Overview
Background
Dr. Dung Phung has a background in medicine and public health. He has experienced diverse roles in clinical practices, health policy and management, and research and teaching in epidemiology, research methods, and environmental health.
Dr. Phung’s research now focuses on the adverse health effects of occupational and environmental pollution, climate change, and health interventions. He has developed research expertise and skills in epidemiologic methods, systematic review and meta-analysis, health risk assessment, needs assessment, and policy evaluation. He has recently conducted a series of studies on the health effects of extreme weather events and adaptation interventions to reduce climate-sensitive health risks. He has a special interest in translating complex scientific evidence into health policy and practices.
Dr. Phung has been awarded several research, fellowship, and global partnership grants totaling> $20 million as a chief/associate investigator (approx. $8.5 million as the principal investigator). He has published over 130 peer-reviewed publications in highly reputable journals and has disseminated research findings at national and international scientific conferences. He has supervised 20 PhD students to conduct research projects on a wide range of public health topics worldwide.
Availability
- Associate Professor 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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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
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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
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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
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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
2022
Journal Article
Effect of elevated ambient temperature on maternal, foetal, and neonatal outcomes: a scoping review
Dalugoda, Yohani, Kuppa, Jyothi, Phung, Hai, Rutherford, Shannon and Phung, Dung (2022). Effect of elevated ambient temperature on maternal, foetal, and neonatal outcomes: a scoping review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (3) 1771, 1771. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19031771
2022
Journal Article
Relationships between short-term ambient temperature exposure and kidney disease hospitalizations in the warm season in Vietnam: a case-crossover study
Chu, Lingzhi, Phung, Dung, Crowley, Susan and Dubrow, Robert (2022). Relationships between short-term ambient temperature exposure and kidney disease hospitalizations in the warm season in Vietnam: a case-crossover study. Environmental Research, 209 112776, 112776. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.112776
2021
Journal Article
Sociodemographic, lifestyle, behavioral, and parental factors associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in children in China
Guo, Haijun, Phung, Dung and Chu, Cordia (2021). Sociodemographic, lifestyle, behavioral, and parental factors associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in children in China. PLoS One, 16 (12), e0261199. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261199
2021
Journal Article
A scoping review of climate-related disasters in China, Indonesia and Vietnam: Disasters, health impacts, vulnerable populations and adaptation measures
Gan, Connie Cai Ru, Oktari, Rina Suryani, Nguyen, Huong Xuan, Yuan, Lixia, Yu, Xiuzhi, Kc, Alisha, Hanh, Tran Thi Tuyet, Phung, Dung Tri, Dwirahmadi, Febi, Liu, Tao, Musumari, Patou Masika, Kayano, Ryoma and Chu, Cordia (2021). A scoping review of climate-related disasters in China, Indonesia and Vietnam: Disasters, health impacts, vulnerable populations and adaptation measures. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 66 102608, 102608. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102608
2021
Journal Article
The effect of high temperatures on risk of hospitalization in northern Vietnam
Talukder, Mohammad Radwanur, Chu, Cordia, Rutherford, Shannon, Huang, Cunrui and Phung, Dung (2021). The effect of high temperatures on risk of hospitalization in northern Vietnam. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29 (8), 12128-12135. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-16601-8
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor 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 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
The cost-effectiveness of the E-Dengue, a decision support tool, in the Mekong Delta Region
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen, Associate Professor Son Hong Nghiem
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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: 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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