Thanh Ho

Dr. Thanh Ho is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Melbourne School of Design (MSD), University of Melbourne, specializing in architecture, urban design, and sustainable urban development. He holds a PhD in Architecture and Urban Analysis from MSD, alongside degrees from Politecnico di Milano. His work focuses on the intersection of architecture, urban design, and active transport in Asian cities, emphasizing sustainability and public health.

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
• Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
• PhD in Architecture and Urban Analysis, Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne (Australia)

Research interests span sustainable architecture, urban health, and transport infrastructure, with particular attention to vernacular solutions for small-scale housing and policy frameworks for healthy cities. As a core member of the Transport, Health and Urban Design (THUD) research hub, he collaborates with industry and government agencies on projects addressing multi-layered urban challenges in Asia.

His recent publications analyze urban typologies in Hanoi, the role of big data in urban health, and comparative policy studies for sustainable cities. Current work explores pandemic impacts on urban design and the adaptation of traditional architectural methods to climate change.

Professional engagements include architecture practice and education across Italy, Vietnam, and Australia, emphasizing cross-cultural knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges.