Dr. Mohd Shakeel Ahmed Professor Department of Law Aligarh PROFILE Dr M. Shakeel Ahmed (Popularly known as Shakeel Samdani) is a Professor in the Department of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh for the last 9 years. He has published two books entitled 'Uniform Civil Code: Problems And Prospects' and 'Maintenance of The Muslim Divorcee'. He is presently teaching Islamic Jurisprudence, Muslim Law Relating to Status, Islamic Legal System, Public International Law and Human Rights Law at UG and PG level. He has contributed several articles and research papers on socio-political and legal issues in national and international journals. He regularly writes columns in newspapers and magazines in English, Urdu and Hindi. He has presented papers in several national and international seminars/ conferences. He specializes in Muslim Law and International Law. He regularly participates in debates/discussions/comments on various T.V. channels like BBC WORLD, AAJ TAK, STAR, IBN 7, NDTV, ZEE NEWS, ZEE SALAM, ETV, SAHARA, ANI, INDIA TV etc. His interview has appeared in Prestigious Hindi magazine 'HANS', URDU TIMES MUMBAI, NAI DUNIYA, New Delhi, SUNDAY INDIAN, New Delhi etc. He is also associated with many social and community organisations. He is the founder of SIR SYED AWARENESS FORUM. CURRICULAM-VITAE Name : Dr. Mohd Shakeel Ahmed Date of Birth : 21.06.1961 Designation : Professor, Department of Law, A.M.U., Aligarh-202002 Specialization and Area of Interest 1. Muslim Personal Law 2. Public International Law
3. Human Rights Law
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Courses University/Board Year Ph.D. AMU 2002 L.L.M AMU 1987 L.L.B. (Hons) AMU 1983 B.A. Gorakhpur University 1979 Intermediate (I.Sc.) U.P. Board 1977 High School U.P. Board 1975 High School (Urdu) U.P. Board 1976 TEACHING EXPERIENCE: About 27 years PUBLISHED WORK: ARTICLES AND RESEARECH PAPERS: English Seventy (70) Urdu Eighty five (85) Hindi Seventy (70) Total 225 RESEARCH GUIDENCE AND SUPERVISION: 1. Seminar Papers Seventy 70 2. Dissertation work Thirteen 13 Ph.D. SUPERVISION : 1. Awarded Two (2) 2.Submitted One (1) 3. Under submission Three (3) Books: Published Under Publication Two Two
INNOVATION/CONTRIBUTION IN TEACHING: 1. Prepared Case Material on Muslim Law Relating to Status, 2010 2. Prepared Teaching Aid Material on International Law (Humanitarian and Refugee Law) 2001 3. Prepared Teaching Aid Material on Muslim Law, 1996 RESEARCH AND TRAINING COMPLETED: 1. Seven Day Training program on teaching IPR in India, Ministry of HRD, Government of India and Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh (February 28-5 th March 2004). 2. U.G.C. Orientation Course, Academic Staff College, AMU, Aligarh, (August 25 to September 23 2001). 3. U.G.C. Refresher Course for Law Teachers, Faculty of Law, JNV, University Jodhpur (12 th March to 31 st March 2001). 4. U.G.C. Refresher Course for Law Teachers, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, (August 21, 2000 to September 9, 2000) 5. ICRC AND UNHCR training program on International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law, Indian Law Institute at New Delhi (November 13 to 17 2000). 6. Orientation Course on Women and Child Development for Program officers, by National Institute for Public Cooperation and Child Development, Lucknow (27 September to 1 October 1993) 7. Trainers training Program on HIV/AIDS organized by NSS Training Orientation and Research Centre, Delhi (7 September to 11 September 1993) PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIUMS: International Conferences/Seminars - Sixteen (16) National conferences/seminars - Twenty eight (28) Symposium/Workshops - Twenty six (26) Total-Seventy (70)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS: Sixteen (16) 1. Participated in International Seminar on Shah Waliullah s Thought by the Department of Islamic Studies, AMU, Aligarh and presented a paper entitled Shah Waliullah s Thought on Shariah A Study of Hujjatullah-e-Baligha on 22-22 February, 2011. 2. Participated and presented a paper entitled Human Rights Violation of Muslims in Afghanistan in International Seminar on Human Rights with Special Reference to Minorities Rights organized by Department of Sunni Theology and Islamic Fiqh Academy on 23-24 April, 2011. 3. Participated and conducted the Business Session of International Symposium on Religion and Global Peace organized by the Department of Sunni Theology, AMU, Aligarh on January 8, 2008. 