Phuc graduated as a BSc in Biotechnology from International University – Vietnam National University. During his bachelor, he achieved the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Scholarship as a research intern at Simon Fraser University, Canada. Recently, Phuc has been awarded a full scholarship from ARC Steel research Hub cooperating with BlueScope Steel Australia to start his PhD journey at RMIT University in Applied Physics. His project aims to provide a better understanding about fungal attachment and biofilm formation on surfaces in order to design robust nanostructured surfaces with long term antifungal properties.