Associate Professor Quang Vinh Nguyen

Associate Professor Quang Vinh Nguyen

Associate Dean, Graduate Studies,
Dean's Unit, Computer, Data & Math Sciences

Associate Professor in Visual Analysis,
Computing & ICT

Biography

Dr. Quang Vinh Nguyen is a Associate Professor in Visual Analytics at the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences and The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University, Australia. His research focuses on finding effective visualisations and visual analytics to support the analysis of large and complex health datasets, particularly for genomics, flow cytometry and biomedical data, as well as immersive visualisation, relational data, and applications. His research expertise has been built up since his PhD study, his various experiences at Western Sydney University, University of Technology, Sydney, University of Texas at Dallas and various visiting positions internationally. FHe has published over 120 refereed publications, including edited books, book chapters, journals and conference papers relating to this research field. He has received multiple research grants and funding. He has also (co)supervised to the completion of several research students in his field. He has received multiple research funding. He has been successful (co)supervised as well as is being supervising several research students. His research details are available: http://staff.scem.uws.edu.au/~vinh/ (Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=JXNZ2AEAAAAJ&hl=en, and ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0815-6224

This information has been contributed by Associate Professor Nguyen.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Technology, Sydney
  • MScComp University of Technology, Sydney
  • BComScTech University of Sydney

Professional Memberships

  • IEEE Senior Member (2015)
  • ACM (2012)

Interests

  • Graph Visualisation
  • Health Informatics
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Visual Analytics

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Dean's Unit, Computer, Data & Math Sciences
  • Computing & ICT

Contact

Email: Q.Nguyen@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9685 9328
Mobile:
Location: ER.G.18
Parramatta

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Publications

Books

  • Catchpoole, D., Simoff, S., Kennedy, P. and Nguyen, Q. (2024), 'Data Driven Science for Clinically Actionable Knowledge in Diseases', : CRC Press 9781032273532.
  • Nguyen, Q. (2009), 'Visual Information Communication', : Springer 9781441903112.

Chapters in Books

  • Karetla, G., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S., Catchpoole, D. and Kennedy, P. (2024), 'Feature-ranking methods for RNA sequencing data', Data Driven Science for Clinically Actionable Knowledge in Diseases, CRC Press 9781032273532.
  • Nguyen, Q., Kennedy, P., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2024), 'Visual communication and trust in the health domain', Data Driven Science for Clinically Actionable Knowledge in Diseases, CRC Press 9781032273532.
  • Qu, Z., Simoff, S., Kennedy, P., Catchpoole, D. and Nguyen, Q. (2024), 'Visualisation for explainable machine learning in biomedical data analysis', Data Driven Science for Clinically Actionable Knowledge in Diseases, CRC Press 9781032273532.
  • Nguyen, Q., Qu, Z., Lau, C., Tegegne, Y., Tran, J., Karetla, G., Kennedy, P., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2024), 'Biomedical data analytics and visualization : a methodological framework', Data Driven Science for Clinically Actionable Knowledge in Diseases, CRC Press 9781032273532.
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M. and Simoff, S. (2022), 'Using hybrid scatterplots for visualizing multi-dimensional data ', Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Visualization for Visual Knowledge Discovery, Springer 9783030931186.
  • Qu, Z., Tegegne, Y., Simoff, S., Kennedy, P., Catchpoole, D. and Nguyen, Q. (2022), 'Enhancing understandability of Omics data with SHAP, embedding projections and interactive visualisations', Data Mining: 20th Australasian Conference, AusDM 2022, Western Sydney, Australia, December 12-15, 2022, Proceedings, Springer 9789811987458.
  • Alkhalaileh, M., Neves Calheiros, R., Nguyen, Q. and Javadi, B. (2021), 'Performance analysis of mobile, edge and cloud computing platforms for distributed applications', Mobile Edge Computing, Springer Nature 9783030698928.
  • Tegegne, Y., Qu, Z., Qian, Y. and Nguyen, Q. (2021), 'Parallel nonlinear dimensionality reduction using GPU acceleration', Data Mining: 19th Australasian Conference on Data Mining, AusDM, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, December 14-15, 2021, Proceedings, Springer Nature 9789811685309.
  • Qu, Z., Lau, C., Catchpoole, D., Simoff, S. and Nguyen, Q. (2020), 'Intelligent and immersive visual analytics of health data', Advanced Computational Intelligence in Healthcare-7: Biomedical Informatics, Springer 9783662611128.
  • Alsinglawi, B., Nguyen, Q., Gunawardana, U., Simoff, S., Maeder, A., Elkhodr, M. and Alshehri, M. (2019), 'Passive RFID localization in the Internet of Things', Recent Trends and Advances in Wireless and IoT-enabled Networks, Springer 9783319999654.
  • Liang, J., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Huang, M. (2014), 'Angular treemaps', Information Visualisation: Techniques, Usability and Evaluation, Cambridge Scholars Publishing 9781443859813.
  • Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2011), 'Interactive Visualisation with User Perspective for Biological Data Analysis', Health Informatics: The Transformative Power of Innovation - Selected Papers from the 19th Australian National Health Informatics Conference (HIC 2011), IOS Press 9781607507901.
  • Tague, R., Maeder, A. and Nguyen, Q. (2010), 'Interactive Visualisation of Time-Based Vital Signs', Advances in Visual Computing, Springer 9783642172731.
  • Tague, R., Maeder, A. and Nguyen, Q. (2010), 'Time-based Interactive Visualisation of Vital Signs', Global Telehealth, IOS Press 9781607506584.
  • Zhang, J., Wen, Y., Nguyen, Q., Lu, L., Huang, M., Yang, J. and Sun, J. (2009), 'Multi-dimensional Data Visualization Using Concentric Coordinates', Visual Information Communication, Springer 9781441903112.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2009), 'A New Interactive Platform for Visual Analytics of Social Networks', Visual Information Communication, Springer 9781441903112.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2008), 'Context Visualization for Visual Data Mining', Visual Data Mining: : Theory, Techniques and Tools for Visual Analytics, Springer 9783540710790.
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M. and Lai, W. (2006), 'Creating Visual Browsers for Large-Scale Online Auctions', E-Service Intelligence - Methodologies, Technologies and Applications, Springer 3540370153.