4. Participated in International Seminar on Israili Violation of Human Rights in Palestine by the Department of Islamic Studies, AMU, Aligarh and presented a paper entitled Violation of Human Rights in Israeli Jailis on 29-30 th Sept., 2001. 5. Participated in International Conference on International Law in New Millennium: Problems and Challenges ahead Organized by Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi on 4-7 Oct. 2001. 6. Participated in International Conference on Education organized by AFMI (USA) and Jamitul Hedaya, Jaipur on 29-30 December, 2007. 7. Participated in International Seminar on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: Vision and Mission organized by the Department of History, AMU, Aligarh on 5-7 November, 2006 and presented a paper on Educational Philosophy of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. 8. Participated in International Conference Intra-Civilizational Dialogue in a Globalizing World on 8-10 April, 2005. 9. Participated in International Conference on the Emerging Trends in International Criminal Jurisprudence organized by Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi, 10-11 December, 2005.
10. Participated and presented a paper entitled Human Rights Violation of Muslims in Afghanistan in International seminar on Human Rights with Special Reference to Minorities Rights organized by Department of Sunni Theology and Islamic Fiqh Academy on 23-24 April, 2011. 11. Participated and conducted the Business Session of International Symposium on Religion and Global Peace organized by the Department of Sunni Theology, AMU, Aligarh on January 8, 2008. 12. Participated in Dalit and Minorities International Conference, New Delhi, 2006 and presented a paper entitled Dalit-Muslim Unity. 13. Participated in Twenty Ninth Annual conference of Indian Society of International Law at New Delhi held on 25-26 Feb. 2000 and presented a paper on International Criminal Court. 14. Participated in the Seminar on International Humanitarian Law: Its different Dimension, Nov. 1999 sponsored by the Indian Society of International Law and International Committee of the Red Cross. 15. Participated in Annual Conference of Indian Society of International Law at New Delhi on 19-20 February, 1998 and presented a paper entitled International Law and Terrorism Mechanism for Control. 16. Participated in International Seminar on Awaqaf Experience in South Asia jointly organized by Islamic Research and Training Institute, Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah (KSA), Kuwait Awqaf Publication Foundation, Kuwait, Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi and was Discussant. NATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS : Twenty Eight (28) 17. Participated in National Seminar on Gender Equality in India: Renaissance of socio-legal justice and presented a paper entitled Empowerment of Women through Education organized by Vivekanand College of Law, Aligarh on 22-23 April, 2011.
18. Participated in National Conference on Minority Education in U.P. organized by Aligarh Muslim University and Integral University, Lucknow on 24-25 April, 2010 and presented a paper on Importance of Legal Education for Minorities in India and was also Coordinator, Business Session 1 on 24 April, 2010. 19. Participated and presented a paper in a Symposium on Prophet Mohammad and Global Peace organized by Sir Syed Awareness Forum, Aligarh on 23.3.2008 at Staff Club, AMU was the convener of the progrmame. 20. Participated in National Seminar on 1857: Perspectives and presented a paper on Causes of Indian Revolt and Analysis organized by Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, AMU, Aligarh, 22-24 November, 2008. 21. Participated in National Seminar Problems of Religious Educational Institutions in Indian Sub-Continent and Challenges organized by Department of Sunni Theology on 18-19 March, 2006 and presented a paper on the importance of legal education in Indian Madarsas. 22. Participated and presented a paper in a Symposium on Sacchar Committee Report organized on 12.12.2006, Library Hall, Department of Sunni Theology AMU. 23. Participated in National Seminar on Role of Muslims in Freedom Struggle of India organized by the Department of Islamic Studies on March 18-19, 2005 and presented a paper entitled Tipu Sultan, the First Warrior of India s Independence. 24. Participated in National Seminar on Sir Syed s Contribution to Islamic Studies, Department of Islamic Studies, AMU, Aligarh on 9-10 Feb. 2004 and presented a paper entitled Sir Syed s Education Policy and Present Scenario.
