Dr. Sopha

My short curriculum vitae

Dr. Sopha

EDUCATION DETAILS:

1. PhD in Structural Engineering: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2005- 2008) under Singapore Scholarship.

2. MEng.in Structural Engineering (by Research): School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2002- 2004) under SEEDNET Scholarship.

3.MSc with distinction in Structural Engineering: Department of Civil Engineering Donbass Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Ukraine (1993) under Lao Government Scholarship.

4. BSc with Honors in Structural Engineering: Department of Civil Engineering Makeevka Civil Engineering Institute, USSR under Lao Goverment Scholarship.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Strength of rectangular hollow section overlapped K-joints.
2. Fatigue of partially overlapped circular hollow section K-joints.

MY WORK EXPERIENCES

1.Lecturer in National University of Laos 1993-1996.
2.Senior Lecturer in National University of Laos 1997-2002.
3. Senior Engineer in Consulting Company, Singapore, 2009 - present.

My family

This is my family. When I introduced my family to other people who I met, they said I had a perfect family: one daughter and one son. Although I have no an opportunity to stay with them all the time, I do love them very much, actually.

I would like to wish my wife all the best. I also wish to express my appreciation to her for her love, concern, selfless. I am really happy and proud of her, although we did not always stay together. We got married about 26 years ago, but we can live together only about 11 years. This was because I was apart from her for studying and some businesses. I always feel guilty that left her alone taking care of our two children. Sometime I thought why God made my fate like this. I hope soon God, nevertheless, would help me to have an opportunity to stay with my wife and children. I love them very much!
My daughter, Tian Thongsopha (Tiana), 25. She is now working in Laos, after she got a Master Degree in Environmental Science at Thammasath University, Bangkok, Thailand. She is smart and diligent. She loves working hard for what she plan to get.
My son, La Theng Thongsopha (Ai La). He is 19 years old, studying in Lao Banking Academy. He is kind, thaughtful and caring other's feeling.

To know more about my family : http://phototsp1.blogspot.com/

Singapore - a great country

Orchard Building, Singapore

HDB Hub, Singapore

Cosmic insurances building, Singapore

Commercial Complex, Singapore

I am proud that I am studying in Singapore. I decided to come and study here because when I was still in Laos, I heard that Singapore was extremely talented in high technology. When I finally arrived, I wasn't disappointed. The quality of education is high. The course that I am undergoing is interesting and challenging. The education here is provided in a creative and innovative manner and I enjoy marvelous facilities, the professors are competent, and show great sense of responsibility.

Furthermore, Singapore is a peaceful country with multi-cultural equality. Being in Singapore has definitely expanded my view of the world in terms of understanding different cultures and dealing with racial and religious differences. I really enjoy interacting with local people and students from other parts of the world.

Finally, the most impressive thing, what I can say, is that Singapore is the a unique combination of people who don't bother each other unnecessarily, safe streets to roam around even at night, 24-hour shopping in a clean and green environment, all the creature comforts available in life, easy transport all around the island, the latest technology that links you easily to the rest of world, and a tropical climate all-year round, and not to mention the variety of food.

All in all, Singapore is a great country.

To see more photos about Sngapore: http://phototsp2.blogspot.com/