Academic Team

Our strength lies in the expertise and passion of our staff from diverse backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing quality education, fostering innovation, and guiding students to become ethical practitioners.

Curriculum Committee

Mr. Ung Bun Y

Head of the Committee

Head of the Department

Mr. Chan Sokmeng

Deputy Head of the Committee

Lecturer Representative

H.E. Tith Chandara

Member

Lecturer Representative

Mr. Ker Munthit

Member

Lecturer Representative

Ms. Kan PenhSamnang

Member

Lecturer Representative

Mr. Prak Chanthul

Member

Employer Representative

Ms. Yama Doungchanvatey

Member

Student Representative

Lecturers

Dr. Try Thuon

Course: Foundation of Sociology

Ph.D. (Social Sciences), Chiang Mai University (Thailand).

Dr. Op Vanna

Course: Foundation of Psychology, Foundation of Research

Ph.D. (Developmental Psychology), University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès (France), 2017; M.A. (Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development), University of Toulouse II-Le Mirail (France), 2008; B.A. (Psychology), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2007.

Dr. Hun Kanal

Course: Demographic Statistics

Ph.D. (Computer Science), University of Caen (France), 2014; M.Sc. (Analysis Mathematics and Applications), François Rabelais University (France), 2009; B.Sc. (Mathematics), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2005.

Assistant Prof. Mech Samphors

Course: Foundation of Philosophy

Ph.D. (Khmer Studies), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2025; M.A. (Cultural Studies), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2005; B.A. (Philosophy), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia).

Ms. Seng Bopha

Course: Project/Production Management

Doctor of Business Administration Candidate, INTI International University (Malaysia), In Progress; European M.A. (Media, Communications and Cultural Studies), Aarhus University (Denmark) & University of London (United Kingdom), 2008; B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2005; B.A. (English), Institute of Foreign Languages (Cambodia), 2005.

Mr. Keo Duong

Course: Culture, Civilization, and History of Cambodia, Foundation of Political Sciences

Ph.D. Candidate (Political Science), University of the Bundeswehr Munich (Germany), Started 2021; M.A. (Southeast Asian Studies), Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), 2014; B.A. (History), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2008.

Mr. Sou Savat

Course: General English I/II

Master’s Degree (Education), Simon Fraser University (Canada), 2008; Graduate Diploma (Teaching Applied Linguistics and Teaching Methodology), SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (Singapore), 2002.

Mr. Ker Munthit

Course: Principles and Practices of Journalism, Media Ethics and Laws, News Writing and Reporting I/II

M.S. (Journalism), Columbia University (USA), 2001; M.A. (Journalism), People’s Friendship University of Russia (Russia), 1991.

H.E. Tith Chandara

Course: Public Relations

M.A. (Economies Sociale et Solidaire), Lumière University Lyon 2 (France), 2018; M.A. (Entrepreneurship & Project Management), Royal University of Law and Economics (Cambodia), 2018; B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2011; B.A. (English for Communication), Norton University (Cambodia), 2010.

Mr. Manfred Rist

Course: Journalistic Inquiry and Commentary, Newsroom Management

M.A. (Corporate Communications), Charles Sturt University (Australia), 2004; MBA (Macroeconomics, Marketing), University of Bern (Switzerland), 1984.

Ms. Sok Chanthou

Course: English Writing Skills I/II

M.A. (Development Studies), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2010; B.A. (English Language), Institute of Foreign Languages (Cambodia), 2006.

Mr. Ou Ritthy

Course: Foundation of Political Sciences

M.Sc. (Public Policy and Human Development), United Nations University-MERIT (The Netherlands), 2017; B.A. (Political Science), Fergusson College, Pune University (India), 2011.

Ms. Hang Sokunthea

Course: Digital Communication for Development

Joint M.A. (Journalism, Media & Globalization), Aarhus University (Denmark) & City, University of London (United Kingdom), 2016; B.A. (Mass Media), Pannasastra University of Cambodia (Cambodia), 2014.

Ms. Soth Sonen

Course: General English I/II, Advanced English for Academic Purposes

Master of Public Relations and Advertising, University of New South Wales (Australia), 2024; B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2019.

Mr. Sun Sokhen

Course: News Writing and Reporting I/II, Journalistic Inquiry and Commentary, Newsroom Management

M.A. (Journalism and Communication), Communication University of China (China), 2018; B.A. (Education in English), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2015.

Mrs. Nov Povleakhena

Course: Audio Visual and Podcast Production

Master of Journalism, University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR, China), 2017; B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2013.

Ms. Hean Socheata

Course: Broadcast Journalism I, Audio and Podcast Production

M.A. (Strategic Communications Management), Monash University (Australia), 2023; B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2015.

Mr. Rithy Odom

Course: Digital Storytelling

Master of Mass Communications, Arizona State University (USA), 2023; B.A. (International Studies), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2017; B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia).

Mr. Chan Raksmey

Course: Foundation of Research, English Writing Skills I

M.A. (Social Solidary Economy), Lumière University Lyon 2 (France) & Royal University of Law and Economics (Cambodia), 2022; B.A. (International Studies), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2018; B.Ed. (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2018.

Ms. Kan PenhSamnang

Course: Foundation of Research, Broadcast Journalism II, Video Production, Thesis and Production Tutorial

M.S. (Transnational, Cultural, and Community Studies), University of Massachusetts Boston (USA), 2019; M.A. (Global Inclusion and Social Development), University of Massachusetts Boston (USA), 2017; B.A. (Accounting and Business Management), National University of Management (Cambodia), 2004.

Mrs. Ly Sousanda

Course: Digital Communication for Development, Current Issues in Media and Journalism

M.A. (International Media Studies), Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) & DW Akademie (Germany), 2023; B.A. (International Relations), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2018; B.A. (English for Professional Communication), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2016.

Mr. Phen Raksmey

Course: Sociology

Master’s Degree (Public Policy and Management), KDI School of Public Policy and Management (Republic of Korea).

Ms. Shika Hurrydass Coley

Course: Graphic Design and Layout and Advanced English for Academic Purposes

Mr. Pong Makara

Course:

Mr. Leang Phannara

Course: Journalistic Inquiry and Commentary, In-depth Reporting and Investigative Journalism, Digital Storytelling

B.A. (Development Studies), University of Cambodia (Cambodia), 2012.

Mr. Chan Sovannara

Course: Digital Storytelling

M.A. (Multimedia), University of Porto (Portugal), 2015; B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2011.

Mr. Phan Phearith

Course: Photojournalism

BBA (Business Administration), National University of Management (Cambodia), 2005.

Mr. Chan Sokmeng

Course: AI and Media

B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2021.

Mr. Nhem Piseth

Course: Thesis and Production Tutorial

B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2013; B.A. (English for Professional Communication), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2012.

Mr. Long Punlurk

Course: Graphic Design and Layout

B.Des. (Hons) (Professional Design), Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Cambodia), 2018.

Mr. Ro Kimlong

Course: Computer/Digital Skills for Media Studies, AI and Media

B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2022.

Mr. Ouk Bunleng

Course: Video Production

B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2023

Mr. San Bunsim

Course: Foundation of Mass Communication

B.A. (Media Management), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 2018.