Overview
Background
Dr. Dung Phung has background in both medicine and public health. He has experienced diversity roles from clinical practice, health management, and research and teaching academic before joining to the UQ School of Public Health as a senior lecturer in environmental health.
His research interests focus on health effects in relation to occupational and environmental pollution, climate change, and health interventions. He has developed research expertise and skills in environmental epidemiology, systematic review and meta-analysis, health risk assessment, needs assessment, and policy evaluation. He has published more than 80 peer-reviewed papers in ISI journals and been awarded as a chief investigator for 9 research grants (NHMRC and international grants) in climate change, air pollution and health. He has been supervising 21 PhD students (5 principal supervisor - 2 conferred, 16 associate supervisor - 7 conferred) to conduct research in a wide range of public health topics worldwide.
Availability
- Dr Dung Phung is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of General Medicine, Hanoi Medical University
- Masters (Research) of Public Health, University of Washington-Seattle Campus
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Research interests
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Occupational and environmental contamination and health effects
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Climate change and health
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Health interventions
Research impacts
Working in both academic teaching and research in public health, Dr Dung Phung has a keen on translating from complex scientific evidence into policy and practices to meet the needs of population health in developing settings. For instance, his PhD research conducted a probabilistic quantitative health risk assessment to gather evidence on health impact. He then conducted a community needs assessment in order to develop tailored suited strategy to improve farmers’ safety resulting in a set of policy recommendations to health authorities, guidelines to the relevant agricultural sector, and health education for the farming communities in Vietnam. Another example is related to dengue prevention in the Mekong Delta Region. He first developed a climate-based dengue prediction model. Then he took an extra step to design an innovative method to transform the complex statistical models to a user-friendly climate-based dengue prediction score schemes that is easy to use by local preventive medicine authorities and practitioners.
Works
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2023
Journal Article
The use of asthma and allergy medicines is associated with exposure to smoking
Thai, Phong K., Zheng, Qiuda, Phung, Dung, Gartner, Coral, Hall, Wayne, Ren, Yuan, Mueller, Jochen F. and Thomas, Kevin V. (2023). The use of asthma and allergy medicines is associated with exposure to smoking. Nature Water, 1 (5), 443-450. doi: 10.1038/s44221-023-00076-7
2023
Conference Publication
Children respiratory health during COVID-19 lockdown and after 6-month re-exposure to poor air quality
Le, Hong, Pham, An, Nguyen, Vinh, Ware, Robert, Phung, Dung, Thai, Phong, Ranganathan, Sarath, Tran, Dang, To, Hien and Sly, Peter (2023). Children respiratory health during COVID-19 lockdown and after 6-month re-exposure to poor air quality. 26th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology Above and Beyond, Seoul, Korea, 17–20 November 2022. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1111/resp.14433
2023
Book Chapter
Climate change and water-related diseases in the Mekong Delta region
Tran, Nu Quy Linh, Connell, Des, Hieu Nguyen, Trung and Phung, Dung (2023). Climate change and water-related diseases in the Mekong Delta region. Oxford research encyclopedia of global public health. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190632366.013.460
2023
Journal Article
The prevalence of heat-related illnesses and associated factors among rice farmers in Vietnam
Tran, Nu Quy Linh, Nghiem, Son, Chu, Cordia, Luong, Mai Anh, Ho, Thi Tu and Phung, Dung (2023). The prevalence of heat-related illnesses and associated factors among rice farmers in Vietnam. Journal of Agromedicine, 28 (3), 486-496. doi: 10.1080/1059924x.2022.2154086
2023
Journal Article
The double burden of work and life and turnover intention among migrant garment workers: a case study from an industrial zone in Vietnam
Pham, Cong Tuan, Phung, Dung, Nguyen, Thi Lien Huong, Nguyen, Thi Vinh and Chu, Cordia (2023). The double burden of work and life and turnover intention among migrant garment workers: a case study from an industrial zone in Vietnam. Journal of Population and Social Studies, 31, 612-636. doi: 10.25133/jpssv312023.034
2022
Journal Article
Flood potential mapping by integrating the bivariate statistics, multi-criteria decision-making, and machine learning techniques
Shahiri Tabarestani, Ehsan, Hadian, Sanaz, Pham, Quoc Bao, Ali, Sk Ajim and Phung, Dung Tri (2022). Flood potential mapping by integrating the bivariate statistics, multi-criteria decision-making, and machine learning techniques. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 37 (4), 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s00477-022-02342-8
2022
Journal Article
