Handbook of Concepts in Health, Health Behavior and Environmental Health

Professor Pranee Liamputtong  is a distinguished medical anthropologist whose research focuses on the health and well-being of women, children, immigrants, refugees, the elderly, ethnic minorities, and transgender individuals. Her work is particularly dedicated to maternal and neonatal health, sexual and reproductive health, gender and sexual well-being, psychological health, and chronic illnesses influenced by climate change. Her recent studies have examined gender and sexual health concerns among Asian women, refugee and immigrant women, youth, and transgender women from ethnic minority backgrounds. In Vietnam, she has investigated the effects of air pollution on maternal and neonatal health. Additionally, her research explores the health and overall well-being of ethnic minority women. As a leading social science researcher, Professor Pranee has authored numerous books on qualitative research methodologies and various social and health-related topics. Her books include Qualitative Research Methods, Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice, Handbook of Qualitative Cross-Cultural Research, Researching the Vulnerable, Handbook of Research Sensitive Research in the Social Sciences, Social Determinants of Health, Focus Group Methodology, Research Methods in Health Social Sciences, Handbook of Social Sciences and Global Public Health. These works are widely recognized and used in both Australia and internationally. Before joining VinUni, Professor Pranee served as a Professor of Public Health, where she taught Qualitative research methods, Social determinants of health, Gender and health, Cultural diversity in healthcare, and Health communication. At VinUniversity, she has contributed to both medical and nursing degree programs, teaching courses such as Health Communication, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Research Methods in Nursing, and Qualitative Research Methods in the medical program. She has also mentored numerous undergraduate students in the MD and BN programs, guiding them through research projects as part of their studies and career development. Additionally, she has provided mentorship to faculty members in their research and publication efforts. Currently, Professor Pranee serves as Professor of Social Science and Chair of the Research Committee within CAS as well as Leader of the Living Lab pillar at the Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI).