Geology

Contact

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+95-9250422382, 95-95007897, ky.susu.k@gmail.com

Educational Records

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B.Sc(geology), Taunggyi University, (1993-1996)
D.A.G(Engineering Geology), Post graduate diploma in Applied geology, University of Yangon (1997-1999)
M.Sc. (Engineering Geology), (2000-2002), UY
M.Res. (Engineering Geology), (2002-2003), UY
PhD (Geological Engineering,),Faulty of Engineering
Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.(2004-2007) PhD Sandwich program at Dept. of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Faulty of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan (2006-2007)

Work History

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-Demonstrator ( 1998-2003), Assistant Lecturer to lecturer since 2008-2012, Dept. of Geology, University of Yangon (1998 – 2003)
-Demonstrator to Assist. Lecturer, Dawei University (2003 – 2008)
-Assistant Lecturer, University of Yangon (2008 – 2012)
-Lecturer, Dept. of Geology, Maubin University (2012 – 2015)
-Associate professor, Dept. of Geology, Panglong University (2015 – 2016)
-Professor, Dept. of Geology, Taunggyi University (2016 – 2018)
-Professor, Dept. of Geology, University of Yangon (2018 – up to now)
-Give lecture in Geotechnical Engineering Training Course opened by Myanmar Geosciences Society ( 1st to 22nd batch). (2009 – up to now)

Major subjects that had learned in previous academic years

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B.Sc – Geology (basic geology subjects)
DAG – Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, Statistic, Structural Geology
M.Sc- Remote Sensing, Applied Geomorphology, Advanced Structural Geology, Engineering and Groundwater Geophysics, Geopollution, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology of Myanmar, Selected Topics in Engineering Geology(Forensic geotechnical engineering, Foundation Analysis(shallow& deep))
PhD(First year) – Soil Pedology, Unsaturated Soil Mechanics, Continuum Mechanics, Finite Element Method

Paper/Thesis/Dissertation

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Engineering Geological Investigation and Soil Testing of Zaung – Tu Hydropower Project, Bago Township, Myanmar. (1997 – DAG 1st Year)
DISSERTATION – Geotechnical studies of Paunglaung Hydropower Project, Pyinmana, Mandalay Division, Myanmar. (1999 – DAG 2nd Year)
THESIS – Engineering geology and ground water utilization of Heho basin
RESEARCH – Geotechnical Evaluation of earthquake Risk in Sittaung Basin , Myanmar (2003 – Mres)
DISSERTATION- Landslide risk microzonation and the mechanism of landslide in tropical volcanic area, Kulon Progo region, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2007 – PhD)

Achievements

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Engineering Geological Investigation and Soil Testing of Zaung – Tu Hydropower Project, Bago Township, Myanmar. (1997 – DAG 1st Year)
DISSERTATION – Geotechnical studies of Paunglaung Hydropower Project, Pyinmana, Mandalay Division, Myanmar. (1999 – DAG 2nd Year)
THESIS – Engineering geology and ground water utilization of Heho basin
RESEARCH – Geotechnical Evaluation of earthquake Risk in Sittaung Basin , Myanmar (2003 – Mres)
DISSERTATION- Landslide risk microzonation and the mechanism of landslide in tropical volcanic area, Kulon Progo region, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2007 – PhD)

Other Activities

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Social activities – As a member in disaster prevention group in Myanmar Engineering Society (MES), actively participated in field survey and data collection for storm surge map in Nargis affected delta area (2008) and also participated in other activities of MES and MGS.
Research Projects -1.Geotechnical Solution on Seepage Problem at Heho Airfield Extension(2010)
2.The influence of Geological Structure Related to Stability Analysis of Kun Chaung and Phyu Chaung Hydropower Projects(On-going)
3.Investigation and Remedial Measures of Landslide Problem in Tha-Paung Area, Ayeyarwaddy Division (2011)
4.The Identification of Critical Factors and Estimation of Suitable Stabilization Methods for Landslide in Tikyit Area, Shan State (South)(2011)

