BEng, MEng, PhD 
Senior Lecturer, Griffith School of Engineering
Contact details for Dr Dzung Viet Dao
Research expertise
- Micro/Nano Machining Technology
- Nanostructured Materials (e.g. Silicon Nanowire, CNT, Photonic Crystal): Property and Application
- MEMS Technology: Sensors and Actuators, Polymer-MEMS, Optical-MEMS , Green-MEMS (MEMS/NEMS - Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems)
Current teaching areas
- Precision Engineering & Prototyping, Micro/Nano Machining
- Mechatronic Systems Design and Engineering
Publications
Dr. Dao is the author and co-author of over 50 refereed journal papers, 160 conference papers, one book-chapter and 15 patents in the field of micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS). Selected publications are listed below:
Book Chapter
Chapter 15: "Electronic States and Piezoresistivity in Silicon Nanowires", pp. 297-314, in the Book “Nanowires”, Published by In-Tech, Vienna, Austria. ISBN: 978-953-7619-79-4, 2010.
Co-authors: Koichi Nakamura, Dzung Viet Dao, Yoshitada Isono, Toshiyuki Toriyama, Susumu Sugiyama
Journal papers
- Susumu Sugiyama, Satoshi Amaya and Dzung Viet Dao, “Development of polymer MEMS process technology as an approach to a sustainable production system”, Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol 3, No. 015009, IOP Publishing, (2012). DOI:10.1088/2043-6262/3/1/015009.
- Phuc Hong Pham, Dzung Viet DAO, Lam Dang Bao, Susumu Sugiyama, et al, “Single mask, simple structure micro rotational motor driven by electrostatic comb-drive actuators”, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering (JMM), Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd, UK, Vol. 22, No 015008 (7pp) (2012).
- C.H Le, M.I Okereke, V.H Nguyen, V.D Dao, S Soe, N Zlatov, T.H Le, “Personalised Medical Product Development: Methods, Challenges and Opportunities”, The Romanian Review Precision Mechanics, Optics & Mechatronics (ISSN 1584-5982), Vol. 40, pp. 11-20, (Sept 2011).
- Satoshi Amaya, Dzung Viet Dao, Susumu Sugiyama, “Development of Fabrication Process for Large-Displacement Polymer MEMS with Stacked Movable Structures Based on Hot Embossing and Polishing”, Transactions of The Japan Institute of Electronics Packaging, Vol.14, No.6, pp. 507-512, Sept. (2011).
- Bui T. Tung, Hoang M. Nguyen, Dzung Viet Dao, Sven Rogge, Huub W. M. Salemink and Sugiyama Susumu, “Strain sensitive effect in a triangular lattice photonic crystal hole-modified nanocavity”, IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 11, Iss 11, pp.2657 - 2663 (Nov. 2011)
- Satoshi Amaya, Dzung Viet Dao, Susumu Sugiyama, “Novel fabrication process for a monolithic PMMA torsion mirror and vertical comb actuator”, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering (JMM), Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd, UK, Vol. 21, No. 065032, 7pp, (5/2011)
- Bui Thanh Tung, Dzung Viet Dao,Taro Ikeda,Yoshiaki Kanamori, Kazuhiro Hane and Susumu Sugiyama, “Investigation of strain sensing effect in modified single-defect photonic crystal nanocavity”, Optics Express, Optical Society of America, Vol. 19, Issue 9, pp. 8821-8829 (4/2011)
- Bui Thanh Tung, Dzung Viet Dao and Susumu Sugiyama, “Nanostrain Sensing Based on Piezo-Optic Property of a Photonic Crystal Cavity”, IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines, the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, Vol. 131 / No. 7 / Sec. E., pp. 258-263 (2011).
