Yamuna Sithambalam

Yamuna Sithambalam is an Assistant Professor of Business and Associate Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. She embarked on a career in education in 1999 specifically as a faculty specializing in the delivery and administration of British, American, and Australian universities degree programs in Malaysia. She completed her tertiary education in Malaysia, Singapore and UK and recently submitted her doctoral thesis in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship. Prior to her Associate Vice President (AVP) role, Yamuna was the Dean of the School of Business and during this period she completed the International Deans Course (IDC) under the Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies’ (DIES) program which aims to strengthen higher education management capacities in developing countries, a program funded by DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. As the AVP, she plays a crucial role in curriculum development, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for success in the business world. Driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence, she constantly seeks ways to enhance the universities’ programs and foster an environment of continuous learning. Her research interests lie in the fields of circular economy, social and sustainable entrepreneurship in Cambodia and in comparison, to other regions. She has published numerous articles in reputable academic journals and has presented her findings at international conferences. At AUPP, Yamuna’s teaching interests lie in the areas of Business, Marketing, Operations, Project Management, SCM, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Outside of her professional commitments, Yamuna is a passionate traveller and a social Latin dancer, who travels the world to explore new cultures, experience different ways of life, broaden her horizons and dance at international dance festivals.