Hai Phung

Hai Phung serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Public Health, University of Queensland, with an email contact h.phung@uq.edu.au. His academic work spans multiple public health domains with a strong focus on global health issues, particularly those affecting Southeast Asia and Vietnam.

His research interests include Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Climate Change Health Impacts, Infectious Disease, Food Security, Maternal and Child Health, Disaster Medicine, and Mental Health. Dr. Phung's work frequently examines health outcomes in vulnerable populations, with special attention to the intersections between climate change, disaster response, and public health systems.

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on climate-sensitive health issues, food security in disaster contexts, infectious disease control, and nutritional epidemiology. His research often employs systematic review methodologies and focuses on practical applications for public health policy, particularly in Southeast Asian contexts. Many studies examine the health impacts of climate change and disasters on vulnerable populations including farmers, women of reproductive age, and displaced communities.

Dr. Phung collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, with frequent co-authorship with colleagues from Vietnam, Australia, and international institutions. His work appears in high-impact public health journals covering diverse topics from micronutrient deficiencies to digital health solutions for infectious disease prediction.

Throughout his career, Dr. Phung has demonstrated consistent productivity with over 60 journal publications and 2 conference papers. His work shows evolution from early research on maternal and child health in disadvantaged Australian populations to broader international public health concerns, particularly focused on Vietnam and Southeast Asia.