The leader and Professor at our Faculty
Professor Dr. Hor Peng
Rector of Natinal University of Management
He earned both Master and PhD degrees in Law (Constitutional Law) from Nagoya University in Japan. His teaching and research interests are Business Law and Public Policy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siem Monileak
Dean, Faculty of Digital Economy
Previously, he was Deputy Dean (Finance & Accounting) and Acting Executive Director of KICPAA, and a long-term consultant to ACAR. He holds a DBA in Finance (NUM), an MBA (AIT, Thailand), and a BBA, with affiliations to IPA Australia and CPA Australia.
Prof.Dr. Phim Runsinarith
Dr. Phim holds a Bachelor's and Master's (Osaka University) and a PhD (Nagoya University). He has worked with CDRI, UNDP, World Bank, and Kobe University, specializing in research methods and economics.
Dr. Daiju Aiba
Resident expert at the National Bank of Cambodia and a scholar with expertise in statistical modeling and economic analysis with the Ph.D from Hitotsubashi University in Japen
Ms. Song Pingting
PhD (c) at Keio University in Japen, specializes in international trade and development economics and focuses on developing countries' labor markets and trade.
Dr. Luis Arieira
A digital marketing specialist with 25 years of global experience across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Brazil. Specializing in branding, advertising, and campaign management, with both academic background and practical expertise.
Mr. Nou Keosothea
is a deputy secretary general to National Committeefor ESCAP. He earned two master degrees from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. He completed his PhD course in education with the University of Canberra in Australia. His interested in teaching qualitative research methods.
Dr. Oum Sothea
A globally experienced economist, having worked with the World Bank, UN, and ADB. He pioneered Cambodia’s first Input-Output Table and Dynamic CGE Model. As a professor of Macroeconomics and Economic Modeling, he mentors future leaders in economics and digital innovation.
Mr. Kleung Sinet
Advisor to Cambodia Mine Action Authority, he holds a Master in Public Policy & Leadership (Yeungnam University, Korea, 2017) and a Master in TESOL (RUPP, 2010). His interests include teaching, critical thinking, management, leadership, and IT for smart business.
Dr. Kim Dae Shik
Former Vice President of Handong Global University blending 40+ years of academic excellence and real-world business expertise. Former tech CEO turned professor, specializing in business analytics, entrepreneurship, and operational strategy.
Dr. Kim Veara
Director of ASEAN Economic Research Institutes at NUM and Deputy Secretary General at Cambodia’s National Committee for ESCAP. He holds a master’s and completed his PhD in International Development (Nagoya University, 2015), specializing in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and Cambodia’s economy.
Mr. Andrew David Ritchie
He served as Assistant Director and Senior Economics Lecturer for UK degree programs in Shanghai and Beijing, and later as a lecturer in Economics and Business for MSc programs. He holds an MSc in Operational Training and Development (with Distinction) from the University of Leicester, UK (1986), and a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Nottingham Trent Polytechnic (1978).
Dr. Cheav Kirirom
Government official at Cambodia's National Audit Authority. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics (National University of Management, 2021) and was awarded research scholarships at Southern Denmark University (2018) and for the Asia Exchange Program in Malaysia (2008).
Dr. Poch Kong Chheng
An economist at the UN Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO) in Vietnam, with over 15 years of experience in economic development and policy analysis across Southeast Asia. Holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Lincoln University, New Zealand.
Associate Professor Dr. NOP Kanharith (PhD)
is the Associate Professor of Law & Coordinator of Master of Business Law (MBL) program of School of Graduate Studies at the National University of Management. He is an attorney-at-law and has 10 year-experience in legal practices, including working for a commercial bank in Cambodia as head of legal department for more than 6 years.
Prof. Kong Phallack
With 20+ years in law, policy, and arbitration, Prof. Phallack leads Cambodia’s digital law reforms, including cybersecurity, data protection, and digital governance. His research focuses on laws in the digital age, with key publications on Cambodian constitutional, labor, and data protection laws.
Dr. Nhem Sareth
Ph.D. from Kongju National University (South Korea) and is a development expert with 18+ years of experience leading global initiatives for UNDP, the World Bank, and Heifer International. His work focuses on agriculture, education, and policy, with publications in top-tier journals and teaching roles at major universities.