Journal Articles

  • Ng, J., Arness, D., Gronowski, A., Qu, Z., Lau, C., Catchpoole, D. and Nguyen, Q. (2024), 'Exocentric and egocentric views for biomedical data analytics in virtual environments : a usability study', Journal of Imaging, vol 10, no 1 .
  • Lau, C., Catchpoole, D., Simoff, S., Zhang, D. and Nguyen, Q. (2023), 'A game-theoretical approach to clinical decision making with immersive visualisation', Applied Sciences, vol 13, no 18 .
  • Qu, Z., Nguyen, Q., Lau, C., Johnston, A., Kennedy, P., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2023), 'Understanding cancer patient cohorts in virtual reality environment for better clinical decisions : a usability study', BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, vol 23, no 1 .
  • Dong, Y., Oppermann, I., Liang, L., Yuan, X. and Nguyen, Q. (2023), 'User-centered visual explorer of in-process comparison in spatiotemporal space', Journal of Visualization, vol 26, no 2 , pp 403 - 421.
  • Qu, Z., Lau, C., Simoff, S., Kennedy, P., Nguyen, Q. and Catchpoole, D. (2022), 'Review of innovative immersive technologies for healthcare applications', Innovations in Digital Health, Diagnostics, and Biomarkers, vol 2, no 2022 , pp 27 - 39.
  • Lau, C., Qu, Z., Draper, D., Quan, R., Braytee, A., Bluff, A., Zhang, D., Johnston, A., Kennedy, P., Simoff, S., Nguyen, Q. and Catchpoole, D. (2022), 'Virtual reality for the observation of oncology models (VROOM) : immersive analytics for oncology patient cohorts', Scientific Reports, vol 12, no 1 .
  • Alkhalaileh, M., Neves Calheiros, R., Nguyen, Q. and Javadi, B. (2020), 'Data-intensive application scheduling on Mobile Edge Cloud Computing', Journal of Network and Computer Applications, vol 167 .
  • Nguyen, Q., Miller, N., Arness, D., Huang, W., Huang, M. and Simoff, S. (2020), 'Evaluation on interactive visualization data with scatterplots', Visual Informatics, vol 4, no 4 , pp 1 - 10.
  • Qu, Z., Lau, C., Nguyen, Q., Zhou, Y. and Catchpoole, D. (2019), 'Visual analytics of genomic and cancer data : a systematic review', Cancer Informatics, vol 18 .
  • Garrido, S., Cheers, D., Boydell, K., Nguyen, Q., Schubert, E., Dunne, L. and Meade, T. (2019), 'Young people's response to six smartphone apps for anxiety and depression : focus group study', JMIR Mental Health, vol 6, no 10 .
  • Garrido, S., Millington, C., Cheers, D., Boydell, K., Schubert, E., Meade, T. and Nguyen, Q. (2019), 'What works and what doesn't work? : a systematic review of digital mental health interventions for depression and anxiety in young people', Frontiers in Psychiatry, vol 10 .
  • Nguyen, Q., Arness, D., Sanderson, C., Simoff, S. and Huang, M. (2018), 'Enabling effective tree exploration using visual cues', Journal of Visual Languages and Computing, vol 47 , pp 44 - 61.
  • Huang, T., Huang, M., Nguyen, Q., Zhao, L., Huang, W. and Chen, J. (2017), 'A space-filling multidimensional visualization (SFMDVis) for exploratory data analysis', Information Sciences, vol 390 , pp 32 - 53.
  • Alsinglawi, B., Elkhodr, M., Nguyen, Q., Gunawardana, U., Maeder, A. and Simoff, S. (2017), 'RFID localisation for Internet of Things smart homes : a survey', International Journal of Computer Networks and Communications, vol 9, no 1 , pp 81 - 99.