25. Participated in National Seminar on Human Rights and Prophet organized by Iran Cultural House and Aligarh Muslim University on 17-18 March, 2004. 26. Participated in National Seminar on Women and Law organized by the Department of Law, AMU, Aligarh and presented a paper entitled Can Shariah Law be modified on 17-18 March, 2004. 27. Participated National Seminar on Violence against Women and the girl Child, April 1-2, 2003 organized by Centre for Women Studies, AMU, Aligarh. 28. Participated in National Seminar on Socio-Economic Ideas of Jawaharlal Nehru and Globalization organized by Centre for Nehru Studies, AMU, Aligarh on 19-20 December, 2005. 29. Participated in National Seminar on Muslims of Uttar Pradesh: Problems and Prospects: organized by Centre for Promotion of Educational and Cultural Advancement of Muslims of India and presented a paper entitled Representation of Muslims in Legislature: Problems and Prospects: (CEPECAMI), 24-25, March, 2004. 30. Participated in National Seminar organized by Centre for Advancement of Muslims of India, AMU, Aligarh on 18.12.2002 and presented a paper entitled Representation of Muslims: Problems and Prospects. 31. Participated in National Seminar on Sheikh Abdullah: Pioneer of the Movement for Women s Education and Founder of Women s College on 9-10 Feb. 2001. 32. Participated in national Seminar on Review of Constitution of India by the Department of Law, AMU, Aligarh in collaboration with National Commission to review the working of Constitution, New Delhi on and presented a paper entitled Article 44 and its Problem on 6-7 Sept. 2001. 33. Participated in National Seminar on Copyright and Information Technology by the Department of Law, AMU, Aligarh in collaboration
with ministry of HRD on 5-7 May, 2001 and presented a paper entitled Information Technology Act, 2001: An Overview. 34. Participated in National Seminar on English Transl ation of Holy Quran by the Department of Islamic Studies, AMU, Aligarh and presented a paper entitled : Inadequacy of English translation of Holy Quran and the Supreme Court of India on 19-20 th Oct., 2001. 35. Participated in National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Bio-Ethics, Department of Philosophy, AMU, Aligarh on 5-7 Feb. 2002 and was Discussant. 36. Participated in Two Day National Seminar on Towards an Enabling Legal Environment: Rights of Persons with Disabilities conducted by the Indian Law Institute on 31 st March and 1 st April, 2000 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 37. Participated in UGC National Seminar on Human Rights Education on 27 th 28 th February, 1999 and presented a paper entitled Human Rights Education in India in the Twenty First Century. 38. Participated in National Seminar on Ambedkar s Perspective on Indian Federalism, Ethnic Relations and Gender, March 13-19, 1999 at Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh and presented a paper entitled Dr. Ambedkar : A man of Principles and the Saviour of Indian Constitution. 39. Participated in National Seminar on Five Decades of Indian Constitution and its working and need for Reforms for the 21 st Century, 20-21 March, 1990 at Law School, Banaras Hindu School, Varanasi and presented a paper entitled Uniform Civil Code and Judiciary. 40. Participated in National Seminar organized by the Department of Islamic Studies, AMU, Aligarh and presented a paper entitled Afghan-Islamic Culture. 41. Participated in National Seminar on Women by the Centre of Women Studies, AMU, Aligarh and presented a paper entitled Muslim Women s Right to Divorce and Indian Judiciary.
