Meiktila
University
About Us
Goal
Now that Myanmar has opened
itself to the world, we hope that Meiktila University will have the opportunity
to enjoy the fruit of academic freedom and autonomy. It is important to engage
with foreign universities to exchange faculty and students and bring new
academic ideas into the existing university environment. Our goal is to
transform Meiktila University into an excellent academic institution which is free
from racial discrimination and academically strong.
Mission
Meiktila University has
firmly decided to make itself mature and experienced in order to face the
challenges of the new knowledge-based age. This is the mission of Meiktila
University.
Location
Meiktila University is located in
Meiktila. It is a city which is situated in Mandalay Region on the
Yangon-Mandalay road. It is well-known for its great Meiktila Lake and nine
Buddhist Ordination Halls. Being the intersection of five motorways, Meiktila is
blessed with good transportation: It is 543.9434 kilometres from Yangon and 148.0556
kilometres or a two-hour drive from Mandalay, the last royal capital of the
last independent Myanmar kingdom. The surrounding area of Meiktila is green
with grapevines and paddy fields. Enriched with pagodas, Meiktila is also home
to other universities such as Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University,
Meiktila Institute of Economics, Computer University, Technological University
and Meiktila Education College.
Campus
Meiktila University occupies a
total area of 18.5424376 hectares.
History
Meiktila University began as
Mandalay Division Regional College(Meiktila) in 1977. The college was renamed
Meiktila Regional College in 1980. It was designated as Meiktila College in
1981. The college was raised to the status of Meiktila Degree College in 1996. Meiktila
Degree College was promoted to university level in 2001.
Administration
Meiktila
University is governed by the Administrative Board consisting of Rector, Pro-rectors, Senior Professors and Administrative Officers. The Administrative
Board is responsible for ensuring that lectures are given and performing
research.The Administrative Board is under the Department of Higher
Education(Upper Myanmar).
International
Affiliation
Meiktila University has undergone
changes since it was upgraded to the university level. That is to say Meiktila
University has seen more students, more buildings, more books, more research
activities and more programs. The striking change is that Meiktila University
has signed a MOU with Gifu University of Japan to work in close partnership
with Gifu University of Japan and its affiliated universities.The university is
now working in close partnership with Gifu University of Japan. This will
further strengthen the university in the academic field.
In accordance with the agreement on Academic Exchange and Cooperation between Meiktila Univereity and Gifu University, Professor Mutsuhiro SHIMA from Department of Chemistry and Bio-molecular Science, Gifu Universtiy visited Meiktila University in July, 2015 and meet with Rector, Pro-Rectors and Professors from Science Departments of Meiktila University to discuss matters related to students exchange programme. Moreover, he also met with science students of Meiktila University and explained about Gifu University and matters related to scholarship awards offered by the University.
Following the agreement on Academic Exchange Programme, one MSc first year student from Gifu University who specializes an electrical engineering is planned to come and study at Meiktila University in September 2015. In return, two MSc students, Ma Phyu Hnin and Ma Khin Moe Win from Meiktila University who specialize in Physics are planned to visit and study at Gifu University for two weeks and November 2015.
Andalas University (Indonesia), Bogor
Agricultural University (Indonesia), Brawijaya University (Indonesia), Bung
Hatta University (Indonesia), Chonnam National University (Korea), Gadjah Mada
University (Indonesia), Griffith University (Australia), Meiktila University
(Myanmar), National University of Malaysia (Malaysia), National University of
Timor Lorosa'e (East Timor), Shikshan Prasarak Mandali's Sir Parashurambhau
College (India), The State University of Campinas (Brazil), University of
Bengkula (Indonesia), University of Brunei Darussalam (Brunei), University of
Malaya ((Malaysia), University of New South Wales (Australia), University of
Pannonia (Hungary), University of Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia), University of
Utah (USA), Yadanabon University (Myanmar), Zhejiang University (China), and
Gifu University (Japan).
Research Network
Needless to say, research is the
lifeblood of a university and it's no wonder Meiktila University has a research
network of 24 universities. It is one of the 24 universities that attended
GU-GLEE 1st International Meeting, 2014, held in Gifu, Japan, on
December 17-18, 2014. The meeting was hosted by Graduate School of Engineering,
Gifu University and its theme was "Towards the promotion of international
exchange and mutual understanding among participating universities. Following
the discussion of the meeting, the participants agreed to lay the future
groundwork for promoting international exchanges and study abroad courses.
