Seaport Simulation
Vessel arrivals, berth operations, port capacity, congestion and discrete-event simulation.
ABOUT
Dr. Nguyen Minh Quy
Port Engineering • Seaport Simulation • Engineering Technology
Dr. Nguyen Minh Quy is a port engineering specialist, researcher, consultant, educator and engineering software developer with more than 33 years of professional consultancy experience.
His work focuses on transforming research, mathematical models and engineering knowledge into practical simulation, optimization and decision-support technologies for ports and logistics.
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Research. Engineering. Technology.
Dr. Nguyen Minh Quy received his PhD in Port Engineering from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands.
He has more than 33 years of professional consultancy experience in port and maritime infrastructure, with expertise in seaport planning, navigation channels, maritime risk, simulation and engineering decision support.
He spent three years as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), Kelowna, Canada, contributing to teaching and academic activities related to engineering and applied quantitative methods.
His research has been published in international scientific journals, conference proceedings and technical reports.
Through OSE, he develops simulation, forecasting, optimization and engineering software that connects scientific methods with practical decision-making.
PhD — TU DelftPort Engineering
33+ YearsEngineering Consultancy
3 Years — UBCOVisiting Lecturer
International ResearchScientific Publications
Research → SoftwareEngineering Technology Development
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Engineering Systems Through Simulation and Analysis
Navigation Channels & Maritime Risk
Channel depth, grounding risk, under-keel clearance and risk-based design.
Ship Maneuvering & Maritime Operations
Vessel movement, maneuvering simulation, navigation safety and maritime operations.
Port Planning & Investment
Port layout, infrastructure alternatives, performance assessment and investment optimization.
Logistics Planning & Optimization
Logistics hubs, networks, MCDM, MILP and infrastructure planning.
Engineering Software Development
Simulation, forecasting, optimization and decision-support software for engineering applications.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
From Port Engineering to Simulation Technology
Professional Engineering & Consultancy
More than 33 years of consultancy and applied engineering experience.
PhD — Delft University of Technology
Doctoral research in Port Engineering, with emphasis on risk- and simulation-based design of approach channels.
Visiting Lecturer — UBC Okanagan, Canada
Three years of teaching and academic engagement.
Research & International Publications
Research in seaport simulation, navigation channels, maritime risk and engineering decision support.
OSE — Open Simulation & Engineering
Development of practical engineering software integrating simulation, AI and optimization.
ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY
From Research to Engineering Software
- Research
- Mathematical Model
- Simulation
- Software
- Engineering Decision
Complex engineering systems should increasingly be evaluated through quantitative models, simulation, uncertainty analysis and data-supported decision frameworks.
OSE is built around this philosophy: research should not stop at publication; it should evolve into practical tools that engineers, students, researchers and decision-makers can use.
TEACHING & KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Connecting Research, Education and Engineering Practice
Beyond research and consultancy, Dr. Nguyen Minh Quy is actively involved in teaching, professional training and knowledge transfer in simulation, port engineering, logistics analytics and engineering decision support.
University Education
Engineering and quantitative methods for students and researchers.
Professional Training
Simulation, optimization and software applications for engineers and practitioners.
Research Collaboration
Joint research, software development and technology transfer.
SCIENTIFIC WORK
Research & Publications
Research contributions span seaport simulation, navigation channel design, maritime risk, ship maneuvering, port investment optimization and engineering decision support.
Engineering Better Decisions Through Simulation
Explore OSE research, software, learning resources and professional collaboration.