42. Participated in National Seminar on Ambedkar by the Ambedkar Chair of Legal Studies by the Department of Law, AMU, Aligarh and acted as Rapporteur. 43. Participated in Muslim Personal Law Conference held at Arts Faculty Lawn, A.M.U. Aligarh on 2 nd Sept. 2012 and conducted both the sessions of the Conference. 44. Participated in National Seminar on Indian Muslims and Globalization: Challenges and Dimensions organized by CEPECAMI, A.M.U. Aligarh on 9 th & 10 th April and presented a paper and also conducted the inaugural session. SYMPOSIUM/WORKSHOP : Twenty Four (26) 45. Participated in National Symposium on Stereotyping and Manipulation of Historical Facts by University Literary Club, General Education Centre, AMU, Aligarh on 25-26 th February, 2011. 46. Participated in National Symposium on Minority Rights in India organized by Club for Short Evening Courses, General Education Centre, AMU, Aligarh on 27.3.2011. 47. Participated in National Symposium on Relevance of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 21 st Century organized by Sir Syed Awareness Forum at Mukta Kash, Exhibition Ground, Aligarh on 7.2.2011. 48. Participated in a Symposium on Situation in South Asia after September 2011 organized by the Club for Short Evening Courses, General Education Centre, AMU, Aligarh on 11.9.2011. 49. Participated in National Symposium on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: Vision Mission organized by Sir Syed Awareness Forum at Mukta Kash, Exhibition Ground, Aligarh on 7.2.2010. 50. Participated in National Seminar on Minorities Rights in India by Women s Study Centre and U.P. Minority Commission and presented a paper Hashimpura Massacre A forgotten Story, 21 Oct. 2002.
51. Participated in a Symposium on Relevance of Aligarh Movement in 21 st Century organized by the Club for Short Evening Courses, General Education Centre, AMU, Aligarh 15.10.2009 52. Participated in a Symposium on Minority Rights in India: Issues and Challenges organized by Club for Short Evening Courses, General Education Centre, AMU, Aligarh on 21.12.2009. 53. Participated in One Day Workshop on Patent Awareness, 12 January, 2007 organized by Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh and Council of Science and Technology U.P., Lucknow. 54. Participated in National Seminar on Group Rights, Legal Security, Protective Discrimination and Law: Challenges by Dr. Ambedkar Chair of Legal Studies and Research and also conducted the University Tarana, 25-26, 2006. 55. Participated in National Seminar on Proposed Reservation in AMU Admissions by NRSC Club and Women s Polytechnic on 22 Feb. 2005. 56. Participated in Seminar on Muslim Reservation and Unity of Millat by Hindustani Aqliati Council, 1 May, 2005. 57. Participated in 7 day Training Programme Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Education from 28 February 5 March, 2004 organized by Facu lty of Law and Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi. 58. Participated in a Symposium on Prevention is better than Cure organized by All India Unani Graduate Rabita Association and U.P. Rabita Committee, 15 Feb. 2004. 59. Presided over a panel Discussion on Uniform Civil Code organized by the Institute of Objective Studies, Aligarh on 29 Sept., 2003. 60. Participated in National Seminar organized by Hindustani Aqilati Council at Old boys Lodge, AMU, Aligarh, 5 Nov. 2002. 61. Participated in Training Programme for North Zone Advocates held on 20-21 October, 2001 on General Awakening to Environmental
Pollution, Causes and Remedies organized by Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh and National Law School of India University, Bangalore. 62. The Role of Teachers in Building Character and Career of the Students organized by the Institute of Objective Studies, Aligarh on 7 th Sept., 2001. 63. Presided a Symposium on Marriage of an Idiot and a Minor under Islam: A Dubious Contract organized by the Institute of Objective Studies, Aligarh on 23 august, 2001. 64. Environment and Sustainable Development in the New Millennium on World Environment Day, organized by the Institute of Objective Studies, Aligarh on 5 th June, 2001. 65. Humanitarian Law, organized by the Department of Political Science, AMU, Aligarh in March 1999. 66. Women and Law organized by Department of Law, AMU, Aligarh, May 13, 1996. 67. International Day of Women organized by the Department of Political Science, AMU, Aligarh in March 1999 and presented a paper entitled Importance of KHULA in India. 68. Participated in One day Symposium on Muslim Reservation: Need of the Hour organized by Alliance for Muslim Reservation. 69. Participated in a Symposium on Indian Judiciary and Secularism organized by Sir Syed Awareness Forum on 2 nd Sept. 2012 and conducted the paper. 70. Attended Capacity Building Workshop on Budget Analysis and Advocacy from the lens of Minorities on 14 th & 15 th Sept. IICC, New Delhi by Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA).
