Dr Thanh Mai
| Name | Dr Thanh Mai |
|---|---|
| Email Address | thanh.mai@unisq.edu.au |
| Job Title | Research Fellow (Climate Resilient Landscapes) |
| Qualifications | BSc The Vietnam National University of Forestry, MSc Asian IT, PhD Qld |
| Department | Centre for Applied Climate Sciences (Research) |
| ORCID | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1046-4365 |
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Biography
Dr. Thanh Mai is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences (CACS) at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia. He holds a PhD in Natural Resource Management from the University of Queensland (UQ), an MSc in Regional and Rural Development Planning from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, and a BSc in Forest Management from the Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF).
With over 10 years of university teaching experience and 25 years of research expertise, Dr. Thanh is a seasoned systems scientist whose interdisciplinary work spans a wide range of fields and themes. In recent years, his research has focused on climate risk management and risk transfer strategies aimed at enhancing the resilience of farming systems and regional communities.
Dr. Thanh has contributed to numerous R&D projects in various roles, collaborating with a diverse array of stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, and community groups. His professional experience extends across several countries, including Vietnam, Australia, Thailand, Laos, and India, enriching his perspective and adaptability in addressing complex environmental and socio-economic challenges in varied regional contexts.
Employment
| Position | Organisation | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer and Researcher | Vietnam National University of Agriculture | 1998 | 2008 |
| PhD scholar | University of Queensland, Australia | 2008 | 2012 |
| Research Associate and Teaching Assistant | University of Queensland, Australia | 2013 | 2016 |
| Resarch Fellow | University of Southern Queensland, Australia | 2017 |
Expertise
Systems Thinking & System Dynamic Modelling, Agricultural Climate Risk Management and Risk Transfer, Climate Change Adaptation
Fields of Research
- 410103. Human impacts of climate change and human adaptation
- 410199. Climate change impacts and adaptation not elsewhere classified
- 410401. Conservation and biodiversity
- 410404. Environmental management
- 410406. Natural resource management
- 410499. Environmental management not elsewhere classified
Professional Membership
| Professional Membership | Year |
|---|---|
| System Dynamics Society; ISEE systems |
BSc
The Vietnam National University of Forestry
1997
MSc
Asian IT
2003
PhD
Qld
2012
Current Supervisions
| Research Title | Supervisor Type | Level of Study | Commenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity building and resilience development of vulnerable rural communities to climate change | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2022 |
Completed Supervisions
| Research Title | Supervisor Type | Level of Study | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable energy sector development using systems thinking and system dynamics analysis | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2020 |
| Project title | Details | Year |
|---|---|---|
| De-Risking coffee from climate disasters: Upscaling coffee climate protection insurance for Vietnamese smallholder coffee producers | Role: Principal Investigator - The InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) | 2025 |
| Creating alternate agricultural income streams to increase farm profitability and benefit the environment | Role: Co-Investigator - the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaption Program (DCAP) | 2023 |
| Enhancing climate change adaptation processes for farmers and agribusiness | Role: Co-Investigator - Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) | 2020 |