3 Notable alumni of Royal University of Phnom Penh
Updated: June 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Royal University of Phnom Penh is ranked #4,417 in the world and #1 in Cambodia by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 3 notable alumni from Royal University of Phnom Penh sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Royal University of Phnom Penh won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Cham Prasidh
1951-. (aged 75)
politician
Cham Prasidh is the Cambodian former Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. His Chinese name is 黃裕德虎. Mr Prasidh previously served as a Senior Minister and Minister of Commerce for 19 years (1994-2013). He is a member of the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Siem Reap Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 1993, 1998,...
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2. Virak Dara
1947-. (aged 79)
actor
Virak Dara is a Cambodian actress primarily known for her roles in the 1960s and early-to-mid-1970s. In 1967 she starred as "Kong Rey" in Puthisean Neang Kong Rey, which is to date the biggest Cambodian movie ever made. Her most famous film is An Euil Srey An, released in 1971. Dara quickly became a fan favorite.
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3. Sok An
1950-2017 (aged 67)
diplomat
politician
Sok An was a Cambodian academic and politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Takéo in 1993, then assumed additional roles of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Office of the Council of Ministers from 2004 until his death. He was also a member of the central committee of the Cambodian People's Party.
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