Brief Bio-Data 1. Name : (PROF.) AZARMI DUKHT SAFAVI 2. Permanent Address : A-15, Professor s Quarter, Medical Colony, A.M.U., Aligarh - 202002 Mob.:(0) 9837302259 Fax: 0571-2701454 email:azarmidsafavi@yahoo.com 3. Qualification : Ph.D in Persian 4. Designation : Professor, Dept. of Persian, A.M.U. Aligarh 5. Eminent Positions Held : (i) Present : (i) Founder Director, Institute of Persian Research, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (ii) President All India Persian Teachers Association (iii) Coordinator, UGC DRS Programme (ii) Past : (i) Dean, Faculty of Arts (2003-2005) (ii) Chairman, Dept. of Persian (Twice) (1993-1996 & 2002-2005 ) (iii) Director, General Education Centre (1999-2000) 6. Awards / Honours Received : (i) (ii) (iii) President of India Award for contribution to Persian Scholarship, 2006. Iranian Government International Award for Exemplary Contribution to Persian Language and Literature. A.M.U. Certificate for Bringing Laurels to the University. 7. Teaching Experience : 33 years As Professor : 18 Years 8. Participation in International Projects:
(i) (ii) Ijaz Khusravi, English Translation, Vol. I &II Smithsonian Institute, Amir Khusro Society, Chicago, U.S.A. Padshah Nama., English Translation, Harvard University, U.S.A 9. Publications : Books: (i) Nazm-e-Guzidah Edition with Introduction notes, DRS Programme, Dept. of Persian, AMU, 2009 (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) Collection of Modern Persian Short Stories - Translation Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2009 Chehel Namoos Edition with Introduction and notes Institute of Persian Research, A..M.U, 2008 Persian Ghazal : Tradition and Dimensions 02 Volumes ed., Institute of Persian Research, A..M.U, 2008 Humanism and Universal Brotherhood in Persian Literature ed., Institute of Persian Research, A..M.U, 2008 Indology and Persian Literature ed., DRS Programme, Dept. of Persian, A..M.U, 2008 Ijaz Khusravi, English Translation, Vol. I &II Smithsonian Institute, U.S.A., 2007 (viii) Revolution & Creativity Rupa Publishers, New Delhi, 2007 (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) Mukhkhul Maana Edition with Introduction and notes Institute of Persian Research, A..M.U, 2006 Impact of Persian Language & Culture on India ed., DRS Programme, Dept. of Persian, A..M.U,2006 Indo-Iran Relations ed., DRS Programme, Dept. of Persian, A..M.U, 2005 Naqshha-i-Rang Rang (P.G. Syllabus) ed., Dept. of Persian, A..M.U, 2005 (xiii) Contribution of Persian Language and Literature to the Composite Culture of India ed., Dept. of Persian, A..M.U, 2004 (xiv) Adab Shanasi 2
ed., Dept. of Persian, A..M.U, 1995 (xv) Sadi Academic Books, New Delhi,1990 10. Research Papers in learned journals ( List of some selected papers only): (i) Nazir-e-Benazir, Ghalib Nama, New Delhi, 2009 (ii) Two Important Hafiz Shanas of India, Indo-Iranica, Kolkata, 2004 (iii) Ghalib ke Khutoot Panj Ahang ke Roshni Mein, Ghalib Nama, New Delhi, 2003 (iv) Iran aur Naqd-e-Ghalib, Ghalib Nama, New Delhi, 2003 (v) Bihar Main Farsi ka Darakshan Mazi, Khuda Bakhsh Library Journal, Patna, 2002 (vi) Contribution of Dr. Hadi Hasan to Persian Literature, Indo-Iranica, Kolkata, 2001 (vii) Tasleem Sahsarami, Rampur Raza Library Journal, Rampur, 2001 (viii) Contribution of MAO College and Aligarh Muslim University to Persian Language and Literature, Indo-Iranica, Kolkata, 2000 (ix) Nukatush Shuara, Mir Special Number, Ghalib Institute, New Delhi, 2000 (x) Masnawi-e-Abre Guhar Bar, Ghalib Nama, New Delhi, 1999 (xi) Hasan Dehlavi as a Ghazal Writer, Rampur Raza Library Journal, Rampur, 1999 (xii) Qarne Seezdahum ke Hindustan main Nasr-e-Farsi ke Rujhanat, Literary Journal, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 