
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 – 2025University of Mumbai, India
Thesis: Political Economy in Transformation in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: A Critical Assessment (2005-2020)
PET Qualified (Political Science)
2017University of Mumbai
Master of Arts (M.A.) – Political Science
2014 – 2016Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (Central University)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Mass Media
2012 – 2014Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (Central University)
Higher Secondary (12th – Arts)
2011Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Secondary School (10th)
2008Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Teaching Experience
Course Coordinator of Political Science and International Relations
Central Distance of Online Education (CODE), University of Mumbai
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
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
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
Selected Publications
Political Economy of Oil-Dependent States
Asian Political Review • 2021
Areas of Academic Interest
Academic Skills
University Teaching
Curriculum Development
Self Learning Material (SLM) Writing
Research Methodology
Academic Writing and Publication
Question Paper Setting
Conference Presentation