WHO WE ARE

👨‍🏫 ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Mohammad Shattal

Dr. Shattal is currently the Program Chair for the Bachelor’s in Cloud Computing and the Lead Faculty of IT in the Department of Computing Sciences and Mathematics at Franklin University. Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the ElectroScience Lab and as a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Engineering at The Ohio State University. A recognized expert in cloud computing, communications, and electrical engineering, Dr. Shattal is an active member of IEEE and ACM and holds multiple Microsoft certifications, including MCSA, MCP, and MCT.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Shattal serves as a peer reviewer for prominent journals such as IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology and IEEE Access. He has also participated as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member for internationally renowned conferences like IEEE VTC and BROADNETs. 

Dr. Vinoth Babu Kumaravelu

Vinoth Babu Kumaravelu works as a Professor Grade 2 in the Department of Communication Engineering, School of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. In 2014, he received his PhD in MIMO-OFDM-based wireless communication from the Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India. In 2009, he graduated with an M.Tech. in Communication Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India. During his M.Tech degree, he won the gold medal. He was awarded merit scholarships twice during his master’s degree at Vellore Institute of Technology for securing high grades.

Nguyen Trong Thuong

 

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Nguyễn Trọng Thưởng as one of the nice judges for the Ohio For STEM Hackathon 2025. Mr. Thưởng earned his B.Sc. in Computer Network & Communications from Eastern International University, Vietnam (2016), and his M.S. in Computer Science from Chung Hua University, Taiwan (2019).

With a decade of experience as both a technician and a business professional at Vietnam Technology & Telecommunication JSC, Mr. Thưởng brings deep expertise in computer networks and software development. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has contributed to numerous innovative projects and research endeavors. His commitment to advancing technology and education makes him a valuable addition to this year’s event

Dr. Dinh-Thuan Do

Dr. Dinh-Thuan Do was a visiting Ph.D. student at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan (2009-2010). He was a Department Chair of Communications Engineering Department, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2011-2013). Eventually, he was a founder and established a research group, namely Wireless Communications Research Group in 2016. Prior to working as an Assistant Professor of Computer and Electrical Engineering at University of Mount Union, he worked with University of Colorado Denver, The University of Texas at Austin and Asia University (Taiwan). 

Dr. Thuan was the recipient of the 2015 Golden Globe Award by the Ministry of Science and Technology (top 10 outstanding scientists nationwide). 

Dr. JUN-JIAT TIANG

JUN-JIAT TIANG obtained his first degree in electronics engineering from Multimedia University, Malaysia. He earned his Master’s degree and Ph. D University of Science, Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) respectively. He worked as an Electronics Engineer in Global Technology Development Group, Motorola Technology Sdn. Bhd., Penang, Malaysia (May. 2006 – May.2007) and Design Automation Engineer in Chipset Structural Design Team, Intel Microelectronics (M) Sdn. Bhd., Pulau Pinang, Malaysia (Sep. 2004 – Jul. 2005). Currently, he is a senior lecturer and researcher in the Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Malaysia. His research interests include RFID, microwave circuits, antenna and propagation. In the past, he was awarded a Gold Medal at the 23rd International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (17-19 May 2012). He has also received Silver Medal at the Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE) 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21-23 February 2013. He has vast experience in being a project leader in various research grants such as the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) (2008-2010), Mini Fund 2016 and TM R&D grant (2019-2020). 

👥 CO-PRESIDENT

Do Dieu Linh 

Do Dieu Linh is a high school student with a strong passion for technology, research, and community impact. She has actively contributed to various projects involving AI, public health, and education, and continuously seeks opportunities to create meaningful change through leadership and collaboration. She published independent research on AI and Vietnam’s legal system in The Curious Academic Journal and was a co-Editor-In-Chief of TNIS Yearbook Club, producing the school’s first yearbook.

Pham Minh Thu 

Minh Thu is a dedicated student at The Dewey School, Hanoi, where she channels her passion for engineering into meaningful, hands-on work. By focusing on advances in science, she presented her research on a feasible digital transformation solution in the healthcare industry at COMPASTEMxHAT, showcasing her interdisciplinary interest in technology and real-world impact. She is excited to contribute her knowledge and energy to the success of OHIOHACKS 2025, VIETRESCON 2025.

Dinh Minh Thinh

Dinh Minh Thinh, is a high school student at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities. Before coming to the United States to study, he attended Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted and VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted during his secondary and high school years. With a deep passion for technology, he worked with a team of 24 mentors across Vietnam and other countries like the United States or Turkey  and received mentorship from Prof. Thuan Dinh Do (University of Mount Union, Ohio USA) and Prof. Houbing Herbert Song (University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA) to organize Tiny Machine Learning Bootcamp (TinyTensor) which is a program providing foundational knowledge of machine learning and its application through accessible bootcamps. With the invaluable experience from this last event, he hopes to contribute his best effort to the success of OHIOHACKS 2025 and VIETRESCON 2025. 

Vo Le Bao Tran

Tran is a highschooler with her passion and enthusiasm in creating a unique competition for Vietnamese students. She and her teammates have been working together to make a playground for those who want to gain knowledge and experience. She is a Co – chair of Ohio for Stem Hackathon

Phan Chu An

Phan Chu An is a high school student at Nguyen Huu Cau High School in Ho Chi Minh city, who has a strong interest in science and enjoys learning about how it can be used to solve real-world problems. An worked alongside a team of 24 mentors to organize the Tiny Machine Learning Bootcamp (TinyTensor), a program aimed to introduce the foundational concepts of machine learning and its applications to students through accessible bootcamps, helping them learn the basics of machine learning in a simple, easy-to-understand and practical way. During this project, the team was mentored by Prof. Thuan Dinh Do (University of Mount Union, Ohio) and Prof. Houbing Herbert Song (University of Maryland, Baltimore County). With this experience, An looks forward to contributing her best efforts to the success of OHIOHACKS 2025 and VIETRESCON 2025.
 

👨‍⚖️ Advisory Board

  1. Dr. Mohamad Shattal – Franklin University, USA

  2. Dr. Dinh-Thuan Do – University of Mount Union, USA

  3. Dr. Vinoth Babu Kumaravelu – Vellore Institute of Technology, India

  4. Dr. Jun-Jiat Tiang – Multimedia University, Malaysia

  5. Nguyễn Trọng Thưởng, M.S. – Vietnam Technology & Telecommunication JSC, Vietnam

👥  Co-Presidents

  1. Phan Chu An

  2. Do Dieu Linh

  3. Dinh Minh Thinh

  4. Vo Le Bao Tran

  5. Pham Minh Thu

👥 Board of Directors

CO-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

  • Tran Nhat Vu

  • Le Nguyen Nhu Phuc

CO-DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL TEAM

  • Do Phuc Tin

  • Do Gia Khang

  • Nguyen Bao Nguyen

  • Nguyen Bao Khoi

CO-DIRECTOR OF OPERATION

  • Pham Minh Thu

  • Nguyen Ngoc Bao

  • Nguyen Hoang Minh Thu

  • Phan Hoang Quyen

CO-DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

  • Nguyen Bao Nguyen

  • Ha Truong Thuy

CO-DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY, TECHNOLOGY AND OUTREACH (PTO)

  • Le Phuong Linh

  • Nguyen Vu Nhu Y

  • Nghiem Xuan Quoc