Huy Nguyen

Huy Nguyen

Computer Science and Applied Math Undergraduate at UVA

Huy Nguyen's Portfolio

👉 Introduction

Hi there!👋 I'm Huy Nguyen, a second-year student at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Applied Mathematics.

Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I moved to the U.S. to further my studies as an international student with a long-term goal of pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science.

Currently, I am involved in Computer Architecture research at the Insight Lab as well as collaborating on projects with professors in the UVA School of Engineering.

Other than that, I also enjoy doing academic mentoring jobs as a Teaching Assistant and Grader for Applied Mathematics Courses.

My journey started with coding "Hello World!" in an introductory CS course at UVA, and now I aim to make a meaningful impact in the field.

The more you sleep, the higher your GPA.

🎓 Education

University of Virginia, 2026
B.S. in Computer Science and Minor in Applied Mathematics - GPA: 3.991

High School for the Gifted VNU-HCM, 2022
High School Diploma - KC3 1922


💼 Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant - PyTorch and CUDA ML Models Optimization
August 2023 - Present Dean's Research Fellowship 2024
Explore GPU computing and optimization techniques to enhance the performance of PyTorch and CUDA ML frameworks under Prof. Adwait Jog's guidance.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Enhancing Learning through Interactive GUIs
August 2023 - Present Dean's Research Fellowship 2024
Lead a team of 5 students to create interactive Python and MATLAB GUIs for improving students' learning Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra courses at UVA.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Molecular Dynamics on HPC Systems
April 2023 - Present
Investigate thermal properties of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) using molecular dynamics simulations and GPUMD package on UVA’s Rivanna supercomputer.
Developer Intern @SHIFT ASIA
May 2023 - August 2023
Enhance existing e-commerce sales forecasting models and develop regression models for predicting SAT scores, improving prediction accuracy and efficiency.
Teaching Assistant and Grader @UVA
August 2023 - Present
Collaborate with Professors to support students in Linear Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus, and Intro to Programming courses.
CORE Scholar Peer Academic Mentor @UVA
August 2023 - August 2024
Improve STEM education for CORE Scholar students through academic support, course guidance, and community-building activities.


🏆 Honors and Awards

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Dean's List - All Semesters

Achieved Dean's List recognition for maintaining a GPA of 3.40 or higher and completing over 15 credits of graded coursework in the preceding semester.

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Dean's Undergraduate Engineering Research Fellowship Summer 2024

Awarded $4,800 for a 10-week full-time research project with additional engagement in professional development workshops and presentation of findings at Fall Undergraduate Research Expo.