Academic Profile
Dr. Lê Ngọc Hiếu (Hao Lee) — IT Lecturer & Researcher at Van Hien University (VHU), Ho Chi Minh City. PhD in Information Technology. ORCID: 0000-0002-1133-1433.
Research Areas
My interdisciplinary research spans eight major domains in information technology, urban science, and education.
Cloud Computing & System Architecture
Intelligent load balancing, scheduling algorithms (MMSIA, MCCVA, ITA), deadlock prediction with ML, and cloud efficiency for digital transformation.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Representation learning, AI agents for document processing, drone image analysis for infrastructure prediction, and deep learning applications.
Smart Cities & Urban Development
Flood resilience modeling in Thu Duc City using GIS, EPA-SWMM, MIKE FLOOD; technology-driven smart city frameworks for Southeast Asian urban contexts.
Cybersecurity
Phishing detection and botnet attack identification using representation learning; applied machine learning for network security and threat intelligence.
AI in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence applications in In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), automated cephalometric analysis, and clinical decision support systems.
IT Education & e-Learning
Educational technology, innovative teaching methods for IT subjects, curriculum development, and educational administration in Vietnamese higher education.
Languages & Linguistics
Chinese and English language teaching, language technology applications, and interdisciplinary research in education and linguistics with HCMUE.
Sustainability & Resilience
Environmental sustainability in smart city design, climate resilience for flood-prone urban areas, and green infrastructure integration in digital transformation.
Research Databases
Academic Profiles
Find Dr. Hao Lee's research output and citation metrics on major academic platforms.
| All | Since 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Citations | 37 | 37 |
| h-index | 4 | 4 |
| i10-index | 1 | 1 |
Last updated: April 2023
- Research Interest Score
- 34.6
- Citations
- 34
- h-index
- 3
Last updated: April 2023
- ORCID
- 0000-0002-1133-1433
- occbuu@gmail.com
Publons / Web of Science
ResearcherID & peer review record
- ResearcherID
- AAX-3060-2021
- Profile
- publons.com/researcher/3207281
- Author ID
- 37086825363
- Profile
- ieeexplore.ieee.org/...
Scopus (Elsevier)
Elsevier Scopus Author Profile
- Scopus ID
- 57215390637
- Profile
- scopus.com/authid/...
Academic Background
Education Background
A multidisciplinary academic journey spanning information technology, education, languages, urban science, and business.
Post-Graduate
PhD and Post-Doctoral
| # | Degree | Major | School | Institution | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Information System |  | PTIT HỌC VIỆN CÔNG NGHỆ BƯU CHÍNH VIỄN THÔNG Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Vietnam | 2019–2023 | Graduated |
| 2 | PhD | Education Administration |  | HCMUE TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM TP.HCM Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam | 2022–2026 | In Progress |
| 3* | PhD | Computational Science |  | TDTU TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC TÔN ĐỨC THẮNG Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam | 2019–2022 | Courses ✓ |
* Completed courses but not yet formally graduated.
Graduate
Master's Degree
| # | Degree | Major | School | Institution | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSc | Information System | | PTIT HỌC VIỆN CÔNG NGHỆ BƯU CHÍNH VIỄN THÔNG Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Vietnam | 2016–2018 | Graduated |
| 2 | MSc | Education Science |  | HCMUTE TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM KỸ THUẬT TP.HCM Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam | 2017–2020 | Graduated |
| 3 | MSc | Chinese Language Teaching | | HCMUE TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM TP.HCM Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam | 2017–2019 | Graduated |
| 4 | MSc | Smart City and Innovation |  | UEH TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KINH TẾ TP.HCM University of Economics HCMC, Vietnam | 2020–2023 | Graduated |
| 5 | MSc | TESOL |  | OU TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC MỞ TP.HCM Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | 2022–2024 | Graduated |
| 6* | MSc | Economics | | OU TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC MỞ TP.HCM Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | 2014–2016 | Courses ✓ |
| 7* | MSc | Computer Science |  | UIT TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC CÔNG NGHỆ THÔNG TIN, ĐHQG TP.HCM University of Information Technology, HCMC VNU, Vietnam | 2010–2012 | Courses ✓ |
| 8* | MSc | Env. Resources Management |  | HCMUS TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KHOA HỌC TỰ NHIÊN, ĐHQG TP.HCM University of Natural Science, HCMC VNU, Vietnam | 2012–2014 | Courses ✓ |
* Completed courses but not yet formally graduated.
