Associate Professor Tran is a leading researcher in the field of sustainable digital construction and deputy director of Post Carbon Research Centre at RMIT University. His research is focused on the development of innovative materials with revolutionary properties for extreme loading protection, which have the potential to transform the field of lightweight structural materials.

He has established a research group that specializes in 3D printing of smart materials and biomimetic structures, which has been recognized with numerous national and international awards, including the "Highly Commendable Paper Award" at the 12th International Conference on Shock & Impact Loads on Structures.

With over 140 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 book chapters to his credit, Associate Professor Tran is a prolific author, and his work has been widely cited in the field. His research on 3D printing in construction has received extensive media coverage, with over 300 stories in mainstream, science, and trade-focused media including Reuters, New York Post, Australian Manufacturing, and Daily Mail.

Associate Professor Tran serves as a member of the editorial board for several journals including Virtual and Physical Prototype, Nature - Scientific Reports, and Journal of Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing. He also serves on various standard committees such as ASTM and RILEM, focusing on "Quality Requirements for Additive Manufacturing in Building & Construction." His contributions to the field of digital construction have been instrumental in shaping the future of sustainable and efficient building practices.