Dr. Md. Farijuddin Khan

Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. An experienced scholar in academic research with proven analytical ability. Specializes in Indian and American foreign policies, Indian politics, acculturation adaptation strategies of minorities, and geopolitical issues. Has over eight publications in peer-reviewed journals as articles in geopolitics and author of an academic book published in 2022. Presently, a newspaper columnist at The Daily Guardian, New Delhi, and other columns have appeared in national newspapers such as the Financial Express and the Sentinel.

1. Topped (Rank 1) the list of successful candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in Political Science in recognized colleges under Manipur University conducted by the MPSC. The result was announced on the 6th of November, 2017.

2. Cracked MCSCCE, 2016. Recommended as Sub-Deputy Collector (Jr. MCS) by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC). Served for nearly 3 years in the State Administration.

3. UGC-Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for lectureship in International and Area Studies since July 2015.

4. UGC-NET for lectureship in Political Science in December 2014.

5. UGC-Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for lectureship in International and Area Studies in December 2011.

6. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles : 07 Publications

7. Papers Presented in Conferences/Seminar: 06 (05 International, 1 presented in the USA & 02 National).

8. Major Book Authored: The United States Approach to FMCT Negotiations, Lessons for India (2022), Raj Publications, New Delhi.

9. Rapporteurs 4 major International Conferences.

10. Resource Person: 09 Swayam Prabha Lectures at EMMRC, Manipur University).

11. Contributed op-ed and opinion articles at major national newspapers such as the Financial Express, the Sentinel, The Daily Guardian, and local dailies such as the Imphal Free Press, the Sangai Express as well.

Also contributed geopolitical analysis/commentaries on the top national and international think-tanks such as IPCS, New Delhi, KIIPS, Bhubaneshwar, and NIICE, Nepal.

12. Spoke as Panelist on Global News Network, the AL24 News, Algiers, Algeria on Russia-Ukraine War in 2022.

1. Editorial Board Member, Edwin Group of Journals (Elsevier), India since September 2021.

2. Member of the International Political Science Association (IPSA), Canada.

3. Member of the International Studies Association (ISA), 337 Mansfield Road Unit 1013, Connecticut, USA.

4. Student Member of the American Center Library, KG Marg, New Delhi.

5. Former Student Editor, perspectives on the americas, a research oriented website which provides a forum for researchers to publish views and opinions on the Americas and other important events that affect the region (currently inactive).

1. Participation in Curriculum Restructuring:

i. Resource Person, SWAYAM Prabha Lectures, organized by EMRC, Manipur University, Canchipur, for B.A. History GE Paper, July 8-20, 2022

(Total 06 Lectures delivered)

a. Indo-Bangladesh Relationship: India’s Role in the Liberation War of Bangladesh & Later Developments (on 8th July 2022)

b. India’s Role in SAARC (on 8th July 2022)

c. India’s Look East & Act East Policy (on 8th July 2022)

d. Grassroot Movements from the Margins -Tribal Movements and the state policy (on 16th July 2022)

e. Grassroot Movements from the Margins – Ecology and Environmentalism (on 16th July 2022), and

f. Structural Adjustment Programme and India (20th July 2022).

2. Corporate Participation at the College Level:

i. Teacher-in-Charge cum Convenor, AURA - the Personality Development Club, Imphal College, Imphal since 2022.

ii. 14 (fourteen) Invigilation Duty, Imphal College (University Examination conducted by Manipur University), 2021-2023.

iii. Member, IT Cell, IQAC (2022-23)

iv. Participant, Internal Deliberation for Mandatory Implementation of NEP

v. Contributor, College Magazine (2021 & 2023 ) and College Journal (2022).

UGC-Sponsored Faculty Induction Programme (Online) conducted by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC)-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from 31st January, 2022 to 26th February, 2022 and obtained Grade A.