- Van Ho, Dzung Viet Dao, Susumu Sugiyama, Shinichi Hirai, “Development and Analysis of a Sliding Tactile Soft Fingertip Embedded with a Micro Force/Moment Sensor”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics (T-RO), IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, Vol pp, issue 99, pp. 1-14, (2/2011) DOI: 10.1109/TRO.2010.2103470
- Dzung Viet Dao, Phuc Hong Pham and Susumu Sugiyama, “Multi-Module Micro Transportation System Based on Electrostatic Comb-Drive Actuator and Ratchet Mechanism”, IEEE/ASME J. Microelectromechanical Systems (JMEMS), Vol.20/1, 140-149, (2011)
- Dzung Viet Dao, Tung Thanh Bui, Koichi Nakamura, Van Thanh Dau, Takeo Yamada, Kenji Hata and Susumu Sugiyama, “Towards highly sensitive strain sensing based on nanostructured materials”, Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol., Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing Ltd, UK, Vol.1, 045012, 8pages (2010), DOI:10.1088/2043-6262/1/4/045012
- Dzung Viet Dao, Phuc Hong Pham and Susumu Sugiyama, “Novel Micro Transportation System with Fast Movement of Micro Container Based on Electrostatic Actuation and Ratchet Mechanism”, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering (JMM), Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd, UK, 20/115026, 8pp, (12/2010)
- Van Thanh Dau, Takeo Yamada, Dzung Viet Dao, Bui Thanh Tung, Kenji Hata and Susumu Sugiyama, “Integrated CNTs thin film for MEMS mechanical sensors”, Journal of Microelectronics, DOI:10.1016/j.mejo.2010.07.012, (2010)
- Tung Thanh Bui, Dzung Viet Dao, Toshiyuki Toriyama, and Susumu Sugiyama, “Measurement of mechanical and thermal properties of co-sputtered WSi thin film for MEMS applications”, Micro Systems Technology, Springer Berlin/Heidelberg, DOI: 10.1007/s00542-010-1109-6, 06/2010.
- Ranjith Amarasinghe, Dzung Viet Dao, Susumu Sugiyama, “Novel Three-Axis Solid-state Micro Accelerometer with Surrounding Beam Structure”, IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines, Vol. 130, No.6, pp. 242-246, June 2010.
- Susumu Sugiyama, Toshiyuki Toriyama, Koichi Nakamura, Dzung Viet Dao, “Evaluation and Analysis of Physical Properties of Nanomaterials for Highly Sensitive Mechanical Sensing Devices”, Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, Vol. 130, No. 5, pp. 146-151, 5/ 2010.
- Van Thanh Dau, Dzung Viet Dao, Takeo Yamada, Bui Thanh Tung, Kenji Hata and Susumu Sugiyama, “Integrated CNTs Thin Film for MEMS Thermal Sensors”, Journal of Smart Materials and Structures, Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd., UK, Vol.19, No.07, May 2010
- Dzung Viet Dao, Koichi Nakamura, Tung Thanh Bui and Susumu Sugiyama ,“Micro/nano Mechanical Sensors and Actuators Based on SOI-MEMS Technology”, Journal of Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing Ltd, UK, Vol.1, No.1, 2010.5 (10pp). DOI: 10.1088/2043-6254/1/1/013001
- Nam Cao Hoai Le, Dzung Viet Dao, R. Yokokawa, John C. Wells and Susumu Sugiyama, “A Monolithic Dual-color Total Internal Reflection (TIR)-based Chip for Highly Sensitive and High-resolution Dual-fluorescence Imaging”, IEEE/ASME J. Microelectromech. Syst., (JMEMS),Vol.18, pp. 1371- 1381, 10.1109/JMEMS.2009.2030938, 2009
- Ranjith Amarasinghe, Dzung Viet Dao and Susumu Sugiyama, “Developing a Wearable System with MEMS Accelerometer for Real-Time Activity Monitoring”, IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines, the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan,Vol.129/No 5, pp. 142-147,2009
- Satoshi Amaya, Dzung Viet Dao, Susumu Sugiyama, “Development of Polymer Electrostatic Comb-Drive Actuator Using Hot Embossing and Ultra-Precision Cutting Technology”, International Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS (JM3), Vol. 8/043065, 10.1117/1.3268366, 2009/12