EXTENSION LECTURES: 1 Delivered 22 lectures in orientation programmers/refresher course conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, AMU in Aligarh on Human Rights, Muslim Personal Law, Uniform Civil Code and Importance of legal Education, etc from 2007 to 2012. 2 On Judiciary, Media and Muslims organized by Institute of Objective Studies, Aligarh Chapter on 28.8.2005 3 On Internet and Ethics organized by Student Islamic Organization of India in the Common Room, Viqarul Mulk Hall, AMU, Aligarh in September 2003 4 On Uniform Civil Code organized by Institute of Objective Studies, Aligarh on 30 th October, 2002 5 On Future of Muslims In India and Indian Constitution in the Common Room, Sir Syed Hall (North) in September, 2002 6 On Sir Syed and Aligarh Movement and its Relevance in Modern Times in the Common Room of Mohd Habib Hall in 2002 IMPACT FACTOR: 1. My interview appeared in a prestigious Hindi magazine HANS in New Delhi 2. Quoted in daily Pioneer as a person who is following the spirit of Aligarh 3. My interview appeared in Urdu Times, Mumbai, 2012 4. My interview appeared in Sunday Indian, New Delhi, 2011 GUEST FACULTY STATUS: 1. Dept. Of Commerce, AMU, Aligarh (Tourism Laws) few years back 2. Dept. Of Political Science, AMU, Aligarh (Human Rights, Personal Laws and Constitution) few years back.
LETTERS PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL DAILIES: Fifteen (15) LITERARY, CULTURAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES Short Stories in Urdu : 14 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: (During my studies): 1. Senior House, AMK Hostel, RM Hall, 1983-84 2. Secretary, Common Room, RM Hall, 1984-85 EXTRA CURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT/ COMMUNITY WORKS: President Sir Syed Awareness Forum, Aligarh Vice President 1. All India Milli Council, U.P. General Secretary Secretary Coordinator Editorial Advisor Patron Chairman Member 2. Samdani Islamia Jr. High School, Shudnipur, Jaunpur, U.P. United Muslim Organisation (UMO), Lucknow, U.P. U.P. Rabita Committee, Aligarh Muslim Reservation Movement (MRM), U.P. Islam, Muslims & the World Magazine, New Delhi Aligarh Madarsa Association, Aligarh Dayar-e-Adab, Aligarh ALL INDIA MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW BOARD, New Delhi DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION IN CORPORATE LIFE (University Administration) 1. Estate Officer (Gazetted), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. 2. Coordinator, Sir Syed Mission Awareness Program, Sir Syed Bi Centenary Celeberations, AMU, Aligarh. 3. Convener, National Seminar on Minority Education in India: Issues of access, equity and Inclusion (7-8 march, 2009)by Centre for Promotion of Educational and Cultural Advancement of Muslims of India(CEPECAMI) 4. Convener, Interactive workshop on Intellectual property rights organized by UGC Academic Staff College, AMU, Aligarh on 6.1.2008 5. Coordinator, General Education Centre, AMU, Aligarh from April 2009 to March 2012(About 3 years).
6. Member, Media Committee, AMU, Aligarh from May 2008 to Jan 2012 (About 4 years) 7. Member, National Consultation on Vision and Mission for AMU Centres, New Delhi, May 30, 2010. 8. In charge, Law Society, Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh from 2000 to 2012. 9. Convener, Releasing Ceremony of Islam, Muslims and the World magazine, Arts Faculty Lounge, AMU, January2009. 10. Warden, M.M Hall in 1999-2000. 11. Incharge, Cultural Program, Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh since 1996 to 2012 12. Assistant Proctor in 1992-93. 13. Program Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS) in 1992-93 (Dr.Mohd ShakeelAhmad) Mob. 9412673691 E-Mail: drshakeelsamdani@gmail.com