About

The Last Consulting Agency You'll Ever Need!

Long Nguyen, Ph.D, P.E.

Long Nguyen received an extensive engineering education from Drexel University including a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering completed in 2017 and a M.S. in Structural Engineering completed in 2011. During his doctoral program, he researched the environmental performance, economic viability and mechanical durability of recycled plastics, biodegradable plastics, recycle nano-composite and low carbon cement used in highway drainage applications. His research was funded by the National Science Foundation and Florida Department of Transportation. Long published five articles and one book review related to these topics within highly ranked industrial journals and his publications have been cited in more than fifty manuscripts. During his tenure as a structural engineer, Long has designed framing for multiple new residential/commercial projects, detailed exterior cold formed steel framing for a multi-million dollar health care center, specified helical piles and underpinning, and detailed retrofits for existing industrial buildings. He has also performed field surveys, researched, and devised the most economical reinforcement methods for a number of damaged wood trusses and foundation walls to bring them into compliance with building codes.

Bach Tran, M.S., E.I.T.

Bach Tran is a skilled civil engineer with a diverse background in project management, and cost estimation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Architectural Engineering from Drexel University, completed in 2018. Bach’s career began at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), where he contributed to budget preparation and compliance monitoring. From 2019 to 2024, he started to work in Vietnam, his expertise extends to creating technical drawings at Asia Slipform Corporation, managing on-site construction at P Const Design, and overseeing projects as an Assistant Director at HAN.AZ Construction Service & Investment JSC.

His technical proficiency includes AutoCAD, Revit, and quantity take-off software, and he holds certifications in quantity surveying, construction inspection, and site management. Bach consistently ensures project quality and adherence to standards, demonstrating leadership in the successful execution of complex construction projects.

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Our mission

As a structural engineering firm, our mission is to ensure the safety, stability, and durability of buildings, houses, and other structures. Our main responsibility is to create designs for structures using modern analytical tools that can withstand the stresses and pressures they will encounter over time, whether from natural forces like wind and earthquakes, or from the loads placed on them by their intended use, such as occupants, equipment, or vehicles.

Our values

LKN’s value is centered around a fundamental commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of society. We carefully design structures that can withstand the test of time and nature’s forces, always prioritizing safety and integrity. Our decisions, including material selection and structural configuration, are guided by this core value, aiming to create buildings and infrastructure that protect lives and property. In addition, LKN Consulting incorporate sustainability and innovation into our designs, recognizing our responsibility to safeguard the environment and promote the responsible use of resources. Through collaboration and a dedication to excellence, we create structures that not only showcase human ingenuity but also stand as symbols of safety, resilience, and progress for future generations.
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