An was born and raised in Binh Duong, Vietnam. In 2014, he moved to the U.S to attend college at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska where he got his B.S in Chemistry with a minor in Math. During his undergraduate study, I with Dr. Nathanael Fackler in multiple projects including template synthesis of macrocyclic imine and synthesis of verdazyl radical. An is particularly interested in developing new methodologies in transition metal catalysis. In 2018, An joined the Hull group and is currently working on hydroamination of olefins. When he is not working on Chemistry, An enjoys watching and playing soccer, collecting interesting things, and playing Pokemon