Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Awards
Affiliations
Papers presented and Published Scopus/UGC Journals
Faculty Development Programs
Research Interests
Patents
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Zubair Bhat

Assistant Professor Of English
Shopian
Zubair Bhat

Summary


Professional educator with commitment to fostering academic growth and intellectual curiosity. Adept in curriculum development and delivering high-quality lectures that stimulate student engagement. Recognized for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to evolving academic environments, ensuring supportive learning atmosphere.

Core skills in teaching English Literature, Communication Skills and have almost 7 years of full time and 4 years of part time teaching experience. I have also worked as a coordinator in the English Department for a period of two years and currently I am working as an Assistant Professor of English with the additional work of departmental coordinator as well.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
2
Languages

Work History

Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology

Assistant Professor
01.2024 - 01.2026

Job overview

  • Communication Skills, English Language Teaching, Nineteenth Century British Novels

Cluster University Srinagar

Assistant Professor
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Eighteenth Century British Literature, Nineteenth Century English Literature, American Novels

Higher Education of Jammu and Kashmir

Assistant Professor
01.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Victorian Literature, Communication Skills, Twentieth Century British Poetry, Nineteenth Century English Drama, Twentieth Century English Novels, Nineteenth Century American Literature

Lovely Professional University

Assistant Professor
01.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Content Writing, Creative Writing, Communication Skills, Nineteenth Century English Literature, Eighteenth Century British Poetry

Education

Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

PhD from English
07-2018

Kashmir University
Jammu and Kashmir, India

M.Ed.
01.2012

IGNOU
New Delhi, India

MA from English Literature
01.2011

Kashmir University
Jammu and Kashmir, India

B.Ed.
01.2009

Kashmir University
Jammu and Kashmir, India

BSc
01.2007

Government Boys Hr. Sec. School Shopian
Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, India

High School
01.2004

Government Boys High School Shopian
Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, India

High School
01.2002

Skills

Communication skills

Certification

2020 Crossed University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test for Assistant Professorship

References

  • Adil Muzaffar, Paul, Assistant Professor of English, adilmuzaffar@hotmail.com, +917006895700, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panipat, Haryana, India, Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities
  • Fayaz Ahmad, Khan, Assistant Professor of Computer Applications, kfayazkhan101@gmail.com, +917006948287, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panipat, Haryana, India, Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities
  • Parvaiz Ahmad, Bhat, Associate Professor of English, parvaiznit17@gmail.com, +917780911672, Guru Nanak Institutions, Technical Campus, Ibrahimpatnam, Telangana, India

Awards

Research Excellence Award by Institute of Scholars Bangalore in 2021., International Teacher Award by Central Christian University Malawi in 2021.

Affiliations

  • Lord Byron Society, London, England.
  • English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI) (Registered under the Registration of Societies ACT XXI of 1860, S. No. 169 of 1974)
  • Institute of Scholars Bangalore (An ISO 9001:2015 certified & registered under MSME & Corporate Affairs Govt. of India)
  • International Association of Academic Plus Corporate Society {Educational & Corporate support Organization registered to Govt. under 2001 act-(435/2018)}

