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
- 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
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Mohamad Nazry, Nor Nazrina (2024) Development of a risk communication in Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) module for nurses: a process description. Education in Medicine Journal, 16 (Suppl. 1). pp. 67-78. E-ISSN 2180-1932
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Mohd Ali, Noor Azizah and Musa@ Mohd Zaid, Muniyati and Shaharzan, Nurul Jannah and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Mohamad Nazry, Nor Nazrina (2024) Short communication paper: " strengthening continuing nursing education: a comprehensive module using moocs for effective risk communication in global health emergencies". International Journal of Modern Education (IJMOE), 6 (21). pp. 29-36. E-ISSN 2637-0905
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Aung, Thurein (2024) Ethical considerations in emergency medical services (EMS): understanding the significance of confidentiality - a scoping review. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 7 (1). pp. 4-14. E-ISSN 2637-0603
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Ahmad, Norfadzilah and Saiful Suhardi, Mohd Iman and Mohd Ali, Noor Azizah and Mohd Fadzil, Suhaiza (2024) A handbook "risk communication during global health emergencies for nurses". Eliva Press, Republic of Moldova, Europe. ISBN 978-99993-1-621-7
- Aung, Khin Thandar (2024) Ethical considerations in emergency Medical services (EMS): understanding the significance of confidentiality (a scoping review). In: 2 nd International Webinar on Global Healthcare, 13-14 May 2024, Bangokok, Thailand.
- Mohd Ali, Noor Azizah and Aung, Khin Thandar and Mohd Noh, Hairanni and Mohd Mokhtar, Hanida Hani and Atan, Ashikin and Ahmad, Sarina (2024) Understanding stakeholders' perceptions: assessing the effectiveness and fulfilment of expectations in the post basic nursing programme at IIUM. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, 15 (3). pp. 71-80. ISSN 2231-7007 E-ISSN 2462-246X
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Mohamad Nazry, Nor Nazrina (2023) Commentary paper: enhancing transformative learning in nursing education through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). In: Compilation of Research Papers On SSH (Social Sciences & Humanities) - June 2023. MNNF Publisher, Senawang, Negeri Sembilan, pp. 1-6.
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Mohd Nazry, Nor Nazrina (2023) Preparedness for the future pandemic: understanding the impacts of risk perception in public health emergencies. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, 14 (4 (April 2023)). pp. 192-196. ISSN 2231-7007 E-ISSN 2462-246X
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Mohd Nazry, Nor Nazrina and Mohd Ali, Noor Azizah (2023) Exploring the needs for developing mooc module on risk communication in global health emergencies for continuing nursing education programme: a qualitative study. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences, 17 (2). pp. 4-17. ISSN 1985-1758 E-ISSN 2710-7353
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Mohamad Nazry, Nor Nazrina (2023) Development of MOOC module on risk communication in global health emergencies for nurses. Medicine and Health, 18 (1 (Suppl)). p. 31. ISSN 1823-2140 E-ISSN 2289-5728
- Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Mohamad Nazry, Nor Nazrina and Mohd Ali, Noor Azizah (2023) Evaluating the readiness of nurses for massive open online courses (MOOCs) in continuing nursing education. Journal of Contemporary Social Science and Education Studies (JOCSSES), 3 (1). pp. 1-15. E-ISSN 2785-8774