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Csnas: Contrastive self-supervised learning neural architecture search via sequential model-based optimization

Published in IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence, 2021

This paper presents CSNAS, a contrastive self-supervised learning approach for neural architecture search via sequential model-based optimization.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, N., Chang, J.M. (2021). "Csnas: Contrastive self-supervised learning neural architecture search via sequential model-based optimization." IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence. 3(4), pp.609-624.

A new preprocessing approach to improve the performance of CNN-based skin lesion classification

Published in Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 2021

This paper proposes a new preprocessing approach to improve CNN-based skin lesion classification performance.

Recommended citation: Zanddizari, H., Nguyen, N., Zeinali, B., Chang, J.M. (2021). "A new preprocessing approach to improve the performance of CNN-based skin lesion classification." Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing. 59(5), pp.1123-1131.

Bayesian quantum neural networks

Published in IEEE Access, 2022

This paper introduces Bayesian quantum neural networks.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, N., Chen, K.C. (2022). "Bayesian quantum neural networks." IEEE Access. 10, pp.54110-54122.

Quantum embedding search for quantum machine learning

Published in IEEE Access, 2022

This paper proposes quantum embedding search methods for quantum machine learning.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, N., Chen, K.C. (2022). "Quantum embedding search for quantum machine learning." IEEE Access. 10, pp.41444-41456.

Quantum DNA Encoder: A Case-study in gRNA Analysis

Published in The IEEE Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC 2024), 2024

This paper presents a quantum DNA encoder with a case study in gRNA analysis, presented at COMPSAC 2024.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2024). "Quantum DNA Encoder: A Case-study in gRNA Analysis." The IEEE Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC 2024).

Pathway-Capsule Neural Networks

Published in The 13th Conference on Information Technology and Its Applications (CITA 2024), 2024

This paper introduces pathway-capsule neural networks, published in CITA 2024 International Proceedings.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2024). "Pathway-Capsule Neural Networks." CITA 2024 International Proceedings, Volume 2.

Abstract B109: Reinforcing risk prediction for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas with AI-optimized nucleotide-to-amino acid analyses

Published in Cancer Research, 2024

This abstract presents AI-optimized nucleotide-to-amino acid analyses for reinforcing risk prediction of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, N., Teer, J.K., Park, M.A., McDonald, P., Fleming, J.B., Permuth, J.B., Chen, K.C., Karolak, A. (2024). "Abstract B109: Reinforcing risk prediction for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas with AI-optimized nucleotide-to-amino acid analyses." Cancer Research. 84(2_Supplement), pp.B109-B109.

The duality game: a quantum algorithm for body dynamics modeling

Published in Quantum Information Processing, 2024

This paper presents a quantum algorithm called the duality game for body dynamics modeling.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2024). "The duality game: a quantum algorithm for body dynamics modeling." Quantum Information Processing. 23(1), p.21.

A quantum neural network for sequential data analysis in machine learning

Published in Quantum Machine Intelligence, 2024

This paper proposes a quantum neural network for sequential data analysis in machine learning.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2024). "A quantum neural network for sequential data analysis in machine learning." Quantum Machine Intelligence. 6(2), p.88.

Quantum Tunneling With Linear Potential: Case Studies in Biological Processes

Published in IEEE Transactions on Molecular, Biological, and Multi-Scale Communications, 2024

This paper studies quantum tunneling with linear potential through case studies in biological processes.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2024). "Quantum Tunneling With Linear Potential: Case Studies in Biological Processes." IEEE Transactions on Molecular, Biological, and Multi-Scale Communications.

Self-Supervision with Quantum Classifiers

Published in 2024 International Symposium on Nonlinear Theory and its Applications, 2024

This paper presents self-supervision techniques with quantum classifiers, presented at the 2024 International Symposium on Nonlinear Theory and its Applications.

Recommended citation: Tran, M.H., Nguyen, N.H., Nguyen, P.N., Ngo, S.H. (2024). "Self-Supervision with Quantum Classifiers." 2024 International Symposium on Nonlinear Theory and its Applications.

Quantum Word Embedding for Quantum Machine Learning

Published in Physica Scripta, 2024

This paper introduces quantum word embedding for quantum machine learning applications.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2024). "Quantum Word Embedding for Quantum Machine Learning." Physica Scripta. DOI: 10.1088/1402-4896/ad6299.
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A Model of Quantum Tunneling with Knots and Braid Operators

Published in THE 2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CRYPTOGRAPHY AND INFORMATION SECURITY, 2025

This paper presents a model of quantum tunneling using knots and braid operators, presented at the 2nd International Conference on Cryptography and Information Security.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2025). "A Model of Quantum Tunneling with Knots and Braid Operators." THE 2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CRYPTOGRAPHY AND INFORMATION SECURITY. In proceeding.

Synthesized sgRNA databases with optimal GC-content as Davenport-Schinzel sequences

Published in International Conference on Health Science and Technology – ICHST, 2025

This paper synthesizes sgRNA databases with optimal GC-content modeled as Davenport-Schinzel sequences, presented at the International Conference on Health Science and Technology.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2025). "Synthesized sgRNA databases with optimal GC-content as Davenport-Schinzel sequences." International Conference on Health Science and Technology – ICHST. In proceeding.

Modeling T Helper Cell Dynamics and Cytokine Profiles with Quantum Neural Networks

Published in International Journal of Modern Physics C, 2025

This paper models T helper cell dynamics and cytokine profiles using quantum neural networks.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2025). "Modeling T Helper Cell Dynamics and Cytokine Profiles with Quantum Neural Networks." International Journal of Modern Physics C. In proceeding.

A Continuous-Time Framework for Adaptive Asset Allocation

Published in The International Conference on Optimization, Modeling, Simulation, and Analytics (COMOSA), 2025

This paper presents a continuous-time framework for adaptive asset allocation, presented at COMOSA 2025.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N., Tran, N.T. (2025). "A Continuous-Time Framework for Adaptive Asset Allocation." The International Conference on Optimization, Modeling, Simulation, and Analytics (COMOSA). In proceeding.

Quantum technology: a financial risk assessment

Published in Digital Finance, 2025

This paper provides a financial risk assessment of quantum technology.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2025). "Quantum technology: a financial risk assessment." Digital Finance. pp.1-40.

Neural Manifolds and Cognitive Consistency: A New Approach to Memory Consolidation in Artificial Systems

Published in arXiv, 2025

This paper introduces a mathematical framework unifying neural population dynamics, hippocampal sharp wave-ripple generation, and cognitive consistency constraints inspired by Heider theory, using low-dimensional manifold representations for memory consolidation modeling.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2025). "Neural Manifolds and Cognitive Consistency: A New Approach to Memory Consolidation in Artificial Systems." arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.01867.
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LOTUS: Layer-ordered Temporally Unified Schedules For Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithms

Published in arXiv, 2026

This paper introduces LOTUS (Layer-Ordered Temporally-Unified Schedules), a framework that restructures QAOA from a high-dimensional, chaotic search into a low-dimensional dynamical system using a Hybrid Fourier-Autoregressive mapping.

Recommended citation: Nguyen, P.N. (2026). "LOTUS: Layer-ordered Temporally Unified Schedules For Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithms." arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.07851.
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Teaching at Phenikaa University

Undergraduate courses, PHENIKAA University, 2024

Teaching:

  • Distributed Systems and Applications (CSE702063)
  • Data Visualization (CSE702060)
  • Neural networks and Deep Learning (CSE703037)
  • Human-Computer Inference (CSE703016)
  • Discrete Mathematics (CSE703024)
  • Mentor several undergraduate students for research in Quantum Machine Learning

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