Rangoon College was established in 1878 under Calcutta University, which was later named Government College in 1906. Physics Department was established in early 1920 under Meteorology Department in University College with Physics Department itself established in 1924. Dr Maung Maung Kha took the helm in 1947 as the first national professor of Physics at Yangon University.
The department offers the courses granting such degrees as BSc, BSc Honours, DAP (Diploma in Applied Physics), MSc, MRes (2002-2018), MEP (Master of Engineering Physics) and PhD (1994-present). The MSc programs deals with the specific areas: Electronics Physics and Nuclear Physics whilst the PhD programs were approved in 1994 with the specializations in Theoretical Physics, Nuclear Physics, Electronics and Materials Science.
The aim of the Honours course is to provide a thorough education in Physics and Nuclear Physics, and a basic training for anyone wishing to make a career as a scientist or technologist in industry, pure research, teaching and related fields. The course as designed is oriented towards applied aspects of Physics. Students are offered the electronics and nuclear physics modules as the third levels. The Electromagnetic Field Theory and Laser Physics Module are also available in the Second Year Honours course and First Year MSc Nuclear Physics courses. The Laboratory Computational Physics Course is also available in the Second Year. Students are encouraged to relate Physics to other branches of science so that science is not seen as divided isolated compartments.
The Courses We Offer
The department offers the courses granting such degrees as BSc, BSc Honours, DAP (Diploma in Applied Physics), MSc, MRes (2002-2018), MEP (Master of Engineering Physics) and PhD.
Degree Descriptions
The aims of the courses are to provide thorough knowledge and competencies in various branches of physics through our basic and advanced activities of training to anyone determined to make a career as a technologist or a researcher in the industrial and educational sectors. The courses are designed and run in the applied and theoretical aspects of physics with all the programs enabling the students to acquire knowledge, conceptual understanding and creativity and simultaneously making the students able to broaden their problem-solving skills not only in physics but also in the other contexts of science.
The objectives of the current courses are to assist the students to understand the interdependence between science and society. Furthermore, the courses can also help the students become aware of the local and the global dimension of science with reference to the relevant social, environmental and cultural factors.
Degree Descriptions
Yangon University Yangon, Pyay Road, Yangon, Kamaryut Township, Yangon, Myanmar Yangon University Campus, Science Building
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Materials Science Lab
• Thin Film Solar cell Fabrication
• Organic Photovoltaic Cell
• Organic Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cell
• Ferroelectric Thin Film Memory Device Fabrication
• Ferroelectric Ceramic Designs
• Biomass and Biochar
• Graphene Oxide and Conductive Graphene Layer
• Nanoparticles, Nanofibre, Nano-rod, Nano wire Fabrication
• Potential Induced Degradation (PID) and Recovery of Solar Panel based on Climate Change
• Fabrication of DSSC with Natural Dye Sensitizers (Including Myanmar Algae)
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cell with Agricultural Wastes
• Electrochromic Fabrication
• Agricultural Waste for Cement Replacement
Electronics
• Embedded System: Design and Applications
• Automation of unmanned vehicles
• Image processing
• Sensor (fabrication and prototyping)
• Nonlinear Kalman filters for sensor fusion
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Nanoelectronics
Nuclear Physics
• Monitoring of Radon Concentration Research in Myanmar
• Neutron Activation Analysis
• Radiation Protection and Shielding
• Modeling of Nuclear Data Research
• Food Irradiation
• Monitoring and Determination of Nuclear Radioactive Behavior in Air, Soil, Water, Rock and Minerals
• Radiation Hazard and Health Physics
Environmental Physics
• Water Quality Analysis by Nanotechnology
• Meteorological and Hydrological Researches
• Renewable Energy
• Climate Change, Monitoring & Disaster Management
1. Material Engineering
2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3. Nuclear Physics
4. Energy Engineering
5. Theoretical and Computational Physics
6. Signal and Image Processing Engineering (Information Technology)
7. Optics and Photonics
| Sr No. | University/ Institution/Organization | Collaboration / Program |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josai University, Japan | (1) Lectures Series on 5S Kaizen & Management (2) Job Fair Program (3) Staff Exchange Program (4) Student Exchange Program |
| 2 | Gifu University, Japan | (1) Staff Exchange Program |
| 3 | Australian National University (ANU), Australia | (1) Training on Experimental Physics (2) Staff Exchange Program |
| 4 | Tampere University, Turku University Finland | Development of Energy Education in Mekong Area (Erasmus + DEEM project) |
| 5 | Europa-Universitat Flensburg, Germany | Development of Energy Education in Mekong Area (Erasmus + DEEM project) |
| 6 | Wageningen University, Netherlands |
Development of Energy Education in Mekong Area (Erasmus + DEEM project) |
| 7 | Finland Future Research Center (FFRC) Finland |
Development of Energy Education in Mekong Area (Erasmus + DEEM project) |
| 8 | Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), Cambodia | Development of Energy Education in Mekong Area (Erasmus + DEEM project) |
| 9 | Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), Cambodia | Development of Energy Education in Mekong Area (Erasmus + DEEM project) |
| 10 | National University of Laos, Laos | Development of Energy Education in Mekong Area (Erasmus + DEEM project) |
| 11 | Kasetsart University, Thailand | (1) Joint Research Project for PhD & MSc |
| 12 | Universitat Konstanz, Germany | (1) Scholar Exchange for MSc (2) Staff Exchange Program |
| 13 | Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore | (1) Staff Exchange Program (2) Student Exchange Program |
| 14 | University of Applied Sciences Jena, Germany | (1) Future Collaboration of Instrumentation& Materials Physics |
| 15 | Louisiana State University, America | (1) Geophysics & Water Study Research |
| 16 | Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan | (1) Doctoral Degree Program |
| 17 | Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan | (1) Doctoral Degree Program |
| 18 | University of Tokyo, Japan | (1) Doctoral Degree Program |
| 19 | Kyushu University, Japan | (1) Doctoral Degree Program |
| 20 | Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia | (1) PhD Sandwich Program |
| 21 | Chulalongkorn University, Thailand | (1) PhD Sandwich Program (2) Integrated Graduate Program |
| 22 | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea | (1) Research Fellowship Program |
| 23 | Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, Thailand | (1) Joint Fellowship Program for Doctoral Studies |
| 24 | University of Santo Tomas, Philippines | (1) Share Scholarship Program |
| 25 | University of the Philippines, Philippines | (1) Share Scholarship Program |
| 26 | Hue University, Vietnam | (1) Share Scholarship Program |
| 27 | Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, Vietnam | (1) Share Scholarship Program |
| 28 | Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan | (1) Joint Research Project for PhD & MSc |
| 29 | Korea Foundation For Advanced Studies | (1) Post Doctorate Fellowship Program (2) Research Granting |
| 30 | Hokkaido University, Japan | (1) PhD Program |
Dr. Yin Maung Maung (Mr)
Contact Detail:
Work Experience
Demonstrator (1997-1999), Department of Physics, Botataung College, Yangon
Demonstrator (1999–2004), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Assistant Lecturer (2004 – 2005), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Assistant Lecturer (2005 – 2006), Department of Physics, Kalay University
Assistant Lecturer (2006 – 2010), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Lecturer (2010 – 2012), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Lecturer (2012 – 2014), Department of Physics, Kyaing Tong University
Lecturer (2014 – 2015), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Associate Professor (2015 – 2017), Department of Physics, Mandalay University
Associate Professor (2017 – 2018), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Professor (2018 – Today), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Professor/ Head, (2021 July-Today), Department of Physics, University of Yangon, Yangon
Educational Background:
1985-1986, B.E.H.S passed No.2, Basic Education High School Dagon, Yangon
