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
-
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.
Works
Search Professor Dung Phung’s works on UQ eSpace
2017
Journal Article
Temporal and spatial analysis of hand, foot, and mouth disease in relation to climate factors: a study in the Mekong Delta region, Vietnam
Nguyen, Huong Xuan, Chu, Cordia, Nguyen, Huong Lien Thi, Nguyen, Ha Thanh, Do, Cuong Manh, Rutherford, Shannon and Phung, Dung (2017). Temporal and spatial analysis of hand, foot, and mouth disease in relation to climate factors: a study in the Mekong Delta region, Vietnam. Science of the Total Environment, 581, 766-772. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.01.006
2017
Journal Article
Heavy rainfall and risk of infectious intestinal diseases in the most populous city in Vietnam
Phung, Dung , Chu, Cordia, Rutherford, Shannon, Nguyen, Huong Lien Thi , Luong, Mai Anh , Do, Cuong Manh and Huang, Cunrui (2017). Heavy rainfall and risk of infectious intestinal diseases in the most populous city in Vietnam. Science of the Total Environment, 580, 805-812. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.12.027
2017
Journal Article
The association between particulate air pollution and respiratory admissions among young children in Hanoi, Vietnam
Luong, Ly M. T., Phung, Dung, Sly, Peter D., Morawska, Lidia and Thai, Phong K. (2017). The association between particulate air pollution and respiratory admissions among young children in Hanoi, Vietnam. Science of the Total Environment, 578, 249-255. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.08.012
2017
Journal Article
Environmental ambient temperature and blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Wang, Qiong, Li, Changchang, Guo, Yanfang, Barnett, Adrian G., Tong, Shilu, Phung, Dung, Chu, Cordia, Dear, Keith, Wang, Xuemei and Huang, Cunrui (2017). Environmental ambient temperature and blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Science of the Total Environment, 575, 276-286. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.10.019
2017
Journal Article
Heatwave and risk of hospitalization: a multi-province study in Vietnam
Phung, Dung, Chu, Cordia, Rutherford, Shannon, Nguyen, Huong Lien Thi, Do, Cuong Manh and Huang, Cunrui (2017). Heatwave and risk of hospitalization: a multi-province study in Vietnam. Environmental Pollution, 220, 597-607. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.10.008
2017
Journal Article
Drinking water salinity and risk of hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Talukder, Mohammad Radwanur Rahman, Rutherford, Shannon, Huang, Cunrui, Phung, Dung, Islam, Mohammad Zahirul and Chu, Cordia (2017). Drinking water salinity and risk of hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health, 72 (3), 126-138. doi: 10.1080/19338244.2016.1175413
2016
Journal Article
A climate-based prediction model in the high-risk clusters of the Mekong Delta region, Vietnam: towards improving dengue prevention and control
Phung, Dung, Talukder, Mohammad Radwanur Rahman, Rutherford, Shannon and Chu, Cordia (2016). A climate-based prediction model in the high-risk clusters of the Mekong Delta region, Vietnam: towards improving dengue prevention and control. Tropical Medicine and International Health, 21 (10), 1324-1333. doi: 10.1111/tmi.12754
2016
Journal Article
Correspondence to the editor re: implementing systematic review techniques in chemical risk assessment: challenges, opportunities and recommendations
Phung, Dung, Connell, Des and Chu, Cordia (2016). Correspondence to the editor re: implementing systematic review techniques in chemical risk assessment: challenges, opportunities and recommendations. Environment International, 94, 777-777. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2016.07.008
2016
Journal Article
High temperature and risk of hospitalizations, and effect modifying potential of socio-economic conditions: a multi-province study in the tropical Mekong Delta Region
Phung, Dung, Guo, Yuming, Nguyen, Huong T. L., Rutherford, Shannon, Baum, Scott and Chu, Cordia (2016). High temperature and risk of hospitalizations, and effect modifying potential of socio-economic conditions: a multi-province study in the tropical Mekong Delta Region. Environment International, 92-93 (2016), 77-86. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2016.03.034
2016
Journal Article
The effect of drinking water salinity on blood pressure in young adults of coastal Bangladesh
Talukder, Mohammad Radwanur Rahman, Rutherford, Shannon, Phung, Dung, Islam, Mohammad Zahirul and Chu, Cordia (2016). The effect of drinking water salinity on blood pressure in young adults of coastal Bangladesh. Environmental Pollution, 214, 248-254. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.03.074
2016
Journal Article
Air pollution and risk of respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations in the most populous city in Vietnam
Phung, Dung, Hien, To Thi, Linh, Ho Nhut, Luong, Ly M. T., Morawska, Lidia, Chu, Cordia, Binh, Nguyen Duy and Thai, Phong K. (2016). Air pollution and risk of respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations in the most populous city in Vietnam. Science of the Total Environment, 557-558, 322-330. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.03.070
2016
Journal Article
