Khin Thidar
Professor, Head of Department,
Department of History, Yangon University of Foreign Languages, Yangon, Myanmar
Khin Thidar is a Professor of History Department, Yangon University of Foreign Languages, Myanmar at present time. She obtained B.A (Hons) (1993), MA (1997) and PhD (2003) from University of Yangon, Myanmar. Her teaching career began at Mawlamyine University in 1995. Her teaching subjects are relevant with the courses on Myanmar Art and Architecture, History of Buddhism in Myanmar and Southeast Asian History. She had done several researches works on social history of Myanmar, religious studies of Myanmar and art history of Myanmar especially in Buddhist art. Her research papers have been published in Research Journals such as Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts & Science, Myanmar Historical Research Journal, Journals of Department of SEAsian Studies published by University of Malaya and Suvannabhumi published by Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea. In 2003, She received the Prime Minister’s Honourable Award in Myanmar. In 2006, she received Outstanding Woman of the Year of Myeik Region, Southern Myanmar for her research project on analytical study of Buddha images and pagodas in Myeik region. Her research paper concerning the Cetiya of the late 18th Century and early 19th century of Myanmar won the Best Paper Award in Arts at Magway University in 2013 and her research paper on Monasteries with Sculptures of Magway Region also won the Best Paper Award in Arts in 2014. Dr Khin Thidar had participated and presented research papers at the International Conferences which were held in Thailand, Korea, Japan and China. Most of her research articles are related with the Buddhist Art and Architecture of Myanmar. Her research book “Theravāda Buddha Sāsana in Myanmar (1752-1819)” has been published in May 2017 by Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany. At Central European University in winter 2017, she had done a research on “Reconsidering King Badon’s Exertions on Buddhism in Myanmar in the late 18th and early 19th Century”.
Khin Thidar, Ph. D.
Office: Department of History, Yangon University of Foreign Languages, Yangon, Myanmar
Home: No. 135, Seikkanthar Street, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Cell: +959 43069946, +959 785334591
Email- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
https://mandalay.academia.edu/KhinThidar
EDUCATION:
PhD, June 2003
University of Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
Dissertation: “History of Theravāda Buddhism in Early Konbaung Period”
M.A., September 1997
University of Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
Thesis: “Myanmar Relations with her Eastern Neighbours during Early Konbaung Period”
Passed with credit
B.A. (Hons:) (History), August 1993
University of Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
Passed with Second Class, First Division
EXPERIENCE:
Professor, Head of Department, Yangon University of Foreign Languages (3.12.2018 – present)
Professor, University of Mandalay (1.12.2016- 30.11.2018)
Courses Taught: Hist 633 – Contemporary International Relations of SEA
Hist 613 – Traditional Statecraft in SEA
Hist 5205 – Environmental History
Hist 4202/4210 – Myanmar Historical Documents
Research Fellow: Department of History affiliated with the Centre for Religious Studies,
Central European University, Budapest, Hungary (7.1.2017-5.4.2017)
Associate Professor, University of Yangon (3.8.2015 –30.11.2016)
Courses Taught: Hist 633 – Contemporary International Relations of SEA
Hist 3104/3204 – Modern Russia
Hist 2001 – World History 1900-Present
Lecturer, University of Magway (1.12.2011 – 3.8.2015)
Courses Taught: Hist 1101/1103 – Political Theories
Hist 2104/2108 – History of Science and Technology
Hist 4201/4209 – Myanmar Historiography
Hist 4202/4210 – Myanmar Historical Documents
Lecturer, University of Yangon (1.2.2010-30.11.2011)
Courses Taught: Hist 634 – Research Methodology
Assistant Lecturer, University of Yangon (11.2.08-31.1.2010)
