Dr Khin Thandar Aung
Assistant professor
Critical Care Nursing department
Kulliyyah of Nursing
Nursing education, E learning, Emergency nursing, gynae-oncology, MOOC courses, Instructional design in education
Dr. Khin Thandar Aung holds a PhD in Education, MNSc, BNSc, and is a registered nurse. She is currently working as an assistant professor in the Critical Care Nursing Department at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Dr. Khin Thandar Aung completed a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) from the University of Nursing, Yangon, Myanmar, in 1998. In 2006, she obtained a Master's degree in Nursing Science (MNSc) with a specialisation in gynaecology-oncology from the same university. Dr. Khin received a postgraduate diploma in teaching methodology (PGTM) from Asia Metropolitan University (AMU) Malaysia. In 2016, she received a Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the United Kingdom. Dr. Khin just achieved a Ph.D. from thmore...
Dr. Khin Thandar Aung holds a PhD in Education, MNSc, BNSc, and is a registered nurse. She is currently working as an assistant professor in the Critical Care Nursing Department at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Dr. Khin Thandar Aung completed a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) from the University of Nursing, Yangon, Myanmar, in 1998. In 2006, she obtained a Master's degree in Nursing Science (MNSc) with a specialisation in gynaecology-oncology from the same university. Dr. Khin received a postgraduate diploma in teaching methodology (PGTM) from Asia Metropolitan University (AMU) Malaysia. In 2016, she received a Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the United Kingdom. Dr. Khin just achieved a Ph.D. from the Faculty of Education at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. She specialises in instructional design for e-learning, which is vital in the digital era.
Her current position at IIUM highlights her dedication to developing future healthcare personnel, particularly in critical care, applying her significant expertise and knowledge. Dr. Khin has a distinguished academic experience with over 40 publications, including books and chapters in books. Her academic and healthcare achievements have been recognised, with her work being referenced more than 200 times. Her publication h-index of 8 reflects the significant impact and influence of her research in her field. Dr Khin Thandar Aung is involved in the scholarly community alongside her research work. She is an editorial board member and a meticulous reviewer for multiple prestigious journals. Her commitment to excellence in education and healthcare is demonstrated via her research and academic contributions to the field of nursing and e-learning in nursing education.
PhD in education( Curriculum and Instructional Technology)
MNSc ( Master degree in Nursing science) gynae_oncology nursing)
BNSc ( Bachelor degree in Nursing Science)
Post basic Certificate ( Teaching Methodology)
Dip in TOSEL
Latest Additions
- Anesha Visvalingam, Priscila and Aung, Khin Thandar and Atan, Ashikin and Mohamed Ariffin, Suzilawati and Lee, Siew Pien (2026) A comparative scoping review of medication error reporting in Malaysia and International healthcare systems using the Swiss cheese model. Malaysian Journal of Medical Research, 10 (2). pp. 68-100. ISSN 2550-1607
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Ramzi, Nur Hasna Afifah (2026) Exploring the challenges faced by nursing students in integrating Islamic spiritual care perspectives into pain management of Muslim cancer patients. International Journal of Care Scholars, 9 (2). pp. 71-79. E-ISSN 2600-898X
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Mohamad Nazry, Nor Nazrina and Aung, Thurein (2026) Academic integrity and the nursing researcher: a narrative review with case studies in the AI era. In: 10th International Virtual Medical Research Symposium, 3-4 February 2026, online.
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Aung, Thurein (2026) Design and development of an ethical AI checklist for nursing researchers using 4D instructional design: a concept paper. In: 10th International Virtual Medical Research Symposium, 3-4 February 2026, online.
