Mr. Tuan Anh Tran| Neutron activation analysis Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tuan Anh Tran| Neutron activation analysis Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tuan Anh Tran , Dalat Nuclear Research Institute , Vietnam

Dr. Tuan Anh Tran 🌌 is a distinguished researcher at the Dalat Nuclear Research Institute in Vietnam, specializing in nuclear physics and neutron activation analysis. With a robust career spanning over two decades, he has been instrumental in advancing the field through his work on quasi-monoenergetic neutron beams and neutron-induced reaction cross-section investigations at the Dalat nuclear research reactor. His current focus includes pioneering the k0-based internal monostandard method for neutron activation analysis, particularly in non-standard samples and its applications in archaeology and forensics 🏺🔬. Dr. Tran’s leadership extends internationally as he coordinates projects under the IAEA and serves as the project coordinator for the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia, driving advancements in research reactor utilization development 🌍. His commitment to scientific excellence is underscored by his pivotal roles in major research initiatives, including determining rare earth element indicators for archaeological materials and analyzing metal elements in cancer patient samples using nuclear techniques 🌟.

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Employment History:

  • 1998 – 2017: Researcher, Centre for Nuclear Physics and Electronics, Dalat Nuclear Research Institute, Vietnam.
  • 2017 – Present: Researcher, Department of Nuclear and Isotopic Techniques, Dalat Nuclear Research Institute, Vietnam.

Education:

  • June 2016: PhD in Atomic Physics, Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission, Vietnam.
    • Thesis: Research and development of nuclear applications on filtered neutron beams at the Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor.
  • December 2006: Master of Science in Nuclear Physics, University of Dalat, Vietnam.
  • June 1996: Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Physics, University of Dalat, Vietnam.

Research Focus:

  • Development of quasi-monoenergetic neutron beams 🌟
  • Investigation of neutron-induced reaction cross sections 🔍
  • Application of neutron activation analysis in archaeology and forensics 🏺🔬
  • Coordinator for international nuclear cooperation initiatives 🌍

Selected Projects:

  • Chief Investigator, Ministry of Science and Technology project on rare earth element indicators for archaeological materials.
  • Lead Researcher, k0-based internal monostandard method in neutron activation analysis development.
  • Member, NAFOSTED project on metal element analysis in cancer patient samples.

Publications Top Notes 📄

Analysis of trace elements in the fingernails of breast cancer patients using instrumental neutron activation analysis

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Investigation of the effects of chemotherapy on trace element contents in the nails in patients with colorectal cancer