Benjamin Vu

Benjamin Vu is a Lecturer in Economics, Data Analytics, Public Policy & Public Administration at the University of Canberra (UC), Australia, and serves as Discipline Lead for International Business. He holds a PhD in Economics from Griffith University and has over a decade of teaching and research experience across Australia and Vietnam.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics (Griffith University)
  • Bachelor in Advanced Politics (National Academy of Politics and Public Administration, Vietnam)
  • Master in Economics (National Economics University, Hanoi)

His research focuses on Applied Economics, Energy Economics, and Health Economics, with over 21 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Renewable Energy and Health Economics Review. Recent projects include seed-funded research on school funding inequality and digital tools for disaster risk reduction. He has secured over $350,248 in academic and commercial grants.

Recent publications emphasize educational equity, healthcare access, and energy sector trust metrics. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like Education and Climate Action.

Scientific Awards:

• Dean's Excellence Award in Research (2024)
• Multiple scholarships including Ministry of Education and Training Scholarship and Petrol Vietnam Scholarship

Benjamin supervises PhD students Alek Van Hummel and Tempa Gyeltshen and has completed over 10 HDR supervisions. He teaches courses in evidence-based policy, data analytics, and policy evaluation at UC.