Minh Canh VU

Korea National University of Transportation

• Ph.D. | Polymer Science and Engineering Science | 4.25/4.5 GPA
• Advisor: Prof. Sung-Ryong Kim
• Dissertation: Graphene Fluoride for Thermoconductive Nanocomposites

• M.Sc. | Polymer Science and Engineering Science | 4.25/4.5 GPA
• Thesis: Study on the Adhesion and Thermal Properties of the Functionalized Graphene Oxide based Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City

• B.Sc. | Chemical Engineering | 3.0/4.0 GPA
• Advisor: Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong
• Thesis: Green Synthesis of Lubricant Oil from Oleic Acid

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

25. M.C. Vu, T.H. Jeong, J.B. Kim, D.H. Kim, W.K. Choi, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Nacre-inspired nanocomposite papers of graphene fluoride integrated 3D aramid nanofibers towards heat-dissipating applications, Chem. Eng. J., 429, 132182, 2021.

24. D. Mani, M.C. Vu, T.H. Jeong, J.B. Kim, C.S. Lim, J.H. Lim, K.M. Kim, S.R. Kim,

• 3D structured graphene fluoride-based epoxy composites with high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation, Composites Part A, 149, 106585, 2021.

23. M.C. Vu, D. Mani, J.B. Kim, T.H. Jeong, ... , D. Losic, C.S. Lim, S.R. Kim,

• Hybrid shell of MXene and reduced graphene oxide assembled on PMMA bead core towards tunable thermoconductive and EMI shielding nanocomposites, Composites Part A, 149, 106574, 2021.

22. T.T.T. Vi, D.V.N. Vo, S.T. Nguyen, M.C. Vu*,

• Silver nanowires decorated recycled cigarette filters based epoxy composites with high through-plane thermal conductivity and efficient electromagnetic interference shielding, Composites Part A, 149, 106485, 2021. *Corresponding author

21. T.T.T. Vi, D.V.N. Vo, S.T. Nguyen, S.D.N. Luu, M. Mofijur, M.C. Vu*,

• In situ sintered silver decorated 3D structure of cellulose scaffold for highly thermoconductive electromagnetic interference shielding epoxy nanocomposites, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, 138, 51193, 2021. *Corresponding author

20. M.C. Vu, P.J. Park, S.R. Bae, S.Y. Kim, Y.M. K, W.K. Choi, ... , S.R. Kim,

• Scalable ultrarobust thermoconductive nonflammable bioinspired papers of graphene nanoplatelet crosslinked aramid nanofibers for thermal management and electromagnetic shielding, J. Mater. Chem. A, 9, 8527-8540, 2021.

19. M.C. Vu, T.H. Jeong, J.B. Kim, D.H. Kim, W.K. Choi, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• 3D printing of copper particles and poly(methyl methacrylate) beads containing poly(lactic acid) composites for enhancing thermo-mechanical properties, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, 138 (5), 49776, 2020.

18. N.A.T. Thieu, M.C. Vu, D.H. Kim, W.K. Choi, S.R. Kim,

• Effect of aspect ratio of vertically aligned copper nanowires in the presence of cellulose nanofibers on the thermal conductivity of epoxy composites, Polym. Adv. Tech., 31 (10), 2351-2359, 2020.

17. M.C. Vu, N.A.T. Thieu, W.K. Choi, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Ultralight Covalently Interconnected Silicon Carbide Aerofoam for High Performance Thermally Conductive Epoxy Composites, Composites Part A, 138, 106028, 2020.

16. M.C. Vu, I.H. Kim, W.K. Choi, C.S. Lim, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Highly Flexible Graphene Derivative Hybrid Film: An Outstanding Nonflammable Thermally Conductive yet Electrically Insulating Material for Efficient Thermal Management, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 12 (23), 26413-26423, 2020.

15. M.C. Vu, W.K. Choi, S.G. Lee, P.J. Park, D.H. Kim, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• High Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Polymer Composites with Vertically Aligned Silicon Carbide Sheet Scaffold, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 12 (20), 23388-23398, 2020.

14. M.C. Vu, N.A.T. Thieu, J.H. Lim, W.K. Choi, J.C. Won, M. A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Ultrathin Thermally Conductive yet Electrically Insulating Exfoliated Graphene Fluoride Film for High Performance Heat Dissipation, Carbon, 157, 741-749, 2020.

13. M.C. Vu, Q.V. Bach, D.D. Nguyen, T.S. Tran, M. Goodarzi,

• 3D Interconnected Structure of PMMA Microbeads Coated with Copper Nanoparticles for Highly Thermal Conductive Epoxy Composites, Composites Part B, 175, 107105, 2019.

12. N.A.T. Thieu, M.C. Vu, E.S. Lee, V.C. Doan, S.R. Kim,

• Enhancement of thermal conductivity of poly (methylmethacrylate) composites at low loading of copper nanowires, Macromol. Res., 27 (11), 1117-1123, 2019.

11. V.C. Doan, M.C. Vu, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Copper Flake-Coated Cellulose Scaffold To Construct Segregated Network For Enhancing Thermal Conductivity Of Epoxy Composites, Composites Part B, 165, 772-778, 2019.

10. V.C. Doan, M.C. Vu, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Poly (methyl methacrylate)‐functionalized reduced graphene oxide‐based core–shell structured beads for thermally conductive epoxy composites, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 136 (9), 47377, 2019.

9. M.C. Vu, Y.H. Bae, M.J. Yu, W.K. Choi, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Thermally Conductive Adhesives From Covalent-Bonding Of Reduced Graphene Oxide To Acrylic Copolymer, The Journal of Adhesion, 95 (10), 887-910, 2019.

8. M.C. Vu, T.S. Tran, Y.H. Bae, M.J. Yu, V.C. Doan, J.H. Lee, A.T. Kyu, S.R. Kim,

• Self-Assembly Of Carbon Nanotubes And Boron Nitride Via Electrostatic Interaction For High Thermal Conductivity And Electrical Resistivity Epoxy Composites, Macromol. Res., 26 (6), 521-528, 2018.

7. M.C. Vu, Y.H. Bae, M.J. Yu, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Core-Shell Structured Carbon Nanotube-PMMA Beads As Thermoconductive Filler In Epoxy Composites, Composites Part A, 109, 55-62, 2018.

6. M.J. Yu, M.C. Vu, H.J. Park, S.R. Kim,

• Fabrication And Characterization Of The Nano- And Micro-Particles Applied Dry Adhesives, J. Adhesion and Interface, 20 (1), 23-28, 2019.

5. M.C. Vu, Y.H. Bae, M.J. Yu, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Synergistic Effects Of Segregated Network On PMMA Beads And Sintering Of Copper Nanoparticles On Thermal And Electrical Properties Of Epoxy Composites, Com. Sci. Tech, 155, 144-150, 2018.

4. M.J. Yu, T.S. Kwon, Y.H. Bae, M.C. Vu, S.R. Kim,

• Effects Of Carbon-Based Nanofillers On The Structure And Property Of Phenolic, Polymer(Korea), 42 (1), 133-139, 2018.

3. M.C. Vu, G.D. Park, Y.H. Bae, S.R. Kim,

• Enhanced Thermal Conductivity Of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive using Hybrid Fillers Of SiC Microparticle And SiC Nanoparticle Grafted Graphene Oxide, Polymer(Korea), 40 (5), 804-812, 2016.

2. M.C. Vu, G.D. Park, Y.H. Bae, M.J. Yu, T.K. An, S.G. Lee, S.R. Kim,

• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Composites With A Hydrophobic Form Of Graphene Oxide For Enhanced Thermal Conductivity, Macromol. Res., 24 (12), 1070-1076, 2016.

1. Y.H. Bae, G.D. Park, M.C. Vu, O.H. Jung, S.R. Kim,

• Thermal Conductivity Improvement By Cu Surface Treatments And Incorporation Of PMMA Beads On The Cu/Epoxy Composites, Polymer (Korea), 40 (1), 148-153, 2016.

Patents

1. M.C. Vu, Y.M. Kang, S.R. Kim,

• Surface modified carbon flakes and the carbon brush motor using thereof, Korean Patent No., 10-2098193, 2020.

2. M.C. Vu, S.R. Kim,

• Manufacturing method of SiC sheet and thermally conductive composites using thereof, Korean Patent No., 10-2098090, 2020.

