Quoc Hue Pho

School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Dr. Hue Quoc Pho is a dedicated materials scientist and engineer with expertise in plasma-based nanoparticle synthesis, ZBLAN glass purification, and sensor development for environmental applications. His research focuses on process optimization, material characterization, and the integration of advanced materials into industrial applications. With extensive experience in chemical synthesis, plasma etching, and nanotechnology, he has contributed to high-impact projects in optical fiber manufacturing, environmental sensing, chemical engineering, and biomedical engineering. Dr. Pho has successfully managed interdisciplinary research collaborations and published multiple peer-reviewed articles in high-ranking journals. His work bridges fundamental research and real-world applications, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and sustainability in materials science and engineering.

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Research interest focuses on micro-plasma synthesis, multifunctional nanoparticles, biomedical and agricultural applications, and catalysts.

Language Competencies

Language	Competency
Chinese (Mandarin)	Can speak and understand spoken
English	Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Vietnamese	Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Education

Date	Institution name	Country	Title
2019	The University of Adelaide	Australia	PhD
2014 - 2017	Chung Yuan Christian University	Taiwan	Master Degree
2009 - 2013	Industrial University of Hochiminh city	Vietnam	Bachelor

Certifications

Date	Title	Institution name	Country
—	Best Undergraduate Thesis of the Year (2013)	Industrial University og Ho Chi Minh City	-
—	First Prize at the 15th Undergraduate Scientific Research Competition - Eureka (2013)	The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam	-
—	Distinguished International Graduate Student Scholarship (2014 - 2017)	Chung Yuan Christian University	-
—	Research & Travel Grant (2016)	Ministry of Science and Technology - Taiwan	-

Journals

Year	Citation
2024	Jourshabani, M., Long, N. V. D., Asrami, M. R., Pho, Q. H., Lee, B. K., & Hessel, V. (2024). Nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dot as electron acceptor anchored on graphitic carbon nitride nanosheet for improving rhodamine B degradation. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 305, 117417-1-117417-12. DOI Scopus10 WoS10
2024	Hue Pho, Q., Hessel, V., Rebrov, E. V., Van Duc Long, N., Lamichhane, P., Nghiep Tran, N., & Losic, D. (2024). Stagnant liquid layer as “Microreaction System” in submerged plasma Micro-Jet for formation of carbon quantum dots. Chemical Engineering Journal, 495, 153571. DOI
2023	Tran, N. N., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Sarafraz, M. M., Pho, Q. H., Sagadevan, S., & Hessel, V. (2023). Process Technology and Sustainability Assessment of Wastewater Treatment. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 62(3), 1195-1214. DOI Scopus32 WoS33
2023	Pho, Q. H., Lin, L., Rebrov, E. V., Sarafraz, M., Tung, T. T., Tran, N. N., . . . Hessel, V. (2023). Process Intensification for Gram-Scale Synthesis of N-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots Immersing a Microplasma Jet in a Gas-Liquid Reactor. Chemical Engineering Journal, 452, 1-13. DOI Scopus21 WoS19
2022	Pho, Q. H., Lin, L. L., Tran, N. N., Tran, T. T., Nguyen, A. H., Losic, D., . . . Hessel, V. (2022). Rational design for the microplasma synthesis from vitamin B9 to N-doped carbon quantum dots towards selected applications. Carbon, 198, 22-33. DOI Scopus18 WoS18
2022	Sang, N. X., Na, T. T. L., Anh, L. T. L., Thuy, P. T., Tuan, N. T., Tung, T. T., . . . Losic, D. (2022). Engineering of ZnO/Graphene Nanocomposite for Enhancing Visible Photocatalytic Ability. Physica Status Solidi A: Applications and Materials Science, 219(24), 2200172-1-2200172-10. DOI Scopus2 WoS2
2021	Pho, H., Escriba-Gelonch, M., Losic, D., Rebrov, E. V., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2021). Survey of synthesis processes for N-doped carbon dots assessed by green chemistry and circular and EcoScale metrics. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 9(13), 4755-4770. DOI Scopus22 WoS20
2021	Lin, L., Pho, H. Q., Zong, L., Li, S., Pourali, N., Rebrov, E., . . . Hessel, V. (2021). Microfluidic plasmas: Novel technique for chemistry and chemical engineering. Chemical Engineering Journal, 417, 129355-1-129355-16. DOI Scopus83 WoS82
2021	Warne, G. R., Williams, P. M., Pho, H. Q., Tran, N. N., Hessel, V., & Fisk, I. D. (2021). Impact of cold plasma on the biomolecules and organoleptic properties of foods: A review. Journal of Food Science, 86(9), 3762-3777. DOI Scopus35 WoS30 Europe PMC11
2018	Cheng, C. -Y., Pho, Q. -H., Wu, X. -Y., Chin, T. -Y., Chen, C. -M., Fang, P. -H., . . . Hsieh, M. -F. (2018). PLGA Microspheres Loaded with β-Cyclodextrin Complexes of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate for the Anti-Inflammatory Properties in Activated Microglial Cells.. Polymers, 10(5), 19 pages. DOI Europe PMC11
2016	Nguyen, N. L. G., Pho, Q. -H., & Nguyen, V. -C. (2016). A High Photo-Catalytic Activity of Magnetic Composite Based on Chitosan and Manganese-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Removal of Dyeing Wastewater. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 16(8), 7959-7967. DOI
2014	Nguyen, V. C., & Pho, Q. H. (2014). Preparation of Chitosan Coated Magnetic Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles and Application for Adsorption of Reactive Blue 19 and Ni<sup>2+</sup>Ions. The Scientific World Journal, 2014, 1-9. DOI
-	Nguyen, V. C., Nguyen, N. L. G., & Hue Pho, Q. (2015). Preparation of magnetic composite based on zinc oxide nanoparticles and chitosan as a photocatalyst for removal of reactive blue 198. Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 6(3), 035001. DOI
-	Tran, T. -Q. -M., Hsieh, M. -F., Chang, K. -L., Pho, Q. -H., Nguyen, V. -C., Cheng, C. -Y., & Huang, C. -M. (2016). Bactericidal Effect of Lauric Acid-Loaded PCL-PEG-PCL Nano-Sized Micelles on Skin Commensal Propionibacterium acnes. Polymers, 8(9), 321. DOI

Book Chapters

Year	Citation
2022	Tran, N. N., Le, T. N. Q., Pho, H. Q., Tran, T. T., & Hessel, V. (2022). Nanofertilizers and Nanopesticides for Crop Growth. In J. -T. Chen (Ed.), Plant and Nanoparticles (pp. 367-394). Singapore: Springer. DOI Scopus8

Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

Date	Role	Research Topic	Program	Degree Type	Student Load	Student Name
2025	Co-Supervisor	Investigation of the Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of THz Polymer Microstructured Fiber to Achieve Low Loss in the THz Region	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Amit Halder
2025	Co-Supervisor	Purification, trace metal analysis and glass etching for ultra-low-loss ZBLAN optic fiber	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mrs Ranjani Kalyan

Email: quochue.pho@adelaide.edu.au