Comment on “5G mobile networks and health-a state-of-the-science review of the research into low-level RF fields above 6 GHz” by Karipidis et al
Weller, Steven, May, Murray, McCredden, Julie, Leach, Victor, Phung, Dung and Belyaev, Igor (2022). Comment on “5G mobile networks and health-a state-of-the-science review of the research into low-level RF fields above 6 GHz” by Karipidis et al. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, 33 (1), 1-4. doi: 10.1038/s41370-022-00497-8
2022
Journal Article
Anthropometric Cut-Off Values for Detecting the Presence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Multiple Components among Adults in Vietnam: The Role of Novel Indices
Dang, Anh Kim, Truong, Mai Tuyet, Le, Huong Thi, Nguyen, Khan Cong, Le, Mai Bach, Nguyen, Lam Thi, Do, Khanh Nam, Nguyen, Lan Huong Thi, Mamun, Abdullah A., Phung, Dung and Thai, Phong K. (2022). Anthropometric Cut-Off Values for Detecting the Presence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Multiple Components among Adults in Vietnam: The Role of Novel Indices. Nutrients, 14 (19) 4024, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/nu14194024
2022
Journal Article
The relationship between team dynamics with healthcare coordination and clinical work satisfaction among Commune Health Workers: a Bayesian model averaging study
Ngo, Tuan Tri, Van Nguyen, Huy, Pham, Thanh Hai, Van Nguyen, Tien, Vu, Kien Duy, Pham, Minh Duc, Phung, Dung, Thi Tran, Anh Ngoc, Nguyen, Phuong The, Le, Phuong Mai, Thi Dao, An Minh, Ngo, Hiep Tri and Van Hoang, Minh (2022). The relationship between team dynamics with healthcare coordination and clinical work satisfaction among Commune Health Workers: a Bayesian model averaging study. International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 37 (5), 2684-2696. doi: 10.1002/hpm.3494
2022
Journal Article
Avoidable burden of stomach cancer and potential gains in healthy life years from gradual reductions in salt consumption in Vietnam, 2019 - 2030: a modelling study
Aminde, Leopold Ndemnge, Cobiac, Linda J., Phung, Dung, Phung, Hai N. and Veerman, J. Lennert (2022). Avoidable burden of stomach cancer and potential gains in healthy life years from gradual reductions in salt consumption in Vietnam, 2019 - 2030: a modelling study. Public Health Nutrition, 26 (3), 586-597. doi: 10.1017/S136898002200177X
2022
Journal Article
Higher diesel price is associated with lower level of pollution: Evidence from Vietnam
Hung, Trinh Manh, Ngo, Hieu K.T., Luong, Ly M.T., Le, Hong H.T.C., Phung, Dung, Chinh, Pham Minh, Nghiem, Son, Hue, Nguyen T. and Thai, Phong K. (2022). Higher diesel price is associated with lower level of pollution: Evidence from Vietnam. Journal of Cleaner Production, 361 132245, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132245
2022
Journal Article
Gaps and directions in addressing non-communicable and chronic diseases in China: a policy analysis
Jiang, Yingying, Guo, Haijun, Zhang, Weiwei, Gan, Connie C.R., Mao, Fan, Zhou, Maigeng, Phung, Hai, Phung, Dung, Dong, Jianqun and Chu, Cordia (2022). Gaps and directions in addressing non-communicable and chronic diseases in China: a policy analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (15) 9761, 1-9. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19159761
2022
Journal Article
Air pollution and risk of respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations in a large city of the Mekong Delta Region
Le, Diep Ngoc, Nguyen, Ha Ai Phan, Ngoc, Dang Tran, Do, Thuong Hoai Thi, Ton, Nghia Tuan, Van Le, Tuan, Ho, Tinh Huu, Van Dang, Chinh, Thai, Phong K. and Phung, Dung (2022). Air pollution and risk of respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations in a large city of the Mekong Delta Region. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29 (60), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s11356-022-22022-y
2022
Journal Article
The association between ambient temperatures and hospital admissions due to respiratory diseases in the capital city of Vietnam
Tran, Quynh Anh, Le, Vu Thuy Huong, Ngo, Van Toan, Le, Thi Hoan, Phung, Dung T., Berman, Jesse D. and Nguyen, Huong Lien Thi (2022). The association between ambient temperatures and hospital admissions due to respiratory diseases in the capital city of Vietnam. Frontiers in Public Health, 10. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.903623
2022
Journal Article
The protective effect of green space on heat-related respiratory hospitalization among children under 5 years of age in Hanoi, Vietnam
Nguyen, Vien Truong, Doan, Quang-Van, Tran, Ngoc Nguyen, Luong, Ly Thi Mai, Chinh, Pham Minh, Thai, Phong K., Phung, Dung, Le, Hong H. T. C. and Dang, Tran Ngoc (2022). The protective effect of green space on heat-related respiratory hospitalization among children under 5 years of age in Hanoi, Vietnam. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29 (49), 74197-74207. doi: 10.1007/s11356-022-21064-6
2022
Journal Article
Burden of asthma-like symptoms and a lack of recognition of asthma in Vietnamese children
Le, Hong H.T.C, Le An, Pham, Vinh, Nguyen Nhu, Ware, Robert S, Phung, Dung, Thai, Phong K., Ranganathan, Sarath, Dang, Tran Ngoc, Dung, Phan Hoang Thuy, Thuong, Do Thi Hoai, Phung, Hai, Hien, To Thi and Sly, Peter D. (2022). Burden of asthma-like symptoms and a lack of recognition of asthma in Vietnamese children. The Journal of Asthma, 60 (3), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2022.2066002
2022
