Phoeurng Sackona Explained
Phoeurng Sackona (km|ភឿង សកុណា, Central Khmer: Phœăng Sâkŏna in Central Khmer pronounced as /pʰɨəŋ sakonaː/; born 8 October 1959) is a Cambodian academic, engineer and politician who is the current Minister of Culture and Fine Arts.[1] [2] She is a member of the Cambodian People's Party. She also serves as the President of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia. She is also the daughter-in-law of former Minister of Culture Chheng Phon.
Academic achievements
[3]
- 2002: Doctorate in Food Sciences, Microbiology, University of Burgundy
- 1998: DEA of Microbiology, École Nationale Supérieure de Biologie Appliquée à la Nutrition de l'Alimentation, University of Burgundy
- 1987: Master's degree, engineering science, Gubkhine Institute in Moscow, USSR
- 1986: Engineer's degree, chemical engineering, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge 1981: High School Diploma, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Political career
[3]
- 2013–: Minister of Culture and Fine Arts
- 2008–: President of the Board of Directors, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 2008–2013: Secretary of State for Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
- 2003–2008: Director-General, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 2000–2003: Deputy Director-General, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 1994–2000: Dean, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 1991–1994: Lecturer, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 1987–1991: Staff, Ministry of Industry
Notes and References
- Web site: H.E. Mrs. Phoeung Sakona Hands Over Certificates to 15 Core Teachers from CLV. Agence Kampuchea Presse. 17 August 2014.
- Web site: Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
- Web site: H.E. Phoeurng Sackona . Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts . 4 February 2018.
