Dr. Zubair Shadab Khan Appointed as Director, CPDUT, AMU
TNN News : The appointment of Dr. Zubair Shadab Khan as the Director of the Centre for Professional Development of Urdu Teachers (CPDUT), also known as the Urdu Academy, at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been officially announced by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of AMU. This decision has been made in recognition of Dr. Khan’s exceptional academic achievements and his sustained contributions to the field of Urdu studies.
This prestigious position has been entrusted to Dr. Khan as a testament to his visionary leadership, academic integrity, and enduring commitment to the advancement of Urdu language, literature, and translation studies. His appointment has been widely welcomed by scholars, students, and literary communities.
A prolific academic and author, Dr. Khan is credited with several noteworthy publications, including:
Radio Plays: History, Genre and Techniques
Urdu Language, Literature and Culture
Radio TV: History and Techniques
Zabaan Shanasi
In addition to these works, he has compiled over half a dozen books and contributed more than three dozen research papers in reputed journals and periodicals across Urdu, Hindi, and English. His research has been widely acknowledged for its depth, clarity, and interdisciplinary scope.
Dr. Khan has also demonstrated specialized expertise in teachers’ training, testing and evaluation, and curriculum design. His work with the National Testing Service – India has been particularly appreciated, where his contributions to academic planning and test development have had a national impact. His efforts have helped bridge traditional literary scholarship with modern pedagogical practices.
Under his leadership, the CPDUT is expected to enter a new phase marked by linguistic and cultural outreach, innovation in translation methodologies, and enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration. A culture of academic excellence, transparency, and inclusivity is anticipated to be fostered.
This appointment is being regarded as a significant milestone — not only for Dr. Khan but also for the broader AMU and Urdu academic community — as it reflects the confidence placed in him by the university’s leadership. The rich legacy and intellectual traditions of AMU are expected to be upheld and further strengthened through his visionary stewardship.
Heartfelt congratulations have been extended to Dr. Zubair Shadab Khan on this well-deserved honour. Continued success, innovation, and fulfillment are wished for him as he takes on this vital academic pursuits.
