Prof. Minhaj Alam

Prof. Minhaj Alam is an Indian Expatriate serving at the Department of Governance and Development Studies (GaDS) in one of the Public Universities of Ethiopia. In India, he was serving in Hamdard IAS Study Circle, Hamdard University, New Delhi as Academic Associate. He has completed his Graduation, Post-Graduate and Doctorate from Department of Political Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. His academic and research interests revolve around socio-economic and political issues and accordingly he has been assigned to teach the subjects like Political Theory & Liberalism, Democracy and Human Rights, Governance & Development, Minority Rights, Conflict Studies. Dr. Alam is actively involved in development of research policy (Graduate Level), maintenance of academic standards, development of educational policy and of curriculum areas within the discipline, being involved in administrative matters (Chairperson to establish a Department of Leadership and Governance under School of Governance and Development Studies), supervision of the program of study of Honors, Graduate, making a distinguished personal contribution to teaching at all levels, marking and assessment, consultation with students, development and promotion of innovative teaching methods, professional leadership, accountable for the development, provision, promotion and evaluation of systems of work, managing the work environment, and providing appropriate instruction, supervision and enforcement leading to a safe and healthy teaching-learning process.

Besides, he has several articles in reputed jou als and researches in his credit. He has been awarded Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship (Doctoral Studies) from Centre For Nehru Studies, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh; “Academic Excellence Award” from Indian Oil Corporation, Barauni Refinery, Begusarai, Bihar; “Best Organizer Award” from Amity India (Aligarh Chapter). In India, he was associated with several institutions and organizations (NGOs) which have provided him with an inter-disciplinary approach towards the study of social and economic problems. Dr.Alam’s recent publication is “Jawaharlal Nehru's Political Ideas: A Model for Third-World Countries” by Global Vision Publications, New Delhi, 2011.