Dr Thomas Vuong

Position

Senior Lecturer and Research Leader

Teaching area

Mechanical Dynamics, Advanced Fluids Power & Mechanics, Applied Computational Modelling, Strength of Materials, and Manufacturing Processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Mechanical Engineering
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Biography

Small classes and dynamic. We will equip students with practical knowledge and professional behaviour.

Publications

Publications
  • T.X. Vuong and A.M. Al-Jumaily, (2016) “An Investigation into the Noise Generation of CPAP Devices: Experimental and Numerical Study”, Applied Acoustics, 144, 281-293
  • T.X.Vuong, (2013) “An Investigation into Acoustics & Vibration Characteristics of CPAP Devices”, PhD Thesis, Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
  • T.X.Vuong, (2005) “An Investigation into 5-lobe Lung Simulator”, Master Thesis, Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Refereed conference proceeding/papers
  • T.X. Vuong, W. Li, A.Al-Jumaily, N. Pandey, “An investigation into structural induced noise in an electric motor”, Paper No. IMECE2019-10197, Proceedings of ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-14, 2019, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
  • T.X.Vuong, A.M. Al-Jumaily and R. Paxton “Numerical Simulation of Flow-induced Noise in CPAP Device Duct Systems”, Paper No. IMECE2014-37597, Proceedings of ASME 2014, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Montreal, Canada, November 2014.
  • T.X.Vuong, A.M. Al-Jumaily and R. Paxton “An Investigation into Acoustics and Vibration of CPAP Devices: Numerical Prediction of Centrifugal Fan Acoustics and Vibration”, Paper No. IMECE2013-62845, Proceedings of ASME 2013, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, San Diego, USA, November 2013.
  • Vuong, X. T., Al-Jumaily,  A.M, Cheong, S.H, Ro, S.H, “Identification of Airway Characteristics Using the Input Impedance”, Proceedings of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineering Conference, Busan, Korea,  May 31-June1, 2007.

Scholarly activities

  • Supervised student’s project in collaborating with Simpro Handling Equipment Ltd, New Zealand (2018)
  • Visiting scholar at JiaYing University, MeiZhau City, Guang Dong Province, China (2017)
  • Presented at research talk at Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) (2016)
  • Presented at the Annual engineering tutor forum at Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) (2016)
  • Presented at the ASME conference, San Diego, USA (2013).

Award and grants

  • MIT research funding ($14,300) (2017)
  • Member of the research grant application for biomedical research activities ($40,000) (2017)
  • MIT research funding ($10,000) (2016)
  • External research fund ($5,000), Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd (R&D contract number P1642) (2016)
  • Faculty of Design & Creative Technologies, AUT University ($500) (2014)
  • School of Engineering Doctoral Fee Scholarship, AUT University ($7000 x 3 years) (2012)
  • Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Scholarship (FAP0901) ($75,000) (2010).

Industry activities

Dr Vuong joined Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) in July 2015. Before joining MIT Manukau, Dr Vuong worked as a Product Design Engineer at Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd, Collaborative Researcher at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd. He was responsible for several projects such as “AquaSmart” Washing Machine Development, Front Loaded “Seuss” Washing Machine Development, Developing a Mathematical Model to predict the “Hunting & Beating” phenomenon in the Washing Machine, Improving the Suspension System & Water Balancing System in the Washing Machine, and Noise Reduction in the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices. He was a member of the patent  “ Spiral Clutch System in Washing Machine”.

Dr Vuong also worked as a Research & Teaching Assistant at Institute of Biomedical Technologies (IBTec), AUT University since 2003. He taught Advanced Measuring Systems, Advanced Control Systems, and Solid Mechanics for both under and post-graduate levels.

Dr Vuong specialises in mechanical product design, Advanced Computer Modelling and Simulation.  He is an expert in Noise & Vibration Modelling and Simulation. He is driven to turn ideas into real product outcomes and is always looking for a challenge.

Dr Vuong always tries to bring industrial experiences to the classroom to help students well-equipped before they could join the workforce. He is enthusiastic in research-informed teaching to help students develop critical thinking ability. He also works actively with industrial partners to provide students with practical research projects.

Memberships and affiliations

  • Honourable Research Fellow at Institute of Biomedical Technologies (IBTec), AUT University (2015 to present)
  • Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) (2013)
  • Member of Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ) (Previously known as Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)) (2005)