Courses Taught: Hist 2001/2003 – Contemporary History of Southeast Asia
Assistant Lecturer, University of Myeik (1.5.06- 6.2.08)
Courses Taught: Hist 2104/2108 – History of Science and Technology
Assistant Lecturer, University of Yangon (25.4.03- 30.4.06)
Courses Taught: Hist 621 – Myanmar Art and Architecture
Hist 4207 – The United Nations
Tutor, University of Yangon (1.6.98- 25.4.03)
Tutor, University of Mawlamyine (28.11.95 – 31.5.98)
RESEARCH SKILLS:
Religious, Cultural and Art History of Myanmar
PRESENTATIONS:
Khin Thidar. 2018, The Belief in Shin Upagutta – An Arahatta living in the Southern Ocean, presented at the International Conference on Tradition of Water in Asia: Beliefs, Practices and Transformations, SEAMEO CHAT, Yangon, 11-12 December 2018
Khin Thidar. 2018, Reconsidering King Badon’s Exertions on Buddhism in Myanmar in the late 18th and early 19th Century, presented at the 13th International Burma Studies Conference, Distant Past(s), Latest News: Scholarly Insights on Burma/Myanmar, Bangkok, Thailand, August 3-5, 2018
Khin Thidar. 2018, Some Aspects on Sculptural Works of Shittaung Pagoda in Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, Myanmar, presented at the 2nd International Conference on Burma/ Myanmar Studies, 2nd ICBMS, University of Mandalay, February 2018
Khin Thidar. 2017, The Buddha Images in Myeik and its Environs, New Year Celebration Paper Reading Session, University of Mandalay, December 2017
Khin Thidar. 2016, Unity and Diversity in Harmonious Myanmar Society, The 9th International Symposium on East Asian Studies, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Khin Thidar. 2016, The Art of Buddha Image with Naga in Myanmar, presented at the 8th World Archaeological Congress, Kyoto, Japan, 2016
Khin Thidar. 2016, The Robe Controversy between Araññavāsī and Gāmavāsī during the reign of King Badon (1782-1819), ‘Revisiting and Reconstructing Southeast Asian Characteristics’, 2016 International Conference of ISEAS/BUFS, Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea
Khin Thidar. 2015, An Analytical Study on History of Rhwecaktoau – Buddha Footprint In Magway Region, presented at the 15th Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon
Khin Thidar. 2015, An Analytical Study of Ancient Temples in Myingun, Magway Region, Myanmar, presented at the 1st International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies: Burma/Myanmar in Transition: Connectivity, Changes and Challenges, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 25 July 2015
Khin Thidar. 2014, On Rupcuṁkyoṅ: Monasteries with Sculptures at Sale, Salin, Legaing and Saku in Magway Region, Myanmar, presented at the Research Papers Seminar of the 19th Anniversary of Magway University, (Best Paper Award in Arts)
Khin Thidar. 2014, Sino-Myanma Relations in the Reign of King Badon (1782-1819), submitted to the Workshop on China-Myanmar Relations through a Multidisciplinary and Multidimensional Gaze, SOAS, University of London, 6 June 2014
Khin Thidar. 2013, The Cetiya (1752-1819), presented at the Research Papers Seminar of the 18th Anniversary of Magway University, (Best Paper Award in Arts)
Khin Thidar. 2012, Historical Perspective of Signal Pagoda, presented at the Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon
Khin Thidar. 2010, The Role of Sāsanāpuiṅ – Most Supreme Leader of Monk (1752-1819), presented at the Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon
Khin Thidar. 2009, History of Mahājeya Atula Mārajin Image, presented at the Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon
Khin Thidar. 2008, An Analytical Study of Pyu’s Costumes and Adornments, presented at the Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon
Khin Thidar & Kyaw Win. 2007, Ketumati Old City, Conference on Ancient Cities of Myanmar, Diamond Jubilee Hall, Yangon, Myanmar
Khin Thidar. 2006, Historical Aspects of the Cetiya and the Buddha Images in Myeik, presented at the Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon, (Best Paper Award in History)
