Son Nguyen is a Robotic Developer with a diverse academic background. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering from the Department of Aerospace and Engineering at the Military Technical Academy in Vietnam, where he actively participated in robotics competitions such as the ABU Robocon Contest. After graduating, he pursued a Master of Science degree in Control Engineering and Automation while working as a researcher and lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport. Dr. Nguyen successfully led various science projects related to robotics, auto control theories, and intelligent engineering systems, earning him the Best Young Faculty Award in 2015. Later, he earned his Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Nevada, Reno, where his research focused on developing novel generations of robots for steel bridge inspection. Dr. Nguyen has published several papers on top robotic conferences and journals, including ICRA, IROS, and JINT, with three of his papers receiving the distinction of Best Paper Award finalist. His research interest lies in the development of intelligent and multifunctional robotic systems, with a specific focus on advancing their architecture and autonomy for practical real-life applications.