Huy Nguyen

Huy Nguyen

Computer Science and Applied Math Undergraduate at UVA

Huy Nguyen's Portfolio

👉 Introduction

Hi there!đź‘‹ I'm Huy Nguyen, a third-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.

I am interested in researching hardware optimization and parallel computing, with a focus on CUDA programming, NVIDIA technologies, and microarchitectural optimizations. I am currently seeking opportunities in research labs.

Other than that, I also enjoy doing academic mentoring jobs as a Teaching Assistant and Grader for Computer Science and 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 - School of Engineering, 2026
B.S. in Computer Science and Minor in Applied Mathematics - GPA: 3.986

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


đź’Ľ Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant - PyTorch and CUDA ML Models Optimization
August 2023 - January 2025 Dean's Research Fellowship 2024
Researched on GPU computing and optimization techniques to enhance the performance of PyTorch and CUDA ML frameworks under Prof. Adwait Jog's guidance.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Molecular Dynamics on HPC Systems
April 2023 - January 2025
Utilized Python and GPUMD for molecular dynamics simulations to analyze thermal properties of high-entropy alloys and NEP model training for model generation on UVA’s Rivanna supercomputer.
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 Applications for improving students' learning Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra courses at UVA.
Teaching Assistant and Grader @UVA
August 2023 - Present
Support students in Computer Systems and Organization II, Linear Algebra, Programming with MATLAB & R, Intro to Programming, Ordinary Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus, and Intro to Physics courses.
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.
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 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.

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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.



đź“ť Publications

Neuroevolution Machine Learning Potential for High-Temperature Deformation Studies of Entropy-Stabilized Oxide MgNiCoCuZnOâ‚…
Authors: B. Timalsina, H. G. Nguyen, K. Esfarjani
Published in Journal of Applied Physics, October 2024
This study presents the development of a neuroevolution machine learning potential (NEP) for entropy-stabilized oxide MgNiCoCuZnOâ‚… (J14) to explore its lattice distortion, elastic properties, and thermal conductivity across a wide temperature range. The NEP potential demonstrates high accuracy compared to density functional theory (DFT) calculations and experimental data. [J. Appl. Phys. 136, 155109 (2024), DOI: 10.1063/5.0224282]