Accordingly, the representatives from the participating universities signed a
joint statement as a token of mutual understanding. As of the agreement among
the representatives, a joint declaration was issued according to the spirit of
MoU as follows:
(1) To
develop future academic understanding and cooperation among participating
universities
(2) To
promote student exchanges and advance study-abroad programmes among
participating
universities
(3) To
promote faculty exchanges in various forms in order to encourage joint research
activities
among participating universities
(4) To
hold research networking events with participating universities and related
industries.
The 24 partner universities are:
Faculties &
Programs
Meiktila University currently
comprises of the Faculties of Arts and Sciences. MeiktilaUniversity offers
undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs: Arts(B.A.), Sciences(B.Sc.),
B.A.(Hons), B.Sc.(Hons), M.A. , M.Sc.
and M.Res. Meiktila University's academic programs operate on a semester
calendar beginning in December and ending in March for the first semester and
beginning in May and ending in September for the second semester.
Strength of
Academic and Administrative Staff
The strength of academic and
administrative staff of Meiktila
University has grown since its birth as a university. Meiktila University
is now strengthened with 288 academic staff including 92 PhDs and 190
administrative and office staff.
Academic
Departments
Academic departments provide
facilities and guidelines for the teaching of the students, perform researches
and conduct seminars. They also arrange tutorials for both undergraduates and
postgraduates.
Faculty Contacts
Dr Ba Han drbahan.han@gmail.com
Rector rectormtlu@gmail.com
Dr Kaythi Thin ktthin2009@gmail.com
Pro-Rector
Dr Khin Ma Ma Lay userkmml@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Myanmar
Dr Khin Khin Swe userkks@gmail.com
Professor
Department of Myanmar
U Aung Aung Myint aungaungmyintmdy@gmail.com
Associate Professor-cum-head
Department of English
Dr Khaing Lae Win khainglewin771@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Geography
Dr Mar Lar Thein marlarthein593@gmail.com
Professor
Department of Geography
Dr Mai San San Aye maigyi1963@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of History
Dr Tin Tin Hla drtintinhlahist@gmail.com
Professor
Department of History
Dr Aye Aye Mar dr.ayeayemar.mm@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Philosophy
Dr Htay Htay Thein dr.htayhtaythein@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Oriental Studies
Daw Aye Aye Thein titilay772@gmail.com
Lecturer-cum-head
Department of Law
Dr Ni Ni Aung professorniniaung@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Chemistry
Dr Ni Ni Sein drniniseinchemistry@gmail.com
Professor
Department of Chemistry
Dr Hla Hla Than hlahlathan911@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Physics
Dr Kyaw Kyaw Win drkyawkyawwynn@gmail.com
Professor
Department of Physics
Dr Hla Hla Tin drhlahlatin2014@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Mathematics
Dr San San Wai dr.sansanwai2014@gmail.com
Professor
Department of Mathematics
Dr Thet Thet Tun thetthethtun.mgw@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Zoology
Dr Thandar drthandar2016@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Botany
Dr Zaw Min Thein zawminthein4663@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Geology
Guest
Speakers Talks
Meiktila University values professional expertise
and always seeks opportunities to enrich the students’ skills and widen their
knowledge.The university, therefore, tries to discover what relevant expertise
is available to it. So, guest speakers’ lecturers are undoubtedly frequent throughout
the academic year.
Extra-curricular Activities
Extra-curricular Activities (Second Semester,
2014-2015 Academic Year)
Date
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Department/
Committee
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Topic
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Speaker/
Remark
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From
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To
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10.6.15
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Headquarter
of Myanmar Police Force (Meiktila District)
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A
Talk on ‘Drug abuse prevention, anti-narcotics smuggling, anti-human
trafficking and traffic rules’to mark World’s No Smoking Day.
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Superintendents
of police, MaungmaungTun, MyintSoe, Myolwin
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15.6.15
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16.6.15
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Meiktila
University
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Workshop
on “Peer Review of Teaching, Part I”
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Dr
Zeya Oo (Academic Director)
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15.6.15
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Meiktila
University
|
A
Talk on teaching experience by a Myanmar lecturer of a SingaporeanCollege
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U
Tin Lin, President of Myanmar Engineers’ Association (S”pore)
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17.6.15
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Meiktila
University
|
A
Talk on “Education and Job Opportunities”
|
U
Aung Win, Yaung Ni Oo Company
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19.6.15
|
Geology
Department
|
Tectono-magmatic
Development of West Burma Block from Gondwana Land
|
U
Naing Maw Than, Geologist (S’pore)
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19.6.15
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Every Wednesday &Thursday
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Meiktila
University
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Statistical
package fir Social Science (SPSS) Course
|
U
Htay Win, Lecturer, Meiktila Institute of Economics
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24.6.15 (Morning)
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Physics
Department
|
Bright
Future and Opportunities for Physics Students
|
DrKhinSweMyint,
Rector (Rtd.)
