Originally from Cambodia, Mengty holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering from Burapha University, Thailand, where he graduated with First-Class Honors under a Royal Thai Government scholarship. He also earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Technology from the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, supported by the CONTEC Scholarship. His research focused on the durability of concrete structures, particularly the corrosion of bare and galvanized reinforcing steel and its effects on structural performance. He is also interested in sustainable construction materials and innovative approaches to improving the durability and service life of concrete structures.

Professionally, Mengty has worked as a structural design engineer, with experience in the analysis and design of low- to medium-rise buildings under gravity, wind, and seismic loads. He also worked with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, where he was involved in the inspection, structural assessment, and evaluation of existing and ageing buildings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 

He is currently a doctoral candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Auckland under the supervision of Dr. Enrique del Rey Castillo and Dr. Jason Ingham.