The Leaders and Professors 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
Mr. Tay is an adjunct professor at the Faculty of Digital Economy, NUM, teaching Smart City System and Management. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the UK and is a leader in smart city development in Southeast Asia, with experience at IBM, HP, Oracle, and other technology firms.
Mr. Morita
Mr. Morita has over 20 years of experience in design, facilitation, and organizational development. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the United States, has worked across several countries, and is fluent in English and Japanese. He currently teaches Design Thinking at the Faculty of Digital Economy, NUM.
Mr. Ngin Pidor
Mr. Ngin Pidor is a lecturer at the Faculty of Information Technology, NUM, and Deputy Director of the Information Technology Department. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Information Technology from RMIT University, Australia, and has over 15 years of experience in IT banking, project management, blockchain, and FinTech.
Mr. SEK Socheat
Mr. Socheat is a Ph.D. candidate in AI Application Development and an IT consultant, educator, and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience. He has contributed to major digital transformation initiatives in Cambodia and continues to support the country’s technology ecosystem through academia, public service, and industry leadership.
Mr. Sok Moniroith
He has over 10 years of experience as an IT lecturer at NUM and serves as the university’s web developer, managing all official websites. He also developed the COVID-19 LMS for online registration, payments, and academic activities, and led the implementation of Google Classroom as the university’s virtual learning platform.
Mr. Hong Syden
Mr. Hong Syden is Director of Development at E-KHMER Technology Co., Ltd. and a Team Leader at Gleichklang Limited (Germany). He specializes in full-stack development and blockchain-based decentralized applications, building scalable and secure digital solutions. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from SETEC Institute.
Mr. Tiep Sotha
Mr. Tiep Sotha is an Audit Officer at Cambodia’s National Audit Authority and a CPA Australia Associate with over 7 years of experience in public sector auditing and financial reform. He holds a Master’s in Accounting from the Australian National University and is committed to transparency and good governance.
Ms. SOUS Lyda
Ms. Lyda SUOS is Cambodian. She got her Bachelor degree in French literature at French Department of Royal University of Phnom Penh, in Cambodia. She was studied in Education at Morocco and she got her Master degree of Arts in Education and Training, Montpellier II University, France.
Mr. TEAV Saran Phomin
Mr. Teav Saran Phomin is a Lecturer of Law at NUM and a French Language Instructor at the Faculty of Digital Economy, also serving at the School of Public Policy and the Center for Digital Law. He holds an LL.M. in Procedural Law from Université Paris 8 and a Bachelor’s degree from Université Lumière Lyon 2, along with multiple legal diplomas from French institutions.
Dr. Kim Veasna
Dr. Kim Veasna is a Mathematics Lecturer at NUM, specializing in Mathematics for Digital Economics. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from KMITL and an MSc in Mathematics from PSU, Thailand. His expertise includes applied mathematics, algebra, number theory, and numerical analysis, with a focus on applying mathematics to economics, data, and digital transformation.
Mrs. Seng Monika
Mrs. Seng Molika is Director of Science, Technology and Innovation Data Management at MISTI and a former Deputy Head of IT Engineering at RUPP. She holds an MSc in Ubiquitous Networking and Computing from France and has over 10 years of experience in computer networking, focusing on national tech surveys and supervision of research in IoT, cloud computing, and network infrastructure.
Ms. Shilei Zhou
Ms. Shilei Zhou is a PhD student at Kyushu University specializing in game theory, environmental economics, and international environmental cooperation. Her research focuses on reducing free-riding behavior and examining the effects of trade and innovation on environmental sustainability. She is a recipient of the MIRAI grant and has presented at major international conferences.
Mr. Khun Sopheap
He is a Lecturer in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science with degrees in Computer Engineering from Hiroshima City University, Japan. He has authored physics books and research papers, with expertise in pattern recognition and mobile wireless systems, and has long experience in teaching and curriculum development.
Asst. Prof. Sreng Vichet
Asst. Prof. Sreng Vichet is an Assistant Professor in IT (MoEYS Cambodia) and PhD candidate at ITC. His research focuses on Khmer–English scene text detection and recognition using deep learning, with experience in international academic programs.
Dr. Kexin Wang
Dr. Kexin Wang is an education economist and Project Assistant Professor at Kobe University’s GSICS. Her research focuses on education systems, technological change, and digital economies, linking academic research with international policy.
Mr. Reth Sengvisoth
Mr. Reth Sengvisoth is a Cybersecurity Specialist and Lecturer with a Master’s in IT. He works as a cybersecurity trainer and consultant with international experience and focuses on practical security implementation.