Dr. Irfanullah Farooqi
Dr. Irfanullah Farooqi obtained his Ph.D. in Sociology in 2014 from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, with a dissertation titled “From Universalism to Muslim Nationalism: A Sociological Inquiry into the Evolution of Muhammad Iqbal’s Thought.” Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed his M.Phil in Sociology in 2009, focusing on “Literature and Society: An Interpretative Study of Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s Poetry,” and his Masters in Sociology in 2006, both from the same institution.
Farooqi’s academic career includes a variety of teaching experiences. He has served as an Assistant Professor at Aligarh Muslim University from June 2015 to December 2018 and at South Asian University as a Guest Faculty from July to December 2014. He has also been a Guest Faculty at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, from October 2009 to May 2011 and from August 2012 to December 2014.
In addition to his teaching roles, Farooqi has held administrative positions such as Assistant Director at the Residential Coaching Academy of Aligarh Muslim University from August 2017 to December 2018. He has been an active member of various committees, including the Innovation and Incubation Committee at AMU in 2018 and committees focused on minority welfare and educational policy.
Farooqi’s scholarly contributions extend beyond his teaching responsibilities. He has delivered lectures and presented papers both in India and abroad on topics related to Urdu literature, Muslim identity, nationalism, and social issues. His publications include articles and book reviews in reputed academic journals and anthologies. Notable among his achievements is the prestigious DAAD fellowship he received in 2011 for research-related work in Germany.
Furthermore, Farooqi has engaged in professional experiences outside academia, including consultancy work with UNICEF India and coordination roles at Commutiny – The Youth Collective, New Delhi. He has also participated in various academic programs and workshops, such as the Winter School on “The Life and Thought of Gandhi” at the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, and the International Summer School on “Muslims in the West” at the University of Erfurt, Germany.
Throughout his career, Farooqi has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, social engagement, and interdisciplinary scholarship, making significant contributions to the fields of sociology, literature, and cultural studies.