David Koh

David Koh

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  • About me

    Senior Lecturer at VinUniversity

  • Education

    • National University of Singapore

      1986 - 1990
      Bachelor's Degree Political Science, Chinese Studies, Economics, History Honours Second Upper

      Activities and Societies: Classical guitar ensemble

    • The Australian National University

      1992 - 1993
      Master's Degree Strategic Studies Graduated

      Activities and Societies: House Committee, Graduate House

    • The Australian National University

      1994 - 2000
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science; Vietnam Graduated

      Activities and Societies: House Committee, Graduate House

  • Experience

    • Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore

      Jun 1990 - Feb 1992
      Country Officer

      Formulation of foreign policy and management of Singapore's foreign relations

    • Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)

      Dec 2000 - Mar 2013
      Senior Fellow

      I managed research programmes by coordinating their research activities; surfaced new research ideas and topics; participated in the academic life of the Institute; organised conferences and seminars regarding new topics and emerging trends; led or assisted in the public outreach and diplomatic activities of the Institute; researched subjects related to my academic expertise.

    • Institute of Southeast Asia Studies, School of International Relations, Jinan University

      Oct 2011 - Nov 2011
      Visiting Professor

      Research and teaching

    • Self-employed

      May 2014 - now
      Director

      Founder and Director of David Koh & Associates. The company conducts consultancy for investment and country understanding for Southeast Asia.Also Chairman of Board of Directors of the Support Community Development Initiatives, a Vietnamese NGO working with marginalised and vulnerable populations of Vietnam.

    • Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP)

      May 2014 - Jan 2024
      Visiting Senior Research Fellow

      Research, conferencing, assisting with development of research program of CICP

    • The World Bank

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
      Consultant
    • VinUniversity

      Oct 2020 - now
      Senior Lecturer

      College of Arts & Sciences

    • Cambodian Center for Regional Studies

      Dec 2023 - now
      Visiting Senior Fellow
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Centre management

      Issued by Keat Hong Community Centre Management Committee on Mar 2013
      Keat Hong Community Centre Management CommitteeAssociated with David Koh
    • Chair Of The Board Of Directors

      Issued by Support Community Development Initiatives, Vietnam on Jun 2012
      Support Community Development Initiatives, VietnamAssociated with David Koh
    • Member

      Issued by Keat Hong Citizens Consultative Committee on May 2016
      Keat Hong Citizens Consultative CommitteeAssociated with David Koh
    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by Support Community Development Initiatives on Jan 2019
      Support Community Development InitiativesAssociated with David Koh