  • Alsinglawi, B., Nguyen, Q., Gunawardana, U., Maeder, A. and Simoff, S. (2017), 'RFID systems in healthcare settings and activity of daily living in smart homes : a review', E-Health Telecommunication Systems and Networks, vol 6 , pp 1 - 17.
  • Nguyen, Q., Klein, K., Engelke, U., Bednarz, T. and Heinrich, J. (2017), 'Special issue on Big Data Visual Analytics', Journal of Visual Languages and Computing, vol 41 , pp 70 - 70.
  • Wang, W., Huang, M., Nguyen, Q., Huang, T., Zhang, K. and Huang, T. (2016), 'Enabling decision trend analysis with interactive scatter plot matrices visualization', Journal of Visual Languages and Computing, vol 33 , pp 13 - 23.
  • Liang, J., Huang, M. and Nguyen, Q. (2016), 'Navigation in large hierarchical graph through chain-context views', Journal of Visualization, vol 19, no 3 , pp 543 - 559.
  • Nguyen, Q., Khalifa, N., Alzamora, P., Gleeson, A., Catchpoole, D., Kennedy, P. and Simoff, S. (2016), 'Visual analytics of complex genomics data to guide effective treatment decisions', Journal of Imaging, vol 2, no 4 .
  • Liang, J., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Huang, M. (2015), 'Divide and conquer treemaps : visualizing large trees with various shapes', Journal of Visual Languages and Computing, vol 31, no Part A. , pp 104 - 127.
  • Zhang, K., Nguyen, Q., Meng, Z. and Tao, W. (2015), 'Teaching information aesthetics as a research class in China', IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol 35, no 1 , pp 56 - 64.
  • Nguyen, Q., Zhang, K. and Simoff, S. (2015), 'Unlocking the complexity of port data with visualization', IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, vol 45, no 2 , pp 272 - 279.
  • Yang, Y., Zhang, K., Wang, J. and Nguyen, Q. (2015), 'Cabinet Tree : an orthogonal enclosure approach to visualizing and exploring big data', Journal of Big Data, vol 2 .
  • Nguyen, Q., Nelmes, G., Huang, M., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2014), 'Interactive visualization for patient-to-patient comparison', Genomics and Informatics, vol 12, no 1 , pp 21 - 34.
  • Tran, E., Nguyen, Q., Richards, K., Leahy, A. and Simoff, S. (2014), 'GravityBubbleVis : an immersive and interactive visualization for live Internet activities', Australian Journal of Intelligent Information Processing Systems, vol 13, no 4 .
  • Tran, J., Nguyen, Q. and Simoff, S. (2014), 'IntelliViz : a tool for visualizing social networks with hashtags', Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8888 , pp 894 - 903.
  • Nguyen, Q., Qian, Y., Huang, M. and Zhang, J. (2013), 'TabuVis : a tool for visual analytics multidimensional datasets', Science China Information Sciences, vol 56, no 5 , pp 1 - 12.
  • Bak, T., Nowotny, J. and Nguyen, Q. (2010), 'Titanium dioxide photocatalysts : performance-related properties', Diffusion and Defect Data (Part B: Solid State Phenomena), vol 162, no 0 , pp 329 - 335.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2008), 'Large graph visualization by hierarchical clustering', Journal of Software, vol 19, no 8 , pp 1933 - 1946.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2005), 'EncCon: An Approach to Constructing Interactive Visualization of Large Hierarchical Data', Information Visualization, vol 4, no 1 , pp 1 - 21.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2003), 'Space-Optimized Tree: a Connection+Enclosure Approach for the Visualization of Large Hierarchies', Information Visualization, vol 2, no 1 , pp 3 - 15.

