Kim Huynh

Kim Huynh is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at ANU, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Humanities Research Centre. His research examines refugee politics, Vietnamese diaspora experiences, and Australian identity formation.

Education includes PhD from ANU. Teaching focuses on refugee politics and political philosophy, recognized by ANU Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence. Public engagement includes founding discussion groups for homeless communities and Vietnamese-Australian forums.

Publications analyze Australia's 'Stop the Boats' policies, Vietnamese perspectives on geopolitical shifts, and cross-cultural communication methods. Recent book 'Australia’s Refugee Politics in the 21st Century' examines tensions between border security and human rights.

Community initiatives include coordinating the Early Morning Centre discussion group for rough sleepers and facilitating Vietnamese Australia Forum dialogues. Media contributions include ABC broadcasting and political commentary. Contested elections as independent candidate to promote refugee rights.