FACULTY PROFILE
Mr. Irfan Mehmood
Lecturer
PhD English Literature
Dr Irfan Mehmood is an accomplished academician and researcher from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He has established himself as a prominent figure in the field of English Literature, particularly known for his expertise in Marxist literary analysis and his contributions to various academic journals. Irfan Mehmood completed his academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of the Punjab in 2004. His educational pursuits continued with a B.Ed from Allama Iqbal Open University in 2014, and he earned his Masters in English Literature from the University of the Punjab in 2013. Subsequently, he pursued an M.Phil in English Literature from Lahore Leads University in 2015 and achieved the pinnacle of academic success with a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Sindh in 2023. Mr. Irfan's dedication to continuous learning is evident in his technical certifications, including a diploma in window application, a certificate in English for Career Development from the US Department of State, and completion of various courses, such as Creative Writing and Ancient Greek Hero, from prestigious institutions like Harvard University and Virtual University. His prolific academic career extends beyond formal education into substantial research and publications. Irfan has actively contributed to reputable journals, earning recognition from the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Notable publications include articles like "Toni Morrison as an African American Voice: A Marxist Analysis" in the Journal of African American Studies and "The attributes of love: a comparative study of Saint John of the Cross and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai" in the Journal of Policy Research. In addition to his scholarly contributions, Mr. Irfan has been an integral part of international and national conferences, presenting his research findings. He participated as a presenter in conferences held at Khazar University, Azerbaijan, and West University of Timisora, Romania, among others. Professionally, Dr Irfan serves as Head of Department, Centre for English Language and Learning, English at the University of Okara. He also holds the position of Deputy Director at the Financial Aid Office, further showcasing his commitment to academic administration and student welfare. His membership in the University Research Project Committee reflects his dedication to advancing research initiatives. Mr. Irfan Mehmood's journey is characterized by a strong work ethic and a positive outlook. His career objectives focus on research-based learning to elevate academic standards and inspire students. His projects, such as the two-year-long Ph.D. research on the Marxist study of Toni Morrison's novels, highlight his commitment to in-depth literary analysis. Dr Irfan Mehmood stands as a dedicated scholar, educator, and administrator, making significant contributions to the field of English Literature and inspiring academic excellence in his students.
PUBLICATIONS :
JOURNAL PAPERS - PEER REVIEWED
| 1 | 2024 |
Disconcerting the Colonizers: Delhi as a Parable of Struggle in Reclaiming National Consciousness in Ahmad Ali’s Twilight in Delhi (External link) |
| 2 | 2023 |
The attributes of love: a comparative study of Saint John of the Cross and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (External link) |
| 3 | 2023 |
Unlocking Global Horizons: The Multifaceted significance of English Language Teaching in an interconnected world (External link) |
| 4 | 2023 |
Globalization and English Literature: Explaining How Globalization has Affected the Themes, Style, and Influences of Modern English Literature (External link) |
| 5 | 2022 |
Foregrounding the construction of hybrid identity after the 9/11 incident in Mohsin Hamid's novel, The reluctant fundamentalist (External link) |
| 6 | 2021 |
Toni Morrison as an African American Voice: A Marxist Analysis (External link) |
| 7 | 2020 |
Hegemonic domination of white over black in “The bluest eye” by Toni Morrison (External link) |
| 8 | 2019 |
An Exploration of Characteristics of Marxist Feminist Theory in Toni Morrison’s Novels, The Bluest Eye and Beloved (External link) |
CONFERENCES AND PROCEEDINGS
| 1 | 2023 |
Participated as Presenter in The 27th Symposium of Students in English held on March 31 – April 01, 2023 at West University of Timisora, Romania. |
| 2 | 2022 |
Participated as Presenter in 3rd International Conference on the Philosophy of Language and Literature ICPL held on December 02-03, 2022 at Khazar University, Azerbaijan |
| 3 | 2022 |
Participated as Organizer in 1st International Conference on Language Studies held on December 02-04, 2022 at University of Okara, Pakistan. |
| 4 | 2022 |
Participated as Presenter in International Conference on TESOL Linguistics and Literature held on November 28-29, 2022 at University of Management and Technology, Pakistan. |
| 5 | 2022 |
Participated as Presenter in Englishers 2nd International Transdisciplinary Conference on Language, Culture and Revival held on November 28-29, 2022 at University of Baltistan, Skardu, Pakistan. |
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
| 1 | 2022 |
Participated in the 1st PakTESOL Punjab Regional Training on 21st Century Trends in ELT held on December 12-13, 2022 at University of Okara |
RESEARCH PROJECTS
| 1 | 2023 |
PhD Thesis "A Marxist study of Toni Morrison's novels, The Bluest Eye and Beloved" |
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