Quoc Hue Pho

Dr Quoc Hue Pho

ARC Grant-Funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow

School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

College of Science

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.

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

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

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

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 -

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 Scopus13 WoS13
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 Scopus2 WoS2
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 Scopus38 WoS38
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 Scopus26 WoS26
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 Scopus23 WoS23
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 Scopus25 WoS22
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 Scopus87 WoS86
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 Scopus39 WoS34 Europe PMC15
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 PMC12
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.
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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
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

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