Shahid Ashraf takes over as officiating JMI Vice Chancellor

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 8: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Pro Vice Chancellor Prof Shahid Ashraf has taken over charge as the officiating Vice Chancellor of JMI. Consequent upon the acceptance of the resignation of Prof Talat Ahmad, VC, JMI by the President of India who is the Visitor of the university.

Professor Talat Ahmad who was JMI’s Vice Chancellor for the last four years has resigned and joined as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir.

Professor Talat Ahmad has been relieved from the charge of Vice Chancellor, JMI and Professor Shahid Ashraf, Pro Vice Chancellor has taken over as Officiating Vice Chancellor of JMI.

Prof. Shahid Ashraf has been serving as Pro Vice Chancellor of the University from August 2016. Prior to that he had served the university as Registrar and Finance Officer too. He is currently the heading the Department of Economics, JMI too.

Prof. Ashraf has a vast experience of teaching, research and administration. He is also author of several books and research articles published in leading national and international journals. His research interests include industrial and financial economics and employment and development issues, among others.