List of Major Publications

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Su Su Kyi, Aoki.K., Suryolelono.B., Karnawati.D., Pramumijoyo.B., Mito.Y.(2004) The influence of slope stratigraphy and clay behavior on the mechanism of landslide. Development of strengthing network on geological and earth resource engineering education of AUN/SEED-Net. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Suryolelono.B, Su Su Kyi,(2005) Application of Geosynthetics with Reference to Indonesian Soil Conditions, ina-igs, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Su Su Kyi, Amien Widodo, (2005)Natural resource cure for our health. The 34th Indonesian Association of Geologists,, (p. 655). Surabaya, Indonesia.
Su Su Kyi, Aoki.K., Suryolelono.B., Karnawati.D., Pramumijoyo.B., Mito.Y.(2006) Identification of Influence of Landslide parameters for multivarite statistical analysis. The 8th field wise seminar on geological engineering field and the 3rd international symposium and exhibition on earth resources and geological engineering education. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Su Su Kyi, Aoki.K., Suryolelono.B., Karnawati.D., Pramumijoyo.B., Mito.Y. (2006) Landslide risk microzonation by using multivarite statistical analysis and GIS. International rock mechanic journal of JCRM. Japan. ( Winner of excellent paper award)
Su Su Kyi, Aoki.K., Karnawati.D., Pramumijoyo.B., Mito.Y.(2006)The identification of the critical layer in the mechanism of landslide with the application of Distinct Element Method. 2nd international conference on Problematic soil. Selangor, Malaysia.
Su Su Kyi, Suryolelono.B., Karnawati.D., Pramumijoyo.B.(2006)The creep mechanism of landslide by the application Finite Element Method (PLAXIS). 2nd international conference on Geotechnical Engineering. Singapore.
Su Su Kyi, Aoki.K., Suryolelono.B., Karnawati.D.,(2009) The comparison of simulation results and monitoring data from actual field condition of slow movement of the slope, Kulon Progo Region, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Science and Engineering, Yangon, Myanmar.
Su Su Kyi, Day Wa Aung, Tun Naing Zaw (2010) Investigation of Landslides and preventive measures in Kun Chaung area, Bago Division, Myanmar. Proceedings of 2nd ASEAN Civil Engineering conference, Vientiane, Laos.
Su Su Kyi (2010)The Identification of Critical Factors and Estimation of Suitable Stabilization Methods for Landslide in Tikyit Area, Shan State (South).
Su Su Kyi, Hnin Yadanar Nyunt(2011) Engineering Bed-Rock (Firm Base) Identification for Shallow foundation in Yangon Area, Geotechincal Engineering Lectures, MGS collaboration with ISSMGE, SEAGS, MES.
Su Su Kyi, Cho The Oo, (2012) Evaluation of Consolidation in different types of clayey soil in Yangon area, University of Yangon Research Journal, 2012.
Presented : International conference of GeoMyanmar 2012, Geotechnical Solution on Seepage Problem at Heho Airfield Extension.
Presented : International conference of Geosea 2014, Analysis of Formation of solution holes around Heho airfield, Kalaw township, Shan State (South).
Editor & Presented : The 7th AUN/SEED-Net Geological Engineering Conference (AGEC) & The 2nd AUN/SEED-Net Natural Sisaster Conference (ANDC),(2015) University of Yangon,The Case Studies of The Slope Stability During Excavation Along Artificial Canal Connected with Ataran River near Pya Taung, Mon State, Myanmar.
Report on “Field investigation on landslide areas in Hakha and its environ in 2015, producing Potential Landslide Hhazard zonation Map, Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar” to authorized persons in Chin State.
Win Myint, Kyaw Htun, Cho Oo, Su Su Kyi, Maung Zan, Myo Min Htay, Zaw Zaw Thein and Kyaw Swar Myint Thein, 2015. ‘Report on the Engineering Geology Aspects of Landslides in Hakha Township and Surrounding Areas, Chin State, Myanmar.’ September 2015.’ Department of Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration (DGSME), Ministry of Mines, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, in collaboration with the Myanmar Geosciences Society (MGS). Nay Pyi Taw: DGSME and Yangon: MGS.
The World Bank was using part of this report in the overall report being prepared by the WB, EU,and UNDP.
Su Su Kyi, (2018) The Important Role of Quality of Rocks in determination of Construction materials at Onshore Gas Terminal Project, Kyaukphyu, Ramee Island, Myanmar, Universitise Research Journal, 2018. Vol 11
Su Su Kyi, (2018) The analysis of Engineering properties of Soils facilitating the Mechanism of Landslides in Hakha area, Chin State Myanmar, Journal of the Myanmar academy of arts and science. (2018)

Contact

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+959 776571577, myokyawhlaing.edu.geol@gmail.com, myokyawhlaing@uy.edu.mm

