1998 –2002 March | Bachelor of Architecture | Department of Architecture, Mandalay Technological University |
2002 May- 2003 December | Master of Architecture |
Department of Architecture, Yangon Technological University |
2004-2006 | Doctor of Philosophy | Department of Architecture, Yangon Technological University |
2008-2009 | Post Doctoral Research Work | Vienna University of Technology |
October2014-December 2014 | Follow up Research from 2008-2009 | Vienna University of Technology |
Michaelmas Term (4 October to 2 December 2016) | Charles Wallace Trust Visiting Fellowship for Burma 2016 | Centre of South Asian Studies, University of Cambridge |
2009 | Best Presenter Award , International Conference on Science and Engineering (ICSE) 2009 |
2012 | The Green Apple Awards , London, 2012, for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage (Essay on conservation of Secretariat, Yangon) |
20.4.1998-17.6.2002 | Lab Assistant (5), (4), (3), Demonstrator | Pyay Technological Technological University |
18.6.2002-30.12.2003 | Assistant Lecturer | Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Ministry of Science and Technology |
1.1.2004-31.5.2006 | Lecturer | Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Ministry of Science and Technology |
1.6.2006-31.5.2008 | Lecturer and Head | Department of Architecture, Mandalay Technological University |
28.2.2008-29.2.2009 | Post Doctoral Researcher | Vienna University of Technology |
1.6.2008-18.12.2009 | Associate Professor and Head | Department of Architecture, Mandalay Technological University |
19.12.2009-31.1.2013 | Professor | Department of Technical and Vocational Education, , Ministry of Science and Technology |
1.2.2013-till today | Professor and Head | Department of Architecture, Mandalay Technological University |
Current Teaching Subjects
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History of Architecture, Architectural Thoughts and Theory of Design, Introduction to Urban Planning, Undergraduate Design Thesis, Cognitive Process in Design Development, Aspect of Modern Architecture, Principles and Practice of Urban Design |
Research Interests |
Architectural Design, Heritage and Urbanism |
Responsibilities |
Professor and Head ,Architecture Department(MTU), Member of some Administrative Committees (MTU), Member of Ethical Research Committee (MTU) |
Executive Committee Member (2014 onwards) | @ Association of Myanmar Architects |
Executive Committee Member (2019 onwards) | @ Myanmar Architects Council |
Licensed Architect (2016 onwards) | @ Myanmar Architect Council |
Member (2014 onwards) | @ International Council of Monuments and Sites |
President(2019 onwards) | @ International Council of Monuments and Sites (Myanmar) (ICOMOS Myanmar) |
Member(2020 onwards) | @Mandalay Heritage Society (MHS) |
CHAPTER IN BOOKS | |
1 | Su Su, Win Thant Win Shwin, Thet Mon Htoo (2017) “History of Modern Architecture in Yangon and Inventory of modern buildings in Yangon”, mASEANa Project 2017, Edited by DOCOMOMO Japan, Tokyo, Japan, March 2018, page 65-75 |
2 | Su Su, Win Kyaing, Yin Nyen Aye (2017) “Traditional Farm Dwellings of Myanmar”, HABITAT Vernacular Architecture for a changing planet, Edited by Sandra Piesik, Thames and Hudson, London, England, Autumn 2017, Page 122-123, ISBN 1419728806, 9781419728808 |
3 | Su Su, Win Thant Win Shwin (2016) “Tracing Modernity of Burma’s Built Environment”, mASEANa Project 2016, Edited by DOCOMOMO Japan, Tokyo, Japan, March 2017, page 34-37 |
4 | “Hidden Gems, Retracing Tradition and Modernity in Monastic Architecture of Mandalay(2016)” edited by Su Su, Johannes Widodo, Yong Kuan, Centre of Advance Studies in Architecture (CASA), Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore, Singapore, http://www.arch.nus.edu.sg /resea…/publications /book shop. Html, ISBN: 978-981-09-6984-4 |
5 | Su Su, Swe Swe Aye(2015) “2-6 Yangon, poster for mASEANa Project 2015”, Edited by DOCOMOMO Japan, Tokyo, Japan, March 2016, page 36-37, 88 |
