Dr Ishrat Naaz, a Professor at the School of Education, Galgotias University, is a distinguished academic with a proven track record of excellence in both teaching and research, with over 12 years of experience. Her professional journey, marked by a robust educational foundation and a commitment to scholarly inquiry, positions her as a formidable force in the field of education. Dr Naaz’s academic competency is underpinned by her PhD in Education from Jamia Millia Islamia and multiple master’s degrees, demonstrating a broad and interdisciplinary approach to her work. She has consistently qualified for the UGC-NET in Education, a testament to her profound subject knowledge and expertise. Her research contributions are substantial and impactful, with 65 total publications. This includes 45 articles in peer-reviewed journals, with a notable number published in UGC-CARE, ABDC-indexed and Scopus-indexed journals, highlighting her commitment to rigorous and high-quality research. Her scholarly influence is reflected in her citation metrics, with an h-index of 8 and 4 on Google Scholar and ResearchGate, respectively. This prolific output demonstrates her skill in scholarly writing and her ability to contribute to both national and international academic discourse. Her proficiency is further highlighted by her role as a reviewer for many international and national journals of repute.
In terms of research supervision, she has successfully supervised three PhD scholars and five M.Ed. students to completion, and is currently guiding four PhD scholars. Her contributions extend beyond her own research to fostering the next generation of scholars. She has successfully supervised eight scholars and is currently guiding four more, showcasing her exceptional mentorship and leadership skills. Her contributions as a speaker and resource person include 15 invited talks, with 7 as an invited speaker and 8 as a resource person.
Dr Naaz has been consistently recognised for her achievements, receiving numerous accolades that speak to her professional standing. Awards such as the ‘Jauhar Young Achiever Award - 2024’, ‘AMP National Award for Excellence in Education - 2024’, ‘Yugdhara Global Achievers Award - 2023’, 'Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Teacher's Excellence Award of Education - 2020, ‘Best Women Faculty Award 2020 – 2021’, and ' Young Researcher Award 2020’, a clear indication of her dedication, impact, and recognised leadership within the academic community. Her profile is a compelling blend of academic rigour, research innovation, and impactful mentorship.
Educational Qualifications
- PhD (Education) (JMI)
- M A, Political Science (JMI)
- M.Ed., (Amity University)
- B.Ed., 2(Amity University)
- M A. (English) (IGNOU)
- B A (H) English, (DU)
- UGC – NET (2012)
Teaching and Research Experience
- Teaching Experience – + 12 years
- Research Experience – + 12 years
- Research Supervision –
Supervised – 03 PhD Scholars
– 05 M.Ed. Scholars
Under Supervision – 04 PhD. Scholar
Research Publications/Resource Person
- Total Publication: 68
- Journal: 45
International Journals – 38
National Journals – 07
- Book Chapters: 17
- Proceedings: 06
- Conference Presentation: 36
International - 20
National - 16
- Invited Talk/Resource Person: 15
Invited Talk -06
Resource Person- 09
Honours and Awards
- Recipient of the “AMP National Award for Excellence in Education 2025’ from the Association of Muslim Professionals, Mumbai,
- Recipient of the “Teacher’s Excellence Award – 2025” conferred by Shikshak Kalyan Foundation (Regd.), Ghaziabad, U.P., India.
- Recipient of ‘Jauhar Young Achiever Award 2024’ from the Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia
- Recipient of ‘AMP National Award for Excellence in Education 2024 – Student Choice Award’
- Recipient of ‘Yugdhara Global Achievers Award 2023’
- Reviewer for the year 2021 (Current Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities)
- Recipient of the 'Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Teacher's Excellence Award of Education 2020.
- Recipient of ‘Best Women Faculty Award 2020–2021'
- Recipient of ‘Young Researcher Award 2020’
- Recipient of ‘Excellence in the area of Research & Innovation/Academic Excellence/Extension Activities’ (Galgotias University)