Conference Papers

  • Karetla, G., Catchpoole, D., Kennedy, P., Simoff, S. and Nguyen, Q. (2023), 'IR-ER-A hybrid pipeline for classifying COVID-19 RNA seq data', Australasian Computer Science Week , Melbourne, Vic..
  • Chu, T., Si, W., Simoff, S. and Nguyen, Q. (2022), 'A machine learning classification model using random forest for detecting DDoS attacks', International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications, Shenzhen, China.
  • Lomov, N., Weidong, H., Jing, L. and Nguyen, Q. (2021), 'Cognitive style's effects on user task performance in network visualisations', International Conference on Theory and Application of Diagrams, Virtual.
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M. and Simoff, S. (2020), 'Enhancing scatter-plots with start-plots for visualising multi-dimensional data', International Conference on Information Visualization, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Huang, M., Zhao, R., Hua, J., Nguyen, Q., Huang, W. and Wang, J. (2020), 'Designing infographics/visual icons of social network by referencing to the design concept of ancient Oracle Bone characters', International Conference on Information Visualization, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Lau, C., Nguyen, Q., Qu, Z., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2019), 'Immersive intelligence genomic data visualisation', Australasian Conference on Health Informatics and Knowledge Management, Macquarie University, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Qu, Z., Zhou, Y., Nguyen, Q. and Catchpoole, D. (2019), 'Using visualization to illustrate machine learning models for genomic data', Australasian Conference on Health Informatics and Knowledge Management, Macquarie University, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Tran, J., Hol, A., Nguyen, Q. and Simoff, S. (2019), 'Reduction of cognitive overload in online reviews using data visualisation', Australasian Web Conference, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Alkhalaileh, M., Neves Calheiros, R., Nguyen, Q. and Javadi, B. (2019), 'Dynamic resource allocation in hybrid mobile cloud computing for data-intensive applications', International Conference on Green, Pervasive and Cloud Computing, Uberlandia, Brazil.
  • Brunker, A., Catchpoole, D., Kennedy, P., Simoff, S. and Nguyen, Q. (2019), 'Two-dimensional immersive cohort analysis supporting personalised medical treatment', IEEE International Conference on Information Visualization, Adelaide, S.A..
  • Fletcher, C., Huang, W., Arness, D. and Nguyen, Q. (2019), 'The role of working memory capacity in graph reading performance', IEEE Pacific Visualization Symposium, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Huang, M., Yue, Z., Liang, J., Nguyen, Q. and Luo, Z. (2019), 'Stroke data analysis through a HVN visual mining platform', IEEE Information Visualization Conference, Adelaide, S.A..
  • Nguyen, Q. and Shrestha, S. (2019), 'From research to learning and teaching : reflection on experience with postgraduate students', International Conference on Advancements in Engineering Education, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Nguyen, Q., Qu, Z., Huang, M., Lau, C., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2018), 'A mobile tool for interactive visualisation of genomics data', International Conference on Information Technology in Medicine and Education, Hangzhou, China.
  • Tran, J., Hol, A., Nguyen, Q. and Simoff, S. (2017), 'Fine dining restaurant framework development and survey', ICETE (Conference), Madrid, Spain.
  • Tran, J., Nguyen, Q., Jones, C., Hendery, R. and Simoff, S. (2017), 'CorpusViz : child and adult speech visualisation', International Conference on Information Visualisation, London, U.K..
  • Pham, P., Huang, M. and Nguyen, Q. (2017), 'Interactive data exploration through multiple visual contexts with different data models and dimensions', International Conference on Information Visualisation, London, U.K..
  • Khalifa, N., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2017), 'Interaction visualisation of complex genomic data with game engines', International Conference on Information Visualisation, London, U.K..
  • Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S., Qian, Y. and Huang, M. (2016), 'Deep exploration of multidimensional data with linkable scatterplots', International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, Dallas, Tex..
  • Alsinglawi, B., Liu, T., Nguyen, Q., Gunawardana, U., Maeder, A. and Simoff, S. (2016), 'Passive RFID localisation framework in smart homes healthcare settings', Global Telehealth (Conference), Auckland, N.Z..
  • Tran, J., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Huang, M. (2016), 'Areas of life visualisation : growing data-reliance', CDVE (Conference), Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Pham, P., Huang, M. and Nguyen, Q. (2016), 'SumUp : statistical visual query of multivariate data with parallel-coordinate geometry', CDVE (Conference), Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Wang, W., Huang, M. and Nguyen, Q. (2016), 'A space optimized scatter plot matrix visualization', CDVE (Conference), Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Cook, H., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Huang, M. (2016), 'Enabling gesture interaction with 3D point cloud', International Conference in Central Europe on Computer Graphics, Visualization and Computer Vision, Plzen, Czech Republic.
