Chuong Dang TA
Hi! My name is Chuong Dang Ta. [translate:Chương] is my Vietnamese name, and yes, it’s tough for foreigners to pronounce (but no hard feelings toward my parents for that 😅).
Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Decentralised Smart Energy Systems (DENSYS), studying at Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France and Politecnico di Torino, Italy. I expect to graduate in September 2026. Professionally, I’m driven by challenges in Offshore Wind and Power-to-X, a passion amplified by the time I worked as Junior Researcher at PVN-Vietnam’s Oil & Gas corporation, now pivoting toward renewable energy. My goal is to return and help advance this transformation.
Recently, I watched a great video on how to learn machine learning, and it made me realize that most people skip the fundamentals and jump straight into a bootcamp. Here’s a meme that captures this tendency. Personally, I really enjoy learning from textbooks on topics that interest me-it’s one of the best ways to build a concrete foundation of understanding!
Many learners leap straight to tools like Ansys/Comsol in CFD, skipping mathematics and core fundamentals.
Most people rush into ML bootcamps without core concepts; textbook learning helps reach true expertise.
I have hands-on experience with PyWake, an open-source, Python-based wind farm simulation tool developed at DTU, which computes flow fields, power production of individual turbines, and Annual Energy Production (AEP) for entire wind farms. I modeled a project using PyWake that gave me practical insights into wind farm aerodynamics. I also intend to learn TOPFARM, a Python package from DTU Wind Energy that wraps PyWake with OpenMDAO, enabling wind farm optimization for both onshore and offshore projects.
In terms of machine learning, I am currently strengthening my foundational mathematical skills in Linear Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, Probability, and Statistical Learning through the book Mathematics for Machine learning. In the coming months, I plan to focus more deeply on Data Science applications relevant to Wind Energy, beginning with two initial books and progressing to An Introduction to Statistical Learning with Applications in Python and Data Science in Wind Energy.
Education
Université de Lorraine, Nancy and Politecnico di Torino, Turin
MSc in Decentralised Smart Energy Systems (DENSYS)
France & Italy
Selected Coursework: Wind and Ocean Energy Plants, Data and Forecasting in Microgrids, Optimal Local Design Energy Networks, Smart Electricity Systems, Chemical and Electrochemical Processes
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
BSc in Thermal Engineering
Hanoi, Vietnam
Thesis: Techno-economic analysis of internal combustion engines using Diesel and LNG
Honors: Merit Scholarship and JNED Award for nuclear research, Japan (2023)
Selected Research Experience
Junior Researcher, Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI)
Feb 2024 – Aug 2024, Hanoi, Vietnam
Contributed to national hydrogen roadmap by conducting feasibility studies for green hydrogen integration into thermal power plants. Focused on techno-economic modeling, cost benchmarking, and policy analysis for power sector decarbonization.
Research Intern, Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition (VIETSE)
May 2023 – Sep 2023, Hanoi, Vietnam
Modeled solar/wind/BESS hybrid power systems using HOMER Pro and Python. Analyzed performance and policy impacts in Vietnam and Thailand, contributing to stakeholder reports on renewable integration and energy security.
Publications
An Assessment of the Potential for Large-Scale Hydrogen Export from Vietnam to Asian Countries: Techno-Economic Analysis, Transport Options, and Energy Carrier Comparison [Journal Article]
Dang-Chuong Ta, Thanh-Hoang Le, Hoang-Luong Pham
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Impact Factor: 8.3, 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.04.033
Feasibility Analysis of Hydrogen Co-Firing in Vietnam’s Gas Power Plants for the Period 2035–2050 [Journal Article]
Dang-Chuong Ta, Thanh-Hoang Le, Long Van Phan, Hoang-Luong Pham
Energy Conversion and Management, Impact Factor: 10.9, 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2025.120192
Technical Skills
Python (PyWake, Pyomo, Scikit-learn, XGBoost), MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica, QBlade, HOMER Pro, PyAPEP, GIS, Aspen Plus, LaTeX, Microsoft Office
Optimization: MILP, MINLP, genetic algorithms, and machine learning for wind farm and energy system modeling.
Honors & Awards
- Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (DENSYS, EU)
- JNED Award, with site visits to nuclear power plants and research facilities in Japan, 2023
- Merit Scholarship (BSc at HUST, Vietnam)
Languages
- Vietnamese (Native)
- English (IELTS 7.5, full professional proficiency)
- French (A1), German (A1)