Under-Graduate
Bachelor's Degree
| # | Degree | Major | School | Institution | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSc | Information Technology | | UIT TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC CÔNG NGHỆ THÔNG TIN, ĐHQG TP.HCM University of Information Technology, HCMC VNU, Vietnam | 2005–2010 | Graduated |
| 2 | BSc | Chinese Language | | OU TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC MỞ TP.HCM Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam | 2006–2010 | Graduated |
| 3 | BSc | English Linguistics |  | HCMUSSH TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KHOA HỌC XÃ HỘI & NHÂN VĂN, ĐHQG TP.HCM University of Social Science and Humanity, HCMC VNU, Vietnam | 2009–2013 | Graduated |
| 4 | BSc | Business Law | | UEH TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KINH TẾ TP.HCM University of Economics HCMC, Vietnam | 2020–2023 | Graduated |
| 5* | Arc | Civilization Architecture |  | UAH TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KIẾN TRÚC TP.HCM University of Architecture HCMC, Vietnam | 2003–2008 | Courses ✓ |
| 6* | Eng | Civilization Engineer | | UAH TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KIẾN TRÚC TP.HCM University of Architecture HCMC, Vietnam | 2011–2013 | Courses ✓ |
* Completed courses but not yet formally graduated.
Research Tools & Methods
The methodologies, platforms, and tools I use across my research portfolio.
Programming & Frameworks
Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Next.js — used for algorithm implementation, data analysis, and web-based research platforms.
Cloud & Simulation
CloudSim simulator integrated with Weka ML library for cloud computing research; AWS, Azure for cloud efficiency studies.
GIS & Hydrological Modeling
GIS analysis, EPA-SWMM, and MIKE FLOOD for smart city flood resilience research and urban hydrological modeling.
AI & ML Platforms
TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn for representation learning, botnet/phishing detection, and healthcare AI research.
Remote Sensing & Drones
Drone image analysis and satellite remote sensing for infrastructure monitoring and street damage prediction in HCMC.
Data Analysis & Visualization
Statistical analysis, data visualization, and research analytics for evaluating model performance and publication metrics.
From Students & Collaborators
Perspectives from those who work alongside Dr. Hao Lee in research and teaching.
Ms. Phuc Hanh
Senior Business Analyst, Teaching Assistant" Working with Dr. Hao Lee has been a transformative experience. His ability to bridge real-world IT practice with academic research is rare, and his me... "
Ms. Hien Lam
Senior BA / Former Student" As a former student, I can say Dr. Hao Lee's teaching style is both rigorous and inspiring. His courses prepared me for industry challenges in ways no... "
MSc. Phan Thanh Hy
IT Lecturer, PTIT" Dr. Hao Lee is a dedicated researcher and trusted collaborator. His cloud computing expertise and interdisciplinary perspective on AI and smart cities... "
Research Collaboration
Information for prospective research partners, students, and industry collaborators.
What types of research collaboration is Dr. Hao Lee open to?
He welcomes collaboration in cloud computing, AI/ML applications, smart city research, cybersecurity, healthcare AI, and IT education. Both academic and industry partnerships are considered. Contact via occbuu@gmail.com.
Can students join as research assistants?
Yes. Students at Van Hien University and other institutions interested in thesis or research projects in his areas of expertise are encouraged to reach out. Priority is given to motivated students with programming or data analysis skills.
Are there opportunities for international collaboration?
Dr. Hao Lee actively seeks international research partnerships. His work has been published in international journals (Elsevier, Nature, IEEE) and he is open to co-authorship, joint research projects, and academic exchanges.
What is his approach to interdisciplinary research?
He believes the most impactful research sits at the intersection of fields. His work bridges IT with urban planning (smart cities), medicine (healthcare AI), linguistics (language tech), and environmental science (sustainability) — reflecting his diverse academic background.
Interested in collaboration?
Whether you are a researcher, student, or industry professional, reach out to discuss research projects, teaching opportunities, or academic partnerships.
