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Seanghort Born

PhD Student

Empowering Khmer education with NLP, learning analytics, and community-driven technology

NLP ResearchLearning AnalyticsKhmer Language TechProduct Engineering
Seanghort Born

Availability

Open to research collaboration and academic projects

About

Research-driven educator & product builder

I am a PhD student, lecturer, researcher, and freelance developer who believes education changes lives. I specialize in Natural Language Processing and Learning Analytics for Khmer education, building intelligent tools that improve writing skills and support learners. I teach Software Engineering, Project Management, and Research Methodology at the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology, and develop modern web applications with Python frameworks and a strong focus on usable, human-centered design. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and collaborating with anyone eager to learn and grow.

Expertise

Skills that shape my work

💻Technical

Python (PyTorch, Django, Flask)Natural Language Processing (NLP)Machine Learning & Deep LearningLearning AnalyticsKhmer Language ProcessingReact & Next.jsJavaScript & TypeScriptPHP & Laravel FrameworkJava & SwiftC & C++HTML, CSS & JavaScriptMongoDB & PostgreSQLRESTful APIsGit & GitHub

🧪Research

Academic Writing & PublishingSurvey Design & Data CollectionLow-Resource NLPHomophone Spelling CorrectionText-to-Text ModelingData Annotation & AnalysisEducational Technology ResearchHandwritten Text Recognition (HTR)

🎓Teaching

Software EngineeringProject ManagementResearch MethodologyComputer Science FundamentalsMicrosoft Office & Digital SkillsCurriculum DesignStudent Supervision & Mentorship

🤝Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingClear CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationProject Planning & CoordinationLeadershipTeamworkTrustworthy & EthicalMotivated & AttentiveQuick LearnerResponsible & Diligent
Highlights

Achievements & impact

🎓

French Government PhD Scholarship

2022–Present

Awarded prestigious French Government Scholarship to pursue doctoral research in Computer Science at Le Mans Université, France.

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Peer-reviewed publications

2022–2025

Published and presented research on Khmer NLP, homophone spelling correction, and learning analytics at international conferences and journals.

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Applied NLP systems

2020–2025

Designed and implemented text-to-text models, educational platforms, and intelligent tooling that improve Khmer academic writing outcomes.

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UYFC Scholarship Recipient

2015–2020

Received Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia Scholarship for undergraduate studies at Institute of Technology of Cambodia.

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Huawei Seeds for the Future

2018

Selected for cultural and ICT exchange program at Huawei University in Shenzhen, China.

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Curriculum & mentorship

2019–Present

Led courses in software engineering, research methodology, and digital skills while supervising student projects and managing educational programs.

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Product and platform delivery

2020–Present

Built modern web applications including educational platforms, management systems, and personal finance tools with focus on UX, accessibility, and scalable architectures.

Experience

Academic & professional experience

Lecturer & Researcher

Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT)Phnom Penh, Cambodia

2022 – Present

Teaching Software Engineering, Project Management, and Research Methodology. Conducting research in Natural Language Processing and Learning Analytics for Khmer language education.

  • Deliver lectures on Software Engineering, Project Management, and Research Methodology
  • Supervise student research projects and theses
  • Conduct research in NLP and Learning Analytics
  • Develop educational platforms and tools for Khmer language learning
  • Publish research in international conferences and journals

PhD Student

Le Mans Université (LIUM Laboratory)Le Mans, France

2022 – Present

Pursuing doctoral research in Computer Science focusing on AI for Education, specifically Natural Language Processing and Learning Analytics for improving Khmer writing skills through intelligent homophone spelling correction systems.

  • Conduct advanced research in NLP and Learning Analytics
  • Develop intelligent educational platforms for Khmer language
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed conferences and journals
  • Collaborate with international research teams
  • Present research at international conferences

COO (Chief Operations Officer)

ZoneerPhnom Penh, Cambodia

2025 – Present

Leading operations for Zoneer, a digital platform designed to streamline rental room and apartment management for property owners and tenants.

