Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry BZ University Multan CURRICULUM VITAE Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry Ex-Quaid-i-Azam Professor, UC Berkeley, USA. Presently: Prof and HoD of Peace & Conflict Studies, NDU Islamabad (Pakistan) Permanent Home Address: 33 A, Shalimar Colony, Multan (Pakistan) Phone 0619210110; 0301 670 4804 E-mail address: [email protected] Qualifications: (i) Ph.D. 1996 University of Wales Aberystwyth, (UK). (ii) M.A 1977 University of the Punjab, Lahore (iii) B.A 1974 University of the Punjab, Lahore. (iv) F.A 1971 BISE Multan 500/1000 (v) S.S.C 1968 BISE Multan, 565/900 (vi) Certificate of Participation in Summer 2000, Fulbright American Studies, Institute on American Political System, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, USA Distinctions and Awards: (i) Stood 2nd in the University of the Punjab in MA Political Science (1976-77). (ii) Got the Overseas Research Studentship (ORS) Award from the Government of Britain for the period 1993-96. Teaching Experience: (i) Prof. and Head of Department of Peace & Conflict Studies, NDU Islamabad (01.9.2012 to date) (ii) Professor of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan: from 27.5.2001 to 14.8.2012. Page 1 of 9 Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry BZ University Multan (iii) Quaid-i-Azam Professor, Centre for South Asia Studies, University of California, Berkeley, USA from Jan 2010 to Jan 2011. (iv) Professor of International Relations, University of Sargodha, Sargodha (from 05.12.2004 to 01-01-2010). (v) Associate Professor of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan (from 11.3.1997 to 26.5.2001). (vi) Lecturer in Political Science Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan (from 28.2.1981 to 10.3.1997). Administrative Experience: (i) Director Sub-Campus of BZ University at Sahiwal, Pakistan (January 25 to August 14, 2012) (ii) Quaid-i-Azam Professor, Centre for South Asia Studies, University of California, Berkeley, USA. (Jan 2010 to January 2011) (iii) Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Sargodha, Sargodha (18.12.2004 to 01-01-2010) (iv) Chairman, Department of International Relations & Political Science (29.8.2005 01-01-2010) (v) Chairman, Department of Political Science & International Affairs, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan (from 10.9.1997 to 9.9.2003). (vi) Chairman, Department of Social Work, University of Sargodha, Sargodha (11.01.2005 to 01-01-2010) (vii) Warden Hostels, University of Sargodha, Sargodha Nov 2005 to 2007 (viii) Chairman Hall Council University of Sargodha, Sargodha, (27.02.07 to 1.1.10) (ix) Election Officer, Election Commission of Pakistan (from 26.8.78 to 28.2.1981). Memberships: Syndicate University of Sargodha 17.6.05 - 1.1.2010. Board of Studies B. Z. University, Multan March 1997–8.1.01 Board of Studies Islamia University Bahawalpur Feb. 1999 to 2005 Board of Studies University of the Punjab, Lahore Oct. 1999 to 2004 Board of Studies Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Oct. 2000 to date Board of Studies Baluchistan University, Quetta Oct. 2001 to 2004 Page 2 of 9 Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry BZ University Multan Board of Governors University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Hyderabad July 2001 to date Selection Board University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Hyderabad Jan 2002 to 2005 Member American Political Science Association June 2000 to 2001 Washington DC. Academic Council B.Z. University, Multan, Library Committee B.Z. University, Multan, Editorial Board Research Journal (Humanities) B. Z. University Multan. Hall Council B.Z. University Multan, Dec.2000 to 2004. Senate Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan. F&PC B.Z. University, Multan Jan 2001 to 2004 Board of Studies University of Sargodha Jan 2003 to 2010 Editorial Board Research Journal Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Mar 2004 to date Advisory Council Multan Public School, Multan. Board of Studies Lahore College for Women, University April 2004 to 2007 Board of Studies IIU, Islamabad Aug 2007 to 2007 Warden University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 11. 2005 - 2. 2007 Chairman University of Sargodha, Sargodha 27.02.07 to 1.1.10 Hall Council Board of Studies GC University Faisalabad Dec. 2007 to 2010 Associate Editor Berkeley Journal of Social Sciences, US Dec 2010 to date Research Work: (i) Supervised more than 24 dissertations for Master Degree in the Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University. (ii) Produced 8 MPhil Thesis in BZ University, Multan (iii) Produced 8 PhDs (6 in Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan and 2 in University of Sargodha). One is has been submitted in BZU which is still under evaluation process. Research Project: (iv) Completed the research project titled as "Education under the Municipal Administration in Punjab", sponsored by the University Grants