Manh Vu

Emailmanh.vuuwa.eduau

The University of Western Australia (M251), 35 Stirling Highway,
6009 Perth
Australia

Biography

Manh VU is a Ph.D. Researcher and Teaching Fellow at the UWA Business School, part of the University of Western Australia—one of the nation’s leading research‑intensive institutions and a proud member of the Group of Eight (Go8). His research focuses on the Economics of International Migration, with a particular interest in how refugee arrivals shape the economic and social outcomes of host communities.

In addition to his research, he teaches economics, econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods across the UWA Business School and the ULAW School of Management. His teaching has been recognised through multiple awards, including the UWA Business School Excellence in Teaching Award (Jin‑Boon Law Tutor category) and the ULAW Excellence in Teaching Recognition (Lecturer category).

Manh’s academic journey is supported by several prestigious scholarships and distinctions. He received an offer for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Scholarship for the Doctoral Degree Program—awarded to only three Vietnamese scholars in 2023—as well as the UWA Business School Scholarship and the Project89 Vietnam Scholarship. These honours highlight his academic excellence and his commitment to impactful research and high‑quality teaching.

With a dedicated focus on the Economics of International Migration, his work contributes to a deeper understanding of one of the most pressing global issues of our time.

Education/Academic qualification

Economics, Master of Economics, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

Award Date: 2 Jun 2016

Economics, Bachelor of Economics (Honours), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

Award Date: 9 Jul 2010

External positions

Lecturer in Economics, Econometrics and Statistics, ULAW School of Management

1 Nov 2016 → …

Researcher, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

1 Jul 2010 → 1 Nov 2013

Research expertise keywords

Economics of International Migration
Development Economics
Refugees Studies
Applied Econometrics
Economics

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):