  • Manage stakeholder relationships and business strategy
  • Drive customer connections and market adoption
  • Ensure business sustainability and long-term growth
  • Coordinate operations and keep the business viable in real-world markets

Research Assistant

Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC)Phnom Penh, Cambodia

2020 – 2022

Research assistant under HEIP-ITC-SGA#10 project focusing on Khmer misspelling correction for handwritten text recognition on historical documents (Sleuk-Rith), specializing in Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning.

  • Developed encoder-decoder language models for Khmer HTR
  • Conducted research on spelling correction for historical documents
  • Implemented machine learning algorithms for text recognition
  • Published research findings in international conferences

Dormitory Coordinator & Youth Education Project Coordinator

New Life FoundationPhnom Penh, Cambodia

2020 – 2021

Coordinated dormitory operations and youth education programs, ensuring safe accommodations for university students and supporting their personal and academic development.

  • Managed dormitory operations and student welfare
  • Coordinated youth education programs and activities
  • Provided mentorship and support to students
  • Handled administrative tasks and budgeting

Computer Teacher (Part-time)

New Life FoundationPhnom Penh, Cambodia

2019 – 2022

Taught Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic office skills to students, helping them develop essential digital literacy competencies for administration and professional work.

  • Taught Microsoft Office applications and email management
  • Developed curriculum and teaching materials
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback
  • Prepared students for professional office environments

Full-Stack Developer

Personal ProjectPhnom Penh, Cambodia

2020

Led development of a comprehensive web-based Gas Station Management System with a team, handling operations, inventory, and customer management.

  • Designed system architecture and database structure
  • Implemented frontend and backend functionality
  • Collaborated with team members on feature development
  • Managed project timeline and deliverables

Web Development Intern

The Light Times MagazinePhnom Penh, Cambodia

2019

Completed a 3-month web development internship, gaining hands-on experience in full-stack web development, content management systems, and digital publishing platforms.

  • Developed and maintained website features
  • Worked with content management systems
  • Collaborated with editorial and design teams
  • Implemented responsive web designs

Computer Teacher's Assistant (Part-time)

New Life FoundationPhnom Penh, Cambodia

2019

Assisted lead computer teacher in delivering Microsoft Office and digital literacy courses to students.

Marketing and Sales (Social Media Advertising)

MACA OrganizationPhnom Penh, Cambodia

2016

Managed social media advertising campaigns and promotional activities for the organization.

English Teacher (Volunteer)

New Life FellowshipPhnom Penh, Cambodia

2015 – 2016

Volunteered as an English teacher, helping students improve their English language skills and communication abilities.

Education

Academic background

PhD in Computer Science

Le Mans Université (LIUM Laboratory)Le Mans, France

AI for Education: Natural Language Processing & Learning Analytics

2022 – Present

Doctoral research focusing on developing intelligent educational systems that combine NLP and Learning Analytics to improve Khmer academic writing skills, particularly homophone spelling correction. Recipient of French Government Scholarship.

Thesis: Khmer Misspelling Correction Model with Deep Learning Approach to Improve Khmer Typing Accuracy in the Educational Context

Master's Degree in Computer Science (M.Sc.)

Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) / Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT)Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Mobile Technology

2020 – 2021

Advanced studies in computer science with specialization in mobile technology, machine learning, and software development.

Bachelor's Degree / Engineer's Degree in Computer Science (B.Sc.)

Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) / Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT)Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Information and Communication Technology Engineering

2015 – 2020

Comprehensive undergraduate education in computer science and ICT engineering, covering algorithms, programming, databases, computer architecture, and software development. Recipient of Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) Scholarship.

Exchange Study Program

Huawei UniversityShenzhen, China

ICT and Cultural Exchange

2018

Two-week intensive program on ICT technologies and Chinese culture as part of the Seeds for the Future Program.

Duration: December 1-15, 2018

High School Diploma

Krang Sla High SchoolTakeo Province, Cambodia

2013 – 2015

Completed secondary education with strong foundation in mathematics and sciences.

