VU Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Dr. Mazhar Islam
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
Faculty of Arts


PhD (Rural Sociology)


Rural Sociology
Official Email mazhar.islam@vu.edu.pk
Dr. Mazhar Islam is a dedicated and hardworking sociologist with expertise in rural sociology. He is a self-motivated and self-reliant individual who believes in the power of honesty and strives to fulfill his responsibilities. With a strong academic background, including a PhD and MPhil in Sociology, Dr. Islam has a deep understanding of social problems in Pakistan and has conducted extensive research in areas such as social research design, sociology of human migration, environmental sociology, and industrial sociology. Dr. Islam has a proven track record of writing technical reports and scientific articles, and his research articles have been published in reputable journals. He is also experienced in conducting interviews, statistical analysis for social sciences, and research methodology. In addition, he has expertise in criminology and has contributed to the field through his research on factors affecting juvenile delinquency.
Experience
Assistant Professor
Virtual University of Pakistan
From Mar 27, 2023 To present
Teaching / Research Associate
Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST) Kohat
From Feb 28, 2022 To Aug 05, 2022
Lecturer
Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST) Kohat
From Mar 18, 2021 To Feb 25, 2022
Visiting Lecturer
Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak
From Oct 05, 2020 To Feb 10, 2021
Team Supervisor
Bureau of Statistics (BOS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
From Feb 25, 2019 To Jul 31, 2019
Visiting Lecturer
Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST), Kohat
From Apr 03, 2018 To May 04, 2018
Assistant Professor
Hafeez Institute of Medical Sciences & Welfare Hospital Peshawar
From Feb 03, 2015 To Mar 31, 2018
Literacy Teacher
Central Prison Peshawar
From Jul 01, 2014 To Dec 31, 2014
Literacy Teacher
Central Prison Peshawar
From Nov 01, 2012 To Mar 31, 2013
Field officer
Society of Facilitators and Trainers (SOFT)
From Aug 01, 2011 To Jul 01, 2012
Honors And Awards
Distinction in MPhil Social Sciences
Year: 2015
Publications
Category: X
Socio-Cultural Determinants of Domestic Violence against Women: A Case Study of Pakistan.
Socio-Cultural Determinants of Domestic Violence against Women: A Case Study of Pakistan.
Year: 2023
Category: W
The Influence of Decision Making on Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: A Case Study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Influence of Decision Making on Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: A Case Study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Year: 2022
Category: Y
Role of peer group on juvenile delinquency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan.
Role of peer group on juvenile delinquency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan.
Year: 2021
Category: Y
The impact of Doha peace agreement on Pakistan.
The impact of Doha peace agreement on Pakistan.
Year: 2021
Category: Y
Role of Family on Juvenile Delinquency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Role of Family on Juvenile Delinquency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Year: 2021
Category: Y
A situational analysis of China role in Afghan peace process.
A situational analysis of China role in Afghan peace process.
Year: 2021
Category: Y
Windfall effects of oil and gas discovery on economic conditions in District Karak, Pakistan.
Windfall effects of oil and gas discovery on economic conditions in District Karak, Pakistan.
Year: 2021
Category: W
Impacts of power-distance on political activism, political apathy: sports and Islamic perspective: A survey of faculty members from Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Impacts of power-distance on political activism, political apathy: sports and Islamic perspective: A survey of faculty members from Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Year: 2021
Category: X
Ignorance to law fails the social inclusion of disabled persons.
Ignorance to law fails the social inclusion of disabled persons.
Year: 2021
Category: W
Social Darwinism In Burnt Shadows By Kamila Shamsie.
Social Darwinism In Burnt Shadows By Kamila Shamsie.
Year: 2021
Category: X
Familial Role Impediments towards Women Shares in Inheritance Based Agricultural Land Distribution Practices in Pukhtun Society.
Familial Role Impediments towards Women Shares in Inheritance Based Agricultural Land Distribution Practices in Pukhtun Society.
Year: 2021
Category: X
Umbrella of China Pakistan Economic Corridor Influence on Local Business Industries and Trade Balance: A mediation Analysis in Special Economic Zone of Hattar.
Umbrella of China Pakistan Economic Corridor Influence on Local Business Industries and Trade Balance: A mediation Analysis in Special Economic Zone of Hattar.
Year: 2021
Category: X
Situational Analysis of Teacher Capacity Building Paradigm in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa–Pakistan.
Situational Analysis of Teacher Capacity Building Paradigm in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa–Pakistan.
Year: 2019
Category: Y
Role of Economic Position and Electronic Media on Juvenile Delinquency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Role of Economic Position and Electronic Media on Juvenile Delinquency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Year: 2016