Dr. Sana Irfan

Location

Mumbai, India

Dr. Sana Irfan

Founder & Academic Director

Ph.D. Political Science

Mumbai University

Teaching Since 2023

4+ Publications

Professional Summary

"As the Founder and Enterpreneur behind FA Academy, I am committed to revolutionizing online education in the UAE, Saudi Arabia & India. With my academic credentials, including a PhD, and extensive experience in tutoring, I have crafted a unique learning platform that caters to the diverse needs of CBSE and Maharashtra State Board students. At FA Academy we strive to provide expert guidance, innovative teaching methodologies and personalized attention, empowering students to achieve academic excellence and reach their full potnetila."

Dedicated and research-oriented academic professional with specialization in Political Science, International Relations, and Middle East Studies.

A Course Coordinator In Central Distance of Online Education (CODE).Also serving as Visiting Assistant Professor at the Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai.

Experienced in university teaching, research supervision support, question paper setting, and academic writing. Actively involved in preparing Self Learning Material (SLM) and contributing to curriculum development.

Published researcher with work focusing on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, political economy, and international relations. Presented research papers at national and international conferences, with publications available on Academia.edu reaching 1.2K+ readers.

Holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Mumbai with thesis on "Political Economy in Transformation in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: A Critical Assessment (2005-2020)". PET qualified with strong foundation in research methodology and academic excellence.

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science

2019 – 2025

University of Mumbai, India

Thesis: Political Economy in Transformation in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: A Critical Assessment (2005-2020)

PET Qualified (Political Science)

2017

University of Mumbai

Master of Arts (M.A.) – Political Science

2014 – 2016

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (Central University)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Mass Media

2012 – 2014

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (Central University)

Higher Secondary (12th – Arts)

2011

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Secondary School (10th)

2008

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Teaching Experience

Course Coordinator of Political Science and International Relations

Central Distance of Online Education (CODE), University of Mumbai

2026 – Present

Interfacing with Instructors: Coordinating the efforts of faculty teaching multiple sections of the same course to maintain consistency in teaching quality

Mentoring New Faculty: Guiding new lecturers or adjuncts on pedagogical approaches and departmental processes

Conducting Class Visits: Visiting classes to provide constructive feedback to instructors

Overseeing Examinations: Creating, reviewing, and coordinating final exams, midterm tests, and common assessments

Quality Audit and Reporting: Gathering student feedback at the end of each semester to identify areas for improvement in the syllabus


Visiting Assistant Professor

Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai

2023 – 2026

Teaching Political Science courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Preparing academic study material and guiding students in distance education

Participating in academic evaluation and curriculum support


Senior Main Teacher

KG, Kangaroo Kids International School, New Delhi

2015 – 2016

monitoring students progress, providing effective classroom supervision, and guiding students in their overall development.

Conference Presentations

Presented research papers at National and International conferences

Participation in both online and offline academic conferences focusing on Political Science, International Relations, and Middle East politics

Areas of Academic Interest

Political Ideology
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Middle East Politics
Political Economy
Saudi Arabia Vision 2030
Energy Politics and Global Economy

Academic Skills

University Teaching

Curriculum Development

Self Learning Material (SLM) Writing

Research Methodology

Academic Writing and Publication

Question Paper Setting

Conference Presentation