The spatial distribution of vulnerability to the health impacts of flooding in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Phung, Dung, Rutherford, Shannon, Dwirahmadi, Febi, Chu, Cordia, Do, Cuong Manh, Nguyen, Thuy and Duong, Nam Chi (2016). The spatial distribution of vulnerability to the health impacts of flooding in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. International Journal of Biometeorology, 60 (6), 857-865. doi: 10.1007/s00484-015-1078-7
2016
Journal Article
Ambient temperature and risk of cardiovascular hospitalization: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Phung, Dung, Thai, Phong K., Guo, Yuming, Morawska, Lidia, Rutherford, Shannon and Chu, Cordia (2016). Ambient temperature and risk of cardiovascular hospitalization: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Science of the Total Environment, 550 (2016), 1084-1102. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.01.154
2016
Journal Article
Drinking water contributes to high salt consumption in young adults in coastal Bangladesh
Talukder, Mohammad Radwanur Rahman, Rutherford, Shannon, Phung, Dung, Malek, Abdul, Khan, Sheela and Chu, Cordia (2016). Drinking water contributes to high salt consumption in young adults in coastal Bangladesh. Journal of Water and Health, 14 (2), 293-305. doi: 10.2166/wh.2015.129
2015
Journal Article
Temporal and spatial patterns of diarrhoea in the Mekong Delta area, Vietnam
Phung, D., Huang, C., Rutherford, S., Chu, C., Wang, X., Nguyen, M., Nguyen, N. H., Do, C. M. and Nguyen, T. H. (2015). Temporal and spatial patterns of diarrhoea in the Mekong Delta area, Vietnam. Epidemiology and Infection, 143 (16), 3488-3497. doi: 10.1017/s0950268815000709
2015
Journal Article
Association between climate factors and diarrhoea in a Mekong Delta area
Phung, Dung, Huang, Cunrui, Rutherford, Shannon, Chu, Cordia, Wang, Xiaoming, Minh Nguyen, , Nga Huy Nguyen, , Cuong Do Manh, and Trung Hieu Nguyen, (2015). Association between climate factors and diarrhoea in a Mekong Delta area. International Journal of Biometeorology, 59 (9), 1321-1331. doi: 10.1007/s00484-014-0942-1
2015
Journal Article
Temperature as a risk factor for hospitalisations among young children in the Mekong Delta area, Vietnam
Phung, Dung, Rutherford, Shannon, Chu, Cordia, Wang, Xiaoming, Nguyen, Minh, Nguyen, Nga Huy, Do, Cuong Manh, Nguyen, Trung Hieu and Huang, Cunrui (2015). Temperature as a risk factor for hospitalisations among young children in the Mekong Delta area, Vietnam. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 72 (7), 529-535. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2014-102629
2015
Journal Article
The effects of high temperature on cardiovascular admissions in the most populous tropical city in Vietnam
Phung, Dung, Guo, Yuming, Thai, Phong, Rutherford, Shannon, Wang, Xiaoming, Nguyen, Minh, Do, Cuong Manh, Nguyen, Nga Huy, Alam, Noore and Chu, Cordia (2015). The effects of high temperature on cardiovascular admissions in the most populous tropical city in Vietnam. Environmental Pollution, 208 (Pt A), 33-39. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2015.06.004
2015
Journal Article
Temporal and spatial assessment of river surface water quality using multivariate statistical techniques: a study in Can Tho City, a Mekong Delta area, Vietnam
Phung, Dung, Huang, Cunrui, Rutherford, Shannon, Dwirahmadi, Febi, Chu, Cordia, Wang, Xiaoming, Nguyen, Minh, Nguyen, Nga Huy, Do, Cuong Manh, Nguyen, Trung Hieu and Dinh, Tuan Anh Diep (2015). Temporal and spatial assessment of river surface water quality using multivariate statistical techniques: a study in Can Tho City, a Mekong Delta area, Vietnam. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 187 (5) 229. doi: 10.1007/s10661-015-4474-x
2015
Journal Article
Climate change, water quality, and water-related diseases in the Mekong Delta Basin: a systematic review
Phung, Dung, Huang, Cunrui, Rutherford, Shannon, Chu, Cordia, Wang, Xiaoming and Nguyen, Minh (2015). Climate change, water quality, and water-related diseases in the Mekong Delta Basin: a systematic review. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, 27 (3), 265-276. doi: 10.1177/1010539514565448
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Dung Phung is:
- Available for supervision
Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.
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
-
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
-
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
-
Doctor Philosophy
Spatiotemporal evaluation of human heat-health vulnerability in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne
-
Doctor Philosophy
FORECASTING MODELS AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR DENGUE PREVENTION IN MEKONG DELTA REGION- VIETNAM
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Reid
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Doctor Philosophy
Biodiversity and Immune Health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins, Dr Darsy Darssan, Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne
Completed supervision
-
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
-
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
Media
Enquiries
For media enquiries about Dr Dung Phung's areas of expertise, story ideas and help finding experts, contact our Media team: