Myanmar Water Academy

Daw Nwe Nwe Yi epitomizes the spirit of dedication, compassion, and service. With over two decades of unwavering commitment as a middle school teacher, she has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students, shaping minds and nurturing futures. Her journey extends far beyond the classroom, where she has seamlessly transitioned into a beacon of hope and change in her community.

With a heart brimming with empathy and a passion for social betterment, Daw Nwe Nwe Yi embarked on a new chapter of service following her retirement from teaching. Her transition into philanthropy and community empowerment signifies her enduring commitment to make a tangible difference in the lives of others.

One of Daw Nwe Nwe Yi’s most notable endeavors lies in her dedication to rainwater harvesting and water education for children and youth. Recognizing the critical importance of water sustainability and environmental stewardship, she has tirelessly championed initiatives aimed at raising awareness and fostering practical solutions within her community at the grassroots level. As the former secretary of the Water Mothers organization, Daw Nwe Nwe Yi played a pivotal role in orchestrating efforts to promote water conservation, empower local communities, and instill a sense of environmental responsibility among the township level activities and wet market communities including the youth. She has been to regional conferences in South East Asia to disseminate the success stories of Water Mothers organisation.

Daw Nwe Nwe Yi’s impact transcends mere philanthropy; it epitomizes the power of compassion, resilience, and collective action. Through her selfless devotion and unwavering advocacy, she continues to inspire and uplift those around her, igniting a ripple effect of positive change that resonates far and wide.

In every aspect of her life, Daw Nwe Nwe Yi embodies the essence of service, compassion, and leadership. Her journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of individual action and the profound impact it can have on the world around us. As she continues to sow the seeds of hope and empowerment, Daw Nwe Nwe Yi stands as a shining example of the extraordinary difference one person can make in building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Kyaw Myat Khine was graduated with English degree from Dagon University. He attended English Course in British Council (BC) and also served as volunteer for BC library and CSI (Civic Society Initiative) projects in BC in Myanmar from 2017-2018. Next, he continued learning Post Graduate Diploma in GIS & RS from Dagon University. He also learned Diploma in International Relations in Yangon University of Foreign Languages (YUFL). He interested in Environment protection sector with GIS mapping. So, he joined Myanmar Water Academy as an Intern.

Ph.D Thesis Title: “Reserve Estimation and Forecasting of Okahmintaung Formation, CD Fault Block”

Pyae Soe Thant studied Water Resources Management, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies. These interdisciplinary fields have provided him with a unique perspective on the world’s complicated concerns today. He has developed extensive experience in social and environmental impact assessments and research studies, as well as a deep understanding of the complex relationships between humans, society, and the environment. With his combined experience, he is dedicated to developing comprehensive, long-lasting solutions to problems in the social and environmental sectors.

Dr. hc Violeta Bulc is the Founder and Curator of the Ecocivilisation (https://www.ecocivilisation.eu/en), EUCommissioner for Transport (2014-2020). She studied computer science and informatics at the University of Ljubljana. She then obtained a master’s of science in information technology from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California. She worked in Silicon Valley for four years before moving back to Slovenia in 1994, after it became an independent country. Ms Bulc founded her own telecoms firm called Telemach. From 2000 to 2014 she was the CEO of Vibacom, a firm focused on balanced sustainable development strategies, organic growth and innovation of ecosystems. Immediately prior to her appointment to the European Commission, she was the Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia, with ministerial responsibility for development, strategic projects and cohesion. She authored a number of books:

•  Rhythms Of Business Evolution: https://www.ecocivilisation.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BULC_Rhythms-of-Business-Revolution_knjiga-za-CIP-a.pdf ;
• Magic Of Contribution: https://www.ecocivilisation.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/MagicOfContributionKnjiga.pdf ;
• Contribution of chapters to various books of multiple authors, Poet, Song writer: Narod moj (radio hit) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1eJCLhJH38

Prof. Dr. Sein Myint is a retired Professor and Head of Petroleum Engineering at the Yangon Technological University (formerly RIT) and current Chairman and MD of the Supreme Groups of Companies.

He has (27) years teaching and research experience until 1992 and after that more than 25 years of leadership in business arena, covering many different areas such as the Business Representative of (11) Foreign Companies of Business and Supreme Groups of Companies working in the fields of Water and Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Agro-Chemicals. and Agro Industries, Chemical and Bio-Compost Fertilizer, Organic Farming, Energy, Steel Bridges, Supplier, and Consultancy.

Prof. Dr. Sein Myint has published more than (20) papers and (6) text books regarding the petroleum and reservoir engineering education. On the subject os SMEs, more than (10) papers were presented at the national and international conferences and seminars. His expertise also include Water Engineering, Petroleum Engineering and the Wastewater Treatment Systems and installation of Plants.

He has magnificent energy and dedication to engineering education and empowerment of next generation engineers by contributing his time and resources to important associations listed below.

• • Member, SPE (USA) {1979 to Present}
  • Member, Asian Engineer Register Commission {2001~2004}
  • Past President, The Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Fed. MES) {2002 to 2004}
  • Chairman, ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organization (AFEO) 2004
  •  Chairman, Organizing Committee, CAFEO-22 {2004}
  •  Senior Fellow, Vice President of ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (since 2004 to present)
  •  Chairman, Advisory Board of CAFEO {2005 to present} – Advisor and Central Executive Committee Member of Past President, The Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies
    (Fed. MES) {2005-to-present}

Chairman of the following Co. Ltds

• • Supreme Enterprise Limited.
  • Supreme Bio Tech Group
  • Supreme Water Doctor Engineering Group
  • Supreme Trading Company Limited.
  • Supreme Agriculture Development Company Limited.
  • Supreme International Trading Pte. Limited (Singapore)
  • Alliance Global Technologies Pte. Limited (Singapore)
  • K.T.M Co-operative Society Limited.

As an ASEAN Engineer, Prof. Dr. Sein Myint is:-

• • Fellow and Hon. Fellow, ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO)
  • Founding Member and Vice President of ASEAN Academy of Engineering & Technology (AAET)
  • Honorary Fellow, Hong Kong Construction Professionals Development Centre
  • Governing Board Member of International Science, Technology And Innovation Centre For South South Cooperation Under The Auspices Of UNESCO. (ISTIC)
  • Business and Social Association: – Chairman, Supreme Group of Companies (SGC)
  • President, Myanmar Chapter of ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology
  • CEC Member, Union of Myanmar Federation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) {1996 to 2006}
  • Council Member, ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) (2003 – 2009)
  • Council Member, East Asia Business Council (EABC) (2003 – 2006)
  • Patron and Past Vice President; Advisor of Myanmar Industries Association (MIA)
  • Vice Chairman, Union of Myanmar Border Areas Development Association (BDA)
  • Patron and Past President (1996-2006) Myanmar Basketball Federation (MBF)

U Cho Cho is a Senior Irrigation Engineer with more than (50) years of experience in design and implementation of hydraulic infrastructures. He obtained Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree from the  Rangoon Institute of Technology, Yangon, Myanmar (1970) and Post Graduate Diploma in Hydraulic Engineering from the International Institute for Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Delft, The Netherlands (Experimental and Computational Hydraulics)  in 1983. He started his career as a Construction Engineer in November 1970, at the North Nawin Irrigation Project, Pyay, Myanmar under the Irrigation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. In 1984 he worked with Lahmeyer International of Germany in ‘ Kinda Multipurpose Dam Project ‘ (as the government staff) and more joint projects with Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation consultants of Australia in the ‘ Strengthening of Planning and Design Branch of Irrigation Department in 1987.၊

He has worked from 1970 to 1988 in the government sector and from 1989 onward he entered into the consultancy field and the private sector to date. He holds the uncompromising integrity and contribute to the empowerment of next generation engineers. He was one of the founders of the Young water professional programme in Myanmar, former Member of the National Water Resources Committee, and former Chairperson of the Advisory group.

As the water professional, he specialised in Hydraulic Scale Modelling and Mathematical Modelling in the Framework of Ye-U Model and Design Studies (Myanmar ground case) in Delft Hydraulics, Devoorst, The Netherlands in 1987. In 1992 he went to Japan and did the Individual Training Course on Hydraulic Model Test at the National Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering Tsukuba, Japan

Countries of Work Experience    –     Malaysia, Myanmar

Employment Record and Work Experience

Technical Papers 
Training papers on ” Irrigated Farming and Water Management ” comprising of :

• • Man and the need for Water
  • Irrigation methods
  • Surface irrigation methods
  • Irrigation efficiency
  • Degradation of irrigated farmland
  • The need for co-operation of cultivators Lectures delivered at workshop on ” Irrigated Farming and Water Management ” at different States and Divisions in Myanmar [1996] Sponsored by UNDP and Irrigation Department, Yangon, Myanmar.
  • Currently co-authoring the Water Books Series – Soon will be published in 2023.

• Thematic Chair of e-Waste Group (Business Associate) and Core Member of Ecocivilisation (Wing Myanmar) in Myanmar Water Academy
• Director of Awng Dang Awng Co., Ltd.
• Mentor in Wedu – Women Leadership Global Community (https://www.weduglobal.org/)
• Member of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to UNFCCC
• Member of National Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Mitigation Option for Second National Communications (SNCs) to UNFCCC
• Member of Myanmar State Action Plan (SAP) on Aviation CO2 Emission Reduction Activities to ICAO
• Member of Myanmar National Committee on Large Dams (MNCOLDs)
• Member of Myanmar Engineering Society Federation (MESF)

Mrs. Chan Mya Thida Kyaw has (23) years experienced in UNs, INGOs, GOs and Private Sectors of engineering, management, education, training and country market analysis. Currently, she is conducting consultancy services for designing, drawing and cost estimation of buildings and infrastructures while establishing a circular economy of e-Waste MSMEs business.

He is Former Chairman of National Education Policy Commission (NEPC) and
Former Rector of Yezin Agricultural University (YAU) in Myanmar. He works at YAU since he graduated in 1979 until July, 2018. His specialization is Agronomy. He obtained Bachelor degree in General Agriculture (B.Ag.) from YAU in 1979. He obtained his Master degree (M.Agr.St.) specialized in Crop Science at the University of Queensland, Australia in 1989. He received his PhD degree in Agronomy – Crop Rotation at the University of Kassel, Germany in 2006. His fields of specialization are Agronomy, Farming Systems, Crop Science, Agroecology, Agroforestry, Higher and Vocational Education, Educational Policy. He is working now as a Chief Advisor of Golden Plain (GP)and Technical Advisor of MyanSEED in Myanmar.

• Retired General manager of Land use division Department of Agriculture under Ministry of Agriculture Live stock and Irrigstion.
• Technical Exrension director of fertilizer and plant nutrition unit of Myanma Awba Group.
• Dry zone developement Project (UNDP Mya 006)
• Southern Wa region development Project (UNODCP)
• IRRI-BURMA Rice production Project
• Potash fertilizer management Project Collaborative program between Myanma Awba Group and Belarusian Potash Company.
• Team member of Virtue Soil Museum Branch

She is one of the Theme Leads of Ecocivilisation Wing Myanmar for Social Innovation Business in IT. She has 15 years experiences in Water, Research and Training Centre (WRTC), INGO and Japan-Korea JV company, and currently working as Senior Executive management level in Business IT solution, Social Innovation at Japanese International company. She also worked as Trainer to community and children to share knowledge about water & sanitation, community and gender awareness etc. She attended seminars, workshops, trainings and meetings in Sri Lanka, India, Japan, Singapore and Thailand.

War War Shein has more than 35 years engagement in the agricultural sector development activities in different roles. She has experiences working with Government Sector, Private Sector, LNGOs, INGOs, and UN contributing for project formulation and design, project implementation and management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building of staffs, networking partners and local communities in the areas of food security, humanitarian, livelihoods, agricultural value chain and market systems development, women economic empowerment, Governance and Gender Justice, business linkages, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation measures  etc. As she was long working in conflict area (Rakhine and Kachin State), she know peace building process and peace training. She is a member of Internation Women Peace Group. She holds her B.Ag Degree in 1985 and Master Degree of Agricultural Economics in 2004.

• Member of GAAM (German Alumni Association Myanmar)
• 35 years’ experience of Agricultural Sector especially Planation Crops Development.
• Freelance Consultant of Agricultural Sector.
• General Manager (Agriculture), KMA Agriculture & Forestry Department, KMA Group of Companies.

Theingi is graduated as a Bachelor of Science Geology, Dagon University. She is working as a Project Officer in Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management (AIRBM Project) under Component 1. She manages financial matters for Component 1 tasks in the AIRBM Project. She worked as a finance officer in the Project of Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Emergency Response which is located in Rakhine State.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Academic
Yangon Technological University
• Master of Water Resources Engineering (2016-2019)
West Yangon Technological University
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (2011-2015)
Yangon University
• Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS
WORK EXPERIENCES
Junior Environmentalist 2022 – Present
Hexagonal Angle International Consultants Company
Assistant Engineer 2020 – 2021
EXP Infrastructure Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd,
Agriculture Income Improvement Project (AIIP)

No.287, Bogyoke Street, 2 quarters, Waibargi Myothit, North Okkalapa, Yangon.
Phone: +959443073405, e-mail: [email protected]

• Date of Birth             :  6 January 1993
• Nationality :   Myanmar
• Religion :   Buddhist

Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)      

• Technological University (Hmaw Bi)

Master of Engineering (Civil, Water Resources)

• Yangon Technological University

Diploma in GIS and Remote Sensing

• Yangon University

Working Experiences
August 2018 – April 2018      Staff    Myanmar National Committee on Large Dams (MNCOLD)

• Worked Dams and Canal Projects for maintenance plans
• Draw the design of Water Projects with AutoCAD.

April 2018 – Present               Lecturer     STI Myanmar University
January 2013 – Present           Freelance Teacher

• Teaching Engineering subjects for B-tech 2^nd and BE civil engineering students and ME students.
• Teaching and guiding engineering subjects for students at international university
• Explaining the lessons and old questions to understand the easiest way and training with test exam to know the students’ conditions

CONTENT
[email protected]
+959975982443
No.40A Sin Yay Twin, Hlaing Township, Yangon

EDUCATION

• Postgraduate Diploma in GIS and Remote Sensing, 2020 | Yangon University
• Master of Water Resources Engineering, 2018 | Yangon Technological University
• Bachelor of Engineering, 2015 | Technological University, Mawlamyine

EXPERIENCE

Exp Infrastructure Engineering Consultants Company

• Junior Water Resources Engineer (January 2020 – March 2021)

E-guard Environmental Company

• Project Associate (December 2022 – Present)

Moh Moh is graduated as a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Geology, Kyaukse University and Master of Science Geology, Mandalay University. She studied Sagaing Fault, her thesis title is “Microstructural Analysis Between Sagaing and Yega” in 2016. After the graduation, she works in the field of natural resources, water-environment conservation. As a researcher at Myanmar Water Academy, she is working on water related disaster risk reduction using GIS application.

Hnin is graduated as a Master of Chemical Engineering at Mandalay Technological University. She has a lot of experiences in Chemical Engineering. She is working as a researcher in Myanmar Water Academy.

Su Lat Phyu is a passionate and talented water professional, known for her wealth of experience in water management, stakeholder management, and sustainability. With a passion for promoting SDG 6 and creating a water community in her country, she’s working to provide safe and clean drinking water to vulnerable communities and setting up a water book club called Yay Mate Swe. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse stakeholders and developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by water projects. Drawing on this experience, she is capable of providing a level of expertise in communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills combined with her strong technical background that is truly unparalleled. What sets her apart is her creativity, positivity, unwavering commitment to quality and ability to think outside of the box. She is constantly learning new things, honing her skill sets, and looking for ways to improve professionally and stay ahead of the curve.

Profile

• Dr. Swe Swe Aye is a retired Pro-Rector and Head of the Dept. of Architecture in Yangon Technological University (YTU). She has over 40 years of experience in various capacities, worked as university teacher in YTU and MTU. She is currently undertaking the responsibility of the Chairperson of the Myanmar Green Building Society (MGBS) of Fed. MES, and Patron of the Association of Myanmar Architects (AMA), and a committee member of Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies. She is also an advisory member of Water Mothers and Ecocivilisation Myanmar as well as AAET ASEAN Association for Engineering and Technology Fellow.

Work Experience

• Teaching and training of Architecture and Urban Planning & Design in Dept. of Architecture at RIT (YTU), MTY since 1982
• Retired Pro-Rector, Prof. & Head of the Dept. of Arch, Yangon Technological University, YTU (Retd.2010)
• Former Architect member at CQHP (2003-2019)
• After retirement, Architect Consultant on several building Projects constructed in Yangon City.
• Leading in the drafting of Provisional Myanmar National Building Code Part 2 (MNBC-2012, 2016-2020) on Architecture and Urban Design, which include Green Building Section (2.12)

Education and Qualifications

• Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) RIT, (1974)
• S.P.D (Dip. In Settlement Planning & Design), RIT, (1985)
• G Dip. U.S.1 (Post Grad. Dip. In Urban Survey & Human Settlement Analysis, I.T.C, The Netherlands) (1988)
• Phil.(Arch.) YTU (1992)
• Arch., YTU (1997)
• D., (Arch) (Research in TU Berlin, Germany) (2000)

Prof. Dr. Khin Ni Ni Thein is a water management professional with 44 years of experience in the water sector globally, specialized in inclusive water governance, IWRM and Hydroinformatics. Current duties are

• Founder of Myanmar Water Academy (https://www.myanmarwatersacademy.com ),
• Initiator of Water Think Tank and Water Mothers, G100 Ecocivilisation Wing Myanmar Country Chair (https://www.ecocivilisation.eu/en/),
• Advisory Council Member of International Women Peace Group (IWPG), Advisor and expert member of High Level Experts and Leaders Panel on Water and Disaster (https://www.wateranddisaster.org),
• Environment Chamber Member in IHA International Hydropower Association (http://www.hydropower.org), 
• Advisor to the International Research Associates for Happy Society (IRAH),
• Former Vice President for Development and Resources at the Asian Institute of Technology (https://www.ait.asia), and
• Former Chief of Sustainable Water Management Section, UNESCO, Paris (https://www.unesco.org/)

She has been an external advisor to the Mekong Program on Water, Environment and Resilience (M-POWER) from 2004 to 2010. She co-hosted many national, regional and international water events throughout her career. For this year, 3 international water webinars held so far, with an important call for “The new water management paradigm” at the Ecocivilisation water webinar and “Dialogue on water, happiness, and conscious cooperation for peaceful and prosperous Mekong River Basin”. She had also contributed for sustainable development and capacity building in Africa, Asia and Europe from 1987 to 2012. Worked as Senior Advisor to the Dams and Development Project, UNEP; Chief of Section, Water Sustainable Management, in UNESCO; and Vice President of AIT, Bangkok. More than four decades of experience in the water sector, from beginner to the veteran, converged to the subject of Ecocivilisation. Since 2021 she concentrated in co-creation of Ecocivilisation. Human and Water security from the perspective of global system change aiming at a happy, peaceful and prosperous world with less collective ego and greed are her current research interests. Hence, she founded the Myanmar Water Academy for the water education and future of water in Myanmar.
Ph.D Thesis Title: “River Plan-form Movement in an Alluvial Plain”