6 | Su Su, Win Kyaing (2016) “2000 years of Urban Continuity in Sri Ksetra-Pyay” in Sustainability in Myanmar, Southeast Asian Modernities 15. edited by Frauke Kraas, Mi MI Kyi, Win Maung, Zurich, Germany, LIT VERLAG GmBH & Co.KG Wien, ISBN 978-3-643-90536-9. Page 307 -318 |
JOURNALS | |
1 | Erik Costamagna, Mario Santana Quintero, Nicoletta Bianchini, Nuno Mendesb,Paulo B. Louren¸ ob, Su Su, Yin Min Paik, Aungzaw Min(2020) “Advanced non-destructive techniques for the diagnosis of Historic buildings: The Loka-Hteik-Pan temple in Bagan”, Journal of Cultural Heritage ISSN :1296 -2074, 43 (2020) Page108–117. |
2 | Su Su, Swe Swe Aye, Win Thant Win Shwin(2017) “Modern Movement in Myanmar”. In: docomomo Journal published by the DOCOMOMO International secretariat. ISSN:1380/3204.D.L. : 380259/14 Page 38-45 |
3 | Su Su, Win Kyaing (2016) “Management System for World Heritage : Pyu Ancient Cities, Myanmar” In: Context Journal: Special Issue on Asia and Urban Heritage, DRONH, India, ISSN : 0973-502X, Volume XII 2016, Page 57-63 |
4 | Nann Shwe Sin Thant, Su Su(2019)“Promoting Urban Greenery of Mandalay City”,(December, 2019). Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 6, Issue 1, Page 22-26 |
5 | Yoon Thiri Khaing, Su Su(2019) “Study on the Existing Condition of Chan Mya Thar Zi (East) Township in Mandalay”,(December, 2019). Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 6, Issue 1, Page 51-55 |
6 | Zin Zin Win Moh, Su Su (2018) “Architectural Characteristic of House Compounds in Kayan Traditional Houes, Loikaw” ,Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 5, Issue 2, December, 2018. Page 17-20 |
7 | Khaing Mar Soe, Su Su (2018) “Climatic and Social Influences of Historic Residential Buildings in Kalaw, Myanmar”, Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 5, Issue 2 , December, 2018 |
8 | Ei Thu Thu Ko, Su Su (2017) “Architectural Elements in Traditional Houses in Bagan Area”, Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 4, Issue 1, December, 2017 |
9 | Khin Maung Oo, Su Su (2016) “Study on Shan and Palaung Timber Monasteries Northern Shan State”, Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 3, Issue 2 , December, 2016 |
10 | Tharaphy Aung, Su Su(2016) “Existing Conditions of Kyauktada Township in Selected Areas” Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 3, Issue 2, December, 2016 |
11 | Mary Chris Wyne, Su Su(2016) “Problems Study on Patheingyi Town’s Quarter in Patheingyi Township (Emphasizing on Aung-Mingalar Quarter”, Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 3, Issue 2), December, 2016 |
12 | Swe Swe Myint, Su Su(2015) “Redeveloping Mandalay Waterfront”, , Mandalay Technological University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 2, Issue 5, December, 2015. |
PROCEEDINGS | |
1 | Su Su, Thein Htwe, Kalaya Lu, Hla Hla Htay, (2019) “Tea Cultural Landscape in Myanmar and Potential for Transboundry World Heritage Nomination with China”, Proceeding of Pu’er Jingmai Muontain International Symposium on the Conservation, Research & Sustainable Development of Tea Cultural Landcape, Puer, China, October 2019 |
2 | New Oo Kyi, Than Htay Oo, Su Su (2019) “Urban Development Pressures; Challenges in Protection of Cultural Heritage in Myauk-U Historic Site, Rakhine State” , The 2nd International Conference on Engineering Education and Innovation 2019, Yangon, Myanmar, 7-8 November 2019 |
3 | Nann Shwe Sin Thant, Su Su (2019) “Current State and Challenges of Urban Green Spaces in Mandalay City” , The 2nd International Conference on Engineering Education and Innovation 2019, Yangon, Myanmar, Page 7-8, November 2019 |
4 | Su Su and Toe Aung(2016), “Municipal Planning and Heritage: the Future of Cities in Myanmar” , ISEAS workshop on The heritage of ancient and urban sites: Giving voice to local priorities, Singapore, 14-15 March, 2016 |