Research

Projects & publications

Sor-Ser: Integrating NLP and Learning Analytics to Enhance Khmer Writing Skills

2023–Present

PhD research focused on developing an intelligent educational platform that combines Natural Language Processing and Learning Analytics to improve Khmer homophone spelling accuracy and enhance users' long-term writing skills.

Generative AI for Low-Resource NLP: Evaluating Khmer Data Generation for Homophone Spelling Correction

Seanghort Born, Madeth May, Claudine Piau-Toffolon, Sébastien Iksal

Speech and Language Technologies for Low-Resource Languages (SPELLL), IIIT Kottayam, India, December 20252025

Model Selection for Homophone Spelling Correction in Low-Resource Languages: A Systematic Review with Khmer Case Study

Seanghort Born, Madeth May, Claudine Piau-Toffolon, Sébastien Iksal

HAL Open Science2025

Towards a Smarter Homophone Correction Tool: A Case Study in Khmer Writing

Seanghort Born, Madeth May, Claudine Piau-Toffolon, Sébastien Iksal

Generative Systems and Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS 2025), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 15724, Springer2025

A Survey on the Importance of Homophones Spelling Correction Model for Khmer Authors

Seanghort Born, Madeth May, Claudine Piau-Toffolon, Sébastien Iksal

arXiv preprint2024

Khmer Spelling Correction for Sleuk-Rith Extracted Text

2020–2022

Research assistant project focusing on developing encoder-decoder language models to correct spelling errors in historical Khmer palm leaf manuscripts using handwritten text recognition systems.

Encoder-Decoder Language Model for Khmer Handwritten Text Recognition in Historical Documents

Seanghort Born, Dona Valy, Phutphalla Kong

2022 14th International Conference on Software, Knowledge, Information Management and Applications (SKIMA), IEEE2022

Training

Workshops & certifications

Web Development and Design

ReanWebPhnom Penh, Cambodia

April – October 2018
HTML, CSS, JavaScriptPHP and jQueryResponsive DesignWeb Standards

ITC-Startup BoomCamp Training

Institute of Technology of CambodiaPhnom Penh, Cambodia

April – September 2018
EntrepreneurshipStartup DevelopmentBusiness PlanningPitching

Photoshop and Graphic Design

New Life FoundationPhnom Penh, Cambodia

May – September 2018
Adobe PhotoshopGraphic Design PrinciplesDigital Design

Business + Work Preparation Training

Work Plus + CambodiaPhnom Penh, Cambodia

December 2016

Duration: 5 days

Professional SkillsWorkplace EtiquetteCareer Development

Teacher's Training

New Life FoundationPhnom Penh, Cambodia

July 2016

Duration: 5 days

Teaching MethodologiesClassroom ManagementCurriculum Development

Online certificates

Volunteer

Community & presentations

Presenter

3rd National Research ForumMinistry of Education, Youth and Sport

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

December 2-3, 2021

Presented research findings on Khmer language processing and NLP applications.

Presenter

10th Scientific DaysInstitute of Technology of Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

May 6-7, 2021

Presented research on Khmer spelling correction and language models.

Guide

STEM Cambodia EventSTEM Cambodia Organization

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

March 9-11, 2017

Guided participants and raised awareness about the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education in Cambodia.

Host / Customer Service

Blood Donation DriveNational Blood Transfusion Centre

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

February 14, 2017

Provided hosting and customer service support for blood donation event.

Languages

Communication strengths

Khmer

Native Speaker

Native speaker with excellent reading and writing skills

English

Professional Working Proficiency

Very good speaking, reading, and writing skills

French

General Communication

Good for general communication

Korean

Basic

Basic conversational skills

Chinese

Basic

Basic conversational skills

Interests

Focus areas & interests

EducationTechnologyResearchMachine LearningBusinessCommunity
Connect

Let’s build something meaningful

I'm always open to discussing new projects, research collaborations, or opportunities to support your vision. Reach out and I’ll respond quickly.

Emails

Personal: seanghort.born@outlook.com

Work: seanghort.born@cadt.edu.kh

Business: seanghort.born@zoneer.pro