Sophorn Vern

Vern Sophorn (5 Jul. 1975) is a researcher in Khmer studies and the Curator of Angkor National Museum, Siem Reap, since 2010.

A graduate in Archaeology from RUFA in 2000, he completed his postgraduate degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology at Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, India. He also joined the Indian Center for Research and Training in History, Archaeology and Palaeo-environment (with a Dr. A.P. Khatri Award), the Indraprastha Museum of Arts and Archaeology, and the Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi.

After working eight years on the World Heritage site of Angkor as an archaeologist (in particular on Ta Prhom site) and social researcher for APSARA Authority, he was appointed Curator of Angkor National Museum, giving numerous lectures and tours for Cambodian students and international visitors.

At Angkor National Museum.