Academic Qualifications

Academic Awards/Scholarships:

• U.P. Govt. Merit Scholarship, 1965?67.
• Merit?Cum?Means Scholarship, Delhi University, 1967?70.
• Sir Syed Scholarship, 1970?72.
• Aligarh University Merit Scholarship, 1972?74.
• Aligarh University Gold Medal in Economics, 1974.
• Reserve Bank of India Fellowship awarded through School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 1974?76.
• Polish Government Scholarship awarded through Ministry of Education, Government of India, 1979?80.
• Research grants from UGC vide UGC/F.24?42/89 (HR?II) dated 11.04.90 and 15.11.92.

Knowledge of Languages

• Well-versed in English, Hindi and Urdu. Working knowledge of Arabic and Polish

Appointments (Academic)

Foreign Assignments/ Visits

• Participated in the postgraduate programme on Economic Planning at the Central School of Planning and Statistics (SGPiS), Warsaw (Poland), 1979-80.
• Taught courses in Mathematical Statistics and Mathematical Economics to graduate students at College of Administration, Salahaddin University, Arbil, Republic of Iraq for three academic sessions (1980?83).
• Delivered special lectures on ‘Construction Sector - Opportunities And Challenges In Era Of Globalization’ at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Vietnam during June 16-23, 2007.
• Invited to visit academic, commercial and heritage institutions of Istanbul (Turkey) on the invitation of Indo-Turkish Business Association (ITBA) during February 21-26, 2008.
• Delivered keynote address at the international workshop for construction managers on “Genesis of Global Financial Crisis – Lessons for Realty sector” organized by Ministry of Construction, Republic of Vietnam, at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during July 19-25, 2009.

Selected Acadenuc Work/Publications

1. "External Sector in Development Planning", Diploma paper no. 14. SGPiS (Warsaw), March 1980.
2. "An Axiomatic Characterisation of (α, β) Information”, Co?authored with A.B. Khan et. al. Aligarh Journal of Statistics, Vol. I, No. 1, 1981.
3. "Methods for the Measurement of Poverty Level", Co? authored with Ahmad Chawsheen, Academic Journal of Salahaddin University, IRAQ, May 1982.
4. Trade Performance and Trade Distribution ? A Study of North V/S South, Ph.D. thesis, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, June 1992.
5. Book Review of B. Datta’s Indian Planning at the Crossroads (Oxford University Press,1992) published in Margin (July?Sept. 1993 issue).
6. "New Dimensions in the North?South Perspectives of International Trade" in Development Issues of the Third World, by Ausaf Ahmad (ed.), Khama Publishers, New Delhi (1995).
7. “Multilateralism in the World Economy” in Indian Economy in Transition by Aggarwal, Barua, Das and Pant, (ed.), Haranand Publishers, New Delhi, September, 1998.
8. “Poverty and Sustainable Development” in Poverty and Food Security in India – Problems and Policies, by M.S. Bhatt, (ed), Aakar Books, New Delhi, 2004.
9. “Economic Reforms Since 1991” chapter in INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT textbook for class XI by Tapas Majumdar (Chief Advisor), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), December 2005.
10. "Construction Sector - Opportunities And Challenges In Era Of Globalization” in the Proceedings of the International Workshop on Effects of globalization on Construction Sector held at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Republic of Vietnam during June 16-23, 2007.
11. “Sustainable Development Aspects of the Doha Round: Implications for Developing Countries”, in Problems and Prospects of Environment Policy, by Bhatt, Ashraf and Illiyan (ed), Aakar Books, New Delhi, 2008.
12. “Global Financial Crisis – Lessons for Realty Sector”, in Proceedings of International Workshop for Construction Managers, published by Academy of Management for Construction, Hanoi, Vietnam, July 2009.

