Shri R. Thangkhiew is the founder Principal of Mairang Presbyterian Science College. He is a Master Degree Holder in Physics with Specialisation in Nuclear Physics and Cosmic Rays Radiation from Gauhati, University, Assam. He also obtained a Diploma in Advanced Studies of Environmental Education with distinction from Liverpool University, England.

He started his career as a Lecturer in Physics at Jowai Government College (now known as Kiang Nangbah Government College) at the time when the Government of Meghalaya introduced the Science Stream in the college. He was thus entrusted with the responsibility to start the Physics Department. When the Government of Meghalaya started the State Council of Educational Research and Training (now known as Directorate of Educational Research and Training, DERT) his services was transferred there to help start the Department of Science. While serving in the DERT he was also entrusted with the responsibility to establish the Shillong Public School, Govt. of Meghalaya and thus served as its founder Principal. He retired from service as Joint Director, DERT. His service was also utilized in starting the RGIIM, Shillong. As an educationist he has contributed significantly in the promotion and development of Science and Mathematics Education in Meghalaya.

 Mobile No: +91-8787514809
 Email ID: royalthangkhiew@gmail.com