5 | Su Su (2015), “World Heritage Pyu Ancient Cities“, seminars on JSPS Core-to-Core Program : Establishment of the Network for Safeguarding and Development of the Cultural Heritage in the Mekong Basin Countries, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Cambodia, December 22-27, 2015 |
6 | Su Su and Win Kyaing (2015) “Mechanisms to Control Urban Extension, the Biggest Threat, at Sri Ksetra” in proceedings of “International conference on Religious Heritage: The Outstanding Universal Value of Buddhist Heritage”, Published by conference organizer, Korea, March 2015 |
7 | Su Su (2014), “First ever completed World Heritage Nomination in Myanmar”, the 21st Annual meeting of the German Geographical Society ,the Institute of Geography, University of Colonge, Germany, November 14-15, 2014 |
8 | Su Su(2014), “World Heritage Nomination of Pyu Ancient Cities, Myanmar“, Seminar on Major Issues on Establishment of the Network for Safeguarding and Development of the Cultural Heritage in Mekong Basin Countries, Tokyo, Japan, March 25-31, 2014 |
9 | Su Su (2013), “Safeguarding Living Urban Heritage of Yangon through World Heritage Nomination” , in publication of ‘Revisiting Kathmandu: Safeguarding living urban heritage’ international symposium, the Kathmandu Valley, published by UNESCO, 25-29 November 2013 |
10 | Su Su and Richard Stiles (2009), “Urban Heritage Management in South East Asia, Towards an Alternative Theoretical Paradigm”, International Conference on Science and Engineering, Myanmar, Dec 3-5, 2009 |
11 | Su Su and Swe Swe Aye (2006) “ Physical Deterioration of Urban Housing in Yangon Central Business District and Impacts on Social Dimensions of Sustainability”, In Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference, Hong Kong, April 6-8, 2006 |
12 | Su Su and Swe Swe Aye (2006) “Approaching Systematic Urban Development and Management System of Yangon Central Business District”, In Proceedings of the Liveable Cities -the Asean Way Conference, Malaysia, November 8 -10, 2006 |
13 | Su Su and Richard Stiles (2009), “Urban Heritage and the Recovery of Post Disaster Livelihoods in Historic Centers of Cities from Developing Countries – A Case in Yangon CBD”, In Proceedings of International Conference on Heritage in Asia : Converging Forces and Conflicting Values, Singapore , January 8-10 , 2009 |
14 | Su Su and Richard Stiles (2008) , “ Conserving the Historic Landscape of Yangon Central Business District and Historic Centre of Vienna ”, In Proceedings of 2 International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC 2008), Penang , Malaysia, December 3-4 , 2008 |
15 | Su Su and Swe Swe Aye (2006) “Conflicts between Development and Conservation in Yangon Central Business District”, In Proceedings of the Gulf First Urban Planning and Development Conference and Exhibition, Kuwait, February 20-22 , 2006 |
16 | Yin Min Paik, Su Su (2008) “Future Planning for Mawlamyine City Development”, 1st AICT, UCSM, Yangon, Myanmar, September 2008 |
17 | Swe Swe Myint, Su Su (2014) “Toward More Use-Friendly Public Open Spaces in Mandalay : The Need of Waterfront Revitalization”, International Conference on Science and Engineering, YTU, Yangon, Myanmar, 2014 |
18 | Thet Oo,Su Su, Maung Hlaing (2011) “Spatial Arrangements for General Hospitals in Myanmar”, International Conference on Science and Engineering, YTU, Yangon, Myanmar, 2011, Page 53-57 |
19 | Thet Oo,Su Su, Maung Hlaing (2010) “Architectural Aaspects of Stupas during the Reign of King Narapatisithu, Bagan”, International Conference on Science and Engineering, YTU, Yangon, Myanmar, 2010, Page 65-70 |
20 | Khin Win Thi, Su Su (2007) “Towards an tourism development in Innwa Ancient City and its environment”, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kualaumpur, Malaysia, December 2007 |
21 | Su Phyu Hlaing, Su Su (2007) “Monumental interpretation of Stupa between organization space and its Environment, Myanmar”, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kualaumpur, Malaysia, December 2007 |