Papers presented and Published Scopus/UGC Journals

  • From Theory to Practice: An Approach to the Importance of English Language in India presented in the Two Days International conference on Question of Language & India in the 21st Century organized by the Vishwa Hindi Sahitya Parishad in collaboration with Adhyayan Foundation New Delhi held on 21 to 22 January 2023.
  • Ecofeminism and Hardy: A Close Reading of Tess of the d’Urbervilles, presented in the 1st International Conference on Recent Developments in Science, Humanities & Management-2018, held on 17th-18th April, 2018 at Amar Sing College Cluster University, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Dickens influence on Vikas Swarup’s Novel Q & A and its Film Adaptation: An Estimate, presented in the International Conference on Media, Language and Literature: Changing Concepts & Dimensions on 22nd March, 2018 at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Faridabad, National Capital Region, Delhi, India.
  • Empower Women through Literature: A Close Reading of Charles Dickens Hard Times, presented in the National Seminar on Women Empowerment: Challenges & Possibilities held on 27th -28th February, 2018 organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Smriti Govt. P.G. College, Shujalpur, District Shujalpur Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • The importance of English Language in Today’s Era: An Estimate, presented in the national Seminar on The Development of English Communication Proficiency in Under Graduate Students held on 26-27th February, 2018 at Veer Savarkar Govt. College Obedullaganj, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • From Old Towards New: A New Pedagogy for Deep Learning, presented in the 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Canvas of International Business: Opportunities & Challenges held on 23-24th February 2018 at Bhopal School of Social Sciences Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Resistance in Literature: A Close Reading of Charles Dickens Hard Times & Little Dorrit, presented in the National Seminar on Resistance in Literature in English held on 16-17th February 2018 at School of Studies in English Vikram University Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Quality Assurance in Higher Education in India: Issues, Challenges and Suggestions, presented in the National Seminar on Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions sponsored by NAAC, organized by Department of Mathematics and IQAC Chandra Shekhar Azad, Govt. P.G. Nodal College Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India on 29th January, 2018.
  • Innovative Practices in Teacher Education: A Need of the Hour, presented in the National Seminar on Innovative Practices in Teacher Education: Theory & Research held on 18th & 19th January 2018 at Regional Institute of Education Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • IQAC as a tool for Improving Quality Education in Higher Education: A Need to Drive & Implement, presented in the NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on Role of IQAC in Enhancing the Quality of Education in HEIs held on 19 & 20 January 2018 at The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Effects of Turmoil on the Minds of Youth of Kashmir: A Humanistic View, presented in the National Seminar on 23rd December 2017 at Saifia College of Commerce & Law Kohifiza Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Education as a Means of Women Empowerment, presented in the National Conference on Strengthening India’s Global Position by Empowering Indian Women Sponsored by UGC, held on 30-31st of March 2015 at The Bhopal School of Social Sciences Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Youth Unrest: A Socio-economic Perspective, presented in the National Seminar on Educated Youth: Future Challenges and Personality Development held on 27th March 2015 at Govt. Arts and Commerce (Naveen) College Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Sea Prayer as a Reflective Contextualization of Middle East Refugee Conundrum: A Postcolonial Analysis of the Vignette Saga. (Under Review in Asian Studies)
  • Great Expectations as a Bildungsroman: A Metaphorical Journey of Philip Pirip from Self-improvement to Gentlemanliness through the Lense of Erik Erickson’s Psychosocial Theory. (Under Review in Literature Compass)
  • Exploring Identity, Trauma, and AI in Han Kang’s Greek Lessons, C Pam Zhang’s Land of Milk and Honey, & Ayana Mathis’s The Unsettled, International Journal of Environmental Sciences (Scopus) Vol 11 No. 23s, 2025. Zubair Ahmad Bhat & etal.
  • Enhancing Listening Skills and Learner Engagement through the Use of Audio Books in English Language Instruction, Journal of Informatics Education and Research (ABDC Journal) Vol 5 Issue 2 2025. ISSN: 1526-4726. Zubair Ahmad Bhat & etal.
  • Resistance in Literature: A Close Reading of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times and Little Dorrit, IJALEL (Scopus) Vol. 8/Issue2, 2019. ISSN: 2200-3452. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Jane Austen and Feminism: A Close reading of Her Novels, Transframe /Volume3 Issue 4/March-April 2018. ISSN 2455-0310. Zubair Ahmad Bhat
  • Ecofeminism and Hardy: A Close Reading of Tess of the d’Urbervilles, IJIRAH/Vol.3/Issue1, 2018. ISSN: 2456-3145. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Pride and Prejudice as a Dramatic Novel: An Estimate, The Creative Launcher/Vol. II/Issue V/Dec. 2017 ISSN: 2455-6580. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Hardy’s Vision of Life in Tess of the d’Urbervilles, RJELAL/Vol.4/Issue 4/Oct. Dec. 2016 ISSN: 2395-2636. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Utilitarianism in Hard Times: A Socio-economic Perspective, IJELR/Vol.3/Issue 4/Oct. Dec. 2016 ISSN: 2395-2628. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Utilitarianism in Hard Times: An Educational Perspective, IJAR/Vol.4/Issue 11/Nov. 2016 ISSN: 2320-5407. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Information and Communication Technology in Education: A Need to Frame and Utilization, IJTRS/ Vol.2/Issue XI/Dec. 2017 ISSN: 2454-2024. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Jane Austen as a Novelist of Manners: A Critical Estimate, IJASSH/Feb. 2018/Vol.6/Issue 02/ 06-09 ISSN: 2347-7474. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Tess, A Person Always on the Move in Tess of the d’Urbervilles, IJELLH/Vol. IV/Issue XI/Nov.2016 ISSN: 2321-7065. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Hardy’s Poetic Vision in Tess of the d’Urbervilles, IJCR/Vol.8/Issue 11/Nov.2016 ISSN: 0975-833X. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Status of Women in India: Issues and Challenges, IJIRAS/Vol.3/Issue 11/Oct.2016 ISSN: 2394-4404. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Youth Unrest: A Socio-economic Perspective/EDUBEAM/Volume I/Issue 1/March 2015 ISSN: 2320-6314. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.
  • Education as a Means of Women Empowerment, BSSS Journal of Education/Vol. III/Issue I/2014 ISSN: 2320-1258. Zubair Ahmad Bhat.