3. M.C. Vu, S.R. Kim,

• Multi-functional bioinspired paper for thermal management and electromagnetic interference shielding, method of fabrication for the same, Korean Patent No., 10-2020-0124849, 2020.

4. M.C. Vu, T.H. Jeong, J.B. Kim, D.H. Kim, W.K. Choi, M.A. Islam, S.R. Kim,

• Hybrid Thermal Management Film and Method of Fabrication for The Same, US Patent No., filed 398.P007, 2021.

Books

Postdoctoral Fellow

Polymer Materials Lab, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering

Korea National University of Transportation, South of Korea

Advisor: Sung-Ryong Kim, Professor and Dean of College

• Preparation of binary fillers of liquid metal and 1D and/or 2D materials (carbon nanotubes, boron nitride nanosheets, graphene derivatives sheets) for thermoconductive, stretchable, self-healable polyurethane composites.
• Development of aramid nanofibers (Kevlar fiber) and hybrid with 1D and/or 2D materials for high-performance of highly thermal conductivity, excellent flame retardant, and electromagnetic shielding interference materials.
• Fabrication and characterization of graphene fluoride sheets for highly thermoconductive yet electro-insulating hybrid films as the heat spreader in wearable electronic devices.

Graduate Research Assistant

Polymer Materials Lab, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering

Korea National University of Transportation, South of Korea

Advisor: Sung-Ryong Kim, Professor and Dean of College

• Fabrication of 3D structure of boron nitride, boron nitride nanotubes sponges, silicon carbide sheets scaffold.
• Development of dry adhesives based on the structural surface of PDMS for medical application.
• Apply 3D printing technology (directed inkjet, FDM) for the preparation of thermoconductive polymer composites.
• Synthesis and characterization of UV-crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)

Visiting Company, Project Program

Seil Hi-Tec company, Cheongwon-gun, Chungbuk, South of Korea

Advisor: Kim Min-Soo, Dr. and Director of R&D, Team of Film.

• Understanding and fabricating the thermoconductive pressure-sensitive adhesives

Advisor and Mentor for Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistant

Polymer Materials Lab, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering

Korea National University of Transportation, South of Korea

Dr. Tran Thi Tuong Vi, Researcher and Lecturer at Nguyen Tat Thanh University

• Advisor from Feb 2019 to present.
• Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles for thermoconductive polymer composites with excellent EMI shielding.
• For her research, Dr. Vi got two peer-reviewed journal articles.

Mr. Tae-Hyeong Jeong, BS and MS Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-advisor from Sep 2019 to present.
• Direct on 3D printing for the fabrication of thermally conductive polymer composites.
• For his research, Mr. Jeong got one peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Project: Development of thermally conductive film and bonding materials for display devices with in-plane thermal conductivity of 300 W/mK.

Mr. Jun-Beom Kim, BS and MS Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-advisor from Sep 2019 to present.
• Direct on 3D printing for the fabrication of thermally conductive polymer composites.
• For his research, Mr. Jeong got one peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Project: Development of thermally conductive film and bonding materials for display devices with in-plane thermal conductivity of 300 W/mK.

Mr. Dineshkumar Mani, Ph.D. Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-advisor from Sep 2018 to present.
• Direct on fabrication and functionalization of 2D nanomaterials for thermal conductive polymer composites.
• For his research, Mr. Mani got one peer-reviewed journal articles
• Project: Development of thermally conductive and yet electrically insulating pressure sensitive adhesives using 3D nanostructures.

Ms. Nhat Anh Thi Thieu, MS Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-advisor Thieu’s Graduate Engineering Thesis from September 2018 to Feb 2021.
• Direct on fabrication and functionalization of nanoparticles for thermal conductive polymer composites.
• For her research, Ms. Thieu got two peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Thesis: Enhancement thermal conductivity of polymer-based composites by constructing the interconnected networks of nanofillers.

Mr. Doan Vu Chi, MS Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-advisor Doan’s Graduate Engineering Thesis from Mar 2016 to Mar 2019.
• Direct on fabrication and functionalization of 2D nanomaterials for thermal conductive polymer composites.
• For his research, Mr. Doan got two peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Thesis: Continuous filler networks for enhanced thermal conductivity in epoxy-based composites.

