Architecture, Chemical, Metallurgy, Mining and Textile

Mining Engineering

U Soe Khaw (GBNF) served as Part-time Lecturer and Head of the Mining Department in 1954.

U Soon Sein (GBNF) succeeded him as Full-time Lecturer and Head. He retired as Professor.

Architecture

Architecture courses were introduced in 1954.

The first batch of graduates in 1958 include U Myo Myint Sein and U Tun Thein.

U Khin Maung Thint and several foreign sayas taught the early courses.

A Group photo of the first three batches (A58, A59, A60) was posted in an early update.

U Tha Tun (GBNF) served as the native Head of Department.

U Myo Myint Sein succeeded him as Head. He retired as Professor.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering courses were introduced around 1953.

Several foreign sayas taught the early courses.

The first batch of graduates in 1957 include Dr Hla Myint.

U Khin Aung Kyi (GBNF) served as the first native Head of Department. He later served as Professor and Rector.

Textile Engineering

U Maung Maung Than (GBNF) served as the first native Head of Textile Department. He later served as Professor and Rector.

The first batch of graduates include U Shwe Yi.

There were four female graduates (Daw Julie Han, Daw Tin Tin Ohn, Daw Yin Yin Kyi & Daw Mi Mi) in 1961 and a lone female graduate (Daw Khin Than Nwe) in 1962.

Metallurgical Engineering

U Thit (GBNF) served as the first native Head of Metallurgy Department.

Dr. Saw Pru (GBNF), U Than Tin and Dr. Khin Maung Win (GBNF) are some early sayas.

U Aung Hla Tun (GBNF) served as Chief Editor of RIT Annual Magazine. He later won the National Literary award. He and his HMEE (History of Myanmar Engineering Education) team published a book in 2012.