Syed Furrukh Zad Ali Shah PhD (Humanities) Germany (DAAD HEC Scholar) Assistant Professor Department of Peace & Conflict Studies Faculty of Contemporary Studies National Defense University Islamabad, Pakistan E-mail: furrukhzad@ndu.edu.pk Voice: (+92) 311-5817861 PROFILE Teaching, research and academic management & consultancy experience of 20 years in Pakistan & Germany in disciplines of International Relations, Political Studies and Academic Communication INTERESTS Political / Cultural Studies International Relations Academic Communication Political Islam, Muslims in the West, Religion in World Politics & Islamophobia Politics Theories of IR, Modern World History, Genocide, Migration, Peace & Conflict Studies Social Research Methods, Academic Writing, Communication Skills EDUCATION Ph. D (2016) M. Phil (2004) M.Sc. (2006) M. A. (1999) L.L.B. (1997) B.A. (1991) Humanities (University of Erfurt, Germany) Dissertation: Spaces of Encounter: (Re)locating European Islamophobia through Muslim Diaspora Enclave-Exclave Framework, with Professor Dr Jamal Malik & Professor Dr Kai Hafez International Relations (Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan) Thesis: Genocide: How to Reckon with Past Wrongs with Professor Dr Lubna Ali & Professor Dr Ijaz Hussain Sociology (Allama Iqbal University, Pakistan) Thesis: Perceptions & Reactions towards Crimes in Pakistani Society with Professor Dr Rukhshana Masood Political Science (University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan) Bachelor of Law & Legislation (University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan) Bachelor of Arts (Economics & Statistics) (University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan) Page1 of 7
EXPERIENCE National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan Assistant Professor since February 2017 Department of Peace & Conflict Studies Faculty of Contemporary Studies Use of Force in International Law (M.Phil) Ethnic Conflict: Theories & Cases (M.Sc.) Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies (M.Sc.) University of Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany Lecturer Summer Schools, & Regular Semesters 2012-16 Faculty of Humanities Everyday Muslim Religious Practices in Europe (SS 2016) with Professor Christoph Bultmann Religious Tolerance & Freedom of Press in Early Modern Europe (WS 2014/15) Professor Bultmann Islamophobia Discourses in Western Europe (WS 2013/14) Ideologues of Islamist Political Movements (WS 2012/13) Islamist Political Movements & Democracy Discourse (SS 2012) with Prof. Jamal Malik Historical Encounters between Islam and Europe & Clash of Civilizations (Summer School lecture series 2012-15) National Institute/University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan Assistant Professor Lecturer Lecturer January 2006-July 2011 Department of International Relations August 2004 to January 2006 Department of International Relations Theories of International Relations, History of International Relations, Political Islam, Comparative Politics, Globalization Debate, International Political Economy, International Law, Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies, Research Methodology January 2001 to August 2004 Department of English Language, Literature & Linguistics History of English Literature, American & Canadian Literatures, Modern English Prose Instructor January 1997 to December 2000 English Grammar, Communication Skills, Academic Writing Page 2 of 7
VISITING FACULTY Winter 2011- B.S Program of London School of Economics at Roots International College, Rawalpindi 2009/10 -Department of Peace & Conflict Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad (2009-2010) 2008-09 -Department of Defence & Diplomatic Studies, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi 2006-07 -Department of International Relations & Area Study Centre, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2004-06 -Department of International Relations, Preston University, Islamabad 2004-05 -Department of Mass Communications & Gender Studies, Allama Iqbal University, Islamabad RESEARCH, LECTURES & PUBLICATIONS (2016) Presented paper in First International Islamophobia Summit at Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina on Rise of Islamophobia Politics in Germany (2015) Presented paper in XXI Quinquennial World Congress of International Association for the History of Religions at Erfurt on Changing Dynamics and Globalizing Patterns of Public Religion in Muslim Societies (2014) Presented paper in International Symposium on Social Media in Muslim Societies by Heinrich Boll Foundation, Islamabad on Reproduction of Islamophobia Discourses through Mediatisation of Cultural Memory (2013) Presented paper at SAI Heidelberg, Germany Political Islam: Challenge or Threat for Democracy (2012) Presented paper at DAAD Graduate Academy, Berlin on Democracy and Internet: The Case of South Asia (2006) Published paper in NUML Research Magazine on Anatomizing the Concept of Genocide in Vol-II, (2001) Presented paper on Kurdish Ethno-Nationalism & Politics of Ethnicity in Pakistan to Dr T. Rehman at QAU (2000) Presented Research paper in M.Phil on Repercussions of Military Rule in Third World to Dr RA Siddique Founding staff-editor of The Quest-a Biannual-Multilingual expression of National Institute of Modern Languages Page 3 of 7
