Dr. Safdar Hussain,

PhD [Politics and International Relations, University of Reading, UK]
House No. 13, Azeem Square, Bahawalpur, 63100 | 0092-301-8120884| [email protected]

Objective
I have an effective, positive and flexible teaching style with the will to work beyond the call of duty. I intend to encourage creativity and higher order thinking to increase student performance.
Education
Degree | Date Earned | School
·     PhD, 2018, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Reading, UK

Degree | Date Earned | School
·     M.Sc, 2005, Political Studies, Area Study Center, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan

Degree | Date Earned | School
. B.A, 2003, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan

Experience
Job Title | Company | Dates From – To
·     Assistant Professor, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 26 October 2019 to Present

·     Lecturer, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 16 August 2006 to 26 October 2019.

·     My major duties include teaching, exam control [Master of Public Administration] and research coordination.

·     PhD and MPhil Research Students Coordinator, Department of Political Science, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. November 2016 to Present

·     Coordinator Research Seminars, Department of Political Science, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. November 2016 to Present.

·     Coordinator BS and MA Program (BS Political Science and BS Politics and Parliamentary studies since 2017 and 2018 respectively)

·     Controller of examination Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) since 2016

Skills and Abilities
I am reliable, with effective communication skills. I am friendly, energetic and organized. Furthermore, I am flexible with a strong work ethic. I like working in a team.

PhD Thesis Title
Pakistan-China Relations in Post-Cold war era

Research Publication
Safdar Hussain and Ijaz Latif Issues and Challenges in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations after 9/11, South Asian Studies, Vol. 27, No. 1, January-June 2012, pp. 89-99

Safdar Hussain, Pakistan and Alliances: From Cold War to Contemporary Strategic Partnerships, The Diplomatic Insight, Vol. No. 8, Issue No. 9, September 2015 pp.19-21

Muhammad Wasim Abbas, Dr. Aftab Gillani & Dr. Safdar Hussain. Development and Settlement of Thal Desert (1949-1969). Revista Dilemas Contemporáneos: Educación, Política y Valores. Año: VII Número: 2 Artículo no.:98 Período: 1ro de enero al 30 de abril del 2020.

Dr. Safdar Hussain An Exploration of The Pakistani Security: Threats and Solutions (Submitted)

Area of Specialization
Qualitative Research Methodology, Theories of International Politics, Content Analysis, Foreign Relations of Pakistan, CPEC, Pakistan And China, Constitutional and Political history of Pakistan, Western Political Philosophy.

Conferences, Seminar Conducted
Focal person of National Conference on Making of new provinces in Punjab: Challenges and Opportunities held on 5-6 December 2019 at the department of Political Science, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

Conferences, Seminar Attended
1.       Attended international conference on Nuclearization of South Asia in 2007 organized by department of Political Science, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

2.       Attended Annual student conference for four consecutive years organized by department of Politics and International Affairs, University of Reading, UK.

3.       Attended seminar on Youth Role in Bringing Peace in India-Pakistan, organized by Jawaher Lal Nehru University, New Delhi India in 2004

4.       Attended world student festival on Culture, Peace organized by Indian International Center New Delhi 2004

5.       Presented paper in national conference on Making of new provinces in Punjab: Challenges and Opportunities held on 5-6 December 2019 at the department of Political Science, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur

References
1.        Professor Geoffrey Sloan

School of Politics and International Affairs,

University of Reading, UK

2.      Professor Patrick Porter

Professor of International Security and Strategy,

University of Birmingham, UK.

3.       Dr Noman Omar Sattar

Head of the Department of Peace and Conflict. Studies at National Defense University, Islamabad, Pakistan.