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Dr Thu Pham serves as a Senior Research Assistant at Griffith University's Indigenous Research Unit and is a member of the Griffith Institute for Educational Research. Her work centers on advancing Indigenous education and developing support frameworks for Indigenous higher degree research students across Australian universities.
Her academic qualifications include:
- Doctor of Education from Queensland University of Technology (2012-2016)
- Master of Arts from Michigan State University (2007-2009)
- Bachelor of Arts from Can Tho University, Vietnam (2001-2005)
Dr Pham's research investigates critical intersections between Indigenous knowledge systems and Western educational structures, with particular focus on leadership models in higher education and Asia-Pacific reforms. She examines how social determinants—including digital access in remote communities like Mornington Island—impact Indigenous student retention and completion rates. Her methodology blends quantitative analysis of institutional data with community-centered qualitative approaches.
Recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on Indigenous student success, featuring innovative tools like the Higher Education Success Factor (HESF) model. Her work spans decolonizing research methodologies, cryptocurrency vulnerability studies among marginalized groups, and supervision frameworks tailored for Indigenous HDR candidates—all emphasizing practical applications for educational equity.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- ACGR Award for Excellence Research in Indigenous Excellence and Empowerment (2025)
Dr Pham leads significant research initiatives including the HESF model validation and Mornington Island digital inclusion project, collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to develop culturally responsive interventions. Her grant portfolio addresses boarding school graduate outcomes and social determinants of university completion.
As a core contributor to Griffith's Indigenous Research Unit, she actively shapes the institute's research agenda through the National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network, focusing on capacity-building for Indigenous scholars and decolonizing academic practices.