1992-1993, B.Sc. (Physics) (Hons), University of Yangon, Kamayut, Yangon
1995-1996, M.Sc. (Physics), University of Yangon, Kamayut, Yangon
1999-2002, Ph.D.(Physics/Materials Science), University of Yangon, Kamayut, Yangon
2009-2010, Post-doctoral Research, Nano-Materials and Devices Lab Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
2015-2016, Post-doctoral Research, Study for Mechanisms and Deterrent Technologies for Potential Induced Degradation of Solar Cells Department of Renewable Energy Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
Research interests
1) Materials Science and Engineering
2) Renewable Energy
3) Nanomaterials & Devices
Projects
1.Design and Synthesis of Novel Perovskite Nanocrystals for Photovoltaic Application (First China-Myanmar-Joint-Intergovernmental Research Project)
China Side =prof Jianyu Yuan, Department of Science and Technology of jiangsu Province, Soochow University, China
Myanmar Side=Prof Yin Maung Maung Department of Physics, University of Yangon
(2020-2022)
Area= New Energy
2.Collaborative Research Project (ICE-Matter Program):Project Title : Naphthalene diimide based polymer acceptor for wide band gap all polymer solar cell (2021-2022)
Principal Investigator: Prof Yin Maung Maung, Myanmar
Co-researcher: Prof Ratchatee, KU, Thailand
Award
1."Structural and Microstructural Properties of TiO2 Nano-Patterns Using PDMS Replica" Best Paper Award (‘"Spring Conference of Surface Engineering"; (Jeju,korea) (2010)
2."Photoanode Formation Using SnO2 Nanofibres for Enhancing Photovoltaic Properties of Natural Dye Sensitized Solar Cells" ("The 10th International Conference on Photonics and Applications" ) Quality Paper Award : Hanoi, Vietnam) (2018)
3.Post-doc research , Korea University, Korea, 2009-2010 (KFAS, ISEF)
4.Post-doc research , Gifu University, Japan, 2015-2016 (NEDO, Japan)
Quality Paper Awarding:
1) "Structural and Microstructural properties of TiO2 Nano-patterns using PDMS Replica" Yin Maung Maung & Heon Lee, Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Surface Engineering held at Jeju island, Korea.(2010)
2) "SnO2 Nanofibres with Grass Dye Sensitizer" Yin Maung Maung et al, The 10th International Conference on Photonics and Applications held at Halong, Vietnam. (2018)
Proceedings:
1) "Biochars Produced from Biomass Fuels and Their Characterizations for Direct Carbon Fuel Cell (DCFC) Application", Yin Maung Maung, ThinzarLwin, Than Than Win and Khin Khin Win, CASEAN-6 PROCEEDINGS, 2019 (October)131-136
2) "Photoanode Formation Using SnO2 Nanofibers for Enhancing Photovoltaic Properties of Natural Dye Sensitized Solar Cells", Yin Maung Maung, Zayar Pyae Phyo Aung, Than Than Win and Khin Khin Win, Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Photonics & Applications (Advances in Optics, Photonics, Spectroscopy & Applications), 2018 (November)305-3014
Peer-reviewed Papers
1."Aromatic Amine- assisted Pseudo-Solution-Phase Ligand Exchange in CsPbI3 Perovskite Quantum Dot Solar Cells" Xuliang Zhang, Huang Hehe, Yin Maung Maung, Jianyu Yuan, Wanli Ma, CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS 57(64) DOI: 10.1039/D1CC 02866 A (IF= 6.22)
2."Efficient Wide Bandgap All-Polymer Solar Cells Benifiting from a Random n-Type Copolymers Strategy" Xin Yuan, Jiabei Yuan, Ban Li, Yifeng Feng, Yin Maung Maung, jianu yuan CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL 417(8) DOI: 10.1016/j.cej 2020. 128000 (IF=16.744)
3."Understanding the Interplay of Transport Morphology-Performance in PBDB-T Based Polymer Solar Cells". Q.Zhang; X.Yuan; Y.Feng;B.W.Larson; G.M.Su; Y.Maung Maung; N.Rujisamphan; Y.Li;J.Yuan; W.Ma, SOLAR RRL 4(4) 201900524 (1-8) DOI: 10.1002/Solar.201900524 (IF= 9.2)
4."Magnetron Sputtered SnO2 Constituting Double Electron Transport Layers for Efficient PbS Quantum Dot Solar Cells". Yong Li;Fan Yang; Yongjie Wang; Guozheng Shi; Yin Maung Maung; Jianyu Yuan; Shujuan Huang; Wanli Ma, SOLAR RRL 4(7) 2000218 (1-8) DOI: 10.1002/Solr.2020 00218 (IF= 9.2)
Dr Yin Maung Maung Proessor & Head
Professor (Head)
Department of Physics,
University of Yangon,
Pyay Road, Yangon.
Dr Aye Aye Swe Associate Professor
Dr Aye Aye Swe (Ms)
Contact Detail:
Dr Aye Aye Swe is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Yangon. She received her PhD in Metrical Physics of the University of Yangon, Myanmar, and she was arwarded her BSc (Hons) (Dagon University) and MSc by the Dagon University, Myanmar.