  • Khalifa, N., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2015), 'A visualization system for analyzing biomedical and genomic data sets using Unity3D platform', Australasian Workshop on Health Informatics and Knowledge Management, Parramatta, N.S.W..
  • Cook, H., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S., Trescak, T. and Preston, D. (2015), 'A close-range gesture interaction with Kinect', IEEE International Symposium on Big Data Visual Analytics, Hobart, Tas..
  • Cook, H., Nguyen, Q. and Simoff, S. (2015), 'Enabling finger-gesture interaction with Kinect', International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Huang, T., Huang, M., Nguyen, Q. and Laiping, Z. (2014), 'A space-filling multidimensional visualization (SFMDVis) for exploratory data analysis', International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Yang, Y., Dou, N., Zhao, S., Yang, Z., Zhang, K. and Nguyen, Q. (2014), 'Visualizing large hierarchies with Drawer Trees', Symposium on Applied Computing , Gyeongju, Korea.
  • Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Huang, M. (2014), 'Using visual cues on DOITree for visualizing large hierarchical data', International Conference on Information Visualisation, Paris, France.
  • Hua, J., Huang, M. and Nguyen, Q. (2014), 'Drawing large weighted graphs using clustered force-directed algorithm', International Conference on Information Visualisation, Paris, France.
  • Brunker, A., Nguyen, Q., Maeder, A., Tague, R., Kolt, G., Savage, T., Vandelanotte, C., Duncan, M., Caperchione, C., Rosenkranz, R., Van Itallie, A. and Mummery, K. (2014), 'A time-based visualization for web user classification in social networks', International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Liang, J., Simoff, S., Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2013), 'Visualizing large trees with divide & conquer partition', International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, Tianjin, China.
  • Hua, J., Huang, M., Huang, W., Wang, J. and Nguyen, Q. (2012), 'Force-directed graph visualization with pre-positioning : improving convergence time and quality of layout', International Conference on Information Visualisation, Montpellier, France.
  • Liang, J., Huang, M. and Nguyen, Q. (2012), 'Perceptual user study for combined treemap', International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, Boca Raton, Florida.
  • Nguyen, Q., Qian, Y., Huang, M. and Zhang, J. (2012), 'TabuVis : a light weight visual analytics system for multidimensional data', International Symposium on Visual Information, Communication and Interaction, Hangzhou, China.
  • Lu, L., Huang, M., Chen, Y., Liang, J. and Nguyen, Q. (2012), 'Clutter reduction in multi-dimensional visualization of incomplete data using Sugiyama algorithm', International Conference on Information Visualisation, Montpellier, France.
  • Liang, J., Hua, J., Huang, M., Nguyen, Q. and Simoff, S. (2012), 'Rectangle orientation in area judgment task for treemap design', Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Alzamora, P., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2012), 'A novel 3D interactive visualization for medical data analysis', Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Liang, J., Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Huang, M. (2012), 'Angular treemaps : a new technique for visualizing and emphasizing hierarchical structured data', International Conference on Information Visualisation, Montpellier, France.
  • Nguyen, Q., Alzamora, P., Ho, N., Huang, M., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2012), 'Unlocking the complexity of genomic data of RMS patients through visual analytics', International Conference on Computerized Healthcare, Hong Kong, China.
  • Huang, M., Zhang, J., Nguyen, Q. and Wang, J. (2011), 'Visual Clustering of Spam Emails for DDoS Analysis', 15th International Conference on Information Visualisation, London, UK.
  • Nguyen, Q., Gleeson, A., Ho, N., Huang, M., Simoff, S. and Catchpoole, D. (2011), 'Visual Analytics of Clinical and Genetic Datasets of Acute Lymphoblastic Keukaemia', ICONIP 2011 - 18th International Conference, Shanghai, China.
  • Nguyen, Q., Simoff, S. and Huang, M. (2010), 'Interactive Visualization with User Perspective: A New Concept', VINCI 2010 - The 3rd Visual Information Communication - International Symposium, Beijing, China.
  • Nguyen, Q. (2010), 'Challenges in Using Large High-Resolution Displays for Visual Analytics', 2010 IRAST International Congress on Computer Applications and Computational Science (CACS 2010), Singapore.
  • Amelie, M., Noirhomme-Fraiture, M., Nguyen, Q. and Simoff, S. (2010), 'A Visual Analytics Tool for Analysing Microarray Data', VAKD 2010 : IEEE ICDM Workshop on Visual Analytics and Knowledge Discovery: Integrating Automated Analysis, Interactive Exploration, Analytics and Visual Reasoning, Sydney.
  • Zhang, K., Huang, M., Orgun, M. and Nguyen, Q. (2009), 'A Visual Method for High-Dimensional Data Cluster Exploration', 16th International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP 2009), Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2009), 'Large Scale Network Analysis with Interactive Visualization', 2009 Sixth International Conference on Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualization, Tianjin, China.
  • Huang, M., Nguyen, Q., Vo, V. and Wang, J. (2009), 'A Zoomable Shopping Browser Using a Graphic-Treemap', 2009 Sixth International Conference on Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualization, Tianjin, China.
