Hai Van Nguyen

Dr. Hai Van Nguyen is a Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he holds the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Health Policy Evaluation and Health Care Sustainability. He is an active researcher and policy consultant in health economics, with a focus on substance use, chronic disease, and public health policy.

• Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Editorial Board Member, Respirology (APSR journal)
• Former Assistant Professor, Duke NUS Medical School
• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto

Dr. Nguyen’s research centers on policy evaluation and economic analysis in public health. His areas of interest include tobacco control, vaping regulations, opioid policy, and cost-effectiveness of medical interventions. He frequently employs quasi-experimental methods to assess the real-world impact of health policies on population behaviors and outcomes. His work bridges economics, medicine, and public policy, providing evidence for sustainable health care systems.

His recent publications span high-impact journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Addiction, with a strong emphasis on substance use regulation, mental health impacts, and preventive care. The articles reflect a consistent focus on evaluating the economic and behavioral effects of health policies, particularly those targeting youth and vulnerable populations. He frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Canada and Singapore.

• CIHR-IHSPR Article of the Year Award 2020
• 2018 Fukuchi Award for Best Original Research Paper in Respirology
• Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Public Health (2021)
• Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
• CIHR New Investigator Grant

Dr. Nguyen has been actively involved in advising and leading research projects supported by major funding bodies including CIHR and the Canada Research Chairs program. He serves on the editorial board of Respirology and contributes to policy development through consultancy. While no formal lab or team name is mentioned, his collaborative work with researchers like S. Mital, E.A. Finkelstein, and C.S. Carpenter indicates a strong network in health services and policy research.