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24.6.15 (Afternoon)
|
Physics
Department
|
The
usefulness of Physics
|
DrKhinMaungTun
Professor (Rtd.)
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25.6.15
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Myanmarsar
Department
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Essay,
Poetry and Article conteststo markWorld’s No Smoking Day and as activities
for Drug Abuse Prevention and Anti-narcotics Smuggling
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26.6.15 (Morning)
|
Botany
Department
|
Cognitive
Development
|
DrMaungThinn
Rector Mandalay University
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26.6.15
(Afternoon)
|
Botany
Department
|
Conceptual
Teaching
|
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29.6.15
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3.7.15
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Sports
and Physical Educational Committee
|
Chess
Competition (Male/ Female) and Table Tennis Competition (Male)
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1.7.15
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22.7.15
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Arts
Association
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Painting
Course
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2.7.15
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Meiktila
University& Gifu University
|
A
Talk on Gifu University & Physics
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Professor
KAZUMA Nakazawa& Professor SHIMA Mutsuharo
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4.7.15
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Chemistry
Department
|
Chemistry
Specializations’ field trip to Cement Factory (TharZi)
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Apache
Cement Factory , TharZi
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6.7.15
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Green
Environment & Environmental Conservation Committee
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Planting
Trees Ceremony
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12.6.15
|
Universities
in Meiktila
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Impromptu
Talk Competition
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8.7.15
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13.7.15
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Sports
and Physical Educational Committee
|
Net
Cane Ball contest (Male)
|
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9.7.15
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Philosophy
Department
|
A
Talk on Philosophy
|
DrTunShwe&Dr
Saw Lin Lectureres, Mandalay University
|
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14.7.15
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Mathematics
Department
|
A
Talk on Mathematics
|
DrTheinMyint
Director General (Rtd.)
|
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15. 7. 15
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Geography
Department
|
A
Talk on Geography
|
Daw
L C Su Yee , Associate professor (Rtd)
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15.7.15
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22.7.15
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Sports
and Physical Educational Committee
|
Volleyball
Tournament (Male/ Female)
|
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22.7.15
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24.7.15
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Red
Cross Society
|
A
Talk on Women’s Health
|
DrTunTun,
Medico Marketing Team
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24.7.15
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Arts
Association
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Painting
Contest
|
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25.7.15
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MathematicsDepartment
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Obeisance
Paying Ceremony (UDE students)
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25.7.15
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Botany
Department
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Field
Trip to National Garden, Nay Pyi Taw
|
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26.7.15
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Physics
Department
|
Obeisance
Paying Ceremony (UDE students)
|
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27.7.15
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Arts
Association Myanmarsar Department
|
Arts
Exhibition &Htila Pan Khin (3) Wall Poster Exhibition
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29.7.15
|
Association
of Ethnic Literature and Culture
|
A
Talk on Youth Sector by the title “ Aesthetic Literature to Successful Life”
|
Students
from different departments &Dr Aye Aye Mar Professor Department of
Philosophy
|
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30.7.15
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31.7.15
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Buddhist
Association
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Wazo Robe Offering Ceremony
|
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30.7.15
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3.8.15
|
Hiking
& Climbing Association
|
Hiking
and climbing to Shan Yoma
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Myanmar
Hiking & ClimbingAssociation
|
First week of August
|
Chemistry
Department
|
A
Talk on Chemistry
|
DrKhin
Mar Tun Pro-Rector (Rtd.)
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9.8.15
|
Zoology
Department
|
Obeisance
Paying Ceremony (UDE Students)
|
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15.8.15
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Chemistry
Department
|
Obeisance
Paying Ceremony (UDE Students)
|
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16.8.15
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Botany
Department
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Homage
Paying Ceremony (UDE Students)
|
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17.8.15
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20.8.15
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University
Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
|
Mastering
Quantitative Approach in Research Methodology, Mastering Data Analysis Using
SPSS: Advanced Level and Mastering Data Analysis Using SPSS: Basic Level
Course
|
Associate
Professor Dr Lay Yoon Fah
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Library
Meiktila University is proud to have a library
which conserves rare books and ancient manuscripts with the flavor of Myanmar
culture. The library is furnished with
17363 books in Myanmar, 20155 books in English, 14255 Myanmar magazines 3509 English
books, and 500 types of e-book although it is deprived of the newest books
andjournals. The library has access to the internet and the learning corner in
the library is a good place for accessing information. Moreover, there is an
ongoing programme of works to improve access to a wide range of teaching and
learning opportunities and information through online databases.
