SORITH HOU

Mr. Hou Sorith is an agricultural development specialist with a strong focus on rural sustainability and agroecology. He holds a Master of Agriculture in International Development from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and an MBA in Project Management from Cambodian Mekong University. Mr. Sorith serves as a Lecturer at the Royal University of Agriculture and a Research Coordinator at Eco-System Services for Soil and Land Use Center (ECOLAND). His expertise includes agroecology, value-chain analysis, research methodologies, and rural development, with hands-on experience in data analysis using R. With his interest in exploring innovative practices in agroecology and rural sustainability, he collaborates with various stakeholders on projects such as pesticide reduction, bio-input innovation, and strengthening sustainable farming systems, knowledge management and cooperative development.

Topics:
Natural resources governance
Economy and income
Sustainable food system
Input reduction and recycling
Landscapes:
Plateaus
Lowland River Deltas
Mountain Ranges and Highlands
Scientific Expertise:
Biodiversity Assessment
Economic Analysis
Innovation and Technology Adoption
Policy Analysis and Governance
Rural economics
Statistical Analysis and Data Science
Practical Expertise:
Best Practices and Guidelines
Capacity Building
Knowledge Sharing Platforms
Project Management
Skill Development and Training
Topics:
Economy and income
Input reduction and recycling
Natural resources governance
Sustainable food system
Land Use Systems:
Diversified Lowland Rice-Aquatic Mosaics
Floodplain Agroecosystems
Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture
Landscapes:
Lowland River Deltas
Mountain Ranges and Highlands
Plateaus

Publications

Title
Ecosystem and innovation process for bio-inputs based on micro-organ-isms in Cambodia
Main Author
Sorith Hou
Co-Author(s)
Ludovic Temple, Raphaelle Ducrot, Linna Ngang, Samnang Nguon
Type of Publication
Article
Year of Publication
2026
ISBN / ISSN Number
DOI
Web Link
Title
Evaluation of Agroecological Performance Under Geographical Aspects and Agroecological Transition Levels in Battambang Province, Northwest of Cambodia.
Main Author
Theara Mao
Co-Author(s)
Sorith Hou, Samnang Nguon, Lucie Reynaud, Sovann Pat, Rada Kong, Veng Sar, Guillemette Arminjon, Agnès Colbe
Type of Publication
Article
Year of Publication
2025
ISBN / ISSN Number
DOI
Web Link
Title
Toward a comprehensive analysis of the use of pesticides in Cambodian rice farming and identification of levers for its reduction
Main Author
Linna Ngang
Co-Author(s)
Eve Bureau-Point, Phirum Or, Suzon Garnier, Sorith Hou, Benjamin Heuclin, Philippe Letourmy, Samnang Nguon, Mathilde Sester
Type of Publication
Article
Year of Publication
2024
ISBN / ISSN Number
DOI
Web Link