  • Huang, M., Liang, J. and Nguyen, Q. (2009), 'A Visualization Approach for Frauds Detection in Financial Market', Information Visualization (IV 2009), Barcelona, Spain.
  • Huang, M., Liang, J. and Nguyen, Q. (2008), 'A usability study on the use of multi-context visualization', Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualisation, Modern Techniques and Applications, CGIV , .
  • Huang, M., Nguyen, Q. and Simoff, S. (2007), 'Visualization of relational structure among scientific articles', Visual Information Systems Visual 2007, Shanghai, China LNCS 4781.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2007), 'Visualization of Large Citation Networks with Space-Efficient Multi-Layer Optimization', 4th Int?l Conference in IT and Applications (ICITA2007), China.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2007), 'A Fast Algorithm for Balanced Graph Clustering', 11th International Conference on Information Visualisation (IV'07), Switzerland.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2007), 'Navigating Large Clustered Graphs with Triple-Layer Display', 11th International Conference on Information Visualisation (IV'07), Switzerland.
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M., Huang, X. and Lai, W. (2007), 'Applying Graph Layout Techniques to Web Information Visualization and Navigation', IEEE International Conference on Computer Graphics, Imaging and Vision (CGIV07), Thailand.
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M., Lai, W. and Huang, X. (2007), 'Three-Dimensional EncCon Tree', IEEE International Conference on Computer Graphics, Imaging and Vision (CGIV07), Thailand.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2007), 'A Space Efficient Clustered Visualization of Large Graphs', Fourth International Conference on Image and Graphics (ICIG2007), China.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2007), 'IVISNET: An Interactive Visualization for Large Email Networks', Asian-Pacific Workshop on Visual Information Processing (VIP2007), Taiwan.
  • Huang, X., Lai, W., Zhang, D., Huang, M. and Nguyen, Q. (2007), 'A kernel-based algorithm for multilevel drawing Web graphs', Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualisation: New Advances, CGIV 2007 , .
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M., Zhang, K. and Qian, Y. (2006), 'A Technique for Visualizing Dihedral Signal of Large Protein Sequences', 3rd International Conference on Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualization (CGIV'06), Sydney.
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M., Zhang, K. and Yen, L. (2006), 'A Visualization Model for Web Sitemaps', 3rd International Conference on Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualization (CGIV'06), Sydney.
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M. and Hintz, T. (2005), 'Attributed Graph Visualization of Collaborative Workspaces', International Conference Computer Graphics, Imaging and Vision (CGIV?05), China.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2005), 'DualView: A Focus+Context Technique for Navigating Graphs', International Conference Computer Graphics, Imaging and Vision (CGIV?05), China.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2004), 'Hierarchical Information Visualization Using ENCCON Model', IASTED International Conference on Software Engineering - SE 2004, Innsbruck, Austria.
  • Nguyen, Q., Huang, M. and Hawryszkiewycz, I. (2004), 'A New Visualization Approach for Supporting Knowledge Management and Collaboration in E-Learning', 8th International Conference on Information Visualisation (IV'04), UK.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2004), 'A ENCCON Visual Browser for Large-Scale Online Auctions', International Conference on Internet Programming (IC'04), Nevada, USA.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2004), 'A Combined Visualization of Multiple Relational Structures in Shared Collaborative Workspaces', 6th International Symposium on Multimedia Software Engineering, USA.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2004), 'A Focus+Context Visualization Technique Using Semi-transparency', 4th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (CIT2004), China.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2003), 'A Fast Focus+Context Viewing Technique for the Navigation of Classical Hierarchical Layout', 7th International Conference on Information Visualisation (IV'03), UK.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2003), 'Visualising File-Systems Using ENCCON Model', Pan-Sydney Area Workshop on Visual Information Processing (VIP 2003), Sydney.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2003), 'A Fast Focus+Context Viewing Technique for Web NavigationAC', International Conference on Internet Programming (IC'03), USA.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2002), 'Improvements of Space-Optimized Tree for Visualizing and Manipulating Very Large Hierarchies', Pan-Sydney Area Workshop on Visual Information Processing (VIP 2002), Sydney.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2002), 'Using Space-Optimized Tree Visualization for Web Site-Mapping', International Conference on Internet Programming (IC'02), Nevada USA.
  • Nguyen, Q. and Huang, M. (2002), 'A Space-Optimized Tree Visualization', IEEE Symposium on Information Visualization 2002 (InfoVis 2002), USA.

