Dr. Syed Shahab-u-din Head of the Department, Assistant Professor
Dr. Syed Shahab-u-din is serving as Assistant Professor since 2012 at the department of International Relations, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi. He completed his Ph.D in 2013. He is the first Ph.D of department of International Relations. His area of interest is Political economy. He is the editor of one of the well-recognized International journal related to the world politics. His more than 50 research papers have been published in the national and International research journals and he is the author of 3 books. He is the active member of various International Research Societies.
Dr. Asghar Ali Dashti Assistant professor
Dr. Asghar Ali Dashti has been serving the Department of International Relations, Federal Urdu University, Karachi since 2008. Currently he is Chairman/HoD at Department of International Relations. He has been serving as the Director Evening Program Abdul haq campus and as Member Search Committee for Vice Chancellor of Federal Urdu University. Holds a PhD degree from the same university on the topic of ‘Pakistan America Military Relations’. He is assistant editor of Research journal Wifaqiyan (research journal of social sciences). He is research supervisor at Area Study Center for Middle East and Arab Countries, University of Baluchistan, Quetta. He is also a gold medalist in securing first class first position in Masters in International Relations, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology. His area of interest is the study of Political and Social Movements around the world. He is also author of a book titled Dictionary of International Relations published by Federal Urdu University. There are a number of international and national research papers on his credit. He has also attended international conference as a presenter.
Dr Mamnoon Ahmad Khan Assistant Professor
Dr Mamnoon Ahmad Khan, Assistant Professor Department of International Relations Federal Urdu University Karachi. Formerly he held the posts of Chairman Department of International Relations, Incharge M.Phil./ PhD Program and member Syndicate. He did my Masters in International Relations from University of Karachi. In 2004, he was selected by the Board of Advance Studies and Research University of Karachi as a Research Scholar in the Department of International Relations for PhD Program. His dissertation topic was Kashmir Dispute: A Search for Solutions (1947-2003) under the supervision of renowned scholar Prof. Dr. Talat A. Wizarat. My dissertation has been approved from University of British Columbia, Canada and Rutgers University, USA for the award of PhD degree. In my thesis I have presented a proposed solution of Kashmir Dispute by the name of Slow but Steady Process, In sha ALLAH which will prove to be a justifiable, honourable, equitable and practicable solution of this decades old conflict between Pakistan and India. He was chosen by HEC as Assistant Professor in IPFP Program. After a year he was appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations. In the Department He is teaching Arms Control and Disarmament and Security Studies in BS, MA, M. Phil and PhD Programs. He is the author of two books on Kashmir Dispute. HIs research papers have been published in many Journals of International repute. He has produced three PhDs. Several M. Phil and PhD students are pursuing their degrees under my supervision. He has been to many countries of Europe and can speak German
Dr Faisal Javaid (HEC Approved PhD Supervisor)
Coordinator/Deputy Director-Office of Research, Inovation and Commercialisation (ORIC)
Dr. Javaid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST), Karachi, where he also serves as the Deputy Director at the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC). With over 15 years of teaching experience in higher education, his expertise lies in the foreign relations of Central Asia, with a focus on regional connectivity between Pakistan, Central Asia, and Eurasia. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Harriman Institute, Columbia University, New York, USA. Additionally, he served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Warmia and Mazury, Poland, and as a Guest Researcher on the “TRANSECT” project at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, Germany. He is also a Country Expert for the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Project at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
He has authored three books, including “Bridging Horizons: Unraveling the Enigma of Connectivity between Pakistan and Central Asia” (IPS, 2024), contributed two book chapters, and has two additional chapters accepted for publication with Palgrave Macmillan. He has published 31 research papers in national and international journals. Dr. Javaid has organized five international conferences, four undergraduate conferences, two international workshops, and one graduate symposium. He has presented 15 research papers at international conferences, secured grants for conferences and travel, and supervised three Ph.D. and 13 M.Phil. students.
He is a member of leading international associations, including ISA, IPSA, MPSA, APSA, and APT. Dr. Javaid has played a key role in establishing academic collaborations, signing six agreements with international universities, further advancing his contributions to regional and international research.
Dr. Rizwana Jabeen Assistant Professor
Dr. Rizwana Jabeen is assistant professor of International Relations at department of IR , Federal Urdu University, Abdul Haq Campus, Karachi. She holds PhD d in IR with a special focus on Atomic Proliferation in South Asia and it’s effects and consequences. Her area of research expands to conflict resolution, conflict management and confidence building measures with special reference to South Asia. She has authored 8 research articles of diverse areas including atomic proliferation, globalization, foreign policy, Middle East and South Asia. She has also authored a book “Middle East “ for the students of IR, political science and history. Dr. Rizwana Jabeen is actively involved in different administrative and management assignments of Federal Urdu University where she is serving as member / head of various committees related to university discipline, examination center supervision, board of studies and department library supervision. She is member of board of studies, as well as, Faculty Selection Board of IR Program of DHA Suffa University. Dr. Rizwana Jabeen is a well liked teacher and student advisor who takes great pride in supporting and supervising her students in best possible ways. Dr. Rizwana Jabeen has 15 years of diverse experience of working in teaching, research and broadcasting. She often appears on TV and give opinions to the locally acclaimed newspapers on topics related to IR, current affairs, politics, society and foreign policy of Pakistan. Her notable contributions to the field of academia and media inspires others, specially to the young female academicians who are willing to build positive repute of a dignified professional, prolific researcher, and, empathetic human being.
Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan Assistant professor
Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International Relations since 2015. He has foreign PhD in International Relations from SIPA, Jilin University. He has published research articles in both national and international research journals. His main area of interest includes: South Asia, BRI and CPEC, Peace and Conflict Studies, Power Transition and International System, Regional Cooperation and Integration, Strategic Stability in South Asia and Non Traditional Security Threats. He can be reached at arif.khan@fuuast.edu.pk
Dr. Syed Shuja Uddin Assistant Professor
Dr. Syed Shuja Uddin is an Assistant Professor at the Federal Urdu University’s department of International Relations in Karachi, Pakistan. His doctorate in International Relations was earned at the University of Karachi. He specializes on the relationship between Pakistan and India, Afghan affairs, Pakistani foreign policy, and security issues. His primary areas of expertise are Defensive Realism and Offensive Realism. More than eight research articles were also published in local, national, and worldwide journals. He has good academic writing and speaking abilities and is a good researcher. His capacity to comprehend issues, arrange ideas, discover crucial information or facts, and offer a well-rounded academic argument is really excellent. He is a very accomplished academic with a keen interest in research. He excels at using his own knowledge and observations to form well-considered judgments on a range of subjects. It is quite commendable that he is currently focusing on modern issues, especially International System: Cooperation or Conflict, Climate Change: Postponement or Anticipation, Migrants: Public Health and National Health, International Relations Theory and the Problem of Sustainable Development.