Selected Papers Presented At Seminars/ Conferences

• “Globalization and Sustainability of Development Policy – An Evaluation” – Paper presented at the National Seminar on The Implications of Globalization on Indian Economy held at Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi during March 1-2, 2001.
• “Main Issues of Policy Making on Labour Market Reforms: A Note” presented at the National Seminar on Labour Market Reforms: Social Security in the Organized and Unorganised Sectors organized by and held at Institute of Applied Manpower Research (IAMR) on November 2-3, 2001.
• “World Trading Organization – Perspectives in Indian Context” – Paper presented at the National Seminar on WTO and Allied Issues held at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi during February 2-3, 2002.
• “Poverty and Sustainable Development” – Paper presented at the National Seminar on Poverty and Food Security – Problems and Policies held at Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi during February 18-19, 2003.
• “Sustainable Development Aspects of the Doha Round: Implications for Developing Countries”– Paper presented at the National Seminar on National Environment Policy (NEP) 2006 held at Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi during February 20-21, 2007.
• “Construction Sector - Opportunities And Challenges In Era Of Globalization” paper presented at the International Workshops on Effects of globalization on Construction Sector at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on the invitation of the Government of Vietnam during June 16-23, 2007.
• “Role of Family Business in Indian Economy” feature article in BUSINESS FORUM published by Indo-Turkish Business Association, New Delhi and Istanbul, Issue No. 6, Oct-Dec 2008.
• “Global Financial Crisis – Lessons for Realty sector” paper presented at the International Workshops for construction managers on Effects of Financial Crisis on Realty Sector at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City organized by Ministry of Construction, Government of Vietnam during July 19-25, 2009.

Research Projects And Thesis Completed/Supervised

1. Trade Performance and Trade Distribution ? A Study of North versus South. (vide UGC Grant F.24?42/89 (HR?II) dated 11.04.90).
2. Trade Performance in the Global Economy ? A Case Study of India (Vide UGC/JMI Grant dt.15.11.92).
3. Economics of Mushroom Cultivation – Ph. D. thesis by S.P. Gaur, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (1995).
4. Changes in International Financial Markets and its Implications for the Developing Countries - Ph. D. thesis by Vipin Negi, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (2003).
5. Macroeconomic Aspects of Construction Sector – A Comparative Study of India and Vietnam – Ph. D. thesis by Mr. Pham Van Bo, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (2006).
6. India’s Economic Relations with Gulf-Cooperation Council States: A Study of Labour Migration and Energy Dimension During the post-1990 Period – Ph. D. thesis by Mr. Zakir Hussain, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (2008).

Research Guidance

Engaged in research guidance since 1992. At present five research scholars are registered for Ph.D. supervision. Four scholars were awarded Ph.D. degree in1997, 2003, 2006 and 2008 respectively. Two more scholars are to submit theses shortly.

Specialisation/ Research Interest

• International Economics with special reference to North?South Trade Relationship (Ph.D. thesis)
• International Trade and WTO
• Issues related with Globalization and Sustainable Development.
• Problems of Poverty and Unemployment in Agricultural and Rural Sectors.
• Global Financial Crisis – Lessons for Realty Sector

Teaching Interests

• Theories of International Trade.
• Quantitative Techniques (mathematical and statistical) for Economic Analysis.
• Microeconomics.
• Welfare Economics
• Theories of Growth and Development.

Membership of Academic/ Professional Bodies

• Life-member, The Indian Economic Association (IEA No. A-67).
• Life-member, The Indian Econometric Society (IES No. L.2143 93-94).
• Life-member, Input-Output Research Association
• Life-member, Association for Environment and Development Research (AEDR).
• Member, Advisory Committee, MBA (Part-time), JMI, 1997-2000.
• Member, Delhi Education Society, 1997-98.
• Member, Board of Studies, Center of West Asian Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, 1998-2001.
• Member, Advisory Committee, Gulf Studies Programme, Center for West Asian & African Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2000-2002.
• Member, Board of Studies, Department of Psychology, JMI, 2000-2003.
• Member, Faculty Committee, Faculty of Law, JMI, 2004-2008.
• Member, Academic Committee, G. B. Pant Institute of Social Science, Allahabad. (May 2009-till date).

Membership of Other Bodies

• Life-member, The Aligarh Old Boys’ Association
• Joint-Secretary, Jawharlal Nehru University Alumni Association 1994-95
• Executive-Member, Jamia Teachers Association 1995-96.

