Tien Le is a Ph.D. candidate at RMIT University, Australia, specializing in drought risk assessment using earth observation data, GIS, and machine learning. Her research aims to develop spatial adaptation strategies for regions highly affected by agricultural drought. She holds a Master’s in Environmental Management from RMIT (2017), awarded by the Australia Awards Scholarship. Tien also has an expertise in environmental consultancy and climate risk management, with extensive working experience in renewable energy and climate resilience projects funded by the World Bank, AIIB, and ADB. Combining research and practical experience, she strives to bridge academia and real-world challenges.