Faculty of Sciences
The Faculty of Sciences was established in
January, 2001. Currently the Faculty employs (
) academic staff and ( ) administrative staff. The Faculty of Sciences offers higher
education in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Mathematics, and Geology. There
are 4603 undergraduate students and 302 post-graduate students.
Research Domain
Dr
Khin Ma Ma Lay
Professor cum Head
Department of Myanmar
Dr Khin Ma Ma
Lay is a professor of MyanmarsarDepartment with over 15 years of research experience in
Burmese poetry. Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of
“Poetry in Innwa Period”. Her current projects focus on Magga So KhanPyo, a type of poetry in Innwa Period”.
Dr
Khin Khin Swe
Professor
Department of
Myanmar
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Linguistics” and its focus is
looking at grammatical items. Her current project focuses on aninvestigation
into prepositions used in Mon stone inscriptions.
U
Aung Aung Myint
Associate
Professor cum Head of Department
Department of
English
His research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Prose Analysis and Literary
Theories”.
Responsibilities
Currently, he is
teaching English literature to undergraduate and postgraduate English
specialization students in Meiktila University.
He also
contributes to Meiktila University Magazine and Meiktila University Research
Journal.
Dr
Khaing Le Win
Professor cum
Head
Department of
Geography
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Urbanization, Natural Disaster
Studies and Environmental Conservation Activities”.
Dr Marlar Thein
Professor
Department of
Geography
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Agriculture and Environmental
Studies”.
Dr
Mai San San Aye
Professor cum
Head
Department of
History
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Struggle for Independence in
Colonial Period”. Her research interest is “ The Role of Women Activities in
Oil Field Strike”.
Dr
Tin Tin Hla
Professor
Department of
History
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ History of Konbaung Period”.
Her research interest is“ Administration of Myanmar Kings during Early Konbaung
Period”.
Dr
Htay Htay Thein
Professor cum
Head
Department of
Oriental Studies
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Linguistics”. Her research
interest is “Old Myanmar Inscriptions”.
Dr
Than Ni
Professor
Department of
Oriental Studies
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Pali Literature in Dhammapada”.
Dr
Aye Aye Mar
Professor cum
Head
Department of
Philosophy
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Applied Ethics”. Her current
projects focus on “ Social Ethics, The Ethics of Information and Communication
Technology, Medical Ethics, Bioethics and The Ethics of Environmental
Conservation”.
Daw
Aye Aye Thein
Lecturer cum Head
Department of
Law
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ International Law”.
Dr
Ni Ni Aung
Professor cum
Head
Department of
Chemistry
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Material Chemistry,
Environmental Analytical Chemistry and Geopolymer Chemistry”.
Dr
Ni Ni Sein
Professor
Department of
Chemistry
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Natural Product Chemistry, Food
Analysis and physical Chemistry and Clinical Chemistry”.
Dr
Hla Hla Than
Professor cum
Head
Department of
Physics
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Nuclear Physics”. Her current
research focuses on “Experimental Nuclear Pyhsics and Material Science”.
Dr Kyaw Kyaw
Win
Professor
His research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Electronics”. His field of
interest is “Electronics and Material Science”.
Dr
Hla Hla Tin
Professor cum
Head
Department of
Mathematics
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Analysis”. Her fields of
interest are Algebra and Linear Programming.
Dr
San SanWai
Professor
Department of
Mathematics
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Differential Equations” and her
fields of interest are “Algebra and
Probabilit’’.
Dr
Shan Shan
Professor cum
Head
Department of
Zoology
Dr
Thet Thet Tun
Professor
Department of
Zoology
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Ornithology (A Study of Aves)”
and her fieldof interestis “Conservation
management”.
Dr Thandar
Professor cum
Head
Department of Botany
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Ecology, Hoticulture and
Agriculture; and Environmental Science”.
Dr
Thida Myint
Professor
Department of
Botany
Her research
focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Biotechnology, Economic Botany
and Pharmacognosy”.
Daw Oo
Lecturer cum
Head
Department of
Geology
Universtiy of Distance Education
Distance Education involves studying coursr
materials from home and completing assignments. It also involves coming to
on-campus courses for science students on weekends. A limited number of courses
are offered for students who choose to study from distance.
Teaching Materials
Once students have enrolled, they will be
supplied with course books and CDs. Students will also be supplied with study
guides which usually combine a set of
lessons with useful guidelines and answer keys.
Courses Offered
1. Myanmar
2. English
3. Geography
4. History
5. Philosophy
6. Psychology
7. Oriental Studies
8. Law
9. Chemistry
10. Physics
11. Mathematics
12. Zoology
13. Botany
14. Economics
15. Commerce
Assessment
Assessment may take a number of different forms
including assignments, laboratories and on-campus intensive courses.
