Annual Report 2008.pdf - SAMSI

Except the fact that he was not at SAMSI for the last months, I think it was successful
experience.
6. SAMSI Benefits for the Future:
Has your SAMSI experience met your expectations in preparing you for your next position? Are
there (new) benefits that you now perceive coming from your SAMSI experience that are
relevant to your career in the future?
A: Life in SAMSI are similar to one big conference, you meet with all kind of researchers, learn
much on their works, discuss some of yours, and find people to work together.
You can only gain new ideas for research to go on, and people to work with.
I don't think there are many places like that in the academy .
7. SAMSI in contrast with University Setting:
How do you think your SAMSI experience compares to what you might have encountered in a
typical university setting?
A: I don't really have such experience.
8. SAMSI in comparison to Other Experiences:
If you have had experience in an industrial, national or other lab setting, how would you compare
that experience with your SAMSI experience?
A: I have some experience from the Insurance Industry, but it is an whole different experience.
The main difference is that in the Industry, all your research must kept in secret and you almost
cannot show or learn from other companies.
While in the, academy it is common to share your ideas and knowledge, and even collaborate
with others.
9. Other Research while at SAMSI:
If you have spent considerable time during your appointment with some other research group,
please comment on the benefits and drawbacks of this experience. (e.g., if your appointment was
extended via an appointment at NISS, CRSC or elsewhere)
10. Other Issues:
Are there other issues or concerns you would like to bring up?
XuanLong Nguyen
Plans for 2008-10
Continuing on postdoctoral stint at Duke University.
Future Research Plans
Continuation of current research program.
1. Program Involvement:
Sensor network program: I am doing active research in this area, and contribute research ideas
and research presentations to the working groups.