Faculty Development Programs

  • Seven Days National Faculty Development Program on ‘Harnessing AI Tools: A Step Towards Strategic Teaching Approach’ organized by Sri Narayana Guru College of Commerce in Collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development from 21st to 26th April 2025.
  • Seven Days National Level Faculty Development Program on ‘Critical Post humanist Studies in Literature’ organized by Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Science Gokul Global University Gujrat from 6th of Feb. to 12th of Feb. 2025.
  • Three Days National Level Faculty Development Program on Innovative Teaching Pedagogy and AI Tools in Education organized by A.E. Kalsekar Degree College in Collaboration with Ideal Institute of Academic & Research Advancement (IIRA) from 29th Jan. to 31st Jan. 2025.
  • Five Days National Level FDP on Next-Gen. Research Tools from 3rd to 7th Dec. 2024 Sponsored by Faculty of Science and Humanities SRM University Ramapuram Chennai.
  • 5-Day Online FDP on Contemporary Visual Cultures: Diversifying Teaching and Research Practices organized by VIT-AP School of Social Sciences & Humanities (VISH) from 14.06.2024-19.06.2024.
  • One week Faculty Development Program on Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate conducted by ICT Academy on 12 Feb 2024 to 16 Feb 2024 at Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology, Panipat.
  • International Virtual Faculty Development Program on ‘Contemporary Trends in English Language and Literature’ organized by Post Graduate Department of English, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, Sri Anandpur Sahib (Rupnagar) Punjab, India from 10-01-2023 to 16-01-2023.
  • International Faculty Development Program on ‘Emerging Trends & Challenges in Teaching Language and Literature’ organized by the Department of English, VET Institute of Arts & Science Erode, Tamil Nadu, India from 02-01-2023 to 07-01- 2023.
  • International Advanced Faculty Development Program on, ‘Manuscript Drafting and Research Proposal, Project Drafting for Funding Process’ organized by Eudoxia Research University, ERU-USA, powered by Eudoxia Research Centre, ERC-India & International Council of Applied Science Research: ICASR from 21-12-2022 to 28-12-2022.
  • National Level Faculty Development Program on, ‘Research Methodology’ organized by the Department of Commerce, PPG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India from 12-12-2022 to 19-12-2022.

Research Interests

My current research centers on Diaspora and Migration Studies.

Patents

  • AI-Powered Neurofeedback System for Leadership Education and Strategic Decision Training. Dr. Zubair Ahmad Bhat & etal.
  • Automated Essay Grading System Using Natural Language Processing. Dr. Zubair Ahmad Bhat & etal.

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of five staff members.
  • Achieved best results through effectively helping with team members..
  • Collaborated with team of five in the development of Research Projects.

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology
01.2024 - 01.2026

Assistant Professor

Cluster University Srinagar
01.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Professor

Higher Education of Jammu and Kashmir
01.2020 - 01.2022

Certificate Course in Interpersonal Skills Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee India

12-2019

Certificate Course in Victorian Gothic Short Stories, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India

10-2019

Assistant Professor

Lovely Professional University
01.2018 - 01.2020

Kashmir University

M.Ed.

IGNOU

MA from English Literature

Kashmir University

B.Ed.

Kashmir University

BSc

Government Boys Hr. Sec. School Shopian

High School

Government Boys High School Shopian

High School

Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya

PhD from English
Zubair BhatAssistant Professor Of English