Mazhar Abbas | History | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mazhar Abbas | History | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mazhar Abbas | Government College University Faisalabad | Pakistan

Dr. Mazhar Abbas is a Lecturer in History at Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan, and a Research Fellow at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad. He earned his PhD in World History from Shanghai University, China, with a dissertation on the landed aristocracy and peasantry in Punjab, supervised by Prof. Iris Borowy, following his MPhil and MSc in History from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. His research explores South Asian history, peasant movements, women’s land rights, postcolonial studies, and interfaith relations, with publications in leading journals such as India Review, Third World Quarterly, and Interventions. He has authored and co-edited books with Routledge and translated significant historical works into Punjabi, contributing to cultural preservation and knowledge dissemination. Dr. Mazhar Abbas has secured multiple competitive research grants from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, the Ministry of Planning and Development, and international organizations, advancing projects on women’s land rights, urban sprawl, governance, and interfaith dialogue. Actively engaged in academic leadership, he has organized international conferences, delivered keynote lectures, and supervised doctoral and MPhil research on South Asian history and politics. With 8 citations across 5 documents and an h-index of 2, his academic influence is steadily growing. Beyond academia, he writes for national and international media, contributes to documentaries, and actively bridges scholarship with society.

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Featured Publications

Abbas, M. (2025). Strategies of women’s movements to counter backlashes in Pakistan: A case study of Aurat March. Third World Quarterly. Advance online publication.

 

Alemayehu Erkihun | History Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alemayehu Erkihun | History Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alemayehu Erkihun, Wollo University, Ethiopia

Dr. Alemayehu Erkihun Engida (PhD) is an Ethiopian historian specializing in boundary studies in the Horn of Africa. With a PhD from Bahir Dar University, he lectures at Wollo University, teaching courses on African history and conflict dynamics. Dr. Erkihun’s research focuses on Ethiopia-Sudan border issues, published in various peer-reviewed journals. As an editor-in-chief of Abyssinia Journal of Business and Social Sciences, he contributes significantly to academia. He’s presented extensively at international conferences, showcasing his expertise on historical and contemporary geopolitical challenges in the region. 🌍📚

Publication Profile

📚 Education and Academic Background

Dr. Alemayehu Erkihun Engida (PhD) is an Ethiopian historian born on November 12, 1986, in Agaw Medir, Gojjam, Ethiopia. He holds a PhD in History, specializing in Boundary, Frontier, and Borderland Studies in the Horn of Africa, from Bahir Dar University. With a Master of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Education in History from Bahir Dar University and Jimma University respectively, Dr. Erkihun’s academic journey is extensive and enriched. His doctoral dissertation focused on border issues between Ethiopia and Sudan from 1898-1991. 🎓

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experiences

Dr. Erkihun has served as a lecturer at Wollo University, Ethiopia, imparting knowledge on various undergraduate and graduate courses. His teachings cover diverse topics including African history, colonial experiences, contemporary issues, and political history of Ethiopia and the Horn. He also offers specialized courses like Advanced Historiography, Environmental History, and Statehood and Ideology in Colonial and Post-Colonial Africa to graduate students. Dr. Erkihun’s dedication to education is evident through his extensive teaching portfolio. 🏫

Research Focus

Dr. Alemayehu Erkihun Engida’s research primarily focuses on the geopolitical complexities and boundary disputes between Ethiopia and Sudan. His work delves into the intricate nexus between political tensions and cross-border contraband trade, particularly during the period from 1974 to 1991, as evidenced by his article in Cogent Arts & Humanities. Additionally, he explores contested issues surrounding the Gwynn Line boundary, emphasizing authorization processes and irregularities in demarcation, as showcased in his publication in the International Social Science Journal. Through his research, Dr. Erkihun sheds light on critical socio-political dynamics in the Horn of Africa region. 🌍🔍

 

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