Dr. Pham Quang Cuong is a leading roboticist whose pioneering work has significantly advanced the field of autonomous robotics systems. He currently serves as Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore where he coordinates the Control - Robotics - Intelligence (CRI) Group established in 2013. Quang Cuong Pham was born on 25 June 1983 in Hanoi, Vietnam. He pursued advanced education in France earning his Master's degree in Computer Science from École Normale Supérieure in 2006 followed by a PhD in Neuroscience from Université Paris VI and Collège de France in 2009. His international research trajectory includes significant professional experiences in Brazil and Japan before establishing his influential research program at NTU.
Dr. Pham's groundbreaking research focuses on developing sophisticated algorithms that enable robots to autonomously perform complex high-precision tasks such as assembling delicate electronic components and navigating challenging terrains. His 2012 Best Paper Award at the prestigious Robotics Science and Systems conference recognized his innovative work on motion planning algorithms for robots operating in extremely constrained environments. Through his co-founded company Eureka Robotics his research has been successfully translated into commercial applications delivering robotic systems capable of High Accuracy and High Agility performance for industrial clients. His scholarly contributions have garnered thousands of citations reflecting significant impact across both academic and industrial robotics communities with practical applications spanning precision manufacturing and specialized industrial automation.
Beyond his technical achievements Dr. Pham has demonstrated thought leadership in addressing the ethical dimensions of robotics research notably organizing the influential 2014 ICRA workshop on Robotics and Military Applications examining legal and ethical questions in the field. As co-founder and Director of Eureka Robotics he has successfully bridged the gap between academic research and commercial implementation securing industry partnerships that validate the real-world relevance of his laboratory innovations. He actively mentors the next generation of robotics researchers through his NTU laboratory and has established himself as a prominent figure in Asian robotics research. Looking forward Dr. Pham continues to advance the frontiers of robotic autonomy while advocating for responsible innovation ensuring his work not only pushes technological boundaries but also serves broader societal needs through careful consideration of ethical implications.
