Dr. Thanh Do

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thanh Nho Do is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in the field of Biomedical Engineering. He directs the UNSW Medical Robotics Lab and is also a Cancer Institute NSW Career Development Fellow. His research focuses on innovative and flexible surgical devices, particularly in the area of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) and the development of soft robotics technologies for medical applications. Dr. Do's work includes the design and fabrication of soft assistive devices and advanced wearable systems aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. He has authored numerous publications and has been recognized for his contributions to robotic systems and biomedical engineering. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where he also received his Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering. He has held positions as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the California NanoSystems Institute, UC Santa Barbara, and Group Leader at the Robotic Research Center at Nanyang Technological University. Dr. Do's teaching and supervision experience include mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in research projects that tackle significant clinical challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Scholar

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

California NanoSystems Institute • UC Santa Barbara, USA

Conducted research in soft robotics and biomedical applications.

Group Leader

2017-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Robotic Research Center • Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Led research projects focusing on advanced robotic systems.

Awards

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World Top 2% Scientist

2025-01-01
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UNSW Faculty of Engineering Goldstar Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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