Benjamin Vien

Experience

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  Nam Quang Tuition

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  VCE Math Method Curriculum Developer

  Design the new VCE Maths Method curriculum, worksheets format and style for NQT with specific regulation, quality and template. Regularly organise and attend meetings to discuss the worksheets and curriculum with managers.

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  Monash University

  Jul 2011 - Nov 2012

  PASS (Peer Assisted Study Session) Leader

  Mentored first-year students to succeed and instil greater interest in engineering dynamic course. Coached multiple and large PASS sessions with over 30 students. Incorporated digital whiteboard and tablet and creative activities to engage students. Delivered effective activities: 70% of students who attended scored above Distinction.

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  City University of Hong Kong

  Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  Engineering Technical Assistant

  Conduct research project on wind engineering on bluff body aerodynamics and wind effects on aero-acoustic noise generation around buildings under limited supervision.

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  Monash University

  Mar 2013 - now

  Led deep learning research projects on structural health and performance of high-value assets in Melbourne Waters. Collaborated and led new sensor development for damage detection on aircraft components and energy harvesting with interdisciplinary teams. Supervise and coordinate industry-driven and multidisciplinary research projects in engineering and monitoring strategy. Lecture seminars and assist professors/lecturers in implementing learner-centred pedagogies.Led tutorial classes on engineering courses: mathematics, dynamics, mechanics, vibration, and industrial noise and control and mentored a team of demonstrators.

  • Research Fellow

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Research Officer

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2022

  • Teaching Associate

    Mar 2013 - Dec 2020
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  Nam Quang Tuition

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2018

  Branch Manager

  Managed NQT Springvale Branch, delegated tasks to administrators, processed invoices, forms, and complaints. Liaised with managers to design and implemented teaching strategy and curriculum. Established new company policies to improve operational efficiency and cash flow and ranked as the top profitable and largest branch within Victoria.

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  The Australia-Indonesia Centre

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

  Nominated Delegate in Australia-Indonesia Leaders Program

  Engage a highly influential network of emerging leaders in both nations, and exchange knowledge, understanding and skills to address shared challenges with the themes of Public Diplomacy, Infrastructure and Innovation. Undertake executive leadership training courses, case studies and workshops at universities across Australia. Deliver and attend presentations with Australian Government Ministers and senior representatives and Masterclasses with former Australian ambassadors and senior diplomats.

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  Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)

  Mar 2017 - Dec 2021

  Research Officer

  Chief Investigator and Collaborated on the multiphysics modelling of the patented acoustic projector for energy harvesting in maritime domain and state-of-the-art monitoring system benchmark the new smart sensors for aircraft structures.

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  Melbourne Water

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2022

  Research Officer

  Conduct research on machine learning for forecasting operational efficiency for Melbourne Water anaerobic treatment plant. Develop strategies on the use of UAV-photogrammetry and thermograph imaging for geometrical monitoring of floating covers.

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  Alfred Health

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2022

  Lead prototype bone recovery algorithms for the Healing Bone Analyzer App and Device projects to monitor bone fracture and artificial prosthesis osseointegration. Coordinated clinical trial on patented medical devices for fracture healing classification. Implement research plans, prepared applications and proposals for external funding of research project on artificial intelligence in healthcare.

  • Research Lead

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2022

  • Project Coordinator

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2021