Khin Thandar Aung

Biography

Khin Thandar Aung graduated from University of Nursing, Yangon, Myanmar with Bachelor in Nursing science(BNSc) in 1998. Then she worked as a staff nurse in Private medical Centre in Myanmar and then she worked as a clinical instructor/local preceptor in Nursing training School of Yangon General Hospital (YGH) in Myanmar. She obtained Master in Nursing Science (MNSc) from University of Nursing, Yangon, Myanmar with specialty in gynaecology-oncology field in 2006. Then, she worked as a lecturer for 10 years in University of Nursing, Mandalay, Myanmar. Then, she worked as a clinical instructor in Asia Metropolitan University for 2 years in Malaysia. At the same time she studied post graduate certificate in teaching methodology (PGTM) in this University. After that, she joined Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM as a lecturer in Medical Surgical Nursing Department. She obtained the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from United Kingdom in 2016. Recently, she is a lecturer in Critical Care Nursing Department, Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM.

Dr. Khin Thandar Aung is a distinguished academic and researcher who has recently earned Ph.D. from the Faculty of Education at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. Her specialization lies in instructional design within the realm of e-learning, a field of paramount importance in the digital age. Her role at IIUM underscores her commitment to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals with a focus on critical care, where her expertise and knowledge are invaluable. Dr. Khin's prolific research career is marked by an impressive body of work, comprising over 40 publications including book and chapter in book. Her contributions to academia and healthcare have not gone unnoticed, with her work being cited over 200 times. This remarkable impact is reflected in her publication h-index of 8, attesting to the significance and influence of her research within her field. In addition to her research endeavors, Dr. Khin Thandar Aung is actively engaged in the scholarly community. She serves as an editorial board member and a diligent reviewer for several esteemed journals. Her dedication to advancing the field of nursing and e-learning through research and academic contributions is a testament to her commitment to excellence in education and healthcare.