Thanh Mai

Dr. Thanh Mai is a Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia, specializing in the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences. He holds a PhD in Natural Resource Management from the University of Queensland (UQ), an MSc in Regional and Rural Development Planning from the Asian Institute of Technology, and a BSc in Forest Science from the Vietnam National University of Forestry. With over 25 years of research expertise and interdisciplinary systems science focus, his work emphasizes agricultural climate risk management, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability.

Education:

• BSc Forest Science, Vietnam National University of Forestry
• MSc Regional and Rural Development Planning, Asian Institute of Technology
• PhD Natural Resource Management, University of Queensland

Research Focus: Dr. Thanh Mai’s interdisciplinary research integrates systems thinking, system dynamics modelling, and participatory approaches to address climate adaptation, natural resource management, and sustainable development. Key areas include flood risk strategies, renewable energy systems, and resilience in farming systems.

Publications: His recent work explores climate resilience in mega-deltas, satellite precipitation modeling in semiarid regions, and legal frameworks for victim-initiated cases. These publications highlight a trend toward systems-based solutions for complex environmental and socio-economic challenges.

Grants & Collaboration: Involved in numerous international projects with governments, NGOs, and research institutions. His research often bridges academic rigor with practical stakeholder engagement, particularly in Vietnam and Australia.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences at UniSQ, focusing on applied climate research with real-world impact.