معرفی
Dr Hai Phung is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director of the Postgraduate Public Health Program at Griffith University’s School of Medicine and Dentistry (School of MDP – Public Health). He has taught medicine, epidemiology, evidence-based practice, and public health across multiple Australian universities including the University of Queensland, UNSW, and the Australian National University. He also serves as Adjunct Associate Professor at both Griffith and the University of Queensland.
Education:
- MD – Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University, Vietnam
- BA (Psychology) – University of Queensland, Australia
- Graduate Diploma in Information Systems – University of Canberra, Australia
- MPH – University of Queensland, Australia
- PhD – UNSW Australia, Sydney
Research Interests
Dr Phung’s research spans both communicable and non-communicable diseases, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based and translational research. He evaluates population health programs and policies, focusing on how research findings can be translated into practical public health actions. His work addresses critical issues such as climate-sensitive infectious diseases, malnutrition, food security during disasters, and health promotion among ethnic minorities.
Recent Research Trends
Across the most recent 15 publications (2024–2025), Dr Phung has concentrated on:
- Malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies in Vietnamese children, adolescents, and adults.
- Climate change impacts on vector-borne diseases and food security, particularly in Southeast Asia.
- Health system responses to infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., Japanese encephalitis and COVID-19).
- Application of machine learning and digital tools in public health surveillance and screening.
Funding & Grants
Dr Phung has attracted funding from state health departments, federal agencies, and international bodies. Notable recent grants include:
- Connecting2u Program Uplift – Putting Qld Kids First (Children’s Health Queensland, 2025–2029)
- The Impacts of Climate Change on Food and Nutrition Security among Ethnic Minority Children in Vietnam (SEARCA seed fund, 2023)
- Multiple internal Learning & Teaching grants at Griffith University (total ~AUD 26,000)
Teaching & Supervision
Dr Phung currently directs five public-health programs (Graduate Certificate through Master of Global Public Health). He supervises 10 doctoral and 3 master’s students on topics ranging from PCOS diagnosis in primary care and climate-driven vector-borne diseases to refugee health and zinc biofortification trials. Completed PhD supervisions include projects on Ghana’s COVID-19 response, cardiovascular risk in Omani diabetics, and heat exposure among Vietnamese farmers.
Laboratory & Teams
While no specific laboratory is listed, Dr Phung collaborates within Griffith Health’s Sustainable Development Goal 3 cluster and maintains active research networks with WHO Western Pacific Region, Queensland and ACT Health departments, and international partners across Southeast Asia.