- Nam Cao Hoai Le, Dzung Viet Dao, Ryuji Yokokawa, John C. Wells and Susumu Sugiyama, “Fabrication of optically smooth, through-wafer silicon molds for PDMS total internal reflection-based devices”, Microsystems Technology, Springer Berlin/Heidelberg, Vol. 15/12, pp. 1845-1853, 10.1007/s00542-009-0913-3, 2009/12
- Tran Duc Tan, Nguyen Thang Long, Nguyen Phu Thuy, Dao Viet Dzung and Bui Thanh Tung, “Full Analysis and Fabrication of a Piezoresistive Three Degree of Freedom Accelerometer”, Advances in Natural Sciences, Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, Vol. 10, pp. 187-192, 6/ 2009
- Bui Thanh Tung, Dao Viet Dzung, Dau Thanh Van, and Susumu Sugiyama, “Three degree of freedom micro accelerometer based on MEMS technology: Fabrication and application”, Advances in Natural Sciences, Vol. 10/No. 2, pp.229-236, 2009/02
- Vu Ngoc Hung, Nguyen Van Minh, Le Van Minh, Nguyen Huu Hung, Dzung Viet Dao, Chu Manh Hoang, Ranjith Amarasinghe, Bui Thanh Tung and Susumu Sugiyama, “Design and Fabrication of a Miniaturized Three-Degree-of-Freedom Piezoresistive Acceleration Sensor Based on MEMS Technology Using Deep Reactive Ion Etching”, Springer Proceedings in Physics: Physics and Engineering of New Materials, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, ISBN: 978-3-540-88200-8, Vol.127, pp. 377-383, 2009/01
- Nam Cao Hoai Le, Ryuji Yokokawa, Dzung Viet Dao, Thien Duy Nguyen, John Wells and Susumu Sugiyama, “Versatile Microfluidic Total Internal Reflection (TIR)-based Devices: Application to Microbeads Velocity Measurement and Single Molecule Detection with Upright and Inverted Microscope”, Lab on a Chip, The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, Vol. 9/2, pp. 244-250 10.1039/B807408A, 2009/01. (*Also selected for Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research 17(2), American Institute of Physics (AIP) and the American Physical Society (APS), Jan 15th 2009)
- Jun Tamaki, Takeshi Hashishin, Yudai Uno, Dzung Viet Dao, Susumu Sugiyama, “Ultrahigh-sensitive WO3 Nanosensor with Interdigitated Au Nano-electrode for NO2 Detection”, Sensors and Actuators B, Vol.132, pp. 234–238, 2008
- Dzung Viet Dao, Akihiro Miyaoka, Susumu Sugiyama, Hiroshi Ueno, Kouichi Itoigawa, “Development of a Flexible Thermopile Power Generator Utilizing BiTe-Cu Thin Films”, IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines, the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, 2008, Vol. 128/ No.9, pp.352-357
- Katsuhiko Tanaka, Van Thanh Dau, Ryohei Sakamoto, Thien Xuan Dinh, Dzung Viet Dao and Susumu Sugiyama, “Fabrication and Basic Characterization of Piezoelectric Valveless Micro Jet Pump”, Journal of Japanese Applied Physics, The Japan Society of Applied Physics Vol. 47/No. 11, pp. 8615–8618, 2008.
- Van Thanh Dau, Thien Xuan Dinh, Dzung Viet Dao and Susumu Sugiyama, “Design and simulation of a novel 3-DOF MEMS Convective Gyrosope”, IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines, the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, Vol. 128/ No.5, pp. 219-224, 2008.
- Van Thanh Dau, Dzung Viet Dao, Tatsuo Shiozawa and Susumu Sugiyama, “Simulation and Fabrication of a Convective Gyroscope”, Journal of IEEE Sensors, IEEE Sensors Council, Vol. 8/No. 9, pp. 1530-1538, 2008/10.
- Bui Thanh Tung, Dzung Viet Dao, Ranjith Amarasinghe, Naoki Wada, Hiroshi Tokunaga, Susumu Sugiyama, “Development of a 3-DOF Micro Accelerometer with Wireless Readout”, IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines, the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, Vol. 128-E/ No.5, pp235-239, 2008/05.