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Salman, Syahir Salim and Azuwar Tarmuzi, Muhammad Danish and Mohd Fadhlullah @ Fadhli, Muhammad Fathi Iqbal (2026) A concept paper: the development of EZTransfer: a novel multilayer sliding towel for safe patient handling and transfer. International Journal of Modern Trends in Social Sciences, 9 (33). pp. 17-30. E-ISSN 2600-8777
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Suhaimi, Nur Alya Farhana and Nik Sukriman, Nik Nur Aisyah and Zakaria, Nurul Ain and Zaidi, Nur Adila and Aung, Khin Thuzar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza (2025) Development of Comforturn: a smart mattress system for automated patient repositioning using the 4D development model (a concept paper). Journal of Health and Quality of Life, 8 (1). pp. 20-26. E-ISSN 3030-5101
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdual Razak, Rafiza (2025) Enhancing nurse empowerment through dynamic xMOOCs using the 4D developmental model. Medicine and Health, 20 (2). pp. 855-862. E-ISSN 2289-5728
- Abu Bakar, Siti Azuna and Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdullah, Sahrom (2025) Enhancing hand hygiene compliance among ICU and NICU visitor families: the impact of advanced nursing roles, the barriers and challenges: a review. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 8 (1). pp. 3-15. E-ISSN 2637-0603
- Abu Bakar, Siti Azuna and Aung, Khin Thandar and Fauzi, Mashitah Aqilah (2025) Educational experiences and career aspirations of final-year nursing students at International Islamic University Malaysia. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences, 19 (2). pp. 84-95. ISSN 1985-1758 E-ISSN 2710-7353
- Aung, Khin Thandar (2025) Nurse empowerment through dynamic xMOOCs using a 4D development model approach. In: Technological Approaches to Medical and Pharmaceutical Education. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, USA, pp. 185-222. ISBN 9798337311272
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Aung, Thurein (2025) Exploring the potential of design-based research in improving Myanmar's healthcare education system. In: Global Perspectives and Implementations of Design-Based Research. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, USA, pp. 203-234. ISBN 9798337320861
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Rashid, Nor'ain (2025) Challenges, innovations, and the role of design-based research in advancing nursing education: a review. Nursing Communications, 9. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2815-7206
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Mat Ail, Noor Atikah (2025) Psychological stress and coping strategies among nursing students during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study. Malaysian Journal of Science, Health & Technology, 11 (1). pp. 13-19. E-ISSN 2601-0003
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Zulkafley, Muhammad Fadli (2024) Effectiveness of massive open online course on risk communication knowledge in global health emergencies among nurses. Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia, 27 (3). pp. 165-174. ISSN 1410-4490 E-ISSN 2354-9203
- Aung, Khin Thandar (2025) The emergence and application of design-based research in nursing education. Draft2Digital, Broken Arrow, OKlahoma, USA 74013. ISBN 9798227407832
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Zulkhairee, Nik Nur Izyatie (2024) Digital transformation in nursing education: exploring the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of undergraduate nursing students using ChatGPT. Medical & Health, 19 (9 (suppl)). p. 51. E-ISSN 2289-5728
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Aung, Thurein and Abdul Razak, Rafiza (2024) A concept paper: “the development of sky arms: a novel system for alleviating edema using the 4D development model”. International Journal of Innovation and Industrial Revolution (IJIREV), 6 (19). pp. 86-96. E-ISSN 2637-0972
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Zulkafley, Muhammad Fadli (2024) Enhancing nursing preparedness for global health emergencies: the role of MOOCs in risk communication training. In: 2nd Global Nursing Congress-2024,, 22-23 November, 2024, Manilla, Philippines.
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Aung, Thurein and Abdul Razak, Rafiza (2024) A concept paper: “The development of sky arms: a novel system for alleviating edema using the 4D development model”. In: 3rd International Virtual Conference on Social Sciences, Education and Innovation (IVCoSEI 2024), 28th - 29th September 2024, Virtual (Google Meet).
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Mohd Asri, Nur Anis Sholehah (2024) A knowledge assessment of the surgical safety checklist among operating room nurses in Malaysia. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences, 18 (3). pp. 137-147. ISSN 1985-1758 E-ISSN 2710-7353