Dr. Quang Vinh Nguyen is a Assoc. Professor in Visual Analytics whose main research areas are Visual Analytics and Information Visualization, including Medical Data Analysis, Graph and Network Analysis, Graph Drawing, Applications with Visualization and Visual Analytics, Visual Collaborative System, Human Computer Interaction, and related research areas. His research is now focusing on theoretical and domain specific research on Visual Analytics, Information Visualisation and Virtual and Augmented Reality based on the synergy of both human's visual strength and automated analysis, particularly for large scale-relational data and network, medical and genomics data analysis and related applications.

Selected Research Grants and Funding Support (since 2015):

Chief Investigator of ARC LIEF 2024. Project title: Federated Omniverse Facilities for Smart Digital Futures.

Chief Investigator of Sony Foundation and Tour de Cure Virtual Reality Cancer Research Project. Project title: Childhood Cancer from the Inside Out: Using Virtual Reality to Create Certainty in Clinical Decisions using Complex Genomics.

Oracle Funding Support in Childhood Cancer Research

Chief Investigator of UTS's Data Arena Grant. Project title: Visualising A Similarity Space of Paediatric Cancer Patients.

Chief Investigator of Cancer Institute of NSW for the "Big Data, Big Impact" Grant, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Project title: Deep Learning of Complex Genomics Data for Effective Clinical Decisions.

This information has been contributed by Associate Professor Nguyen.

