Investigator
Center for Innovation and Science
Experienced scientist with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, a Degree of Pharmacist from Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Hanoi, Vietnam, a Distinguished Toastmaster from Toastmaster International, USA, and 10+ years of experience developing various products (Topical semisolid, transdermal patch, and injectable products). My research expertise covers the design, formulation, fabrication, characterization, and applications of conventional and innovative drug delivery systems and technologies in pharmaceutical sciences for various therapeutic agents (i.e., small molecules, macromolecules, and particulate drug delivery systems).
Authored one single-authored book (“Microneedles: The Future of Drug Delivery,” published by Taylor & Francis Group), two book chapters, and 22 peer-reviewed journal articles in prestige journals (i.e., Journal of Controlled Release, European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Research, etc.). I also deliver podium and poster presentations at multiple international, national, and regional conferences, with over 34 scientific abstracts to my credit. I was honored with Phi Kappa Phi, Rho Chi, and Sigma Xi awards during my graduate term at Mercer University. I have been serving as the Co-Director of the Vietnamese Association of Pharmacists & Pharmaceutical Scientists, USA. I am also a US-certified pharmacist with FPGEC and have graduated two Ph.D. students (USA) under my guidance. I currently serve on the Editorial Board of a pharmacy journal and as a referee for over seven drug delivery journals. I won the Hewitt T. Matthews Award (2018), the Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Award (2018), and many other awards.