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Phnom Penh, Kh

Phnom Penh, Kh

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Role of the Team Leader:- Desk Reviews of National Policies and Strategies, STEM/STEAM Education Ecosystem Actors in Cambodia, and Case Studies of similar initiatives regionally and internationally. - Design and implementation of user-centered approach, including Site Visits, Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, Co-design Workshops, and a Public Survey to gather valuable inputs from a diverse range of key stakeholders. - Oversight of the Conceptual Building Design Development, ensuring customer-centric design approach, including integration of universal design principles and design thinking frameworks.- Oversight of Functional & Operational Design Document (FODD) and Design-Build Support Document (DBSD) development.For more information, see "Projects" section below.

REXFORM provides technology driven solutions and consultancy services focusing on knowledge management and transformational leadership for businesses, educational institutions, organizations and government agencies. Our mission is to deliver solutions that are affordable and accessible while helping to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of individuals and organizations, even with limited technical resources and capabilities.We are experts in technological-pedagogical content knowledge and action, and our services bridge the gaps between the implementation of technology driven solutions and human driven activities. Our technology driven solutions focus on human-centered information management and secured database solutions.Our consultancy services focus on enhancement of organisational excellence, including support on digital transformation and change management. Our services include organizational capacity assessments, support on development of strategic planning and organizational learning with continuous professional development programs adjusted to client’s needs.

Greater Boston Area

Together with the Computational Thinking Initiatives, I support education, research, and entrepreneurism by creating long-term computational resources as well as organizing and managing programs that help realize the promise of science and computation in building the future.

We build empathy, creativity and resources for people of all abilities by empowering communities through sustainable development, support and education related to assistive technologies.The Humanistic Co-design Initiative is a cooperative of individuals, organizations and institutions working together to increase awareness about how designers, makers, and engineers can apply their skills in collaboration with people who have disabilities through the Humanistic Co-design Process to develop new and innovative assistive technologies.Humanistic Co-design is an extension of contemporary design approaches, such as design thinking and human-centered design, that emphasizes the emergent inspiration that comes from the dissolution of the designer-client relationship in favor of a mutual engagement of peers with complementary experiences and expertise.In collaboration with MIT India (outreach initiative of Massachusetts Institute of Technology), The Humanistic Co-design Initiative has conducted workshops on Assistive Technologies at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi, Freshworks in Chennai and LV Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad and has also extended its programming to Saudi Arabia.

Tellus, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Virgo Cluster, Laniakea Supercluster

I develop projects and systems that apply emerging technologies to enhance individual and organizational excellence with a mission to improve quality of life for all.Topics include: Evidence-Based Optimization SystemsComputational ThinkingEducational InnovationInclusive InnovationPersonal DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentInternational DevelopmentKnowledge ManagementResource ManagementSupply Chain ManagementMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceVR/AR/XRBlockchain and Distributed Ledger ApplicationsInternet of EverythingCloud ComputingCybersecurity

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Visiting Professor at the Department of Management of Information Systems (MIS).Lead instructor for the course MIS 380: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI):I re-designed and contextualized the course to align with ● Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (CS 147) at Stanford University ● Principles and Practice of Assistive Technology (6.811) at MIT The topics include:Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Design Systems and Alternatives, Conceptual Models, Interface Metaphors, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation, Value Creation, Friction Theory, Innovation Theory, Team Building, Collaborative Design, Team Design Sprints

Cambodia

Intermittent consultancy for development of a full proposal for Education Above All(EAA) Foundation in Qatar on a comprehensive program on Education, Employmentand Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development (4E’s) for Climate Action.The goal of the project is to empower 50,000 Cambodian youth (aged 15-24) to buildgreener, more resilient and sustainable communities through climate changeeducation, community-based youth-led climate action, green (self-)employment andgreen enterprise development.The proposed project promotes enhanced coordination and cooperation of Public &Private Partnerships, connecting government agencies such as the Ministry ofEducation Youth and Sports (MOEYS), Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training(MLVT), Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC), Ministry of Industry,Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) and Ministry of Environment, and localentrepreneurship and responsible business ecosystem builders along with establishedgreen businesses already providing locally relevant climate action solutions andtraining to other enterprises on the best green/sustainable business practices.

Cambodia

Consultancy for development and implementation of an Action Learning Leadership Program on Building Critical Thinking in Emerging Leaders for 21st Century Leadership.Responsible for - supporting development of program Structure, Content, Schedule, Selection Process for Participants, M&E Tools- Coordinating coaching sessions and technical workshops with the participants

Cambodia

Responsible for conducting a pre-feasibility study for a new Science & Technology Centre in Cambodia, including recommendations for features; facilities; programming; human resource, infrastructure and equipment requirements; revenue streams and cost estimates

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Supported NGPRC curriculum and staff capacity development, including- Development of ICT in Education curriculum for the M. Ed. in Mentoring Program at NGPRC - Training the NGRRC staff on ICT management and education concepts- Training the NGPRC ICT in Education local instructor on the developed ICT in Education curriculum- Supporting the delivery of the ICT in Education curriculum to the M. Ed. in Mentoring program participantsSupported development and implementation of the Center's Research Agenda; - Evaluation of institutional capacity to conduct pedagogical research- Identification of research topics - Research proposal preparation and submissions (including "Evaluation of The Effectiveness of Teacher Mentoring in Cambodia" and "Evaluating The Preparedness and Implementation Strategies for Online and Remote Teaching & Learning in Cambodian Public Schools")Consulted with the management and instructors at the National Institute of Education;- Appointed as a Leader of ICT Task Force to conduct ICT needs assessment and evaluate capacity of NIE staff, infrastructure and organizational management- Created three sub task forces with the relevant NIE head instructors on 1) ICT Curriculum Development, 2) ICT Infrastructure Development, 3) Web Development- Conducted weekly meetings with the sub task forces- Conducted meetings with all NIE Department Heads and other relevant key personnel

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Technical support to KAPE focusing on ICT, Digital Education and STEM Education, including - Applications of technological-pedagogical content knowledge and action - ICT training (development of websites and information management systems)- ICT in Education Curriculum Development for Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education- Coordination and Development of STEM programs- Coordination for Technical Development Partnerships- Capacity Development and Training in areas such as Constructivist Learning and Computational ThinkingFor more information, see "Projects" section below.