22 | Yoon Thiri Khaing, Su Su (2019) “Assessment of Urban Planning for East Chan Mya Tha Si Township in Mandalay”, Proceeding of 12th National Conference on Science and Engneering, MTU, Mandalay, Myanmar, 2019 |
23 | Zin Zin Win Moh, Su Su (2018) “Architectural Aspect of Kayan Traditional Houses”, Proceeding of 11th National Conference on Science and Engneering, MTU, Mandalay, Myanmar, 2018 |
24 | Khine Mar Soe, Su Su (2018) “Architectural Characteristics of Houses built in Colonial Era in Kalaw”, Proceeding of 11th National Conference on Science and Engneering, MTU, Mandalay, Myanmar, 2018 |
25 | Ei Thu Thu Ko , Su Su (2017) “Study on Architectural Characteristics of Traditional Houses and Settlements in Bagan”, Proceeding of 10th National Conference on Science and Engneering, MTU, Mandalay, Myanmar, 2017 |
26 | Khin Maung Oo, Su Su (2016) “Architectural Characteristics of Shan Timber Monasteries in Northern Shan State”, Proceeding of 10th National Conference on Science and Engneering, MTU, Mandalay, Myanmar, 2016 |
27 | Mary Chris Wyne, Su Su (2016) “Study on Physical Planning of Pathein Gyi Town”, Proceeding of 10th National Conference on Science and Engneering, MTU, Mandalay, Myanmar, 2016 |
28 | Tharaphy Aung, Su Su (2016) “Urban Built Form Study on Kyauktada Township”, Proceeding of 10th National Conference on Science and Engneering, MTU, Mandalay, Myanmar, 2016 |
EXPERIENCES | |
1 | Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture of Myanmar, “World Heritage Nomination for Mrauk-U”, one of national experts for preparation of the Nomination Dossier (2018 onwards) |
2 | Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture of Myanmar, “World Heritage Nomination for Bagan”, one of national experts for preparation of the Nomination Dossier and advocacy for inscription of the site (2014-2019) |
3 | Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture of Myanmar, “World Heritage Nomination for Pyu Ancient Cities”, one of national experts for preparation of the Nomination Dossier, Property Management Plan and advocacy for inscription of the site (2012-2014) |
4 | Participated in “mASEANa project of ASEAN Countries and Japan” , 2016- 2018 |
5 | Yangon City Development Committee’s CDIA – YCDC – YHT “Heritage Works” as a senior resource person (architect), April 2015- December 2015 |
6 | The leader of the department’s project “Urban Heritage inventory of Heritage Places or Properties or Areas in settlement zones in Bagan” with Ministry of Construction, 2015 |
7 | The leader of the department’s project “Urban Heritage inventory of Heritage Places or Properties or Areas in Pyin Oo Lwin” with Ministry of Construction, 2015 |
8 | The leader of the department’s project “Urban Heritage inventory of Heritage Places or Properties or Areas in Mandalay” with Ministry of Construction, 2015 |
9 | One of the team leaders of “Mandalay Joint Studio 2015” from Mandalay Technological University, jointly completed with National University of Singapore, University Malaya , 2015 |
10 | European Union – YCDC project “Capacity Building of the Y.C.D.C Urban Planning Unit for Better Yangon for Urban Heritage of Yangon”, a senior resource person , series of presentations/workshops on heritage to Yangon City Development Committee Staffs (December 2013 to September 2014) |
11 | Research for “Heritage Conservation of Secretariat”. Green Apple Award 2012 as the head of Architectural Research Department, Ministry of Science and Technology jointly with Yangon City Development Committee, 2012 |
12 | UN Habitat and Myanmar Engineering Society, one of experts for “Historic Building Chapter, Myanmar National Building Code”, 2011-2016 |
13 | “Preliminary Management Plan for the Secretariat Building Yangon”, one of the experts for research and drafting of the plan, joint research work with Ministry of Construction, 2011 |