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= Professor Hla Tun Aung =

In this Burmese name, U is an honorific, not a given name.

Professor Hla Tun Aung (Burmese: လှထွန်းအောင်, pronounced [l̥a̰ tʰʊ́ɰ̃ aung]; born October 16, 1933, in the serene village of Letwè, located in the Nahtogyi Township), a distinguished figure in the field of geography and education in Myanmar. He was the son of U Ba Thaing and Daw Hla Paik, who undoubtedly instilled in him the values of education and perseverance from an early age.

Early Life and Education
Professor Hla Tun Aung received B.A. degree from the University of Yangon in 1956. He pursued his studies, as a State Scholar, at the Graduate School of Geography, Clark University, U.S.A. and obtained M.A. degree in Geography in 1964. He took a course on Teaching in Higher Education at the Centre for Staff Development in Higher Education, Institute of Education, University of London in 1985, as Colombo Plan Scholar. He participated at the Teaching of Geography Workshop in New Delhi, India, in December, 1974. He also attended at the 26th International Geographical Congress in Sydney, Australia, in August, 1988. He toured Bangkok and neighboring areas, Thailand, as a member of Myanmar Education and Cultural Delegation in 1990.

Commitment to Education
Professor Hla Tun Aung's commitment to education extended beyond his personal pursuits. He returned to Myanmar and embarked on a career dedicated to nurturing young minds. He served as Tutor, Assistant lecturer, lecturer in Geography at Kyaukpyu College, Myitkyina College, Pathein College, Mandalay University and Yangon University, as Associate Professor, Professor in Geography at Mawlamyine University and then as Pro-Rector and Rector of the same University.

Academic Achievements
Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Hla Tun Aung was not only a dedicated educator but also conducted and presented ten research papers and wrote over seventy articles in the Journal of Geography, University of Yangon, and other Journals and Magazines. So far, he has written three books:


 * 1) MYANMAR: The Study of Processes and Patterns (2003) (in English), published by National Centre for Human Resource Development, Ministry of Education, Myanmar,
 * 2) Geopolitics [First Edition] (2010) (in Myanmar), published by UNITY Literature,
 * 3) Development Process of Geographical Thought (2012) (in Myanmar and in English), published by UNITY Literature,
 * 4) Selected Articles in Geography (2014) (in English), published by UNITY Literature,
 * 5) Geopolitics [Second Edition] (2014) (in Myanmar), published by UNITY Literature

Awards and Honors

 * "Selected Articles in Geography" received the esteemed Literary Award from Tun Foundation Bank in the English Subject category in 2015.
 * Professor Hla Tun Aung's contributions to education were further recognized when he was awarded the Distinguished Teacher Award by the Ministry of Education in 2016. This accolade stands as a testament to his exceptional dedication to the field of education and his enduring impact as an educator.

A Life of Service
Professor Hla Tun Aung's contributions extended beyond the realm of academia. He was an active member of the Executive Committee of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, instituted on 16th August 1999. Then, he retired at the end of September 2013.

Family Life
In his personal life, Professor Hla Tun Aung shared his journey with his beloved wife, Daw Kyi Kyi Sein, who has since passed away. The couple was blessed one daughter and four sons: Dr. Cho Cho Aung (ITBMU), U Phone Myint Aung (a) Moe Oo (Majestic Myanmar Media), U Tin Htun Aung (a) Moe Hnaung ( High Dream - HD Computer Group), U Win Htain Aung (a) Moe Saung (Morning Star Fisheries Group), and U Hlun Moe Aung (a) Moe Kaung.

Retirement and Legacy
After a dedicated and illustrious career, Professor Hla Tun Aung retired in February 1994, leaving behind a legacy of educational excellence and scholarly contributions that continue to inspire generations of geographers and educators in Myanmar. His impact on the field of geography and higher education is a testament to his passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to knowledge and learning.