Van Ha

Dr. Van Ha

Senior Program Manager, Economics

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Open to

  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision

About

Dr. Van Ha is a Senior Lecturer in Economics in the Department of Finance and Economics at RMIT University Vietnam. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, as well as a Master’s degree in Economics and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Economics and International Economics from Vietnam National University.

 

With more than 15 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Van has taught at several universities in Vietnam and New Zealand. Her research focuses on foreign direct investment, domestic firm performance, firm behavior, gender inequality, and sustainable development. She has published nover 20 research articles in highly ranked journals, including two A* journal.

 

Dr. Van is committed to linking economic theory with practical application and contributing to research on important issues in international and development economics.

 

Academic positions

  • Lecturer in Economics
  • RMIT University
  • Department of Finance and Economics, School of Business & Management
  • Viet Nam
  • 2021 – Present
  • Teaching Assistant
  • The University of Waikato
  • School of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
  • New Zealand
  • 2018 – 2020
  • Lecturer
  • Vietnam University of Commerce
  • Department of Economics
  • Viet Nam
  • 2010 – 2021
  • Lecturer
  • Hanoi Pedagogical University 2
  • Faculty of Political Economics
  • Phúc Yên, Vietnam
  • 2007 – 2010

Supervisor projects

  • Productivity, Globalization, Institutional Quality, and Information & Communication Technology in Emerging Market and Developing Economies
  • 2 Dec 2025

Teaching interests

Dr. Van has an extensive and varied teaching portfolio spanning over 15 years, reflecting a deep commitment to educating students in the field of economics. Beginning her career at Hanoi Pedagogical University, Vietnam from 2007 to 2010, she taught foundational courses such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Political Economics. This period laid the groundwork for her pedagogical approach, emphasizing a solid understanding of economic principles.

From 2010 to 2021, Dr. Van served as a lecturer at Thuongmai University, where she taught multiple courses including Principles of Economics, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics. Her role expanded to teaching Macroeconomics in English in collaboration with Thuongmai-KREM University (Austria) in 2021, highlighting her ability to engage with an international student body and adapt her teaching methods to diverse learning environments.

Since 2021, Dr. Van has been a lecturer at RMIT University, Vietnam where she has continued to broaden her teaching repertoire. Her courses now include Macroeconomics, Basic Econometrics, International Trade, Diverse Perspectives in the Global Economy, Behavioral Economics, Forecasting and Quantitative Analysis, and Macroeconomics for Decision-Making. This array of subjects showcases her versatility and expertise in both foundational and advanced economic topics.

Dr. Van is known for integrating real-world applications into her curriculum, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills among her students. Her teaching philosophy revolves around making complex economic concepts accessible and relevant, preparing students for practical decision-making in both their personal and professional lives. Her dedication to teaching is evident in her continuous effort to stay updated with current economic trends and methodologies, ensuring her students receive a contemporary and comprehensive education.

Research interests

Foreign Direct Investment
Firm performance
Firm behaviour
Labor productivity
Inequality
Sustainable development