Khin Thidar. 2004, Myanmar Relations with her Eastern Neighbours as found in the Royal Orders (1752-1819), presented at the Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon
Khin Thidar. 2003, Dhamma– The Teachings of The Buddha (1752-1819), presented at the Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon, 2003
Khin Thidar. 2002, King and Sasana (1752-1819), presented at the Social Science Seminar of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, University of Yangon
Khin Thidar. 2001, A Comparative Study of Teaching Methods in Mandalay and Pakokku, presented at the Seminar on School Family Day, 2001
Khin Thidar. 2000, Propagation of Sāsanā under King Alaungmintaya (1752-1760), presented at the Seminar of the 80th Anniversary of University of Yangon
PUBLICATIONS:
Khin Thidar, 2017, Theravada Buddha Sasana in Myanmar (1752-1819), LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, OmniScriptum AraPers GmbH, Saarbruken, Germany, 2017
Khin Thidar, 2016, Unity and Diversity in Harmonious Myanmar Society, Proceeding, The 9th International Symposium on East Asian Studies, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, 2016
Khin Thidar, 2016, Pyu’s Costumes and Adornments, Papers on Pyu Kingdom, Yangon, Tun Foundation, 2016
Khin Thidar. 2016, An Analytical Study on History of Rhwecaktoau – Buddha Footprint in Magway Region, Journal of the MAAS, Vol. XIV, No.8, 2016
Khin Thidar, 2015, An Analytical Study of Ancient Temples in Myingun, Magway Region, Myanmar, The 1st International Conference on Burma/ Myanmar Studies: Burma/Myanmar in Transition: Connectivity, Changes and Challenges, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 25 July 2015 (Online Printing)
Khin Thidar, 2014, The Propagation of the Sasanā under King Aloṅ:maṅ:tarā: (1752-1760), Myanmar Historical Research Journal, No. 26
Khin Thidar, 2013, On Rupcuṁkyoṅ: Monasteries with Sculptures at Sale, Salin, Legaing and Saku in Magway Region, Myanmar, Suvannabhumi, Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea, Vol. 5, No. 2
Khin Thidar. 2012, The Stupas in Myanmar, Magway University Research Journal, Vol. VI, No. 1
Khin Thidar. 2012, Historical Perspective of Signal Pagoda, Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts & Science, Vol. XI No. 9
Khin Thidar. 2012, The Duties of the Buddhist Orders (1752-1819), Suvannabhumi, Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea, Vol. 4, No. 1
Khin Thidar. 2011, The Role of Sāsanāpuin – Most Supreme Leader of Monk (1752-1819), Journal of The Myanmar Academy of Arts & Science, Vol. IX, No. 8
Khin Thidar. 2010, History of Mahājeya Atula Mārajin Image, Journal of MAAS, Vol. VIII. No. 8
Khin Thidar, Mg Phyu & Kyaw Win. 2009, A Study of Mural Paintings at Sagaing Hill, Journal of the Asia Research Centre, Yangon University, Vol.2, No.1
Khin Thidar. 2009, An Analytical Study of Pyu’s Costumes and Adornments, Journal of MAAS, VII. No.7 B
Khin Thidar & Kyaw Win. 2007, Ketumati Old City (Myanmar Version), Ancient Cities of Myanmar, Department of Historical Research, Ministry of Culture
Khin Thidar. 2007, Historical Aspects of the Cetiya and the Buddha Images in Myeik, Journal of MAAS, Vol. V. No.6 B (Best Paper Award Winner in History, 2006)
Khin Thidar. 2006, The Veneration of the Buddha Images (1752-1819), Myanmar Historical Research Journal, No.17
Khin Thidar. 2005, Myanmar Relations with her Eastern Neighbours as found in the Royal Orders (1752-1819), Journal of MAAS , Vol. III, No.6 Arts
Khin Thidar. 2004, Dhamma– The Teachings of The Buddha (1752-1819), Journal of MAAS, Vol. II (Part i), No.1
Khin Thidar. 2003, King and Sasana (1752-1819), Journal of MAAS, Vol. I, No.3
Khin Thidar. 2002, A Comparative Study of the Pariyatti Courses in Mandalay and Pakokku, Journal of Department of SEAsian Studies, University of Malaya, JATI, Vol.7
HONOURS & AWARDS:
Yuzana Scholarship Award, University of Yangon, Myanmar, 2000
Prime Minister’s Honourable Award, University of Yangon, Myanmar, 2003
Outstanding Woman of the Year, University of Myeik, Myanmar, 2006
