Prof. Bruce B Lawrence
Duke University, USA
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Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Humanities Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Duke University.
Visiting Professor, Department of Civilizations Studies, Ibn Haldun University.
Prof. Bruce B. Lawrence is a leading scholar in Islamic studies and interfaith relations, with a career spanning decades. His research explores comparative religious movements, Indo-Persian Sufism, institutional Islam in Asia, and religion’s intersection with violence and globalization.
A prolific author, his works examine the Qur’an in the modern world, Islamic identity, and Sufism’s spiritual dimensions, bridging traditional scholarship with contemporary issues. As an advisor and thought leader, he continues to shape global discourse on religion, culture, and society.
Prof. miriam cooke
Duke University, USA
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Braxton Craven Professor of Arab Cultures at Duke University.
Visiting Professor, Department of Civilizations Studies, Ibn Haldun University.
With an extensive career in Middle Eastern and Arab world studies, her research delves into modern Arabic literature, gender studies, and the critical reassessment of women’s roles in the public sphere.
Educated in the United Kingdom, Prof. cooke has made significant contributions to the academic discourse on Middle Eastern women’s studies. She is a co-editor of the Journal of Middle East Women’s Studies, a platform that promotes the scholarship of gender and society in the Middle East and North Africa. Her work has been pivotal in exploring the intersections of literature, culture, and women’s roles in Arab societies.
Prof. Heba Raouf Ezzat
Ibn Haldun University, Turkey
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Dr. Heba Raouf Ezzat is originally from Egypt and currently serves as a professor at the Department of Civilizations Studies and the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey. She is a distinguished scholar whose research interests encompass comparative political theory, changing maps of citizenship, and urban sociology.
Dr. Ezzat is known for her insightful analysis of the intersection between politics, society, and religion, particularly in the context of the Arab world. She has published extensively on topics such as modernity, democracy, and Islamic political thought. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Ezzat actively contributes to public discourse, advocating for a deeper understanding of citizenship, governance, and the evolving role of cities in shaping political identities.
Prof. Mousumi G Banerjee
EFL University, Shilong, India
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Prof. Banerjee is a distinguished academic, leading the Department of English Literature at EFL University, Shillong. She has held key administrative roles at the university and is a renowned scholar in literature, culture, and gender studies.
Her notable works include Writings across Genres (2015) and Emily Dickinson: Writing as a Woman (2017). A Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Fellow (2019-20), she has also been recognized for her contributions to international academic exchange.
Prof. Purnendu Ranjan
PGGCG, Punjab University, India
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Dr. Purnendu Ranjan, hailing from Bihar, completed his M.Phil and Ph.D. in Modern Indian History at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He specializes in the study of modern socio-religious movements in India. Dr. Ranjan has authored three books on the history of the Kabirpanth, a socio-religious movement active since the 16th-17th centuries. Additionally, he has contributed numerous articles to both national and international research journals.
Currently, Dr. Ranjan is an Associate Professor at PGGCG-42, Panjab University, Chandigarh, where he has been teaching history since 2002.
Prof. Rakesh Thakur
Punjab University, India
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Dr. Rakesh Thakur is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Post Graduate Government College, Chandigarh. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he has significantly contributed to the academic community through his dedication to education and public service. Dr. Thakur completed his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Sociology at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
His work extends beyond the classroom, having served as a Master Trainer for the Global Fund at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and as a consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), contributing to the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” campaign. Dr. Thakur’s leadership includes spearheading an ICMR-funded research project on menstrual hygiene and acting as the State Nodal Officer for the All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) for Chandigarh Administration.
An active research guide, Dr. Thakur has mentored numerous Ph.D. scholars and continues to influence public policy and social research in India.
Dr. (Prof) Suresh Kumar Bansal
Neurologist, PGI, Chandigarh, India
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Dr. Suresh Kumar Bansal is a distinguished Neurologist, Internal Medicine, and General Physician with over 52 years of experience. He has been an integral part of PGIMER, Chandigarh, where he joined the Neurosciences faculty in 1985 as a Lecturer, later serving as an Assistant Professor and Associate Professor.
Throughout his career, Dr. Bansal has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring DM/MCH students in Neurology and Neurosurgery, as well as medical postgraduates in General Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry.
Beyond academia, he has played a vital role in Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs with the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Panchkula, contributing to medical advancements and professional development for decades. His dedication to patient care, education, and research has made him a highly respected figure in the medical community.