Department of International Relations

Prof.Dr. Shabnam Gul

Prof. Dr. Shabnam Gul
Prof. Dr. Shabnam Gul

Professor/Chairperson
Department of International Relations
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Qualifications

PhD Political Science (2020) , Department of Political Science, LCWU, Lahore.                  
Thesis: War against Terrorism: A Case Study of Pakistan (2001-13)
 
M.Phil. Political Science (2000-2002), Department of Political Science, GCU Lahore
Thesis: Terrorism: A Case Study of Afghanistan   
 
M A. Political Science (1997-1999), Department of Political Science, Government College, Lahore 

Graduation

(1994-1996)

University of the Punjab, Lahore

Intermediate

(1992-1994)

BISE Lahore. 

Matriculation

(1990-1992)

BISE Bannu KPK

Experience

  • Incharge (International Relations Department)
    Currently Incharge of the department of International Relations at LCWU, Lahore

  • Assistant Professor: Presently working in the Department of International Relations, LCWU since 8th Dec. 2006 till to Date.
  • Lecturer: From 1st September, 2005 to 07 Dec.2006 in the Department of Political Science at LCWU, Lahore.
  • Lecturer: From 2nd January, 2005 to 30th March, 2005 in the Department of Political Science, Peshawar University, KPK
  • Lecturer: From7th September, 2002 to 31th August, 2004 in the Department of Political Science, GCU Lahore.

  • Teaching Assistant From 7th September, 2001-31th May 2002 in the Department of Political science, GCU Lahore.

  • Volunteer From 2000-2001 in the Department of Political science, GCU Lahore.

Memberships

  1. Member of Inter University Research Committee LCWU,

  2. Convener of Board of Studies (BOS) Department of International

  3. Chairing member Selection Committee LCWU

  4. Invited Member of Academic Council.

  5. Member as Conducted Visiting faculty in the Department.

Administrative Achievement

  • As a Convener, successfully conducted following BOS- International Relations Department.
    • 11th May, 2021
    • 26th June 2020
    • 9th 2019
  • Introducing D.- International Relations.
  • Initiated the first ever program MS- International Relations Fall
  • Initiated the first ever program BS- International Relations Self-support 2020.
  • Initiated the first ever program Diploma in International Affairs 2020.
  • Presented Courses of International Relations, MS International Relations (Regular, Self-Supporting), BS International Relations (Regular, Self-Supporting), One year diploma in international Affairs.
  • Three month Certification course International Relations.
  • Conducted three days International Seminar on “PAK-IRAN Relations” at LCWU
  • Conducted an interactive workshop “ I am un stoppable “ Transforming Youth into Leader on 18th NOV 2020 at LCWU, Lahore

Research Supervision

Supervised multiple research work of Thesis & Internship Reports for the students of MS (International Relations), MS (Political Science), BS (International Relations), & BS (Political Science) level. Currently supervising students of MS (International Relations) & BS (International Relations) Thesis & Internship Reports.

Training & Capacity Development 

  1. Staff Development Course: 10th July 2006-10th August 2006, Organized by National Academy Higher Commission, LCWU Lahore.
  2. Qualitative Research Method, 28 May-28 June, 2012, LCWU
  3. Workshop on SPSS NVIVO, 7-8 February 2013, LCWU
  4. A Two-day International Research Workshop “Postgraduate Research Tools-Research Made Easy” on 29-30 January, 2014 through High Definition (HD) Video conferencing DFDI LCW
  5. One day workshop on Supervising Undergraduate Research conducted by Dr. Kausar Jamal Cheema 21st Feb 2014 DFDI LCW University
  6. Workshop on “Disaster Risk Reduction” held at LCW University on 26-28 Feb 2014 by “ERRA”
  7. A course titled “Globalization, Change & Learning—A Gender Perspective” GW-LCWU Partnership Women institute of leadership and learning in collaboration with George Washington
  8. ONE DAY training/short course on “How to write a Research Paper” held on 3rd Dec 2018 organized By ORIC at LCWU-Office of Research, innovation & commercialization,
  9. A course attended namely “Professional Praxis by Anita Weiss” from 14th Jan 2019 to 16th Jan 2019 at LCWU Lahore. 
  1. Two-day Training of Post graduate student of Research, Social sciences in 2017 at LCWU, Lahore. 
  1. A course “Research Methods” by Shabana Mir at LCWU, Lahore. 
  1. Worked with the department of International Relations, Quaid Azam University Islamabad on the Project: “State of Democracy in South Asia, Pakistan Chapter “based on field research conducted in 2004 for One month.

Qualified Courses

Terrorism , Pakistan Foreign Policy, International Law, Conflict Resolution, Research Methodology, Global issues.

 Job Description
  • As an In Charge, heading the department of IR Administratively and performing the duties accordingly, assigned by the competent authority.
  • Teaching guide, direct and mentor research Scholars at MS (International Relations, Political Science) and BS (International Relations) level.
  • To set papers, Evaluate and grade students, presentations/tests/assignments and performing invigilation duties.
  • To participate, support, conducting research field work, symposia, seminars, Think Tank’s lectures. Workshops and other curricular and extracurricular activities conducted by the department or university whenever required.
  • To coordinate and make liaison with inter discipline and inter departmental activities besides performing administrative duties.
  • To participate in students recruitment, registration and placement activities and maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to assist students.

Courses Designed

Designed Courses for Department of IR & Political Science

MS 

 

1.

Terrorism and Counter terrorism

2.

Good Governance in Pakistan

3.

Foreign Policy Analysis

4.

Contemporary Global Issues

5.

Research Methodology

BS

 

 

 

1.

Pakistan Foreign Policy

 

2.

Comparative Politics

 

3.

Issues of Global Affairs

 

4.

International Law

 

5.

Terrorism

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

  • Research Paper titled “Socio Economic Development as a mean to Fight Terrorism in Pakistan Evaluating Performance of Musharaf and PPPera” published in Pakistan journal of Social Issues (PJSI), University of Gujrat in the issue August 2020. .(HEC category publical Journal)

  • Research Paper titled “Hegemonic Nature of US with Tehran and its impacts on Middle East (ME) Politics: A Critical Analysis” published in Global Security and Strategic Studies Review.

  • Research Paper titled “Intelligence Cooperation and National Security shift of Pakistan” published in Global Political Review.

  • Research Paper titled “Shift is National See Paradigm of Pak Iran Geo Politics to a Geo Eco Era” published in Global Economics Review.

  • Research Paper titled “Evolving Deterrence of Post Balakot in India and Pakistan implications on the Strategic stability of SA.” published in General of Research and Reviews in Social Science of Pakistan Vol-2021.

  • Research Paper titled “Enhancing Situational Awareness in Emergency operations through GIS in context of Pakistan”published in International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology (2021).

  • Research Paper titled “Game Theory and Stack Investment” published in Research Gate.

  • Research Paper titled “Intelligence Cooperation and National Security Shift of Pakistan” published in Global Strategic & Security Studies Review.

  • Research Paper titled “Cash Conversion Cycle and Financial Performance: A Case of Cement Industry of Pakistan” published in Research Gate.

  • Research Paper titled “Chines Built and Road Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities Xin Jian” published in Global Economics Review.