NYEIN Chan ニェイン チャン
  • Junior Associate Professor
  • Department of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences
Faculty Profile
Research Field

Forest biomass, Allometry, Ethnic Land Use, Socio-economic Study, Forest Management, Forest Resource Federalism

Affiliated Academic Societies

American Geophysical Union (AGU), Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU), Ecological Society of Japan (ESJ)

Academic Degrees

PhD (Area Studies), Kyoto University

Brief Biography

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Forest Department (Myanmar) -- Range Officer
University of Forestry and Environmental Science, Yezin (Myanmar) -- Demonstrator
University of Forestry and Environmental Science, Yezin (Myanmar) -- Assistant lecturer
University of Forestry and Environmental Science, Yezin (Myanmar) -- Lecturer
Kyoto University, Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies (Japan) -- Visiting research scholar
Applied GIS Service (AGS) Team (Myanmar) -- Advisor and Research Lead
WWF-Myanmar & Save-the-children (Myanmar) -- National Consultant
TTCL Public Company Limited (Myanmar) -- Technical Advisor
Kyoto University, Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies (Japan) -- Visiting research scholar
National Institute for Environmental Studies (Japan) -- Research Associate

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Research Overview

List of Researches
Research Keywords

Allometry, Biomass, Fallow forests, Socio-economics

Academic Papers

1. Nyein Chan, Khin Nilar Swe, Khin Thu Wint Kyaw, La Minn Ko Ko, Kyaw Win, Nway Nway Aung, Thet Oo, Zwe Maung Maung, Zar Zar Win Thein (2022). Assessing swidden land use in Myanmar by decision tree-based detection method using landsat imagery. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 3(1).

2. Nyein Chan, Shinya Takeda (2021). Species Richness, Diversity and Composition of Forests Following Swidden Agriculture: Implications for Conservation and Restoration of Degraded Forests in Myanmar

3. Kyaw Win, Mya Thandar Toe, Nyein Chan (2020). Establishment of Allometric Model for Teak Plantations in Myanmar. Myanmar Universities' Research Conference Proceeding, 2(1) 81-87.

4. Kyaw Win, Mya Thandar Toe, Nyein Chan (2019). Species Composition and Diversity of Natural Regeneration of Teak Plantations in West Bago Yoma (A Case Study in Pauk Kaung Township, Myanmar). Forest Research Institute (FRI) Research Leaflet.

5. Nyein Chan, Shinya Takeda (2019). Assessing Wa-u Agroforestry in the Course of Swidden Transformation: A Case Study in Southern Chin State, Myanmar. Small-scale Forestry, 18(4) 353-372.

6. Nyein Chan (2018). Assessing Local Dynamics Driven Forest Transition: A Case Study in an Upland Village, Southern Chin State, Myanmar. Forest Research Institute (FRI) Research Leaflet.

7. Kyi Lae Cho, Tin Min Maung, Nyein Chan (2017). Household Wealth Status and Utilization of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Pinlaung Township, Shan State. Forest Research Institute (FRI) Research Leaflet.

8. May Thazin Phoo, San Thwin, Nyein Chan (2017). Assessment of the Water Quality under Different Land Covers in Inlay Watershed Areas. Forest Research Institute (FRI) Research Leaflet.

9. Nyein Chan, Mya Mya Than, Yati Soe, Shine Hsu Hsu Naing, Thet Naing Soe, Paing Soe Aung, Zin San (2016).

Review on research papers presented at FRI’s Research Congresses. Forest Research Institute (FRI) Research Leaflet.

10. Nyein Chan, Shinya Takeda (2016). The Transition Away From Swidden Agriculture and Trends in Biomass Accumulation in Fallow Forests: Case Studies in the Southern Chin Hills of Myanmar. Mountain Research and Development, 36(3) 320-331.

11. Nyein Chan, Shinya Takeda, Reiji Suzuki, Sota Yamamoto (2016). Assessment of biomass recovery and soil carbon storage of fallow forests after swidden cultivation in the Bago Mountains, Myanmar. New Forests, 47(4) 565-585.

12. Nyein Chan, Shinya Takeda, Reiji Suzuki, Sota Yamamoto (2013). Establishment of allometric models and estimation of biomass recovery of swidden cultivation fallows in mixed deciduous forests of the Bago Mountains, Myanmar. Forest Ecology and Management, 304 427-436.

13. Nyein Chan, Reiji Suzuki (2009).

Assessment of forest cover changes in Kabaung subwatershed by using Landsat image. International Conference Proceeding.

Message

You're the master of your life. The most important point is not to lose your soul which is your intrinsic treasure. As for me, if I have some difficulties, I always obey the Nature's rule. As teachers, we could only support to make your dream come true. So, please try to fly as high as you can.