Semiconductor and Industry 4.0

Semiconductor and Industry 4.0

About the Semiconductor and Industry 4.0 cluster

The Semiconductor and Industry 4.0 research cluster focuses on advanced research in semiconductor technology and integrated circuit (chip) design, specialising in processing, memory and connectivity solutions for AI applications, automotive systems, data centers, the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G-6G mobile networks. Additionally, the cluster explores cutting-edge technologies to promote the development of robotics, autonomous systems, renewable energy and smart, sustainable manufacturing industries.

By leveraging the expertise of our outstanding researchers and fostering strong collaborations across RMIT University campuses, as well as local and international universities and industry partners, we aim to address complex challenges and cultivate new venture and network. Our efforts are dedicated to advancing the semiconductor industry and driving industrial transformation in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia region.

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Key themes

  • Silicon IPs and verification
  • Analogue and digital IC design
  • IoT and embedded system
  • Computer vision
  • Robotics and autonomous systems
  • Renewable energy
  • Sustainable and smart manufacturing
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Notable events

  • Cluster workshops
  • SSET research seminars
  • Industry seminars
  • Seminars and guest lecture at external institutions
  • Conference co-organiser

Key publications

  • M. X. Bui, M. F. Rahman and D. Xiao, "A Hybrid Sensorless Controller of an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Using Current Derivative Measurements and a Sliding Mode Observer," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 314-324, Jan.-Feb. 2020, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2019.2949532
  • Nguyen, H. L., & Beckett, P., “Forward Body Biasing Techniques for Low Power Null Convention Logic in SOI” in 10th IEEE International Conference on Communications and Electronics, ICCE 2024 (pp. 157-162). United States: IEEE, doi:10.1109/ICCE62051.2024.10634697
  • B. Stephens*, H. Nguyen*, S. Hamaza, M. Kovac, “An Integrated Framework for Autonomous Sensor Placement with Aerial Robots”, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (TMech), 2023. (* co-first author)
  • Dao, S.V.T., Phan, Q.N.X., Tran, L.V. et al, “A hybrid metaheuristic algorithm for antimicrobial peptide toxicity prediction”, Sci Rep 14, 28260 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-70462-y
  • Tran, Thanh & Nguyen, Vi, “ Nonlinear Control of Aircraft Flight Dynamics Using Integrator-Backstepping Design Method”, Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 35. 10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0001393.
  • Jani, J. M., Leary, M., Subic, A., & Gibson, M. A., “A review of shape memory alloy research, applications and opportunities”, Materials and Design, 56, 1078-1113. doi: 10.1016/j.matdes.2013.11.084
  • Pham, H., Tran, H.N., Holland, A.S., “Temperature-Dependent Electrical Characteristics and Extraction of Richardson Constant from Graphitic-C/n-Type 6H-SiC Schottky Diodes”,. J. Electron. Mater. 48, 2061–2066 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-019-06963-8
  • K. Nguyen-Vinh, S. Gonapaladeniya, N. Nguyen-Quang and Z. Leonowicz, "A Review of Photovoltaic Technology," 2024 24th International Scientific Conference on Electric Power Engineering (EPE), Kouty nad Desnou, Czech Republic, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/EPE61521.2024.10559575.
  • Fechete, A. & Wlodarski, W. & Kaciulis, Saulius & Pandolfi, L,”CHARACTERIZATION OF RF SPUTTERED InOx/SiNx THIN FILMS FOR GAS SENSING APPLICATIONS”, 2008, 188-192. 10.1142/9789812833532_0027.
  • Dao Thanh Hai, Isaac Woungang, ”Next-generation optical networks to sustain connectivity of the future: All roads lead to optical-computing-enabled network?”, Internet of Things, Volume 29, 2025, 101445, ISSN 2542-6605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iot.2024.101445.
  • Scott, B. A., Johnstone, M. N., & Szewczyk, P., “A Survey of Advanced Border Gateway Protocol Attack Detection Techniques”. Sensors, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/s24196414

Cluster lead

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Dr Minh Bui, Senior Lecturer

Dr Minh Bui received the Master degree in electrical engineering from the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia in 2010 and PhD degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia in 2019. He worked as a postdoctoral research fellow for the University of New South Wales, Australia before joining RMIT University, Vietnam in 2020. His research interests include microelectronic, analog and mixed signal integrated circuit design, power electronics and renewable energy systems.

Cluster members

Associate members

Cluster PhD students

  • Mr Tuan Le
  • Mr Hieu Tran
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Pursue a Graduate research degree at RMIT

RMIT offers fully funded scholarships (full tuition and a stipend of 14 million VND per month) for Vietnam based PhD candidates who fulfill the scholarship eligibility requirements, subject to availability of funding.

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