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CURRICULUM VITA AIR COMMODORE ( RETIRED) GHULAM MUJADDID T.Bt, ndc, fawc, psc House No B-9, Street-7, PAF Complex, Sector E-9, Islamabad Telephone: 0346-2017725, 051-2008125204, 051-9507838; [email protected] Objective. Seeking a challenging senior education position that offers the opportunity to create a meaningful impact leveraging my expertise and multinational teaching experience in areas of strategic studies, national security and operational management, while leading new initiatives in strategic leadership development . Experience Design and Development of Programmes for Top Leadership As Faculty member at National Defence University (NDU) from July 2007 – July2011, I have conducted four National Security Courses, focusing on National Security Policy Planning and Formulation, and several other Training Modules of National Security Course. • National Security Courses. 44 weeks-long academic course of National significance with the aim to ‘ Enable senior leadership from civil and military segments of Pakistani society and more than 28 allied nations, in understanding national security issues and policy formulation processes ’. The course is attended by approx 85 persons which include Armed Forces Officers from Pakistan and friendly nations (Brigadier and equivalent), Bureaucrats (Grade 20) including Foreign Service, DMG, Police and other cadres. Supervised about 15 dissertations for award of M.Sc Defence and Strategic Studies degrees to the participants. • National Strategy Paper. Supervised four National Strategy Papers which are the hallmark of National Security Course and are presented to the highest politico-military leadership of the country at end of each course. • Faculty Member at PAF Air War College. Taught at PAF Air War College Faisal, Karachi for 02 years (1998-2000). Sponsored study modules and simulation exercises on concept of air operation and employment of air power in national defence and security. Supervised eight dissertations for award of M.Sc Strategic Studies degrees to the course participants, which included around 20 participants from allied countries. 1 Acted as key coordinator in ISO 9000-1 Certification of PAF Air War College in 1999, and qualified as ISO Lead Auditor, and conducted internal audits of PAF Air War College. • PSO to Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. Served as PSO to CAS (July2004- April 2006) and gained exposure to organizational management at strategic and operational levels, and travelled to more than 10 countries with the CAS and got a chance of interacting with leadership of other air forces. Security Staff Management. During 33 years of military service, I have gained extensive and rich experiences in managing defence and security issues at the squadron, wing, airbase and organizational/air headquarters levels, and of teaching at the leading PAF and NDU institutions, to the security staff, including those from other nationalities across the globe. Current Status Retired from PAF on 5 th July 2011, and continuing as Assistant Professor at Department of Strategic and Nuclear Studies of Faculty of Contemporary Studies at National Defence University, Islamabad. International Exposure and Experience International Conferences, Workshops and Working Group. Represented Pakistan Air Force and NDU in several international conferences and dialogues- have recently attended two conferences on Reconciliation, Reintegration and Reconstruction (R-3) Working Group on Afghanistan organized by the NESA Centre of NDU Washington, USA at Dead Sea Jordan and Rome Italy in Nov 2010 and Feb 2011 respectively. Have lead NDU’ Foreign Study Delegations to Sri Lanka, Turkey, Ukraine, Germany, Kenya, UAE and UK from 2008-2011 . Have attended Air Power Meets at Japan (2004), Australia (2005) and Singapore (2006) with Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force as his PSO (2004-2006). Secondment. Seconded to Saudi Arabian air force for 03 years (1986-89) and worked with Saudi as well as American/British security staff there. Travel . Have traveled widely and visited 24 countries in various capacities. Honours and Award. In recognition of distinguished Pakistan Air Force Service, the President of Pakistan has conferred gallantry award of “Tamgha-e-Basalat, Military’. The Chief of the Air Staff has awarded 03 commendation certificates. Have the honour of being an instructor pilot at Combat Commanders School for 2 years - a premier PAF Top Gun School. 2 Education, Qualifications and Skills • Ph D Course Work and Comprehensive Examination completed (2008-2010) from Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad • M.Sc (Defence & Strategic Studies) from National Defence University, Islamabad (2003-04) – ‘A’ Grade/82% • M.Sc (Strategic Studies) from University of Karachi (1996-97) – ‘A’ Grade • M.Sc (Defence & Strategic Studies) from Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad (1984-85) – ‘A’ Grade/4.2 GPA • B.Sc (Aero Science) from PAF College Sargodha (1977) – 1st Division • Qualified PAF Staff College (1996), awarded “psc” symbol • Qualified PAF Air War Course from Air War College Faisal, Karachi awarded “fawc” symbol • Qualified National Defence Course (2003-2004), awarded “ndc” symbol • Qualified Lead Auditor Certificate course, and conducted ISO audits • Skilled in designing courses on national security • Computer Literacy. Proficient in the use of word processing programmes like Microsoft World, Power Point applications and web applications. Special Strength • Broad local and extensive multicultural/international exposure and interactions with the senior leaders and professionals from various areas including politics, business, law, media, civil administration, and armed forces • Ability to conceptualize and implement new initiatives • Strong people and leadership development track record • Deep understanding of various security issues Current Academic Pursuits/Publications • Enrolled as Ph.D Candidate at Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies • Have completed 2 years Ph.D course-work of 42 credits and passed comprehensive examination. Secured overall GPA of 4.3 in Ph.D course-work. • Thesis in area of “State-Society Relation in Pakistan” is under process • Published Articles 3 o Book Review on “ Tragedy of Great Power Politics”; published in Margalla Papers 2009, Special Edition, NDU, Islamabad o Paper on “Russian Foreign Policy in Post 9/11 Period- From Diplomatic Retreat to Resurgence”; published in Margalla Papers 2009, NDU Islamabad o Articles “ Contemporary Concept of National Security”, published in daily ‘Dawn’, Islamabad – 9 April 2010 • Un Published Papers/Articles o Research Paper “Conflict in Darfur Region of Sudan: Analysis of Causes, Nature and Resolution Efforts” April 2008 o Research Paper “India-Nepal Cooperation: The Promise and Peril of a Nascent Democracy”- Dec 2008 o Thought Paper on “Liberal and Illiberal Democracy” – May 2009 o Research Paper “African Union as Securitizing Actor in African Continent Security Complex” – June 2009 o Thought Paper on “Role of United Nations in Conflict Prevention” – Dec 2009 o Research Paper “United Nations Response to Counter Terrorism: Implication for Pakistan National Security” – Jan 2010 Personal Details • Date of birth – 15 Jan 1957 • School and College education at PAF College Sargodha (1970-77) • Commissioned in PAF as GD Pilot on 19 th Oct 1978 • Served in PAF as fighter pilot and rose to the rank of Air Commodore; have flown PAF frontline fighter aircraft with 2000 flying hours • Retired from PAF on 5 th July 2011, after about 33 years of service • Currently, serving on the Faculty of National Defence University , Islamabad as Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategic and Nuclear Studies • Married; blessed with three daughters and two sons • Fond of walking, travel, poetry and literature 4 .