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Wednesday, 11 February 2026

DR RICKY LALTHAZUALA BECOMES YOUNGEST MIZO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Lamtluang Online News, 11 February 2026: Dr Ricky Lalthazuala, aged 35, has been appointed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Mizoram, marking a significant academic milestone. A resident of Ramhlun Venglai, he is recognised as the youngest Mizo to attain the rank of Associate Professor. He is also regarded as the first Mizo in the field of Civil Engineering to hold the position at this level.

Born in February 1991, Dr Lalthazuala pursued his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering at PES College of Engineering, Karnataka, graduating in 2014. He later completed his Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in 2016. In 2020, he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree from IIT Guwahati.

In 2021, he joined NIT Mizoram as an Assistant Professor and has since contributed to teaching and research within the Civil Engineering Department. His recent promotion reflects both his academic dedication and his contribution to higher education in Mizoram.

Dr. Ricky Lalthazuala


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