Educational Records

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• 2009 B.Sc (Hons) in Geology, Sittwe University (Myanmar)
• 2012 M.Sc in Economic and Mining Geology, University of Yangon (Myanmar)
• 2013 M.Res in Economic and Mining Geology, University of Yangon (Myanmar)
• 2016 Research Student, Kyushu University, Japan
• 2019 Ph.D in Economic Geology, Kyushu University (Japan)

Field Of Interest

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• Ore deposits and ore mineralogy with emphasis on mineral chemistry
• Orogenic gold deposits
• Epithermal gold deposits
• Skarn Au-Cu deposits
• Tin-tungsten deposits
• Rare earth element (REE) deposits
• Lead-zinc-silver deposits
• Geochronology methods for temporal constraints on ore-forming processes

Research Activities

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• Dr. Myo Kyaw Hlaing maintains an active research portfolio with five ongoing and work-in-progress projects focused on Myanmar’s mineral resources. His primary ongoing project investigates the Gold-Bismuth-Telluride-Sulfide Association of the Thae Phyu Chaung Au Deposit in Kyaikhto District, Southern Myanmar, examining implications for ore-forming conditions and orogenic gold mineralization in collaboration with researchers from Kyushu University, including Kotaro Yonezu, Akira Imai, Thomas Tindell, and Koichiro Watanabe. He is independently developing research on Rare Earth Element (REE) deposits in Myanmar as an exploration opportunity. Three additional work-in-progress projects address structural and geological controls on epithermal mineralization in Myanmar through integrated field-based structural analysis; petrogenesis and structural evolution of Au-Cu skarn systems with emphasis on linkages between deformation and intrusion-related processes; and the metallogenic framework and structural controls of tin-tungsten deposits in Myanmar using field-based structural geology approaches. These projects collectively advance understanding of Myanmar’s diverse mineralization systems and their economic potential.

International Experiences

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Oct 2015 – Mar 2016 Research Student, Kyushu University, Japan

Apr 2016 – Mar 2019 Doctoral Degree Program in Human Resources Development in the Mining Sector, Kyushu University, Japan

Aug – Sep 2016 35th International Geological Congress, South Africa

Apr – Sep 2019 Visiting Professor, Kyushu University, Japan

Jun – Jul 2024 Seminar on Geology and Mineral Development, China

May 25-28, 2025 3rd ASEAN Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on ASEAN Minerals Development Vision and ASEAN Minerals Cooperation Action Plan IV, Thailand

Selected Publications

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• Dr. Myo Kyaw Hlaing has published 26 peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings from 2015 to 2026, establishing a robust scholarly record in economic geology. His early collaborative work in 2015 examined copper mineralization at the Man Na area and gold-bearing quartz vein systems at the Shwegyin deposit. From 2016 to 2020, he published extensively on the Kyaikhto gold district in southern Myanmar, including detailed mineralogical characteristics, fluid inclusion studies, and ore-forming conditions. His 2021 publication in Frontiers in Earth Science presented a comprehensive analysis of orogenic gold mineralization across multiple deposits in the Mergui Belt, co-authored with international collaborators including Khin Zaw from the University of Tasmania. Recent publications (2023-2026) focus on the petrochemistry of granitic rocks, hydrothermal alteration zones, and physicochemical conditions of ore formation at the Thae Phyu Chaung Au-Te deposit. He has also contributed to collaborative research on mineralization in Cambodia, reflecting expanding regional research networks. Publications span prestigious journals, including Frontiers in Earth Science, Resource Geology, and Open Journal of Geology, as well as regional research journals, including Techno-Science Research Journal and Journal of the Asia Research Center.

Research Impact and Collaboration

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• Dr. Myo Kyaw Hlaing’s decade-long academic career exemplifies the value of sustained international collaboration in advancing geological sciences. His research partnerships with Kyushu University, Japan, have enabled cutting-edge investigations into Myanmar’s diverse mineralization systems, from orogenic gold deposits to rare earth elements. The combination of rigorous field-based structural geology, advanced mineral chemistry, fluid inclusion, and geochronological analysis positions his work at the forefront of economic geology research in Southeast Asia. His active participation in ASEAN regional minerals development initiatives further demonstrates commitment to translating academic research into practical applications for resource development and policy. With 26 peer-reviewed publications and ongoing international collaborations, Dr. Myo Kyaw Hlaing continues to advance scientific understanding of ore-forming processes while building research capacity in Myanmar and the broader ASEAN region.