, biomechanics, fast lock-on tracking, and brain imaging in untethered insects.
Availability
- Dr T. Thang Vo-Doan is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
- Masters (Research) of Manufacturing Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy of Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
Research interests
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Biorobotics
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Insect-machine hybrid robots
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Bio-inspired robotics
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Insect structures and functions
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Biomechanics
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Fast lock-on tracking
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Brain imaging in untethered walking Drosophila
Works
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Featured
2022
Journal Article
Efficient autonomous navigation for terrestrial insect-machine hybrid systems
Nguyen, H. Duoc, Dung, V. Than, Sato, Hirotaka and Vo-Doan, T. Thang (2022). Efficient autonomous navigation for terrestrial insect-machine hybrid systems. Sensors and Actuators B-Chemical, 376 (Part A) 132988, 132988. doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2022.132988
Featured
2022
Journal Article
A robotic leg inspired from an insect leg
Tran-Ngoc, P Thanh, Lim, Leslie Ziqi, Gan, Jia Hui, Wang, Hong, Vo-Doan, T. Thang and Sato, Hirotaka (2022). A robotic leg inspired from an insect leg. Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, 17 (5) 056008, 056008. doi: 10.1088/1748-3190/ac78b5
Featured
2022
Journal Article
A cyborg insect reveals a function of a muscle in free flight
Vo-Doan, T. Thang, Dung, V. Than and Sato, Hirotaka (2022). A cyborg insect reveals a function of a muscle in free flight. Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2022 9780504, 9780504. doi: 10.34133/2022/9780504
Featured
2018
Journal Article
An Ultralightweight and Living Legged Robot
Vo Doan, Tat Thang, Tan, Melvin Y.W., Bui, Xuan Hien and Sato, Hirotaka (2018). An Ultralightweight and Living Legged Robot. Soft Robotics, 5 (1), 17-23. doi: 10.1089/soro.2017.0038
2024
Journal Article
Shape Programmable and Multifunctional Soft Textile Muscles for Wearable and Soft Robotics
Hoang, Trung Thien, Nguyen, Chi Cong, Phan, Phuoc Thien, Davies, James, Tran, Hien Anh, Thai, Mai Thanh, Truong, Vi Khanh, Nguyen, Tuan-Khoa, Vo-Doan, Tat Thang, Phan, Hoang-Phuong, Lovell, Nigel Hamilton and Do, Thanh Nho (2024). Shape Programmable and Multifunctional Soft Textile Muscles for Wearable and Soft Robotics. Advanced Intelligent Systems. doi: 10.1002/aisy.202300875
2023
Journal Article
Soft wearable haptic display and flexible 3D force sensor for teleoperated surgical systems
Thai, Mai Thanh, Davies, James, Nguyen, Chi Cong, Phan, Phuoc Thien, Hoang, Trung Thien, Ji, Adrienne, Zhu, Kefan, Sharma, Bibhu, Nicotra, Emanuele, Vo‐Doan, Tat Thang, Phan, Hoang‐Phuong, Lovell, Nigel Hamilton and Do, Thanh Nho (2023). Soft wearable haptic display and flexible 3D force sensor for teleoperated surgical systems. Advanced Sensor Research, 3 (1) 2300105, 1-15. doi: 10.1002/adsr.202300105
2023
Journal Article
A smart, textile-driven, soft exosuit for spinal assistance
Zhu, Kefan, Phan, Phuoc Thien, Sharma, Bibhu, Davies, James, Thai, Mai Thanh, Hoang, Trung Thien, Nguyen, Chi Cong, Ji, Adrienne, Nicotra, Emanuele, La, Hung Manh, Vo-Doan, Tat Thang, Phan, Hoang-Phuong, Lovell, Nigel H. and Do, Thanh Nho (2023). A smart, textile-driven, soft exosuit for spinal assistance. Sensors, 23 (19) 8329, 1-19. doi: 10.3390/s23198329
2023
Conference Publication
Burst stimulation for enhanced locomotion control of terrestrial cyborg insects
Nguyen, H. Duoc, Sato, Hirotaka and Vo-Doan, T. Thang (2023). Burst stimulation for enhanced locomotion control of terrestrial cyborg insects. 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), London, United Kingdom, 29 May-2 June 2023. Washington, DC USA: IEEE Computer Society. doi: 10.1109/icra48891.2023.10160443
2023
Journal Article
Displacement experiments provide evidence for path integration in Drosophila
V. Titova, Anna, Kau, Benedikt E., Tibor, Shir, Mach, Jana, Vo-Doan, T. Thang, Wittlinger, Matthias and Straw, Andrew D. (2023). Displacement experiments provide evidence for path integration in Drosophila. Journal of Experimental Biology, 226 (12) jeb245289, 1-10. doi: 10.1242/jeb.245289
2023
Journal Article
Intelligent insect–computer hybrid robot: installing innate obstacle negotiation and onboard human detection onto cyborg insect
Tran-Ngoc, Phuoc Thanh, Le, Duc Long, Chong, Bing Sheng, Nguyen, Huu Duoc, Dung, Van Than, Cao, Feng, Li, Yao, Kai, Kazuki, Gan, Jia Hui, Vo-Doan, Tat Thang, Nguyen, Thanh Luan and Sato, Hirotaka (2023). Intelligent insect–computer hybrid robot: installing innate obstacle negotiation and onboard human detection onto cyborg insect. Advanced Intelligent Systems, 5 (5) 2200319. doi: 10.1002/aisy.202200319
