Researcher

Member of Laboratory for Computational Physics (Lab CMP)

Dr. Vu Van Tuan

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Vu Van Tuan is a Researcher at the Institute for Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence (COSARI), Van Lang University, Vietnam, where he is a key member of the Laboratory for Computational Physics (Lab CMP). Dr. Vu earned his Ph.D. from Don State Technical University in Russia.

He is internationally recognized for his significant contributions to theoretical physics and materials science, having been named a Top 2% Scientist Worldwide by Stanford University in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Academic Impact
Research Interests
  • Materials Science.
  • Computational Physics.
CONTACT
  • Email: tuan.vu@vlu.edu.vn

1. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • 2006 – 2011: Bachelor of Science, Belgorod State National Research University, Russia.
  • 2011 – 2013: Master of Science, Belgorod State National Research University, Russia.
  • 2013 –  2017: Doctor of Philosophy, Don State Technical University, Russia.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 2018 – 2022: Research, Institute for Computational Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam.
  • 06/2022 – now: Researcher, Institute for Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence, Van Lang University, Vietnam.

3. RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Proficiency in performing ab initio calculations by various codes such as VASP, Quantum Espresso.
  • Design of multifunctional nanostructures and devices, atomic/electronic structures, optical, elastic, and thermoelectric properties.
  • Expertise in design and investigation of 2D materials, including prediction of novel 2D materials, application of 2D materials in energy conversion and storage, and defect systems.

4. RESEARCH GRANTS

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Results

1

Study on the electronic and optical properties of chalcogenides compounds of the form Cu2-II-IV-VI4 (II = Hg; IV = Ge, Sn; VI = S, Se, Te): possibility of application in low-price solar cell,

National Foundation for Science and Technology Development, Vietnam (NAFOSTED)

Principal Investigator

2019 – 2021

Completed

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9. SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Vu Van Tuan is a Researcher at the Institute for Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence (COSARI), Van Lang University, Vietnam, where he is a key member of the Laboratory for Computational Physics (Lab CMP). Dr. Vu earned his Ph.D. from Don State Technical University in Russia.
He is internationally recognized for his significant contributions to theoretical physics and materials science, having been named a Top 2% Scientist Worldwide by Stanford University in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.