Commission of Pakistan, Islamabad in 1997. Participation in International Conferences and Seminars: Page 3 of 9 Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry BZ University Multan (i) Participated in International Conference on “The Role of NATO in Bosnia”, NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, (April 25-27, 1995) (ii) Participated in the Conference on “Globalization of Islam and its International Implications”, The University of Wales, Gragenog UK, (November 13-15, 1995) (iii) Seminar on “Human Rights and International Politics” The University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK. April 16-17, 1995 (iv) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Seminar, Department of Urdu, Islamia University Bahawalpur (November 21-23, 1999). (v) Participated in Summer 2000, Fulbright American Studies Institute on American Political System, Southern Illinois University, USA (June 24 to August 4, 2000). (vi) Participated in the Seminar on “Devolution of Power Plan 2000” organized by the Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, (January 18, 2001). (vii) Participated in International Workshop “The Challenge of Confidence- Building Measures in 21st Century: Problems and Prospects for South Asia” organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, (February 23-25, 2001). (viii) Participated in 6th International Conference on “American Studies” organized by the Area Study Centre for North and South America and Africa, at Quaid- e-Azam University, Islamabad on 20-21 March 2002. (ix) Participated in an International Conference on “Communal Violence and Political Culture in South Asia” at Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad on 3- 5 March 2003. (x) Participated in a National Conference on “Pakistan: New Challenge and Options for Regional and Global Adjustments” April 8-9, 2003 at University of the Punjab, Lahore. (xi) Participated in a National Conference on “Post 9/11 World and Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Challenges & Responsibilities” March 16-17, 2004 organized by the Department of International Relations, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh. (xii) Participated in International Conference on “American Studies” organized by the Area Study Centre for North and South America and Africa, at Quaid-e- Azam University, Islamabad on 21-22 September 2004. (xiii) Participated in 9th International Conference on “American Studies” organized by the Area Study Centre for North and South America and Africa, at Quaid- e-Azam University, Islamabad on 26-27 April 2005. Page 4 of 9 Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry BZ University Multan (xiv) Participated in 2nd Annual Conference on “Corporate Governance in Pakistan”, organized by Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore on 3-4 June, 2005. Publications: (i) “Role of Local Government in Rural Development: A Comparison of Past and Present” Journal of Research Society of Pakistan Vol. 21, No 2-3, April-July 1984. (ii) “District Council as Local and Self-Governing Institution in Pakistan”, Journal of Political Science, Lahore, Vol. xii, No. 2, 3, 1989. (iii) “The Search for a local government System in Pakistan”, Local Government Studies, Birmingham, Vol. 22, No. 4, 1995. (iv) “A General Review of Dynamics of Change in Center-Local Relations”, Journal of Research (Humanities) Multan, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1995. (v) “The Typology of Center-Local Relations”, Journal of Political Science, Lahore, Vol. xx 1997, No. 1, 2. (vi) “System of Checks and Balances in the Government of Education: A Case Study of Britain” Research Journal (Humanities) Vol. 14, 1997. (vii) “Kashmir: Its Geo-strategic Importance for India and Pakistan” Journal of Political Science, Lahore, Vol. XXII 1999. (viii) “Education under Municipal Administration in Pakistan”, International Journal of Educational Management, UK, No. 5, Vol. 13, 1999. (ix) “Pakistan’s Devolution Plan 2000 and Centre-Local Government Relations”, Research Journal (Humanities) Vol. 17, 2000. (x) “A Review of Special Purpose Districts of USA: Responsiveness, Efficiency, and Accountability”. Pakistan Journal of American Studies, Vol. XX, Fall 2002, No. 2. (xi) “Relationship Between Research and Knowledge”, Research Journal (Humanities) Vol. 20, 2003. (xii) “Political Participation of Women in Baluchistan”, Al-Siyasa: A Research Journal of Politics, Society, and Culture, Issue IV, Summer 2003. (xiii) Pakistan’s Political Culture: a Transition to Democracy, Al-Siyasa: A Research Journal of Politics, Society, and Culture, Issue V (Special Conference Issue) Summer 2003. Page 5 of 9 Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry BZ University Multan (xiv) “Kashmir Dispute and East Timor Issues: Similarities and Differences,” Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. IV & V, 2002-3. (xv) “Sino-Pak Defence Co-operation: Joint Venture and Weapon Procurement”, Diplomat, Research Journal, Vol. 1, 2004. (xvi)