Overview
Background
Dr Wendy Pham is a Research Fellow at UQ Business School, specialising in individual and organisational resilience to disasters and crises. Her current research integrates disaster management, risk mitigation and insurance risk pooling against the increasing challenges posed by climate risks, with a strong focus on resilience and capability building for communities and small businesses.
Wendy holds a joint PhD from the University of Queensland (Australia) and the University of Exeter (UK), where her doctoral research examined the disaster management practices of tourism-hospitality SMEs and the role of social networks in building organisational resilience. With extensive experiences in both academic and applied research, she is committed to advancing knowledge that supports businesses and communities in creating sustainable and resilient futures.Wendy has collaborated on consulting projects for various government and industry partners, including Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, Natural Hazards Research Australia, Parks Australia, and Brisbane City Council, contributing to policy-relevant insights and practical strategies for disaster preparedness and sustainable development.
In addition to her research, Wendy is actively engaged in teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the Business School. She has been recognised with the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship.
Availability
- Dr Wendy Pham is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Other Outputs
The six reasons why Brisbane residents and visitors don’t ride e-scooters
Buning, Richard J. and Pham, Wendy (2024, 03 14). The six reasons why Brisbane residents and visitors don’t ride e-scooters Zag Daily
2023
Other Outputs
Five years on, Brisbane’s e-scooters and e-bikes are winning over tourists and residents as they open up the city
Buning, Richard J. and Pham, Wendy (2023, 09 11). Five years on, Brisbane’s e-scooters and e-bikes are winning over tourists and residents as they open up the city The Conversation
2023
Other Outputs
Social networks and resilience to external shocks of tourism-hospitality small and medium enterprises
Pham, Le Diem Quynh (2023). Social networks and resilience to external shocks of tourism-hospitality small and medium enterprises. PhD Thesis, School of Business, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/9821d56
2023
Other Outputs
So, what do you think about eScooters and eBikes?: Understanding visitor and resident experiences and perceptions with micromobility in Brisbane
Buning, Richard J., Pham, Wendy and Chen, Milly (2023). So, what do you think about eScooters and eBikes?: Understanding visitor and resident experiences and perceptions with micromobility in Brisbane. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: The University of Queensland, Business School.
2022
Journal Article
Virtual tourism experiences and mental restoration
Walters, Gabby, Gill, Chelsea, Pham, Le Diem Quynh and Filep, Sebastian (2022). Virtual tourism experiences and mental restoration. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 48 (3), 1-6. doi: 10.1177/10963480221116047
2021
Journal Article
Building business resilience to external shocks: conceptualising the role of social networks to small tourism and hospitality businesses
Pham, Le Diem Quynh, Coles, Tim, Ritchie, Brent W. and Wang, Jie (2021). Building business resilience to external shocks: conceptualising the role of social networks to small tourism and hospitality businesses. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 48, 210-219. doi: 10.1016/j.jhtm.2021.06.012
2018
Journal Article
Managing seasonality in rural destinations: a case study of South Gippsland – Australia
Pham, Le Diem Quynh, Driml, Sally and Walters, Gabrielle (2018). Managing seasonality in rural destinations: a case study of South Gippsland – Australia. Tourism Recreation Research, 43 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/02508281.2018.1476204
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