Current Projects

Title: Immersive Visualisation for Creating Certainty in Clinical Decisions
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Braver Stronger Smarter Incorporated
Western Researchers: Quang Vinh Nguyen and Simeon Simoff
Years: 2022-06-01 - 2025-12-31
ID: P00028008
Title: Immersive Analytics of Cancer Data from the Inside Out
Funder:
  • Braver Stronger Smarter Incorporated
Western Researchers: Quang Vinh Nguyen and Simeon Simoff
Years: 2022-06-01 - 2025-12-31
ID: P00028009

Previous Projects

Title: Virtual Reality Cancer Research Project - PhD top-up from the Children's Hospital at Westmead [Chng Wei Lau]
Funder:
  • The Childrens Hospital at Westmead
Western Researchers: Quang Vinh Nguyen
Years: 2021-04-19 - 2021-12-31
ID: P00027065
Title: Deep Learning of Complex Genomics Data for Effective Clinical Decisions - Big Data, Big Impact Stage 2 [via Sydney Children's Hospital Network (Randwick and Westmead)]
Funder:
  • Cancer Institute NSW
Western Researchers: Quang Vinh Nguyen and Simeon Simoff
Years: 2016-12-20 - 2017-08-04
ID: P00023632
Title: Enabling collaborative visual analytics with large-high resolution displays
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Quang Vinh Nguyen
Years: 2009-09-22 - 2010-09-21
ID: P00017375
Title: Co-developing digital interventions targeting dementia prevention for culturally and linguistically diverse older adult
Funder:
  • Australian Association of Gerontology
Western Researchers: Joyce Siette Ng, Jed Montayre and Quang Vinh Nguyen
Years: 2022-08-01 - 2024-01-31
ID: P00028070
Title: Childhood Cancer from the Inside Out: Using Virtual Reality to Create Certainty in Clinical Decisions using Complex Genomics [via Sydney Childrens Hospital]
Funder:
  • Sony Foundation Australia
Western Researchers: Quang Vinh Nguyen
Years: 2019-04-06 - 2020-12-31
ID: P00025467

Supervision

Associate Professor Nguyen is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: Visual Analytics of Genomic Data Supporting Personalised Medicine
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Algorithms for Analyzing Cancer Data Using Deep Learning Approach
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: A Hybrid Methodology of Big Data and Visualisation in the Financial Sector for Decision Making Process
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Enabling Effective Teaching with Non-English Speaking Students
Field of Research: Education Studies
Thesis Title: Enabling Business Intelligence with Information Visualisation of Data Warehousing Manufacturing
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Visual Analytics: Enabling Effective Decision Making in Electronic Banking
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Intelligent Visualisation for Social Network
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Hybrid Integrated Approach to Managing Chronic Lower Back Pain
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Investigating the role of business intelligence in enhancing SMEs competitive and strategic performance
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Exploring Two-Dimensional Immersive Visualisations for Analysing Genomic Data
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Improving trust in medical data analytics with explainable artificial intelligence
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Visual Analytics for Dimension Reducation on Mass Cytometry
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Interactive Visualisation of Complex Genomic Data with 3D Game Engine
Field of Research: Database Management
Thesis Title: Algorithms for Analyzing Cancer Data Using Deep Learning Approach
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Social Media and Older People Cultural Aspects Focused on Saudi People and Their Cultures and The Factors That Pushed Them to Join Social Media
Field of Research:

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Location Estimation in Smart Homes Settings with RFID systems
Field of Research: Computer Science
Thesis Title: Resource Allocation in Mobile Edge Cloud Computing for Data-Intensive Applications
Field of Research: Communications Technologies
Thesis Title: Design Principles for Managing Cognitive Overload in Interactive Analysis of Corpus Data with Visualisation
Field of Research: Audio Visual Studies; Computer Graphics
Thesis Title: Using Machine Learning to Support Better and Intelligent Visualisation for Genomic Data
Field of Research: Other Engineering And Related Technologies; Artificial Intelligence; General Medicine; Computer Graphics

Media

Title: Local News Plus
Description: Explores how genetic data can help treat sick
Title: Sony and Tour de Cure
Description: Sony and Tour de Cure back virtual reality cancer research projects
Title: The Conversation
Description: Every picture tells a story, but visualisation can tell the right one

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