Prof Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi today took charge as the Registrar of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) for a five-year term. His appointment ends a four-year gap, making him the first full-time, regular Registrar in years.
Prof Rizvi currently serves as the Director of the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution at JMI. He brings over 20 years of teaching and research experience.
Earlier, he worked with top institutions and government think tanks, including the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi.
He specializes in international relations, foreign policy, and security issues, focusing on Iran, Iran-China relations, and the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region.
Notably, Prof Rizvi holds a PhD in Political Science (International Relations) from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
He has served as the Visitor’s Nominee on the AMU Court since April 2022 and as an external member of the Institutional Academic Integrity Panel (IAIP) at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad.
Additionally, he has served on several boards and committees at JMI. His research on West Asia is well-recognized both in India and abroad.
Commitment To Administrative Excellence
Meanwhile, Vice-Chancellor Prof Mazhar Asif welcomed the appointment, expressing confidence in Prof. Rizvi’s leadership. “Under Prof Rizvi’s guidance, JMI will streamline processes and boost the productivity of faculty and staff,” Prof Asif said.
Prof Rizvi expressed gratitude for the appointment. He stated his commitment to working with faculty, students, and staff to strengthen the university’s infrastructure.
“We aim to secure more funds from government ministries and implement the National Education Policy (NEP) effectively,” he said. He also promised to create a positive academic environment for intellectual growth.
Interestingly, the news of his appointment has sparked excitement among JMI faculty, staff, and students. Many believe Prof Rizvi’s leadership will bring stability and improve governance at the 104-year-old university.
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