1998 (xiii) Ghalib ke Farsi Nasr Ghalib Nama, New Delhi, 1999 (xiv) Nawal Kishore ki Adabi Khidmat, Nawal Kishore Special Issue, Dept.of Persian, Lucknow University, Lucknow, 1998 (xv) Ghalib Aur Nashat-e-Sania, Ghalib Nama, New Delhi, 1991 (xvi) Mahmood Sheernai ka Naqd-e-Yusuf Zulaikha, Mahmood Sheerani Special Issue, Ghalib Institute, New Delhi, 1991 (xvii) Ahde Ghalib ke Fikri Masail, Ghalib Nama, New Delhi, 1990 (xviii) Hali ki Tanaqeed-e-Ghalib, Ghalib Nama, New Delhi, 1985 (xix) Meraj Nama-i-Ghalib, Tanqeedat, Ghalib Institute, New Delhi, 1983 (xx) Sadi Marde Bahar Dost, Yaghma, Tehran, Iran, 1972 11. Papers Presented/ Key Notes Delivered at International / National Seminars in India and Abroad: 3
i) Iranology Conference, Tehran, Iran, 2009 Topic: Notices of Persian Gulf in Nasir Khusros Safar Nama ii) International Seminar on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, London, U.K., 2007 Topic: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan - Architect of Modern India iii) International Seminar on Jalaluddin Rumi, Iran Society, Kolkata, 2007 Topic: Manawiat-e-Maulavi Dar Asr-e-Hazir iv) International Seminar on Maulana Rum, Dept. of Persian, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2007 Topic: ;Tu Bara-i-Wasl Kardan Amadi v) International Seminar on Jalaluddin Rumi, Hyderabad Central University, Hyderabad, 2007 Key Note Address: Rumi A Great Sufi and Philosopher vi) International Seminar on Urdu Language, Anjuman-e-Farughe-Urdu, Mumbai, 2006 Topic: Interaction Between Urdu and Persian vii) Fifth International Conference of Persian Teacher, Tehran, Iran, 2005 Topic: Rawishha-e Tadis e Farsi Dar Hind viii) International Seminar on Tasawwuf, Dept. of Persian, Delhi University, Delhi,2005 Topic: Bishno az Nay ix) International Seminar on Mirza Dabeer, Sahitya Akademy, New Delhi, 2004 Topic: Dabeer ka Isteara x) International Seminar on Contribution of Dr. Md. Ishaq to Persian Literature, 2004 Special Speech at Inauguration (xi) International Seminar on Ghalib, National Museum, New Delhi, 2002 Topic: Ghalib ke Fikri Rujhanat xii) International Seminar on Status of Persian on India During 20 th Century, Iran Society, 2002 Topic: Contribution of MAO College and AMU in Persian Studies xiii) International Iranology Conference, Tehran, Iran, 2002 Topic: Sadi-e-Zeebai Doost xvi) xv) International Colloquium on the Problems and Prospects of Persian Studies in India, Embassy of Iran, New Delhi, 2002 Topic: Persian Studies in India Past and Future International Seminar on Amrit Lal Ishrat, Dept. of Persian, Banaras Hindu University, Varansi, 2001 4
Topic: A Critical Study of Amrat Lal Ishrats Persian Works (xvi) International Conference of American Association of Study of Persianate Societies, Dushanbe, Tajikistan Topic: Prince Dara Shikoh s Contribution to Persian Sufistic Thought xvii) Iranology Conference, Tehran, Iran Topic : Sehm-e-Hadi Hasan Dar Mutalaat-e-Farsi Dar Hind xviii) National Seminar on "Prem Chand", Faculty of Arts, A.M.U., Aligarh, 2004 Special Speech at Inaugural 12. Presidential Addresses Delivered at International Conferences of All India Persian Teachers Association published by A.I.P.T.A, New Delhi: (i) XXIXth Session, Murshidabad, 2008 Topic: Impact of Persian Language and Literature on Bengal (ii) XXVIIIth Session, Amritsar, 2007 Topic: Impact of Persian Language and Literature on Punjab (iii) XXVIIth Session, Bijapur, 2006 Topic: Adilshahis of Bijapur and their Contribution of Persian Language and Literature (iv) XXVIth Session, Hyderabad,2005 Topic: Contribution of Hyderabad to Persian Language and Literature (v) XXVth Session, Nagpur, 2004 Topic : Impact of Persian on Deccan (vi) XXIVth Session, Puneh, 2003 Topic: Impact of Presian on Maharashtra (vii) XXIIIrd Session, Patna,2002 Topic:Contribution of Bihar to Sufism and Persian Literature (viii) XXIInd Session, Chandigarh,2001 Topic: Interaction of Persian Language and Literature with Punjabi Language and Literature (ix) XXIst Session, Patiala,2000 Topic: Contribution of Punjab to Persian Language and Literature (x) XXth Session, Santiniketan, 1999 Topic: Contribution of Bengal to Persian Language and Literature (xi) XIXth Session, Ahmadabad, 1997 5