Lectures Delivered

• Panelist in Panel- Discussion on Issues in Higher Education held at Academic Staff College, JMI (June, 2001).
• Lectures on Sustainable Development: Dimensions and Perspectives at Academic Staff College (ASC) of Aligarh Muslim University (January, 2002); Mahrishi Dayanand University, Rohtak (March, 2003), Jawaharlal Nehru University (December, 2004) and JMI on a number of orientation and refresher courses.
• Lectures on Issues in Trade Theory and Policy at Academic Staff College (ASC) of Aligarh Muslim University (January, 2002) and Mahrishi Dayanand University, Rohtak (March, 2003).
• Lectures on Probability and Probability Distributions at Research Methodology Course (2002 and 2003) organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
• Panelist in Panel- Discussion on Crisis in Higher Education held at Management Development Program of Academic Staff College, JMI (March, 2003).
• Lectures on Research Methods (2004 and 2005) for Project Course of M.A.(Eco) students at JMI.
• Lectures on Gains from Trade and Theory of Commercial Policy delivered for ISS trainees at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi during February 21-26, 2007.
• Delivered special lectures on ‘Construction Sector - Opportunities And Challenges In Era Of Globalization’ at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on the invitation of the Government of Vietnam during June 16-23, 2007.
• Delivered lectures on ‘Statistical Inference in Research Methodology’ at Academic Staff College and Department of Political Science of Jamia Millia Islamia during academic session 2007-08.
• Delivered keynote address at the international workshop for construction managers on “Global Financial Crisis – Lessons for Realty sector” organized by Ministry of Construction, Republic of Vietnam, at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during July 19-25, 2009.
• Delivered lecture on “Genesis of Global Financial Crisis” at G. B. Pant Institute of Social Science, Allahabad (September, 2009).

