Lien Le’s interest lies in interdisciplinary research to support decision-making in the fields of green economy, low-carbon economy, sustainable and inclusive agricultural and rural development, as well as the welfare and livelihoods of vulnerable groups. She studied the agrarian transformations in the Lower Mekong Basin for her PhD. Currently, she is working with the Water Justice Hub on the Australian Drinking Water Record project. This initiative aims to address knowledge gaps in drinking water quality and contribute to improved health outcomes in remote Indigenous communities in Australia.