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AUPP is the only university in Cambodia to provide U.S dual degree programs. We strive for academic and professional excellence to produce critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders who will make significant contributions to society.
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H.E. Sotheaphal Pho is an Adjunct Professor of Law at AUPP, a licensed attorney, and a co-founder of Sotheaphal, Samnang, Sophy & Partners. He also serves as a notary at Nitei Niron Notary Public and as a Royal Government Attorney.

With over two decades of experience in Cambodian law, customs, and practices, he began his legal career in 2000, gaining extensive expertise at an international firm before establishing his current practice.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Norton University of Cambodia (2000) and a Master of Laws from the National University of Singapore (2004). In addition to his legal practice, he has authored textbooks on property and labor law, as well as numerous articles in legal bulletins and journals on Cambodian law.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/sotheaphal-pho/

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Achieve excellence with AUPP Professors!

Ms. Pisey Pin is a faculty member of Business at AUPP. She was a former external auditor at one of the Big 4 audit firms with particular expertise in financial and managerial reporting, audits and controls. She later joined the education sector as a lecturer at a private university in Cambodia. Prior to joining AUPP, Ms. Pisey briefly served as a finance manager at an international Malaysian-subsidiary bank.

Ms. Pisey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL) of the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) and a Master’s degree in Professional Accountancy from the University of London (UoL, UK). A chartered accountant by qualifications, Ms. Pisey is a Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) and an affiliate of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Read more about her: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/pisey-pin/

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Ms. Janet Murphy (Jay) is an English Instructor in the School of Social Sciences in AUPP. She has worked in education since 2007, when she graduated from the University of Sussex with a B.A. (Hons) in English Language and Film Studies. Her work has taken her across the globe, with a 5-year stint in Cambodia from 2011 – 2016. With a passion for learning about other cultures and languages, she completed her M.A. Linguistics at University College London, with a thesis focused on English Language Acquisition by Adult Khmer students.

Read more about her: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/janet-murphy/

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🌟Meet Professor Joshua Wilwohl !

Joshua Wilwohl is an assistant professor at the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). His courses and research explore identity negotiation at the intersection of art, language, and technology.

He has studied the influence of word choice on consumer behavior, and he has applied the results to shape digital products. His work in the U.S., U.K., and Cambodia includes a patented navigation system that helps improve people’s experience with cars.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/joshua-wilwohl/

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🌟Meet Professor Sing Ong Yu

Prof. Sing Ong Yu brings with him over 35 years of senior management experience in the education, social service, healthcare, banking, and consulting industries.

As a distinguished academician, he had held Deanship and Professorship at four Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia and Vietnam. Besides being a dedicated member of the Senate Committee of three universities, he had also made significant contributions to advancing the institutions’ academic standards and examination protocols as an active member of their Academic and Examination Boards. In addition to his role as a supervisor, Prof. Yu served as an Examiner for Masters and Doctoral candidates, both within his own and external institutions.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/sing-ong-yu/

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🌟Meet Professor Keneth Robinson

Prof. Keneth Robinson has been living in Cambodia and teaching at several educational institutions in Phnom Penh since 2003, including serving as an assistant dean at a local university for much of that time. Most recently, he was the Head of School at an international school that adopted the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

During his first five years in Cambodia, he also worked part-time as a consultant with several NGOs, providing counseling and conducting training workshops.

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, he earned a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in Psychology, followed by a one-year internship at Boston University.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/keneth-robinson/

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🌟Meet Professor Ketsela Hailu Demissie

Dr. Ketsela Hailu Demissie is an Associate Professor at the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). He holds a Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Mathematics from Addis Ababa University. With over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, Dr. Ketsela has served at leading private and public universities across Ethiopia, China, and Germany.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ketsela has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses to students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and economics disciplines. He is a certified educational consultant and is licensed to teach in higher education institutions.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/ketsela-demissie/

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🌟Meet Professor Byron Wright

Prof. Byron Wright is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Sciences. Mr. Wright earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Portland State University and achieved a Master’s of English with an emphasis in TESOL from San Francisco State University. Since then, he has focused on English language instruction to university level students and the adult immigrant population in San Francisco, Portland, and New York. He has also conducted teacher training workshops and taught at universities in Mongolia and Vietnam as an English Fellow.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/byron-wright/

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🌟Meet Professor Danet Hak

Dr. Hak holds a doctoral degree in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, Philippines, and an Engineering Degree in Food Technology and Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia.

With over 13 years of dedicated experience in academia and environmental research, her expertise encompasses Environmental and Social Safeguard, Environmental Impact Assessment, Climate Change, Environmental Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), as well as Smart City and Sustainable Development.

Read more about her: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/danet-hak/

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🌟Meet Professor Tepmony Sim!

Dr. Tepmony Sim received his bachelor degree in B.Sc. Mathematics from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2002. He then continued to the National Institute of Education (NIE) where he earned a teacher training certificate in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. One year later, he was awarded Erasmus Mundus scholarship for a prestigious international Master’s program of Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics (QEM) in Germany, France and Italy.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/tepmony-sim/

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🌟Meet Professor Kao Sophal!

Dr. KAO Sophal is an Associate Professor at AUPP. He specializes in English language teacher training, English language teaching, school monitoring and evaluation, and English language curriculum and materials development.

Previously, he has held various roles including associate dean, dean, school director, and training manager at both private and public higher education institutions. Additionally, he has worked as an education specialist and consultant for international NGOs, and served as a National English Language teacher trainer and supervisor for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in Cambodia over many years.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/sophal-kao/

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🌟Meet Professor Leo Fernandez

Leo Fernandez serves as an Assistant Professor at American University of Phnom Penh, bringing a wealth of knowledge from a distinguished 20-year career in both industry and academia.

Specializing in Information Technology, he has a diverse professional background, including five years as a Senior Software Programmer, where expertise in high-profile projects was cultivated.

Venturing into entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership became a focal point for a year, laying the groundwork for Professor Leo's subsequent roles. This experience was further enriched by a 3-year tenure as a Professional Software Trainer and a managerial role at a prestigious Software Training Center, focusing on optimizing operations and enhancing the learning environment.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/leo-fernandez/

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🌟Meet Professor Matthew Piscioneri

Before joining AUPP in 2024, Dr Matthew Piscioneri lectured in the School of Media, Film & Journalism at Monash University, Australia.

He obtained his doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Queensland, Australia where his dissertation developed a critical reading of Jurgen Habermas’s Theory of Communicative Action. His research examined the internationalization of universities, ethical issues in student care, and the delivery of teaching and learning resources at university and tertiary reading requirements.

Read more about him: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/matthew-piscioneri/

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🌟Meet Ms. Judy Gray Royka

Ms. Judy Gray Royka is the Director of the English Preparatory Program (EPP) and an instructor in the School of Social Sciences. She holds a master’s degree in teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language from the University of Birmingham, UK. With a diverse background that includes experience as a sign language interpreter and drama teacher, Ms. Royka has dedicated almost three decades to education in English across the globe.

In addition to her teaching roles, she has served as the First Year Experience Coordinator at an international college, where she developed her passion for helping students acquire essential life skills that contribute to their academic and personal success.

Read more about her: https://www.aupp.edu.kh/faculty/judy-gray-royka/

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