Nilroth Ly

Nilroth Ly is a sophomore from Cambodia studying engineering. He takes a particular interest in agricultural science and biological engineering, stemming from his project-based boarding academy in Cambodia. There, he worked on a project studying childhood stunting in floating villages due to fish heavy diets, seeking to increase agricultural diversity and nutrition. Drawn to UW–Madison through both the agricultural program and the King-Morgridge Scholas Program, Ly hopes to continue with his work in agriculture projects in public health and nutrition by applying to the Wisconsin Idea Fellowship as well. In the future, Ly wants to give back to his community in any way he can and work in the public sphere to affect positive change in farming methods and infrastructure.