Professor
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Duc Nguyen

757-683-3761

319 ENGR & COMP SCIENCE BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Iowa, (1982)

M.S. in Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics, University of California, (1976)

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, (1974)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

"Collaborative Research: Development of New Prototype Tools, and Adaptation and Implementation of Current Resources for a Course in Numerical Methods" $143,090. -
"Holistic Numerical Methods: Unabridged" $500,189. January 2008 - December 2011
"Implementation Grant: Simulation and Visualization Enhanced Engineering Education" $999,744. September 2005 - September 2009
Watson, G. S., Shen, Y., Li, J., Mielke, R. R. and Nguyen, D. T. "Collaborative Research: Teaching Cross-Platform Educational Game Development and Its Uses in Multidisciplinary STEM Education" $198,913. Federal. -
Unal, R., Hou, G. J.W.., Razzaq, Z. and Nguyen, D. T. "Design Code for Lightweight Power Plant Structures" $92,000. Local. July 1, 1992 - July 1, 1993
Hou, G. J.W.. and Nguyen, D. T. "Simplified Procedures for Dynamic Analysis of Complex Structures" $61,000. November 1986 - August 1987

Expertise

Computational Mechanics
Parallel Computing, Sensitivity Analysis & Optimization, Structural Dynamics
Finite Element
Large-Scale Algorithms and Software for Parallel Supercomputing in Engineering and Science Applications / Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization / Finite Element Analysis / Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Optimization
Large-Scale Algorithms and Software for Parallel Supercomputing in Engineering and Science Applications / Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization / Finite Element Analysis / Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Parallel (Cluster) Computing
Large-Scale Algorithms and Software for Parallel Supercomputing in Engineering and Science Applications / Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization / Finite Element Analysis / Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

Research Interests

Computational Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Dynamics, Engineering Design Sensitivity Analysis & Optimization, Parallel Computing for FEA, Efficient Sparse/Dense Linear Solvers, Non-linear Solvers, Eigen-Solvers, Branch & Bound Mixed Real-Integer Linear Programming Problems, etc....

