Tung Phan
About Tung Phan
Tung Phan is a Research Scientist at Motional, where he has worked since 2021 in Santa Monica, California. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech and has previous experience in various engineering and research roles.
Work at Motional
Tung Phan has been employed as a Research Scientist at Motional since 2021. He works in Santa Monica, California, contributing to the development of autonomous vehicle technologies. His role involves conducting research that supports the advancement of machine learning and control systems within the company's projects.
Education and Expertise
Tung Phan holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech, where he studied from 2015 to 2020. His academic background includes a minor in Computer Science. Prior to his PhD, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and research methodologies.
Background
Tung Phan's professional background includes various roles in engineering and research. He served as a Controls Engineer at L3 Technologies for a brief period in 2015. He also gained experience as a Machine Learning Research Intern at nuTonomy in 2019, and as a Nuclear Engineering Research Intern at Argonne National Laboratory in 2015. His time at Caltech as a PhD student further solidified his expertise in the field.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Motional, Tung Phan held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Controls Engineer at L3 Technologies for two months in 2015. He completed a three-month internship as a Machine Learning Research Intern at nuTonomy in Pasadena, California, in 2019. Additionally, he interned at Argonne National Laboratory for four months in 2015, focusing on nuclear engineering.