Work Experience
2002-2003 Demonstrator at Physics Department, Loikaw University
2003-2008 Demonstrator at Physics Department, Dagon University
2008-2010 Demonstrator at Physics Department, Myingan University
2010-2011 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Physics, Myingan University
2011-2014 Assistant Lecture, Department of Physics, Dagon University
2014-2019 Lecturer, Department of Physics, Yenanchaung University
2019-2021 Lecturer, Department of Physics, Dagon University
2021-today Associate Professor, Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Educational background:
1998, BSc (Hons) (Phyiscs), Dagon University
2001, MSc, (Physics), Dagon University
2009, PhD (Physics), University of Yangon
Area of Interest:
Materials Science
Dr Chan Nyein Aung Associate Professor
Dr Chan Nyein Aung (Mr)
Contact Detail:
Dr Chan Nyein Aung is a Lecturer at the Department of Physics, University of Yangon. He received his ME (Technique & Technology) and PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from South West State University, Kursk Russia. He is also graduated from University of Myitkyina in BSc (Hons.) Physics. He acts as a member of Curriculum & Syllabus Committee of Physics (Basic Education).
Work Experience
He started his service life since and has been in her current position in December
2018. His work experiences are:
1) Demonstrator (2007 – 2015), Department of Physics, University of Myitkyina
2) Assistant Lecturer (2015 – 2018), Department of Physics, University of Myitkyina
3) Lecturer (2018 – 2021), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
4) Associate Professor (2021 – 2021), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Educational background:
2007, BSc (Hons), University of Myitkyina
2011, ME (Technique & Technology), South-West State University, Kursk, Russia
2014, PhD (Condensed Matter Physics), South-West State University, Kursk, Russia
Area of Interest:
His interest is Materials Science (Nanotechnology) and he tries to do experiments and explain the physical process of self-organization in natural system.
Daw Phyu Phyu Win Lecturer
Daw Phyu Phyu Win (Ms)
Contact Detail:
Daw Phyu Phyu Win is a lecturer in the department of physics at the University of Yangon. She obtained her MSc and BSc (Q) in Physics from the University of Yangon, Myanmar, in 1998 and 1994.
Work Experience
1) Demonstrator (2001 – 2002), Department of Physics, University of Medicine
Mandalay
2) Demonstrator (2002 – 2008), Department of Physics, University of Medicine (2)
3) Assistant Lecturer (2008 – 2018), Department of Physics, University of Medicine (2)
4) Assistant Lecturer (2018 – 2019), Department of Physics, University of Taungboke
3) Lecturer (2019 – present), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Educational background:
1994, BSc (Q), University of Yangon
1998, MSc (physics), University of Yangon
Area of Interest:
Materials Science (Nanotechnology)
Dr May Kalayar Kyaing Lecturer
Dr May Kalayar Kyaing (Ms)
Contact Detail:
Dr May Kalayar Kyaing is a Lecturer at the Department of Physics, University of Yangon. She received her PhD in Materials Science from the University of Yangon, Myanmar. She got her MRes and MSc in Physics from the University of Yangon, Myanmar. She also got her BSc in Physics from Pyay University, Myanmar.
Professional Experience:
1) Demonstrator (2012- 2016), Department of Physics, Pathein University
2) Assistant Lecturer (2016 – 2020), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
3) Lecturer (2020 – present), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Educational background:
2001, BSc (Physics), Pyay University, Myanmar
2005, MSc (Engineering Physics), University of Yangon, Myanmar
2006, MRes (Physics), University of Yangon, Myanmar
2011, PhD (Physics), University of Yangon, Myanmar
Area of Interest:
1) Materials Science (Ferroelectric Materials)
2) Nuclear Physics (Radioactive Behavior in Air, Soil and Water)
9) Amy Aung, May Kalayar Kyaing, Moh Moh Than (2019) "Synthesis and Characterization of Natural Groundnut Shell," International Symposium on Environmental-Life Science and Nanoscales Technology 2019 (ISENT-2019), pp-116-121
Dr Amy Aung Lecturer
Dr Amy Aung (Ms)
Contact Detail:
Dr Amy Aung is a Lecturer at the Department of Physics, University of Yangon. She obtained her PhD in Materials Science from the University of Yangon, Myanmar. She was awarded her BSc (Hons), MSc (Engineering Physics) and MRes by the University of Yangon, Myanmar.
Professional Experience:
1) Demonstrator (2012 – 2016), Department of Physics, Pyay University
2) Demonstrator (2016 – 2016), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
3) Assistant Lecturer (2016 – 2020), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
4) Lecturer (2020 – 2021), Department of Physics, Monywa University
5) Lecturer (2021 – Present), Department of Physics, University of Yangon
Educational background:
2002, BSc (Hons) (Physics), University of Yangon
2005, MSc (Engineering Physics), University of Yangon
2006, MRes (Physics), University of Yangon
2011, PhD (Physics), University of Yangon
Area of Interest:
1) Materials Science
2) Environmental Science
2) Health Physics
University of Yangon uses CTS, the Credit Transfer System. Normally, 1 credit is equal to 15-24 hours worth of work for a theoretical Course (One credit in lecturing is one hour lecturing in a class a week a semester), Laboratory Course: a credit of laboratory is an experiment in laboratory, which has at least 2 hours a week a semester, Field work (for some exceptional subjects): a credit of field work is a training conducted in farms, companies or other places which has 2 hours a week a semester.