Participation in Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops

1. National Seminar on International Trade and Development: Implications of Recent Theoretical Research and Experience, organized by School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, February, 1990.
2. Workshop on Applications of Mathematics and Statistics in Micro?Economic Theory organised by Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi, October, 1991.
3. Refresher Course in Economics, August 3?28, 1992 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
4. Workshop on Macro Modeling (September 1?3, 1993) at National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi.
5. National Seminar on Economic Reforms and Employment in Indian Economy organized by and held at Institute of Applied Manpower Research New Delhi held on March 22-23, 2001.
6. International Conference on Concerns of the Developing Nations in the WTO Regime organized by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in joint collaboration with UNCTAD and the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India held at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi on August 20-21, 2001.
7. Four-day seminar on Globalization and its Impact on South Asia organized by Academy of Third World Studies and the Indian Social Institute held at Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi on August 27-30, 2001.
8. Seminar-cum-lecture on Competition Policy Within the International Framework organized by Research and Information System for Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (RIS) in collaboration with United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held at RIS India Habitat Center New Delhi on November14, 2001.
9. National Seminar on WTO and Sustainable Development organized by Foundation for Peace and Sustainable Development held at India International Center, New Delhi held on September 29, 2001.
10. India 2025 Workshop organized by Center for Policy Research New Delhi on April 18-19, 2002.
11. National Seminar WTO Negotiations on Agriculture organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) New Delhi on August 23, 2002.
12. Two-day international meet on Global Corporate Convention Organized by National Foundation of Indian Engineers (NAFEN) held in New Delhi on September 17-18, 2002.
13. Seminar on Compassionate Economy organized by Tibet House and India International Center New Delhi on September 27, 2002.
14. National Seminar WTO Rules: Anti-Dumping: Are We Negotiating? What are we Negotiating? organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) New Delhi on October 30, 2002.
15. International Seminar on India, Europe and Changing Dimensions of Security organized jointly by Centre de Sciences Humaines, EC Delegation, Fundacao Oiente, India international Center and JNU European Union Studies Project on November 21-22, 2002.
16. International Conference on Building a New Asia: Towards an Asian Economic Community organized by Research and Information System for Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (RIS) in collaboration with Malaysian Institute of Economic Research Malaysia, Centre for strategic and International Studies Indonesia and Sasakawa Peace Foundation Japan at Hotel Ashok New Delhi on March 10-11, 2003.
17. One-day Workshop on International Food Safety Regulations and Processed Food Exports organized by Research and Information System for Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (RIS) in collaboration with Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and International Food Policy Research Institute (USA) held at India Habitat Center New Delhi on March 27, 2003.
18. Two-day consultation on Towards Hunger-Free India: Countdown From 2007 organized by M. S. SWAMINATHAN FOUNDATION in joint collaboration of World Food Program (WFP) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held at India International Center Annexe New Delhi on April 4-5, 2003.
19. Two-day seminar on Sustainable Development of Delhi: Emerging Challenges and Policy Options in the Era of Globalization organized by Institute of Human Development held at India Habitat Center New Delhi on June 16-17, 2003.
20. Conference on Markets For the Poor Farmer organized by International Development Enterprises (India) and India Development Foundation held at India Habitat Center New Delhi on June 30, 2003.
21. Symposium on Social Science Input to Education/Training for Professionals organized by Indian Association for Social Science Institutions (IASSI) and Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) held at ISTD New Delhi on August 2, 2003.
22. International Conference on Distance Learning India 2003 organized by Corporate Groups of India held at Hotel Le Meridien New Delhi on August 22, 2003.
23. Seminar Presentation on World Trade and Development Report 2003 organized by RIS New Delhi on September 1, 2003.
24. National Conference on Poverty and Human Rights organized by Social and Human Science Sector, UNESCO at India Habitat Centre New Delhi on September 10,2003.
25. RIS-CII Seminar on Economic Cooperation Between India and Central Asia held at Hotel Taj Mansingh New Delhi on October 17, 2003.
26. Gender Poverty Summit – International Conference organized by Women’s Political Watch in collaboration with National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and Central Social Welfare Board at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi on November 9-11, 2003.
27. National Symposium on Relevance of GM Technology to Indian Agriculture and Food Security organized by Gene Campaign at India Habitat Centre New Delhi on November26-27, 2003.
28. National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights – Patent Awareness organized by Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on December 2-3, 2003.
29. Seminar on The Knowledge Economy – The Importance of IT organized by India Development Foundation (IDF) held at Hotel Inter-Continental The Grand, Barakhamba Avenue, New Delhi on December 15, 2003.
30. Annual Conference of Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) organized by Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur, (Chattisgarh) on Institutional Barriers to Development of Tribal Regions during January 29-30, 2004.
31. ICSSR-WIDER Workshop on Spatial Disparities & Challenges of Development, Food Security And Industrial Clusters held at ICSSR New Delhi during 31 January – 1 February, 2004.
32. 31st World Marketing Congress on CIS – East Europe & India: Synergies and Economic Cooperation organized by Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) at The Park Hotel New Delhi on February 3, 2004.
33. National Food Security Summit organized by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and Ministry of Food with the collaboration of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) held at NAAS and Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi during February 4-5, 2004.
34. Regional Consultation On Mission 2007 – Initiatives for Hunger Free India organized by National Commission on Farmers, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India held at India International Centre, New Delhi during 18-19 November, 2004.
35. Symposium on Uncommon Opportunities: A Roadmap for Employment, Food and Global Security organized by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai in collaboration with National Commission on Farmers, International Center for Peace & Development (USA) and The UN World Food Program held at Teen Murti Bhawan, New Delhi, during November 20-22, 2004.
36. National Seminar Decentralized Governance and Development: Promises, Performance and Prospects organized by Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi during March 17-19, 2005.
37. National Seminar Making Globalization Work: An Indian Perspective organized by FICCI at New Delhi during December 18, 2006.
38. International Seminar on Saving Doha and Delivering on Development organized by UNCTAD, OXFAM and CUTS International in New Delhi during March 12-13, 2007.
39. High level policy dialogue on Regional Cooperation for Infrastructure Development and Financing in Asia-Pacific organized by Research and Information System for Developing countries (RIS), New Delhi during March 21-22, 2007.
40. Conference on Moving Out of Poverty jointly organized by ICRIER and the WORLD BANK in New Delhi during May 26, 2008.
41. International Conference on Global Partnership for Development: Where do we stand and where to go organized by FICCI and CUTS International in New Delhi during August 12-13, 2008.
42. M.Phil Course Designing Workshop organized at G. B. Pant Institute of Social Science, Allahabad on October 4, 2009.

References

• Prof. Sandwip Kumar Das, Centre for International Trade and Development, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
• Prof. Ashok Guha, Centre for International Trade and Development, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
• Prof. Anjan Mukerjee, Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
• Prof. G.K. Chadha, former Vice-Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and presently member, Council of Economic Advisors to Prime Minister, Government of India.
• Prof. Mushirul Hasan, former Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.