Vietnamese-heritage Australian Scholars Shine among Australia’s Top Researchers 2026

Vietnamese-heritage academics continue to make their mark on the global research stage, with several scholars named among Australia’s Top 250 Researchers in 2026 by The Australian.

VASEA is proud to recognise the following outstanding researchers:

Associate Professor Vinh T. Nguyen (University of New South Wales) – Organic Chemistry

Associate Professor Minh Bui (Australian National University) – Evolutionary Biology

Associate Professor Dinh Phan (La Trobe University) – International Business

Associate Professor Sara Quach Thaichon (Griffith University) – Marketing

Associate Professor Thuc Duy Le (University of South Australia) – Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Professor Kiet Tieu (University of Wollongong) – Mechanical Engineering

Among this distinguished group, Associate Professor Vinh T. Nguyen and Associate Professor Minh Bui, both VASEA members, stand out as leading figures in their respective fields, reflecting the growing global influence of Vietnamese intellect in academia.

Assoc. Prof. Vinh T. Nguyen, has been recognised as Australia’s most influential researcher in Organic Chemistry, within the broader discipline of Chemical and Materials Sciences. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), a university ranked among the world’s top 20 institutions by QS 2026. In recognition of these outstanding achievements, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang sent a congratulatory letter on 26 December 2025, expressing her appreciation for his sustained contributions to scientific advancement and to the Vietnamese scholarly community overseas.

Assoc. Prof. Minh Bui, based at ANU, leads the field of Evolutionary Biology, with internationally recognised contributions in computational biology and bioinformatics, built on a strong academic foundation spanning Vietnam and Europe.

VASEA takes great pride in counting scholars such as Vinh Nguyen and Minh Bui among its members. Their achievements reflect the strength of the Vietnamese scholarly community in Australia and inspire future generations. Looking ahead, VASEA is committed to nurturing and supporting more Vietnamese-heritage scholars to reach global recognition—through inclusion in leading research rankings and success in prestigious awards, fellowships, and competitive research grants—for the benefit of both Australia and Vietnam.