Thi Thu Hao Van

Dr Van is a molecular microbiologist. She has led impactful industry related research which has been recognized internationally and nationally. Her areas of expertise include gut microbiota characterisation and manipulation, identification of bacterial pathogens and deciphering their biology, and developing intervention strategies to combat bacterial diseases, including development of probiotics, antimicrobial compounds and vaccines.

Dr Van has obtained funding for her research from various Australian and Vietnamese government and industry organisations. She is strongly engaged within RMIT and very strongly engaged externally. She has established collaborations with many external institutes and industry, with significant collaborations with staff at Institute of Biotechnology – Vietnam Academy of Science, University of Science-Vietnam National University HCM City, Iowa State University, Central Queensland University, University of Adelaide, University of New England, Scolexia Pty Ltd, and Bioproperties Pty Ltd.
Dr Van has been wholeheartedly committed to the mentorship of the next generation of scientists. She has successfully supervised numerous PhD students, Masters students, Honours and Science project students and visiting scientists from different countries.

Industry Experience
Dr Van works closely with industry partners: Scolexia Pty Ltd, Bioproperties Pty Ltd, Terragen Biotech and Ridley on various research projects and contracts to help to tackle industry problems.