Mr. Young-Han Bae, BS and MS Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-mentored Bae’s Graduate Engineering Thesis from September 2016 to May 2018.
• Direct on fabrication and functionalization of nanoparticles for thermal conductive polymer composites.
• For his research, Mr. Bae got three peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Thesis: Thermal conductivity improvement by synergistic effects of segregated network and surface treatment of Cu fillers.

Ms. Min-Ji Yu, BS and MS Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-mentored Yu’s Graduate Engineering Thesis from Mar 2017 to Feb 2018.
• Direct on the fabrication of 2D nanomaterials for phenolic foam
• For her research, Ms. Yu got two peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Thesis: Effect of nanofillers on the properties of the phenolic foam.

Ms. Ye-Seul Song, MS Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-mentored Song’s Graduate Engineering Thesis from September 2016 to May 2017.
• Thesis: Bimetallic nanoparticle composite counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells.

Ms. Hee-Jin Lee, MS Student at Dept. of Polymer Sci. and Eng., Korea Nat. Uni. Of Transportation

• Co-mentored Lee’s Graduate Engineering Thesis from September 2016 to May 2017.
• For her research, Ms. Lee got one peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Thesis: Ultrasmooth transparent conductive hybrid films of reduced graphene oxide and single-walled carbon nanotube by ultrasonic spraying.

Teching Fellow, Polymer Composites for Thermal Management

Department of Polymer Science and Engineering

Korea National University of Transportation, South of Korea

• Envision, design, and prepare lectures, assignments, interactive in-lecture activities, and exams for this new foundational course for graduate students concentrating in polymer science and engineering.
• Grading assignments, exams, projects, holding review sessions and office hours, and collecting documentation.
• Received an Overall Teaching Fellow Performance Evaluation of “Very Good” (4.5/5.0) from student reviews.

Teaching Fellow, Introduction to Polymeric Materials

Department of Polymer Science and Engineering

Korea National University of Transportation, South of Korea

• Developed and organized the in-class activities and demos.
• Hosted laboratory sections and the final exam review session.
• Received an Overall Teaching Fellow Performance Evaluation of “Very Good” (4.0/5.0) from student reviews.

Summer Instructor

Dalchoel Highschool, Chungju, South of Korea

• Developed a curriculum and lessons for, “Hands-On 3D Printing: Experiencing the Third Dimension,” a week-long, full-day summer camp on 3D printing for highschool students interested in science and engineering.
• Served as a co-instructor for the camp in July 2017 and provided the campers with hands-on introductory tutorialson CAD design.
• Lead round-table discussion and group ideation sessions on the prospects, imminent challenges, and engineering considerations associated with additive manufacturing.
• Hosted a tour of Prof. Sung-Ryong Kim’s laboratory, complete with interactive and live demonstrations of microscale 3D printing techniques.

Organizer and Instructor, 3D Printing for Polymer Composites Workshop

Department of Polymer Science and Engineering

Korea National University of Transportation, South of Korea

• Worked with the Innovation Research Science and Engineering Center to host 98 high school students from the Chungju area for an all-day outreach event.
• Activities included an interactive lecture on 3D printing, live demonstrations with researchers from the Polymer Materials Lab, hands-on CAD activities, and custom design of cooling fin that all program participants 3D printed.

Guest Editor

• Micromachines

Journal Referee and Reviewer

• ACS Nano
• Chemical Engineering Journal
• ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
• Composite Part B
• Composite Part A
• 2D Materials
• Journal Applied Polymer Science
• Micromachines

Researcher Skills

• Profound knowledge and experiment research on synthesis of nanomaterials such as Graphene derivatives, Carbon Nanotubes, Boron Nitride, and Silicon Carbide.
• Strong background in synthesis of the UV-crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive, and the stretchable, self-healable polyurethane.
• Experience in: Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Physical Evaporation, and Polymerization.
• Expertise in: FT-IR, NMR, UV-Vis, XRD, XPS, Raman, SEM, EDX, TEM, AFM, Tension, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis, Thermal Diffusivity, Electrical Conductivity, Electromagnetic Interference Shielding , Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopic (EIS).

Scholarships and Awards

• Mar 2015: Full scholarship for Master program from Korea National University of Transportation ($18.000/year).
• Aug 2017: Full scholarship for Doctoral program from Korea National University of Transportation ($24.000/year).

Languages

• Vietnamese, English, Korean