Journal Article
Main and added effects of heatwaves on hospitalizations for mental and behavioral disorders in a tropical megacity of Vietnam
Dang, Tran Ngoc, Tuong Vy, Nguyen Thi, Do Thi Hoai Thuong,, Phung, Dung, Dung, Do Van and An, Pham Le (2022). Main and added effects of heatwaves on hospitalizations for mental and behavioral disorders in a tropical megacity of Vietnam. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29 (39), 59094-59103. doi: 10.1007/s11356-022-19898-1
2022
Journal Article
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its related factors among Vietnamese people: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Dang, Anh Kim, Le, Huong Thi, Nguyen, Giang Thu, Mamun, Abdullah A., Do, Khanh Nam, Thi Nguyen, Lan Huong, Thai, Phong K. and Phung, Dung (2022). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its related factors among Vietnamese people: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 16 (4) 102477, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102477
2022
Journal Article
Health risk assessment of volatile organic compounds exposure among nail salon workers in Vietnam
Tran, Huan Minh, Bui, Hanh Thi My, Thoumsang, Somkiat, Wangwongwatana, Supat, Nguyen, Ha Phan Ai and Phung, Dung (2022). Health risk assessment of volatile organic compounds exposure among nail salon workers in Vietnam. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 28 (2), 265-280. doi: 10.1080/10807039.2022.2044285
2022
Journal Article
Corrigendum: Interdisciplinary Assessment of Hygiene Practices in Multiple Locations: Implications for COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness in Vietnam (Front. Public Health, (2021), 8, (589183), 10.3389/fpubh.2020.589183)
Nguyen, Trang Huyen Thi, Le, Huong Thi, Le, Xuan Thi Thanh, Do, Toan Thanh Thi, Ngo, Toan Van, Phan, Hai Thanh, Vu, Giang Thu, Nguyen, Tu Huu, Phung, Dung Tri, Nghiem, Son Hong, Vu, Thuc Minh Thi, Nguyen, Thu Ha, Tran, Trung Dinh, Do, Khanh Nam, Truong, Dat Van, Le, Thanh Tuan, Tran, Bach Xuan, Latkin, Carl A., Ho, Roger C. M. and Ho, Cyrus S. H. (2022). Corrigendum: Interdisciplinary Assessment of Hygiene Practices in Multiple Locations: Implications for COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness in Vietnam (Front. Public Health, (2021), 8, (589183), 10.3389/fpubh.2020.589183). Frontiers in Public Health, 10 854543. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.854543
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Dung Phung is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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The health effects of extreme weather events
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The impact of air pollution on human health
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The cooling methods for reducing heat-related morbidity and mortality
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Evaluating the effects of policy on health
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The cost-effectiveness of the E-Dengue, a decision support tool, in the Mekong Delta Region
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen
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Master Philosophy
Risk factors associated with Dengue infection in a province of Southern Vietnam: A district-matched case-control study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Darsy Darssan
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Doctor Philosophy
Effectiveness of digital Dengue early warning system (E-DENGUE) for Dengue control in the Mekong Delta Region
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Colleen Lau
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Doctor Philosophy
Spatiotemporal evaluation of human heat-health vulnerability in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne
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Doctor Philosophy
FORECASTING MODELS AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR DENGUE PREVENTION IN MEKONG DELTA REGION- VIETNAM
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Reid
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Doctor Philosophy
The effects of maternal exposure to heatwaves on adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes in Queensland, Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins, Dr Darsy Darssan
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Doctor Philosophy
Biodiversity and Immune Health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins, Dr Darsy Darssan, Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne
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Doctor Philosophy
The metabolic syndrome in relation to nutritional status among adults in Vietnam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Abdullah Mamun, Associate Professor Phong Thai
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Traffic-related air pollution: impact on respiratory health and attitudes to self-protective behaviours amongst urban Vietnamese children
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Phong Thai, Professor Peter Sly
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the Effects of Atmospheric Environment on Children's Health in Hanoi, Vietnam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Associate Professor Phong Thai, Professor Peter Sly
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