(1999) Published article in The Quest on T. S. Eliot: The Invisible Poet in Vol I (1999-2002) Co-edited 6 course books, for M.A English Program at National University of Modern Languages 1. Anthology of English Essays 2. Anthology of Short Stories 3. Quintessence of Classical Poetry 4. Quintessence of Romantic Poetry 5. Quintessence of Literary Criticism 6. Anthology of American and Canadian Literatures TRAINING WORKSHOPS Conducted training workshop of Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AASIA) as Resource person on Antiracism & Anti-Islamophobia in Alberta s Settlement Sector in Calgary, Canada (November 2016) Participated in Social Media Workshop at University of Erfurt on Role of Social Media in Muslim Countries (April 2012) Successfully completed a course on Research and Presentation Skills in Bau- Haus University Weimar, Germany (2012) Participated in Teaching & Research Methods Skills workshop by Learning Innovation Division, Higher Education Commission at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad ( August 2009) Completed professional course on Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) at Professional Development Centre, National University of Science & Technology, Rawalpindi (April 2009) Completed A1 German Language course from Anne-Marie-Shimmel Haus, Lahore, and A2 from Carls Duisberg Zentrum, Dortmund Germany (March-September 2011) Completed Advanced Diploma in English Language & Linguistics from National Institute of Modern Languages, Islamabad (1996) Organised and attended First International Conference on American Literature at National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (2005) Attended 14 th Annual International Conference on Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers at Islamabad (October 1998) Completed Islamic Correspondence Course (The Study of Holy Quran) from Da wah Academy, International Islamic University Islamabad (1993) Page 4 of 7
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Organized a month study Tour to Cappadocia, Turkey on Muslim & Christian Minorities for German Students (2012) Working as Country Expert for Pakistan on V-Dam Project of Kellogg Institute for International Studies and Political Science Department, University of Gothenburg, Sweden (2012-2017) Conducted Legislative Capacity-building and Legislative Drafting for Pakistani Parliamentarians (Members of National Assembly & Senators) with USAID in June-July (2006-07) Member of National Curriculum Committee for developing syllabus for BS/BA (Hons) and MS Programs in International Relations & Political Science in Higher Education Commission (2007-08) Organized and chaired a Discussion Panel on Ethics of Peace and Dialogue at University of Erfurt between Pakistani Ulema and German Professors (May 2016) Have been organizing study trips of Summer School: Muslims in the West in Germany for students from Muslim Countries and European students (2012-16) Conducted Field Research on Muslim Diaspora Enclave Communities in the West in North America and Western Europe (2012-16) Served as Anchor in newly-launched News & Current Affairs section of Radio Pakistan, Islamabad (1999-2000) Organized English Language Skills Special courses for government officials (military & diplomatic) from China, Central Asia, Gulf States, Afghan and Sub- Saharan Africa (1998-1999) Supervised (over 70) Masters Thesis in Public Policy, Religious Studies, International Relations & English Studies in Pakistan & Germany Organized and conducted Professional English for Specific Purposes courses for Teachers, Doctors, Business Managers, Diplomats and Government officials at National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (1998-1999) External examiner for Masters at National University of Modern Languages, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Kohat University of Science and Technology Bannu, and Preston University Islamabad (2005-2011) Had been the Superintendent of the students Hostel for five years in National Institute/University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (1997 to 2000) Page 5 of 7
AWARDS & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DAAD-HEC Doctoral fellow at University of Erfurt, Germany (2011-2015) Punjab Educational Scholarship-holder upto graduation (1984-1991) General Secretary of English Literary Circle (1992-93) Vice-President and Joint-Secretary of Literary Study Circles (1986-91) Chief Boy Scout at High School (1985-86) STRENGTHS & SKILLS Dedicated, responsible & resourceful professional with ability to take initiatives and accept challenges Capacity to work independently & part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team in diverse environments Good communicative, organizational, administrative & leadership skills Potential to interact productively with people in other disciplines Adequate computer skills, proficiency in MS Office LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Punjabi Urdu English Deutsch Mother Tongue Proficient in Reading, Writing, & Speaking Excellent Reading, Writing & Speaking skills Intermediate (A2) Level PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth February 28, 1972 Place of Birth Marital Status Nationality Permanent Address Gujranwala (Pakistan) Married, 1 child Pakistani 249-C, Satellite Town, Gujranwala REFERENCES Professor Dr. Jamal Malik Chair Islamic Cultures & Religious History, University of Erfurt, Germany Professor Dr. Kai Hafez Chair International & Comparative Communication Studies, University of Erfurt, Germany Page 6 of 7
Professor Dr Christopher Bultmann Professor Dr Muhammad Waseem Professor, Martin-Luther Institute, Erfurt, Germany Professor, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore Pakistan Professor Dr Lubna Abid Ali Professor Dr Rubina Kamran Professor Dr Riaz Hassan Professor, School of International Relations & Political Science, Quaid-i-Azam University Dean, Faculty of English Language, Literature & Linguistics, NUML Islamabad ex-dean, Faculty of Research, Publications and Quality Enhancement & Assurance, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad Page 7 of 7