Topic: Indo-Iran Ties, with Special Reference to Gujrat (xii) XVIII th Session, Rampur, 1996 Topic: Importance of Rampur and Raza Library as a Centre of Persian 13. Seminars / Workshops Convened / Organised : 1. International Seminar on Modern Persian Literature During the 20 th Century A.D., DRS Programme, Dept. of Persian, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 2009 2. International Seminar on Persian Ghazal: Tradition and Dimensions 2008, Institute of Persian Research, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 3. International Seminar on Humanism & Universal Brotherhood in Persian Literature 2007, Institute of Persian Research, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 4. International Seminar on Indology and Persian Literature 2006 DRS Programme, Dept. of Persian, A.M.U., Aligarh 5. International Seminar on Impact of Persian Language and Culture on India, 2005, DRS Programme, Dept. of Persian, A.M.U., Aligarh 6. National Seminar on Prem Chand, Faculty of Arts, A.M.U., Aligarh, 2005 7. International Seminar on Contribution of Persian Language and Literature to the Composite Culture of India, 2003, A.M.U., Aligarh, 8. Workshop on Restructuring of Syllabi, Department of Persian, A.M.U., Aligarh, 1996 9. International Seminar on Later Mughals and Persian Literature, Department of Persian, A.M.U., Aligarh 10. Workshop on Teaching Methodology of Persian Language, Department of Persian, A.M.U., Aligarh. 1995. 11. International Seminar on Hafiz, Department of Persian, A.M.U., Aligarh, 1989. 12. Iqbal International Seminar, Department of Persian, A.M.U., Aligarh, 1988. 13. National Seminar on Baba Jan Ghaforov, Department of Persian, A.M.U., Aligarh, 1988 14. All India Persian Teachers Conference XVI Session, A.M.U., Aligarh 14. Member of Learned Societies: 6
1. Member, Encyclopedia of Persian Language and Literature produced on the Indian sub-continent, Tehran 2. Member, Editorial Board University Journal, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran 3. Member, Executive Council, Bhim Rao Ambedkar Univeristy, Agra 4. Member, Raza Library Rampur, headed by the Hon ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh 5. Member Faculty of Arts, Banars Hindu University, Varansi 6. Member Board of Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 7. Member Board of Studies, Rohailkhand University 8. Member Board of Studies, Dept. of Persian, Lucknow University, Lucknow 9. Corresponding Editor, Indo Iranica, Kolkata.. Member A.M.U. Bodies: 1. Member Executive Council, A.M.U., Aligarh, 2004 2. Member A.M.U. Court; 2002-2004 3. Member Academic Council, A.M.U., 1993-96; 2002-2005 15. Special Remarks : 1. Submit a proposal to the Ministry of Human Resource Development for the establishment of Persian Research Institute at Aligarh Muslim University. The Ministry approved the proposal and the Institute has been established in the University in 2005 and is working vigorously. 2. Initiator & Coordinator of UGC Special Assistance (DRS) Programme in the Department. Programme is running successfully. (Prof. Azarmi Dukht Safavi) Director Institute of Persian Research 7
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