Cambodia

Intermittent consultancy working on a full proposal for the Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) Foundation in Qatar on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) integration into Cambodian formal and non-formal education systems (targeting 40,000 youth; 20,000 in-school youth ages 15-17 and 20,000 out-of-school youth ages 15-24)Completion of the narrative proposal, including- Background on Educational Context and Targeted Youth- Alignment With National Strategies- Theory Of Change- Results Framework- Linkages With Sustainable Development Goals- Key Risks And Mitigation Plan- Project Implementation PlanSupport in preparation of - Monitoring and Evaluation Framework- Financial Plan and Budget

Global

From elementary school to graduate school and beyond, together with Wolfram's products I help bring the world's best teaching & learning practices to education enabled by the world's best technology.Among others, this includes topics such as- How to apply computational thinking with project- and inquiry based teaching and learning methods.- How to meaningfully integrate available computational resources in your classroom and organization.- How to create interactive teaching and learning materials with Wolfram Language and related products and services.- How to provide the best possible opportunities for the students to become the leaders of the future and positive changemakers in their communities!

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

I mentored three participants under "Science and Technology" and "Educational Innovation" tracks. The projects applied cutting edge technologies related to machine learning, data visualization and analysis, and natural language processing. The completed projects were:Assessment in Computer-Based Learning:https://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/2028107Textually Describing Wolfram Language Expressions:https://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/2028700Nearest NACA Airfoil finder:https://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/2030548

Waltham, Ma, Usa

I mentored five participants on the Educational Innovation track. The projects applied cutting edge technologies related to microcomputers, data analysis, predictive models, computational thinking and online education. The completed projects were:Lesson Prototype: Wolfram Language for Electronics https://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1728722Wolfram is curious if the poor get poorer and the rich get richer! https://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1730316Developing a Culture of Computational Thinkinghttps://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1730326Data presentation and interpretationhttps://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1729750Creating Interactive Macroeconomic Modelshttps://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1730046

Waltham, Ma, Usa

I mentored four participants on the Educational Innovation track. The projects applied cutting edge technologies related to machine learning, data visualization, image processing, web applications and cloud computing. The completed projects were:Exploring Surveys and Data Visualisation for Students:http://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1374370Learning About Learning:http://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1378652Web Deploying Numerical Cognition Experiments:http://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1379122Water Basin Delineation:http://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1379392

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Research and development related to computational modeling and data handling methods applied to nonlinear dynamics of many-body quantum systems in astrophysical environments.Supervision of Graduate Students.Teaching in-person/online classes to students from first year to senior level on diverse topics ranging from Advance Electromagnetism and Research Ethics to multidisciplinary course on Science Behind Life.Educational outreach and public engagement (Scholarship on Teaching and Learning, Scholarship on Community Engagement offered by the NCSU Office of Faculty Development), including; 1) Community engagement through public STEM programs in Wilson, North Carolina, USA;- evaluation of STEM education and outreach opportunities in Wilson, NC,- evaluation of existing youth and community development programs in Wilson, NC- coordination with the City of Wilson, NC, Planning Division, The Imagination Station Science and History Museum and NCSU Office of Faculty Development- development of STEM Education curriculum for public, including applications of automation and sensor data for smart community gardening,2) In coordination with Toward Educating Americas Children (TEACH, with a mission to actively respond to the schooling needs of under-served children in Maya communities in Guatemala) conducted site visits at the indigenous villages in Guatemala and assessed the situation and needs related to education infrastructure and programming;- Evaluated existing STEM education programs for the indigenous populations in Guatemala- Conducted workshops for the indigenous teachers on adaptable STEM educational projects- Created sustainability plans for improving accessibility to high quality education for the indigenous populations, addressing demographic and geographic challenges3) Life from Star Stuff - Interdisciplinary undergraduate course about science behind life combining physics, chemistry and biologyFor more information, see "Projects" section below.

Paris Area, France

I accrued experience in all aspects of conducting and communicating scientific research.

Jyväskylä, Finland

In addition to gaining experience in technical aspects of applied experimental physics and related safety protocols I improved my skills in clearly communicating technical concepts between senior physicists and mechanical engineers in order to provide practical solutions.Performed duties:- Operation and maintenance of the K-130 cyclotron at the Department of Physics, University of Jyvaskylä in Finland. - Participation in nuclear physics experiments and production of isotopes for medical applications.- Coordination between senior physicists and mechanical engineers.

Finland

I was responsible for preparing and teaching classes and for all aspects of general management from accounting, organizing meetings and events to preparation of official reports and advertising campaigns.

Finland

I acquired comprehensive communication and persuasion skills.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theoretical And Mathematical Physics, Très Honorable

Master’S Degree, Physics, Very Good

High School