| UY Grading Scale | Qualitative definition | Marks Range | Letter Grade Assign | ECTS grade | US grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Excellent | 75 & above | A | A | A+ |
| 4 | Very Good | 65-74 | B | B | A |
| 3 | Good | 50-64 | C | C | B |
| 2 | Satisfactory | 35-49 | D | D | C |
| 1 | Poor | 1-34 | E | E | D |
| 0 | Fail | 0 | F | F F/FX | F |
First Year BSc (Semester I)
Total Credits – 19: Total hours –25
*A student can choose any threeelectives including those offered by the Department of Mathematics, Geology and Chemistry to fulfill total of 19 credit points. Counseling is advisable.
First Year BSc (Semester II)
Total Credits – 19: Total hours – 25
A student can choose any threeelectives including those offered by the Department of Mathematics, Geology and Chemistry to fulfill total of 19 credit points. Counseling is advisable.
All students who wish to take Physics as a special or subsidiary subject must take Phys 1101/1001 and proceed to Phys 1102/1002. A total of 170 credit units must be required for a BSc Degree and a total of 218 credit units are required for an Honours Degree.
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Second Year BSc (Semester I)
Total Credits – 21: Total hours – 27
*A student can choose any two electives offered from the Department of Mathematics and Physics to fulfill total of 21 credits. Phys 2107or Phys 2109 is assigned as Elective 1. Math 2001 is assigned as Elective 2.
Elective Course for Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Marine Science, GeographyStudents: Phys 2003 Electric and Magnetic Fields.
Second Year BSc(Semester II)
Total Credits – 21: Total hours – 27
*A student can choose any two electives offered from the Department of Mathematics and Physics to fulfill total of 21 credits. Phys 2108 or Phys 2110 is assigned as Elective 1. Math 2004 is assigned as Elective 2.
Third Year BSc (Semester I)
Total Credits – 22: Total hours – 28
*A student can choose any one elective offered from the Department of Mathematics and Physics to fulfill total of 22 credits. Phys 3109 orMath 3001 is assigned as Elective.
Third Year BSc (Semester II)
Total Credits – 22: Total hours – 28
*A student can choose any one elective offered from the Department of Mathematics and Physics to fulfill total of 22 credits. Phys 3110or Math 3002 is assigned as Elective.
Fourth Year BSc (Semester I)
Total Credits – 23: Total hours – 29
*A student can choose Physics to fulfill total of 23 credits.
Fourth Year BSc (Semester II)
Total Credits – 23: Total hours – 29
*A student can choose Physics to fulfill total of 23 credits. Term/ Project paper must be submitted by each group not more than 10 students in Fourth Year Second Semester. Group paper presentation must be included.
First Year BSc Honours(Semester I)
Total Credits – 22: Total hours – 28
*A student can choose any one elective offered from the Department of Mathematics and Physics to fulfill total of 22 credits. Phys 3209 or Math 3001 is assigned as elective.
First Year BSc Honours(Semester II)
Total Credits – 22: Total hours – 28
*A student can choose any one elective offered from the Department of Mathematics and Physics to fulfill total of 22 credits. Phys 3210 or Math 3003 is assigned as elective .
Second Year BSc Honours(Semester I)
Total Credits – 23: Total hours – 29
*A student can choose Physics to fulfill total of 23 credits.
Second Year BSc Honours (Semester II)
Total Credits – 23: Total hours – 29
*A student can choose Physics to fulfill total of 23 credits.
Third Yea BSc Honour (Semester I)
Total Credits – 24: Total hours – 30
*A student can choose Physics to fulfill total of 24 credits.
Third Yea BSc Honour (Semester II)
Total Credits – 24: Total hours – 30
*A student can choose Physics to fulfill total of 24 credits. Term/ Project paper must be submitted by each group not more than 10 students in Third Year Honours Second Semester. Group paper presentation must be included.
MSc Qualifying(Semester I)
Total Credits – 24: Total hours – 30
MSc Qualifying(Semester II)
MSc First Year (Semester I)
MSc First Year (Semester II)
MSc Second Year (Semester I)
MSc Second Year (Semester II)