MEDIA

Education:

• 2002 – 2005, PhD (Environmental Science). University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines.
• 1997 – 2000, MSc (Industrial Chemistry). University of Yangon, Myanmar.
• 1991 – 1995, BSc (Hons) (Industrial Chemistry). University of Yangon, Myanmar.

Research Fellowship:

• Sept 2019 – Dec 2019, Fulbright US-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program, Visiting Research Fellow (Water Quality), , Northern Illinois University, USA
• Sept 2017 – Feb 2018, Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) Program, Visiting Research Fellow (Water Engineering), Seoul National University, Korea.
• Aug 2007 – March 2009, UNESCO/Israel (MASHAV) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme, Postdoctoral Fellow (Environmental Management), University of Haifa, Israel.

Research Interest:

• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Solid Waste Management
• Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction

Publications:

• Htet Htet San, Jie Huang, Seinn Lei Aye, and Xiang-Ying Tang. 2020. Boron-Catalyzed Dehydrative Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Arenes Using β-Hydroxyl Ketone as MVK Precursor. Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, DOI: 10.1002/adsc.202001269
• Ignacio Aguirre-Ayerbe, María Merino, Seinn Lei Aye, Ranjith Dissanayake, Fathimath Shadiya, Crisanto M. Lopez. 2020. An evaluation of availability and adequacy of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Asian countries: A baseline study. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Vol. 49 (2020) 101749.
• Seinn Lei Aye, Kyusik Jo, Jeyong Yoon. 2018. Application of Capacitive Deionization (CDI) Technology for Treating the Brackish Ground Water in Dala, Yangon, Myanmar. Journal of Appropriate Technology, Vol 4, No. 1, pp. 55-63
• Seinn Lei Aye. 2016. Study on Composting of Sawdust by Rapid Method. Universities Research Journal, vol. 8 (1), pp. 265-274.
• Seinn Lei Aye. 2016. Study on Composting of Sawdust by Rapid Method. Universities Research Journal, vol. 8 (1), pp. 265-274..
• Seinn Lei Aye. 2016. Composting of Rice Straw with Effective Microorganisms (EM) and its Influence on Compost Quality. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, v XIV (1), pp. 317-331.
• Seinn Lei Aye, Bo Bo Thet, Moh Moh Myint Zaw. 2015. Solid Waste Generation and Characterization Study in West Yangon University Campus and Development of a Management Plan. Universities Research Journal, vol. 7 (1), pp. 287-300..
• Seinn Lei Aye, Kyaing Thuzar Mon, Htet Htet Naing. 2015. Study on Physical and Combustion Characteristics of Biocoal Briquettes Produced from Agro-Forest Wastes. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, v XIII (1), pp. 321-332.
• Seinn Lei Aye. 2014. Study on Composting of Agricultural and Forest Wastes. Universities Research Journal, vol. 6 (4), pp. 339-347.
• Seinn Lei Aye, Tint Tint Khaing, Mya Thandar. Study on the Production of Vermicompost from Food Wastes and its Application in Mustard Greens (Brassica Juncea var.) Plantation. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, vol. XI (1), pp. 469-478.
• Seinn Lei Aye, Khin Htwe Nyunt. Vermicomposting of Agricultural Wastes. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, vol. X (1), pp. 419-430.
• Seinn Lei Aye, Khin Htwe Nyunt. Life Cycle Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems for Hlaing Tharyar Township. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, vol. IX (1), pp. 433-446.
• Seinn Lei Aye and Nicomedes D. Briones. Ecological Solid Waste Management Planning for Yangon, Myanmar. Discovering New Roads to Development – Environmental Resource Management Connection. SEAMEO SEARCA ISSN 2012-4635: pp. 71-81.
• Seinn Lei Aye. 2009. Life Cycle Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Methods: Haifa Case Study. Universities Research Journal, vol. 2 (5), pp. 429-442.
• Seinn Lei Aye, Nicomedes D. Briones. Solid Waste Generation and Characterization Studies in Yangon, Myanmar. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science , vol. V (1B), pp. 267-278..

Award Achieved:

• Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2021 (Honorable Mention in Senior Scientist Category)
• The Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award 2020, Japan
• Fulbright US-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Award 2019, USA
• International Scholar Exchange Fellowship Award 2017, Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) Programme, Republic of Korea
• “Best Paper Award”. 2015. 15^th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science (MAAS).
• “Best Paper Award”. 2014. 14^th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science (MAAS).
• “Best Paper Award”. 2012. 12^th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science (MAAS).
• “Best Paper Paper Award”. 2012. 10^th WYU (West Yangon University) Anniversary Celebration. West Yangon University.
• “Best Poster Award”. 2008. 11^th SESAM (School of Environmental Science and Management) Anniversary Celebration. University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines.
• “Best Trainee Award (Best Cadet)”. 2007. “Special Refresher Course No. 11 for Faculty Members”. Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaung Gyi).
• “Best Paper Award”. 2006. 6^th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science (MAAS).