Dr.Daiyon Cho
Visionary educator blending 40+ years in artificial intelligence, data science, and global entrepreneurship. Transformed classrooms at Handong Global University while launching real-world startup programs across Asia. Believes technology should empower both businesses and communities.
Mr. Chuck Chung
used to work as electronics engineer in Silicon Valley California. He then moved on to work at the Boeing Company for the next 25 years, where he handled a $2B annual procurement budget for C-17 Cargo Aircraft program. He received an MBA degree from University of Southern California. His teaching and research interests are supply chain management technology.
Dr. Chay Sengtha
Dr. Chay Sengtha is an advisor to NUM. He is also a managing director at E-KHMER Technology Co., Ltd. He obtained a Master of Management and Information Technology from Kyoto University in 2004 and a PhD in Applied Informatics from University of Hyogo in 2011. He is interested in teaching blockchain technology and business startups.
Mr. Lawoon Yan
Program Manager at Cnai Accelerator, driving growth for gender-focused SMEs in Cambodia through investment readiness and sustainability strategies. As Investment Manager at EME (Myanmar early-stage VC), he supports startups with capital and mentorship. Previously led SanThit Accelerator, leveraging his expertise in early-stage investing and post-investment growth to help businesses scale their impact and funding.
Mr. Naoto Arase
Former Head of Fintech at PP Link Securities, is a finance expert with 35+ years of global experience in derivatives, FX, and investment management. After earning degrees from Nihon University and UC Berkeley, he held key roles at London investment firms, SAXO Bank, and Universal Data UK, pioneering margin FX services. In 2017, he drove Cambodia's derivative market growth as MD of Richwill Japan.
Mr. Tay
is an adjunct professor, who teaches Smart City System and Management course, at the Faculty of Digital Economy, NUM. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the UK. Mr. Tay is the chairman of Smart Cities Network and Director (ASEAN) of Smart Cities Council. His current focus is to help develop smart and sustainable cities in Southeast Asia. Mr. Tay had experiences working for IBM, HP, Oracle, Commerce One, Savi Technology, Stratech Systems, Skoolbo and others.
Mr. Morita
has 20 years experiences as a freelance designer, facilitator, and consultant in organizational development, change and innovations. He has experience with cross-cultural collaborations in Ireland, the US, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia. He holds a bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management from the US. Mr. Morita is fluent in both English and Japanese. Currently, Mr. Morita teaches Design Thinking course at the Faculty of Digital Economy, NUM.
Mr. Ngin Pidor
As a lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology at NUM, has a rich academic background and professional experience. He obtained his master’s degree in business information technology from RMIT University Australia in 2016. He also graduated from the Royal University of Phnom Penh with master’s and bachelor’s degrees in 2008 and 2003. He is also a Deputy director of the Information Technology department, with 15 years of experience in the IT banking sector, IT project management, Blockchain and FinTech.
Mr. SEK Socheat
Ph.D. candidate in AI Application Development in mainland China and a distinguished IT consultant, educator, and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience shaping Cambodia’s digital and educational landscape. With a strong academic and technical foundation, Socheat has been at the forefront of several national-scale digital transformation projects and continues to influence Cambodia’s tech ecosystem through academia, public service, and private sector leadership.
Mr. Sok Moniroith
He has worked as an IT lecturer at NUM for over 10 years and serves as the Web Developer responsible for maintaining all university websites. This includes the Learning Management System (LMS) developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to handle online student registration, payments, and academic activities also led the Google Classroom implementation as the virtual learning platform for all lecturers.
Mr. Hong Syden
Audit official at Cambodia's National Audit Authority, CPA Australia Associate 7+ years in public sector auditing & financial reform. Holds a Master of Accounting (Australian National University) and Diploma in Economics/Finance (Royal School of Administration). Former Ministry of Education official focused on financial inspections. Committed to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Mr. Tiep Sotha
Audit official at Cambodia's National Audit Authority, CPA Australia Associate 7+ years in public sector auditing & financial reform. Holds a Master of Accounting (Australian National University) and Diploma in Economics/Finance (Royal School of Administration). Former Ministry of Education official focused on financial inspections. Committed to transparency, accountability, and good governance.