Prof Vibha Sharma joins as new Member Incharge, Public Relations at AMU
17/01/2025
Aligarh: Professor Vibha Sharma, Department of English has joined as the new Member Incharge (MIC) of the Public Relations Office, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
A visiting faculty to Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden, to teach Postcolonial Theatre and English Studies since 2013, Prof Sharma has over two decades of teaching and research experience and has served in various capacities during the long span of her service at AMU.
Her scholarly work spans several fields, including Postcolonial Studies, Modern Drama, Literary Theory, and Environmental Humanities. She has a MOOC Course titled “Studies in Theatre” on UGC SWAYAM Portal.
Professor Sharma’s research focuses on the intersections of culture, performance, and identity in postcolonial contexts, particularly through Indian literature and theatre. Professor Sharma has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences, contributing significantly to discussions on postcolonialism and feminist performance theory.
In addition to her extensive research publications, she has edited and authored books on Indian literature and theatre, including Amir Khusrau: A Postcolonial Reading and Reading Shaw’s Plays: A Freudian Way.
Professor Sharma has also been instrumental in developing and designing the Department’s syllabus and curriculum, introducing innovative courses and pedagogical practices. Her leadership roles include mentoring the University Drama Club and contributing to numerous academic and cultural initiatives.
