Associate Professor Dung Phung
Associate Professor

Dung Phung

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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

  • Occupational and environmental contamination and health effects

  • Climate change and health

  • 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.

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158 works between 2002 and 2025
All (158) Journal Article (146) Conference Publication (11) Book Chapter (1)

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2023

Conference Publication

Estimated impact of modest dietary salt reduction on the burden of stomach cancer and population healthy life years in Vietnam, 2019-2030

Aminde, Leopold Ndemnge, Cobiac, Linda J., Phung, Dung T., Phung, Hai N. and Veerman, J. Lennert (2023). Estimated impact of modest dietary salt reduction on the burden of stomach cancer and population healthy life years in Vietnam, 2019-2030. IUNS 22nd International Congress of Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan, 6-11 December 2022. Basel, Switzerland: Karger. doi: 10.1159/000530786

Estimated impact of modest dietary salt reduction on the burden of stomach cancer and population healthy life years in Vietnam, 2019-2030

2023

Journal Article

Heat, heatwaves, and ambulance service use: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological evidence

Xu, Zhiwei, Watzek, Jessica T., Phung, Dung, Oberai, Mehak, Rutherford, Shannon and Bach, Aaron J. E. (2023). Heat, heatwaves, and ambulance service use: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological evidence. International Journal of Biometeorology, 67 (10), 1523-1542. doi: 10.1007/s00484-023-02525-0

Heat, heatwaves, and ambulance service use: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological evidence

2023

Journal Article

The association between high ambient temperature and risk of hospitalization: a time-series study in eight ecological regions in Vietnam

Tran, Nu Quy Linh, Ngo, Hieu K. T., Tuong Vy, Nguyen Thi, Dang, Tran Ngoc, Nghiem, Son, Nguyen, Huu Quyen and Phung, Dung (2023). The association between high ambient temperature and risk of hospitalization: a time-series study in eight ecological regions in Vietnam. Environmental Research: Health, 1 (4) 045003, 1-10. doi: 10.1088/2752-5309/ace646

The association between high ambient temperature and risk of hospitalization: a time-series study in eight ecological regions in Vietnam

2023

Journal Article

Short-term residential exposure to air pollution and risk of acute myocardial infarction deaths at home in China

Cheng, Jian, Zheng, Hao, Wei, Jing, Huang, Cunrui, Ho, Hung Chak, Sun, Shengzhi, Phung, Dung, Kim, Ho, Wang, Xiling, Bai, Zhongliang, Hossain, Mohammad Zahid, Tong, Shilu, Su, Hong and Xu, Zhiwei (2023). Short-term residential exposure to air pollution and risk of acute myocardial infarction deaths at home in China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30 (31), 76881-76890. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-27813-5

Short-term residential exposure to air pollution and risk of acute myocardial infarction deaths at home in China

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) 16, 443-450. doi: 10.1038/s44221-023-00076-7

The use of asthma and allergy medicines is associated with exposure to smoking

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

Children respiratory health during COVID-19 lockdown and after 6-month re-exposure to poor air quality

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

Climate change and water-related diseases in the Mekong Delta region

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

The prevalence of heat-related illnesses and associated factors among rice farmers in Vietnam

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

The double burden of work and life and turnover intention among migrant garment workers: a case study from an industrial zone in Vietnam

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

Flood potential mapping by integrating the bivariate statistics, multi-criteria decision-making, and machine learning techniques

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

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

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

Anthropometric Cut-Off Values for Detecting the Presence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Multiple Components among Adults in Vietnam: The Role of Novel Indices

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

The relationship between team dynamics with healthcare coordination and clinical work satisfaction among Commune Health Workers: a Bayesian model averaging study

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) PII S136898002200177X, 586-597. doi: 10.1017/S136898002200177X

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

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

Higher diesel price is associated with lower level of pollution: evidence from Vietnam

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

Gaps and directions in addressing non-communicable and chronic diseases in China: a policy analysis

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

Air pollution and risk of respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations in a large city of the Mekong Delta Region

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

The association between ambient temperatures and hospital admissions due to respiratory diseases in the capital city of Vietnam

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

The protective effect of green space on heat-related respiratory hospitalization among children under 5 years of age in Hanoi, Vietnam

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

Burden of asthma-like symptoms and a lack of recognition of asthma in Vietnamese children

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2028
    A user-friendly digital prediction tool for dengue prevention
    Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2024
    Climate Change and Human Health in Asia: Current Impacts, Future Risks, and Health Benefits of Mitigation Policies (NHMRC e-ASIA 2022 Joint Research Program administered by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Dung Phung is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • The health effects of extreme weather events

  • The impact of air pollution on human health

  • The cooling methods for reducing heat-related morbidity and mortality

  • Evaluating the effects of policy on health

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

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