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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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
2021
Journal Article
Relationship between flood severity and risk of hospitalisation in the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam
Phung, Dung T., Warren, Joshua L., Chu, Cordia Ming-Yeuk and Dubrow, Robert (2021). Relationship between flood severity and risk of hospitalisation in the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 78 (9), 676-678. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2021-107768
2021
Journal Article
Analysis of crisis communication by the Prime Minister of Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bernard, Natalie Reyes, Basit, Abdul, Sofija, Ernesta, Phung, Hai, Lee, Jessica, Rutherford, Shannon, Sebar, Bernadette, Harris, Neil, Phung, Dung and Wiseman, Nicola (2021). Analysis of crisis communication by the Prime Minister of Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 62 102375, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102375
2021
Journal Article
Using the health beliefs model to explore children's attitudes and beliefs on air pollution
Le, H.T.C.H., Dang, T.N., Ware, R., Phung, D., Thai, P.K., Sly, P.D. and Le An, P. (2021). Using the health beliefs model to explore children's attitudes and beliefs on air pollution. Public Health, 196, 4-9. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.04.026
2021
Journal Article
Dietary salt reduction, prevalence of hypertension and avoidable burden of stroke in Vietnam: modelling the health and economic impacts
Aminde, Leopold Ndemnge, Phung, Hai N., Phung, Dung, Cobiac, Linda J. and Veerman, J. Lennert (2021). Dietary salt reduction, prevalence of hypertension and avoidable burden of stroke in Vietnam: modelling the health and economic impacts. Frontiers in Public Health, 9 682975. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.682975
2021
Conference Publication
Effect of elevated environmental temperatures on maternal, foetal and neonatal health outcomes: a scoping review
Dalugoda, Yohani, Kuppa, Jyothi, Phung, Dung and Rutherford, Shannon (2021). Effect of elevated environmental temperatures on maternal, foetal and neonatal health outcomes: a scoping review. Australian Society for Medical Research, Online, June 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Gaps in awareness of climate variability and its impacts on society among health professionals and community workers in Vietnam: implications for COVID-19 and other epidemic response systems
Tran, Bach Xuan, Nguyen, Trang Ha, Phung, Dung Tri, Nguyen, Long Hoang, Pham, Hai Quang, Vu, Giang Thu, Thi Le, Huong, Latkin, Carl A., Ho, Cyrus S. H. and Ho, Roger C. M. (2021). Gaps in awareness of climate variability and its impacts on society among health professionals and community workers in Vietnam: implications for COVID-19 and other epidemic response systems. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 59 102212, 102212. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102212
2021
Conference Publication
Significant lack of recognition of asthma in Vietnamese children
Le, H., Ware, R., Phung, D., Thai, P., Tran, D., Nguyen, , Pham, A. and Sly, P. (2021). Significant lack of recognition of asthma in Vietnamese children. TSANZSRS 2021 The Australia & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science and The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (ANZSRS/TSANZ) Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health & Respiratory Science, Online, 1-2 May 2021. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/resp.14022
2021
Journal Article
Impact of temperature on hospital admission for acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) among pre-school children in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ngo, Hieu K.T., Luong, Ly M. T., Le, Hong H.T.C, Dang, Tran Ngoc, Le Pham, An, Phung, Dung and Thai, Phong K. (2021). Impact of temperature on hospital admission for acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) among pre-school children in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. International Journal of Biometeorology, 65 (7), 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02104-1
2021
Journal Article
A novel signature predicts recurrence risk and therapeutic response in breast cancer patients
Tran, Quynh Hoa, Than, Van Thai, Luu, Phuc Loi, Clarke, Declan, Lam, Hanh Ngoc, Nguyen, Thanh-Giang Tan, Nguyen, Dinh-Truong, Duy, Phan Q., Phung, Dung and Nguyen, Minh Nam (2021). A novel signature predicts recurrence risk and therapeutic response in breast cancer patients. International Journal of Cancer, 148 (11), 2848-2856. doi: 10.1002/ijc.33512
2021
Journal Article
Smartphone use and willingness to pay for HIV treatment-assisted smartphone applications among HIV-positive patients in urban clinics of Vietnam
Bui, Thu Minh, Hoang, Men Thi, Ngo, Toan Van, Do, Cuong Duy, Nghiem, Son Hong, Byrnes, Joshua, Phung, Dung Tri, Nguyen, Trang Huyen Thi, Vu, Giang Thu, Do, Hoa Thi, Latkin, Carl A., Ho, Roger C. M. and Ho, Cyrus S. H. (2021). Smartphone use and willingness to pay for HIV treatment-assisted smartphone applications among HIV-positive patients in urban clinics of Vietnam. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (4) 1467, 1467-13. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18041467
2021
Journal Article
Who are the flourishing emerging adults on the urban east coast of Australia?
Sofija, Ernesta, Harris, Neil, Sebar, Bernadette and Phung, Dung (2021). Who are the flourishing emerging adults on the urban east coast of Australia?. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (3), 1125. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18031125
2021
Journal Article
Agriculture development, pesticide application and its impact on the environment
Tudi, Muyesaier, Ruan, Huada Daniel, Wang, Li, Lyu, Jia, Sadler, Ross, Connell, Des, Chu, Cordia and Phung, Dung Tri (2021). Agriculture development, pesticide application and its impact on the environment. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (3) 1112, 1112. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18031112
2021
Journal Article
Interdisciplinary assessment of hygiene practices in multiple locations: implications for COVID-19 pandemic preparedness in Vietnam
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. (2021). Interdisciplinary assessment of hygiene practices in multiple locations: implications for COVID-19 pandemic preparedness in Vietnam. Frontiers in Public Health, 8 589183. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.589183
2021
Journal Article
Hydropower dams, river drought and health effects: a detection and attribution study in the lower Mekong Delta Region
Phung, Dung, Nguyen-Huy, Thong, Tran, Ngoc Nguyen, Tran, Dang Ngoc, Doan, Van Quang, Nghiem, Son, Nguyen, Nga Huy, Nguyen, Trung Hieu and Bennett, Trude (2021). Hydropower dams, river drought and health effects: a detection and attribution study in the lower Mekong Delta Region. Climate Risk Management, 32 100280, 100280. doi: 10.1016/j.crm.2021.100280
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
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
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
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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