My name is EANG Panha, I am a Sophomore, majoring in Power Engineering at the Institute of
Technology of Cambodia (ITC).
I wished to attend ITC since I was a high school student. I have always been interested in
attending ITC as they have such an excellent reputation in Cambodia, and they of course conduct
a brilliant Power Engineering course, which was always my desired major. Additionally, ITC has
many connections to the top electrical companies in Cambodia and comprehensive engineering
schools abroad. I believe that I will gain better knowledge in my chosen field from ITC than I
could from any other institution.
Being a Power Engineer has always been one of my goals. I have always been interested in the
generators used in my neighborhood that are run by diesel, and I often wondered about the way
such generators work when I was as young as 6 years old. Fortunately, after taking a course in
Electro-Magnetics, I came to understand more about my interest. Not only has my education thus
far provided me with a strong foundation of knowledge in math, physics and the sciences, but I
am also simply enthusiastic about electricity, for instance producing and transmitting electricity.
After graduating in France, I plan to apply for a job as a Qualified Technician Expert in Power
and Engineering at EDC (Électricité du Cambodge) as well as lecturer part-time at the Institute
of Technology of Cambodia. If I were to fulfill this goal to work at EDC, I would have the
opportunity to devote myself to contributing to developments in electricity in Cambodia. This is
something I am passionate about as I wish for the field of electricity in Cambodia to reach a
standard of high quality, comparable to developed countries such as France. Moreover, in such
employment I will have the opportunity to deepen my understanding of theorems and
applications. Being a lecturer, I will be able to share this knowledge and all of my experiences
from France to many Cambodian students; hopefully my enthusiasm and energy to share will
inspire them as I have been inspired in this field.
Gaining my PHD will push me to a greater comprehension of my chosen field, Power
Engineering, and I hope that with this new drive I will be able to contribute to the creation of
new energy resources in Cambodia. Today even hybrid cars cannot provide the answers to the
energy crisis, as they are functioned by batteries and gasoline. This great need for an answer to
the world’s depleting resources is what led to my plan for my PHD; to invent a hybrid panel.
This hybrid panel will utilise both the sun’s rays and precipitation in order to produce electricity.
I believe that this will solve the problem of solar panels being inefficient during times of low
sunlight, as the hybrid panel will also be able to utilise rainwater and it will alternate between the
two in order to create a continuous power source.
The pursuit of my continued academic career in France is my priority, and I am excited about
learning more about France’s electricity systems. To be able to further my education in France
would be a huge opportunity due to the advanced electrical systems that are in place there. In
addition, there is a high quality of learning in France, and of course state of the art laboratories
and factories which will provide excellent educational and perhaps internship experiences
possible. My particular interest in 21st century solutions for energy needs is truly suited to
France as France is a leading country in such exploration of energy solutions, for example the
approach to clean nuclear power upon which France depends mostly of their electricity supply.
Although there are many excellent institutions in France, I have chosen to apply to the Ecole
Polytechnique because of its famed engineering institution, lifestyle and renowned academic
program. Many lecturers and seniors always raise the quality of the Training Engineers of Ecole
Polytechinque as one of its greatest assets. As a result, this institution greatly appeals to me, not
only in terms of the educational opportunities that would be provided to me, but also because of
the great lifestyle at the Ecole Polytechnique, particularly in terms of sport as I am a keen
swimmer. I will be energetic in my studies and I would be sure to make the most of all that the
school has to offer in order to gain a well-rounded and rewarding experience, at the same time as
doing my best to give back to Ecole Polytechnique and their community. I am greatly excited
about the wide variety of module choices that would be available to me, and feel that being given
a choice in my learning will only add to my passion for the subject.
The most attractive curriculum at Ecole Polytechnique to me is of course, Energy in the 21st
Century. This subject which is thoroughly related to my major will also push me to become even
more aware of the issues surrounding energy. In addition I hope to invent a new and eco-friendly
method of energy supply while attending this course through my creative renewable-energy
concepts.
In conclusion, I strongly believe that if I am given an opportunity to pursue my studies at the
Ecole Polytechnique, I will be able to achieve my goal of becoming a Qualified Power Engineer,
and through the application of my learned skills I will be able to be an asset to both France and
Cambodia. Additionally, I will achieve a long-term personal and professional goal graduating
from such an esteemed institution, and I will have gained knowledge that would otherwise not be
available to me, broadening my horizons and giving me the tools I need to improve life for those
around me with renewable energy solutions.