Hoai Nguyen
Graduate Research Assistant
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Motivated, eager to learn student currently working towards Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry. Detailed-oriented, working independently and collaboratively. Extensive background in bio-analytical research, both with laboratory work and data analysis
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
- Thesis: Integrating Label-free Separation of Bioparticles by Insulator-based Dielectrophoresis for Translational Applications
- Successfully led two collaborative projects focused on the application of microfluidic techniques and laser scattering for studying micron and submicron particles.
- Presented research findings through posters and talks at prestigious conferences, including: American Chemical Society (ACS), SciEX, International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry
Teaching Assistant
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated interactive lab sessions, guiding students through experiments, safety protocols, and data analysis
- Set up lab equipment, prepared reagents, and ensured a safe and organized lab environment
- Received an outstanding average rating of 4.7/5 from students every semester
Lab Analyst
EUROFINS VIETNAM
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed test assignments for pesticide residues, food preservatives and vitamins using chromatography (GC-MS/MS, HPLC-MS and HPLC-UV)
- Ensured proficiency testing and safety to meet ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirement
- Implemented inventory management systems for efficient tracking and ordering of supplies, reducing waste and overall costs.
- Developed standard operating procedures for consistent performance
Research assistant
HCM UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Pharmaceutical applications of handheld Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and chemometrics
- Instrument optimization for handheld Near-Infrared device
- Building near-infrared library spectra for recognition of active pharmaceutical ingredient
- Multivariate data processing for near-infrared spectra
Research assistant
UMEA UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Studied abiotic methylation of mercury in natural waters using isotope dilution analysis and GC ICP-MS
- Performed assessment of abiotic methylation percentage in water and its dependent parameters
Summer intern
KYUNGHEE UNIVERSITY, KOREA
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Labwork and poster presentation on microbial fuel cell
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 05.2001 -
Master of Science -
Umea University
Sweden 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Vietnam National University
Vietnam 05.2001 -
Skills
Image processing
Python
Multivariate data analysis
Experimental design
Analytical technique (UV-VIS, nanoparticle tracking, dynamic light scattering)
Mass spectrometry and chromatographic (HPLC-MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, MALDI)
Lab Safety
Quality Assurance
Research design
Certifications And Awards
- Teaching Excellence Award, ASU
- Performance recognition, EUROFINS VIETNAM
- Scholarship recipient, RENCONTRES DU VIETNAM FOUNDATION
- Recognition of Excellence, HCM UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE, 2015,2016
Publications
- Hoai Nguyen, AKM Rasel, Alex McLaren, Mark A. Hayes, Biophysical measurement of variance Label Free Staphylococcus Epidermidis High-Resolution Separation of Dielectrophoresis (in preparation)
- Hoai Nguyen, Mark A. Hayes, Characterization of Sub-Micron Particle Electrokinetics Using Custom Laser Scattering in Microfluidic Systems (in preparation)
- Hoai Nguyen, Phuc-Thinh Nguyen, Bich-Hien Vo, Anh-Mai Nguyen, Analytica Vietnam, 2019, Multivariate statistical approach in food and pharmaceutical quality control
Timeline
Research Assistant
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
Lab Analyst
EUROFINS VIETNAM
03.2019 - 06.2020
Research assistant
HCM UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
08.2018 - 02.2019
Research assistant
UMEA UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN
01.2018 - 06.2018
Summer intern
KYUNGHEE UNIVERSITY, KOREA
07.2017 - 08.2017
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Arizona State University
05.2001 -
Master of Science -
Umea University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Vietnam National University
05.2001 -