05/02/2026
🎓 Returning for Cambodia’s Development 🇰🇭👨🏻🎓 🇦🇺✨
I’m very happy to share that I’ve completed my Master of Engineering Science (Management) in Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Queensland, made possible by the Australia Awards Scholarships. Although the journey was demanding with high standards, long nights, and intense pressure, it was also one of the most rewarding periods of my life.
The support from the scholarships team, my university, family, and friends kept me going. I’ll always remember the late-night study sessions when we turned stress into laughter, joking about ‘impossible’ assignments while quietly pushing ourselves to finish. Those moments of shared resilience and friendship made a huge difference.
Combining coursework with research gave me practical tools in engineering, leadership, management, policy research, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Beyond the technical skills, this experience strengthened my confidence, widened my perspective, and taught me how to tackle complex, real-world problems.
I’m excited to return to Cambodia and put what I’ve learned to work in science, technology, and innovation. Thank you to everyone who believed in me and walked this path alongside me. I look forward to contributing to our country’s development.
Tho Chandararith
Master of Engineering Science (Management), in the field of Mechatronic Engineering
University of Queensland