2021
Journal Article
Alloy-free amorphous Pt–B–P/C electrocatalyst for enhanced methanol electro-oxidation
Poon, Kee Chun, Phan, Quoc Tuan, Vo-Doan, T. Thang, Lin, Ming and Sato, Hirotaka (2021). Alloy-free amorphous Pt–B–P/C electrocatalyst for enhanced methanol electro-oxidation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46 (61), 31305-31311. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.07.045
2020
Journal Article
Sideways Walking Control of a Cyborg Beetle
Nguyen, Huu Duoc, Tan, Pak Zan, Sato, Hirotaka and Vo-Doan, T. Thang (2020). Sideways Walking Control of a Cyborg Beetle. IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 2 (3), 331-337. doi: 10.1109/tmrb.2020.3004632
2019
Conference Publication
Ultra-Lightweight Cyborg Insect: sideways walking of remote-controlled living beetle with a miniature backpack
Nguyen, Huu Duoc, Tan, Pakzan, Sato, Hitotaka and Vo Doan, Tat Thang (2019). Ultra-Lightweight Cyborg Insect: sideways walking of remote-controlled living beetle with a miniature backpack. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems (CBS), Munich, Germany, 18-20 September 2019. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/cbs46900.2019.9114394
2018
Journal Article
Neurotransmitter-loaded nanocapsule triggers on-demand muscle relaxation in living organism
Le, Duc Long, Ferdinandus, Tnee, Chin Kiat, Vo Doan, T. Thang, Arai, Satoshi, Suzuki, Madoka, Sou, Keitaro and Sato, Hirotaka (2018). Neurotransmitter-loaded nanocapsule triggers on-demand muscle relaxation in living organism. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 10 (44), 37812-37819. doi: 10.1021/acsami.8b11079
2017
Journal Article
Role of outstretched forelegs of flying beetles revealed and demonstrated by remote leg stimulation in free flight
Li, Yao, Cao, Feng, Vo Doan, Tat Thang and Sato, Hirotaka (2017). Role of outstretched forelegs of flying beetles revealed and demonstrated by remote leg stimulation in free flight. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 220 (Pt 19), 3499-3507. doi: 10.1242/jeb.159376
2016
Journal Article
Glue-free stacked luminescent nanosheets enable high-resolution ratiometric temperature mapping in living small animals
Miyagawa, Takuya, Fujie, Toshinori, Ferdinandus,, Vo Doan, Tat Thang, Sato, Hirotaka and Takeoka, Shinji (2016). Glue-free stacked luminescent nanosheets enable high-resolution ratiometric temperature mapping in living small animals. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 8 (49), 33377-33385. doi: 10.1021/acsami.6b06075
2016
Journal Article
Controlled banked turns in coleopteran flight measured by a miniature wireless inertial measurement unit
Li, Yao, Cao, Feng, Thang Vo Doan, Tat and Sato, Hirotaka (2016). Controlled banked turns in coleopteran flight measured by a miniature wireless inertial measurement unit. Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, 11 (5) 056018. doi: 10.1088/1748-3190/11/5/056018
2016
Journal Article
A beetle flight muscle displays leg muscle microstructure
Shimomura, Toshiki, Iwamoto, Hiroyuki, Vo Doan, Tat Thang, Ishiwata, Shin'ichi, Sato, Hirotaka and Suzuki, Madoka (2016). A beetle flight muscle displays leg muscle microstructure. Biophysical Journal, 111 (6), 1295-1303. doi: 10.1016/j.bpj.2016.08.013
2016
Journal Article
Insect-machine hybrid system: Remote radio control of a freely flying beetle (Mercynorrhina torquata)
Vo Doan, T. Thang and Sato, Hirotaka (2016). Insect-machine hybrid system: Remote radio control of a freely flying beetle (Mercynorrhina torquata). Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2016 (115) e54260, 1-9. doi: 10.3791/54260
2016
Journal Article
Theoretical modelling and facile synthesis of a highly active boron-doped palladium catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction
Vo Doan, Tat Thang, Wang, Jingbo, Poon, Kee Chun, Tan, Desmond C. L., Khezri, Bahareh, Webster, Richard D., Su, Haibin and Sato, Hirotaka (2016). Theoretical modelling and facile synthesis of a highly active boron-doped palladium catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction. Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 55 (24), 6842-6847. doi: 10.1002/anie.201601727
Supervision
Availability
- Dr T. Thang Vo-Doan is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Biorobots and fast lock-on tracking
Several Bachelor, Master, and PhD projects on insect-machine hybrid robots, insect-inspired robots, fast-lock on tracking, and biomechanics of insect locomotion are available in the lab. Please contact Dr. T. Thang Vo-Doan for more detail, if your background is in engineering (etc. mechanical, mechatronics, electronics, biomedical) or biology (etc. neuroscience, zoology, biophysics).
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