Dr. NGOR Peng Bun is an aquatic ecologist and the dean of the Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Royal University of Agriculture. He holds a PhD in Agronomical and Ecological Sciences, specializing in Ecology, Biodiversity, and Evolution from the University of Toulouse, France. His research and publications focus on aquatic community ecology and ecological modeling, with significant contributions to understanding the impacts of hydrological changes on fish assemblages in the Mekong River Basin. His work has been widely published, highlighting critical issues such as the effects of dam development on fish biodiversity and the sustainability of fisheries in the region. His efforts are vital in promoting sustainable management practices for the Mekong's aquatic resources, ensuring food security and biodiversity conservation for future generations. In addition to his research activities, he has led the development and improvement of bachelor's and master's programs in fisheries and aquaculture to align with outcome-based education.
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Tel: (+855) 77 366 689
Email: pengbun.ngor@gmail.com
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Mrs. HOLL Tharine is a vice-dean and lecturer of the Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), Cambodia. She graduated a master of Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Environment from RUA in 2005. She is responsible for the curriculum and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). In addition to her teaching, Mrs Holl Tharine plays role in curriculum development and improvement for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in field of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
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Tel: (+855) 11 871 187
Email: holltharine@gmail.com
Mr. HOK Sen Samphea is a head of Department of Fisheries Management and Conservation at Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture. He graduated a master of Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Environment from the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) in 2005. He is responsible for the Water Quality Laboratory and the Aquatic Biology Laboratory. His interest are both innovative aquaculture productions and aquatic resource management
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Tel: (+855) 98 797087
Email: hsamphea@gmail.com
Dr. CHHOM Vichar is a lecturer and the Deputy Head of the Department of Fisheries Product Technology at the Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), Cambodia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries in 2008 and a Master of Science in Natural Resources Management and Rural Development in 2013, both from RUA. In 2024, she graduated a Doctor of Philosophy in Regional and Rural Development Planning from the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
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Tel: (+855) 15222287
Email: chhomvichar@gmail.com
Mrs. TAN Sokhom is a lecturer at the Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture. She obtained a Master of Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Environment at the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA). She has been teaching students and involved in the research development of fisheries biology, aquaculture and fisheries resource management for the faculty.
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Tel: (+855) 12 881 910
Email: tsokhom@gmail.com
Mr. UY Sophorn specialises in fish community structure, molecular ecology and is a lecturer at the Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Royal University of Agriculture. He holds an MSc. in Biodersity Conservation and is a PhD candidate in Life Science, skilled in Applied Ecology and Management at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. His research interests include fish community structure, fish body-size and population genetics in support of fisheries management and conservation in the lower Mekong River system. He also contributes to the development and modernization of bachelor and master curriculum in fisheries and aquaculture in accordance with the FutureFit Educational Framework for Outcome-based Education of Higher Education in Cambodia.
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Tel: (+855) 17 830 088
Email: sophorn@rua.edu.kh
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Mr. CHHUOY Samol is a researcher and lecturer for the Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture (FoFA), Royal University of Agriculture (RUA). He holds a master degree of Science in Biodiversity Conservation from Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP). Recently, he is pursuing a doctorate degree in Biology, Skilled in Applied Ecology and Management, RUPP, Cambodia. His research interest focuses mainly on fish taxonomy, biology, ecology, systematic, phylogeny, evolution, functional diversity as well as aquatic invertebrate and plant and water quality, contributing to fishery management and conservation. His work experience is related to inland and marine fish taxonomy, biology, and ecology, fish larval and juvenile identification, as well as crab, shrimps, mollusks, and benthic diatoms.
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Tel: (+855) 17 75 95 50
Email: chhuoysamol@yahoo.com
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Mr. SOTH Vithun is a lecturer and researcher in Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture, at the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA). He is currently a PhD candidate in Agricultural Science at RUA. He also earned his Master's degree in Natural Resource Management from RUA too. He has experiences, knowledge, and skills in fisheries and aquaculture related to through participating in joint research, training and workshop. He also experience to give lecture for some courses related to Principle of Aquaculture, Aquaculture Production, Disease and Health Management in Aquaculture, Live Food For Aquaculture, Feed Nutrition and Technology, Genetic and Seed Production in Aquaculture, Research Methodology in Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Aquaculture Engineering. He is passionate about advancing knowledge and practices in aquaculture and fisheries, contributing to sustainable resource management and innovation in the field.
Contact information:
Tel: (+855) 98 680 023 (Telegram)/95 950 664
Email: svithun@rua.edu.kh