Articles

Chokshi, S., Mei, C., Nguyen, D. T. and Rajan, S. (2008). Nonlinear Random Response of Large-Scale Sparse Finite Element Structural Problems. Journal of Computational and Applied Mechanics (JCAM) 9 (1) , pp. 1-12.
Hrinda, G. A. and Nguyen, D. T. (2008). Optimization of Stability-Constrained Geometrically Nonlinear Shallow Trusses Using an Arclength Sparse Method with a Strain Energy Density Approach. Finite Element Analysis & Design Journal 44 , pp. 933-950.
Mohammed, A., Kadiam, S. B.S.V.. and Nguyen, D. T. (2008). Simulation, Visualization and Self-Assessment Enhanced Engineering Education: The Stiffness Matrix Method Module For Structural Analysys Course. 18 (3) , pp. 99-106.
Mohammed-Ali, A., Nguyen, D. T. and Kadiam, S. (2008). Simulation, Visualization, and Self- Assessment Enhanced Engineering Education: The Stiffness Matrix Method Modules for Structural Analysis Course. Computers in Education Journal 18 (3) , pp. 99-106.
Nguyen, E. N., Nguyen, D. N., Nguyen, D. T. and Tungkahotara, S. (2006). MPI Parallel FORTRAN Dynamic Programming Algorithms and Software for Comparisons of DNA Sequences. WSEAS Transactions on Biology and Biomedicine 3 (2) , pp. 145-152.
Vaidya, A., YU, S., Ville, J., Nguyen, D. T. and Rajan, S. D. (2006). Multiphysics CAD-Based Design Optimization. Journal Mech. Based Design of Structures and Machines 34 (2) , pp. 157-180.
Nguyen, D. T., Honrao, A. P.., Hou, G. J.W.., Akan, O. and Baysal, O. (2006). Unsymmetrical and Symmetrical Sparse Iterative Algorithm with Multiple Right-Hand-Sides Strategies. WSEAS Transactions on Computers 5 (8) , pp. 1694-1700.
Rajan, S. D. and Nguyen, D. T. (2004). Design Optimization of Discrete Structural Systems Using MPI-enabled Genetic Algorithm. Journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 27 , pp. 1-9.
Rajan, S. D., Nguyen, D. T., Deshpande, M. D. and Harrell, L. (2004). Optimal Design of Engineering Systems Using MPI-enabled Genetic Algorithm. Computer Assisted Mechanics and Engineering Sciences (CAMES) Journal 11 , pp. 1-11.
Nguyen, D. T., Watson, W. R., Tungkahotara, S. and Rajan, S. D. (2003). Parallel Finite Element Domain Decomposition for Structural/Acoustic Analysis. Journal of Computational and Applied Mechanics 4 (2) , pp. 189-201.
Watson, W. R., Nguyen, D. T., Reddy, C. J., Vatsa, V. N. and Tang, W. H. (2002). Algorithms and Application of Sparse Matrix Assembly and Equation Solvers for Aeroacoustics. AIAA Journal 40 (4) , pp. 661-670.
Nguyen, D. T., Qin, J., Sancer, M. I. and McClary, R. (2002). Finite Element-Boundary Integral Methods in Electro-magnetics. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, an International Journal 38 (5) , pp. 391-400.
Nguyen, D. T., Hou, G. J.W.., Han, B. and Runesha, H. (2000). Alternative Approach for Solving Indefinite Symmetrical System of Equation. Advances in Engineering Software 31 , pp. 581-584.
Nguyen, D. T., Hou, G., Runesha, H. and Han, B. (2000). Alternative approach for solving Sparse INDEFINITE Symmetrical system of Equations. Advances In Engineering Software 31 (8-9) , pp. 581-584.
Nguyen, D. T., Bai, Y., Qin, J. and Hu, Y. (2000). Computational Aspects of Linear programming Simplex Method. Advances In Engineering Software 31 (8-9) , pp. 539-546.
Chen, P., Runesha, H., Nguyen, D. T., Tong, P. and Chang, T. Y. (2000). Sparse Algorithms For Indefinite Systems of Linear Equations, . COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS Journal 25 (1) , pp. 33-42.
Nguyen, D. T., Bunting, C., Moeller, K. J., Runesha, H. B. and Qin, J. (2000). Subspace and Lanczos Sparse Eigen-Solvers for Finite Element Structural and Electromagnetic Applications. Advances In Engineering Software 31 (8-9) , pp. 599-606.
Runesha, H. B. and Nguyen, D. T. (2000). Vectorized Sparse UnSymmetrical Equation solver for Computational Mechanics. Advances In Engineering Software 31 (8-9) , pp. 563-570.
Nguyen, D. T., Tang, W. H., Tung, H. K. and Runesha, H. B. (1999). Nonlinear Constrained Optimizer and Parallel Processing for Golden Block Line Search. COMPUTER ASSISTED MECHANICS and ENGINEERING SCIENCES Journal (CAMES Journal 6 (3-4) , pp. 469-477.
Qin, J. and Nguyen, D. T. (1998). A Tridiagonal Solver for Massively Parallel Computers. Advances in Engineering Software 29 (3-6) , pp. 395-397.
Nguyen, D. T., Qamar, R. and Runesha, H. (1998). Automatic Differentiation for Design Sensitivity Analysis of Structural Systems Using Parallel-Vector Processors. Advances in Engineering Software 29 (3-6) , pp. 375-382.
Nguyen, D. T., Runesha, H., Belegundu, A. D. and Chandrupatla, T. R. (1998). Interior Point Method and Indefinite Sparse Solver for Linear Programming Problems. Advances in Engineering Software 29 (3-6) , pp. 409-414.
Qin, J. and Nguyen, D. T. (1996). A Parallel-Vector Simplex Algorithm On Distributed Memory Computers. Structural Optimization Journal 11 (3-4) , pp. 260-264.
Qin, J. and Nguyen, D. T. (1994). A Parallel-Vector Equation Solver for Distributed Memory Computers. Computing Systems in Engineering Journal 5 (1).
Qin, J. and Nguyen, D. T. (1994). Generalized Exponential Penalty Function for Nonlinear Programming. Computers & Structures Journal 50 (4) , pp. 509-514.
Baddourah, M. A. and Nguyen, D. T. (1994). Parallel-Vector Computations for Geometrically Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis. Computers & Structures Journal 51 (6) , pp. 785-789.
Makers, B. N., Qin, J. and Nguyen, D. T. (1994). Performance of NIKE3D with PVSOLVE On Vector and Parallel Computers. Computing Systems In Engineering Journal 5 (4-6) , pp. 363-368.
Qin, J. and Nguyen, D. T. (1994). Structure/Load Dependent Vectors For Linear Structural Dynamics. Computers & Structures Journal 50 (4) , pp. 515-524.
Storaasli, O. O., Nguyen, D. T., Baddourah, M. A. and Qin, J. (1993). Computational Mechanics Analysis Tools for Parallel-Vector Supercomputers. Computing Systems in Engineering Journal 4 (4-6) , pp. 349-354.
Qin, J., Agarwal, T. K., Storaasli, O. O., Nguyen, D. T. and Baddourah, M. A. (1993). Parallel-Vector Out-of-Core Equation Solver for Computational Mechanics. Computing Systems in Engineering Journal 4 (4-6) , pp. 381-386.
Zhang, Y., Nguyen, D. T. and Hou, G. W. (1992). An Alternative Formulation for Design Sensitivity on Linear Struct. Dynamic . SystemsComputers & Structures Journal 44 (3) , pp. 689-692.
Belvin, W. K., Maghami, P. G. and Nguyen, D. T. (1992). Efficient Use of High Performance Computers for Integrated Controls and Structures Design. Computing Systems in Engineering Journal 3 (1-4) , pp. 181-188.
Zhang, Y. and Nguyen, D. T. (1992). Parallel-Vector Design Sensitivity Analysis in Structural Dynamics. Computing Systems in Engr. Journal 3 (1-4) , pp. 365-378.
Zhang, Y., Nguyen, D. T. and Hou, G. J.W.. (1992). An Alternative Formulation for Design Sensitivity Analysis of Linear Structural Dynamic Systems. International Journal of Computers and Structures 44 (3) , pp. 689-692.
Qin, J., Gray, C. E., Mei, C. and Nguyen, D. T. (1991). A Parallel-Vector Equation Solver for Unsymmetric Matrices on Supercomputers. Computing Systems in Engineering, An International Journal 2 (2-3) , pp. 197-202.
Moayyad, M. A. and Nguyen, D. T. (1991). An Algorithm For Domain Decomposition in Finite Element Analysis. Journal of Computers and Structures 39 (1-4) , pp. 277-290.
Nguyen, D. T., Storaasli, O. O., Carmona, E. A., Al-Nasra, M., Zhang, Y., Baddourah, M. A. and Agarwal, T. K. (1991). Parallel-Vector Computation for Linear Structural Analysis and Nonlinear Unconstrained Optimization Problems. Computing Systems in Engineering, An International Journal 2 (2-3) , pp. 175-182.
Baddourah, M. A. and Nguyen, D. T. (1991). Parallel-Vector Processing for Linear Programming. Journal of Computers and Structures 38 (3) , pp. 279-282.
Sroraasli, O. O., Nguyen, D. T. and Nguyen, T. K. (1990). The Parallel Solution of Large-Scale Structural Analysis Problems on Supercomputers. AIAA Journal 28 (7) , pp. 1211-1216.
Nguyen, D. T. (1987). Multilevel Structural Sensitivity Analysis. Computers & Structures Journal 25 (2) , pp. 191-202.
Nguyen, D. T. and Arora, J. S. (1986). An Algorithm for Solution of Large Eigenvalue Problems. Computers & Structures 24 (4) , pp. 645-650.
Nguyen, D. T. and Rogers, J. L. (1986). Optimal Design of Structures with Multiple Design Variables Per Group and Multiple Loading Conditions on the Personal Computer. Computers & Structures 22 (2) , pp. 179-184.
Nguyen, D. T., Arora, J. S. and Belegundu, A. D. (1983). Design Optimization Codes for Structures:. Journal of Aircraft 2 (9) , pp. 817-824.
Nguyen, D. T. and Arora, J. S. (1982). Fail-Safe Optimal Design of Complex Structures with Substructures. AME Journal of Mechanical Design 104 (4).
Arora, J. S. and Nguyen, D. T. (1980). Eigen-solution for Large Structural Systems with Substructures. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 15 , pp. 333-341.

