Summary
Thang Hoang is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech with a decade of experience spanning applied cryptography, security, and privacy-enhancing technologies. He earned advanced degrees across institutions in Asia and the U.S., culminating in a PhD from Oregon State University, and has blended academic research with industry-facing internships at Bosch and research roles in multiple countries. His work bridges rigorous cryptographic research and practical privacy solutions, informed by prior roles as a lecturer and research scientist that emphasize real-world impact and teaching. Thang’s cross-cultural academic journey and industry collaborations give him a versatile perspective on deploying secure systems in diverse environments. He is based in Blacksburg, Virginia, and is known for translating theoretical advances into usable security primitives and privacy tools.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science, Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science at Chonnam National University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University of South Florida
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science at Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science at VNUHCM - University of Science
English, Vietnamese, Korean