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Has your degree at La Trobe prepared you well for the workplace?

During my PhD my research focused on the design of a state-of-the-art digital radar system. This research was part of a TIGER-3 radar, which received a grant from the Australian Research Council. While working on this project, my ability to work in a large team developed considerably. I was able to develop solutions to large-scale problems and implement them under the guidance of University staff. Studying at La Trobe also helped me to confidently get involved in both individual and group tasks and helped me develop my skills in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and project management.

More importantly, studying engineering at La Trobe University provided me with great opportunities to work in world-class facilities and attend lectures taught by experienced staff who were always supportive and enthusiastic. On the whole, I believe that studying at such a great university was an incomparable experience and an opportunity for me to develop my research skills, practice my ideas then go back and contribute significantly in my home country!

Tell us a little about your work history

My research interests lie in the area of digital communications and electronic design automation. This includes general operation of radar systems, digital transceivers, synchronization techniques for distributed devices/systems and real-time hardware implementation of Digital Signal Processing structures using FPGA technologies.

I am currently employed by the Hanoi Electronics Institute as a research engineer. We are developing an AM and FM software-defined radio system using FPGA technology. This will bring cheap digital radio to over 90 million people in Vietnam.

What are things you enjoy most about your job?

I am currently working in team of engineers made up of four La Trobe University Engineering graduates. It is a fantastic experience to work with engineers who share common goals and have similar work principles. The institute provides me with a range of experiences through projects that require outdoor testing. I enjoy being able to provide creative solutions to challenging problems and working in a small team where we can bring out the best of each other’s abilities.

What advice can you offer to current students?

Try to dig into interesting problems that have not yet been addressed, apply yourself and produce something innovative!

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