Books

Nguyen, D. T. (2006). Finite Element Methods: Parallel-Sparse Statics and Eigen-Solutions. Springer Publisher.

Conference Proceeding

Nguyen, V. H., Ehsaei, M., Creedon, J., Sanjabi, G. and Nguyen, D. T. (2017). Optimal airplanes' paths for minimizing airline company's cost subjected to passengers' demand: Formulation and verification Singapore: International Conference on Advances in Computational Mechanics 2017 (ACOME 2017).
  • 2010: 圖朸厙 Faculty "Shining Star" Award Winner, 圖朸厙
  • 2004: Most Highly Cited Researchers in Engineering, ISIHighlyCited.com
  • 2001: NASA-ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Award, NASA-ASEE Electromagnetic Research Branch
  • 2001: A. Rufus Tonelson Distinguished Faculty Award (for excellent contribution in Research, Teaching and Service), 圖朸厙
  • 2000: NASA-ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Award, Computational Modeling & Simulation Branch
  • 1998: Summer Faculty Fellowship Award, NASA-ASEE Structural Mechanic Branch
  • 1997: Summer Faculty Fellowship Award, NASA-ASEE Thermal Structural Branch, Structural Division
  • 1996: Tech Brief Award, NASA Langley Research Center
  • 1990: Faculty Fellow, NASA-ASEE
  • 1990: Faculty of the Year Award, American Society of Civil Engineers
  • 1989: Gigaflops Performance Award, Cray Research Inc.
  • 1989: Faculty Fellow, U.S. Air Force
  • 1989: Oustanding Faculty Recognition, 圖朸厙
  • 1986: Faculty Fellow, NASA-ASEE
  • 1985: Faculty Fellow, NASA-ASEE
  • 1984: Faculty Fellow, NASA-ASEE
  • 1983: Faculty Fellow, NASA-ASEE

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