State University of New York, Oneonta, New York

Dr. Fida Mohammad, Professor, Department

of Sociology/Criminal Justice

CV—Fida Mohammad

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State University of New York

College at Oneonta

Department of Sociology

Oneonta, NY 13820

Education

Ph.D. Sociology, 1994. Dissertation Topic: The Hegemonic Role of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan, Dissertation Chair: Dr. Greg McLauchlan, Department of Sociology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

M.A. Sociology, 1991. Department of Sociology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

M.S. Public Administration & Sociology, 1988. Departments of Public Administration and Sociology, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA,

M.Phil. Political Science, 1986. Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

M.A. Philosophy, 1982. Department of Philosophy, University of Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

M.A. Political Science, 1980. Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

B.A. Political Science, English and Pashto Literature, 1978. Islamia College, University of Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Areas of Specialization

Comparative Criminal Justice, Policing, Islam, and Terrorism

Professional Associations

Eastern Sociological Society

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

New York State Sociological Association

Special Professional Training

Certificate of Interview & Interrogation Techniques from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), April 14, 1999

Certificate of Crisis Intervention, Eastern New Mexico University, 1997

Teaching Experience

August 2011-Present Professor, Department of Sociology, State University of New York, College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY

2008-August 2010 Chair & Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, State University of New York, College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY

2005-2011 Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, State University of New York, College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY

1995-2000 Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

1997 (Summer, Pakistan) Visiting Instructor, Police Training College, Hangu

1994-1995 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Instructor, Department of Sociology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

1992-1993 Visiting Instructor, Police Training College, Hangu, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

1988-1993 Graduate Teaching Fellow, Department of Sociology, University of Oregon Eugene, OR

1982-1986 Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Courses Taught at SUNY Oneonta

Sociology of Emotions, Disaster Risk & Society, SexualityStudies, Violence in Relationship, Sociology of Knowledge, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Social Problems, Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Deviant Behavior, Comparative Criminal Justice, Theories and Perspectives in Sociology, Police & Society, Terrorism, Risk and Society, Collective Behavior, Interrogation in a Multi-Cultural World, Religion and Social Order, and Sociology of Revolution.

Courses Developed at SUNY Oneonta

Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Police and Society, Comparative Criminal Justice, Interrogation in a Multi-Cultural World, Integrity in Public Service, and Islamic Faith & Society

Courses Taught in Other Universities

Police and Society, Criminal Evidence, Computer Application in Law-Enforcement, Terrorism, Comparative Criminal Justice, Crisis Negotiation, Interrogation, Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice, Government and Administration in Islam, Political Philosophy of Islam, Islamic Society, Afghan Crisis, Police Management, Criminological Theory, Social Issues, Deviant Behavior, Introduction to Sociology, Social Theory, Introduction to Criminology, Greek Political Thought, Modern Political Thought, Muslim Political Thought, 20th Century Ideologies, Theory of International Politics.

Publications

Refereed

Mohammad, Fida & Fulkerson, Greg.( 2015). “The War on Drugs: A Failed Paradigm,” in New Approaches to Drug Policies. (eds. M.W. Brienen and J.D. Rosen), Palgrave, McMillan (2015). pp. 229-249

Mohammad, Fida & Lee Richard, Evidentiary Standards For Sexual Offenses In Islam," Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vol 7. (No.1) 29-44, Jan-June 2015. Published in June, 2015

Mohammad, F. (2nd author), Seal, F, Elezebeth (1st author), Fulkerson, G(3rd author) (January-June 2013) Gender Responsive Policing & Women in Law Enforcement. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vol. 5 (No. 1) 89-96

Mohammad, F. (April, 2012). Suicide-Bombing: A Unique Threat to Security Agencies in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vol. 3 (No. 4) 81-97

Mohammad, F (2nd author) and Fulkerson Gregory (October, 2011). The Failure of the War on Drugs: A Comparative Perspective. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vol. 3 (No. 2) 55-70

Mohammad, F. (2010). Logic of Corruption in Pakistan: A Journey from NAB to NRO. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vol. 2(No. 4) 43-53

Mohammad, F, & Fulkerson, G. (2010). The Islamic Perspective on Environmental Issues: Key Insights and Points of Departure from other Religious Doctrines. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Vol. XVIII, No. 1, 44-58

Mohammad (2nd author), Lee (3rd), R, & Khattak (1st), R. (2009). The Pashtun Code of Honor. Journal of Area Study Centre (Russia, China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar, Pakistan, (No.65), 1 - 17

Mohammad, F, & Conway, P. (2005). Political Culture, Hegemony, and Inequality Before the Law. Law Enforcement in Pakistan. POLICING: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management, 28(4), 631-641.

Mohammad (2nd), F, & Orakzai (1st). (2004). Restorative Justice in Islam. Journal of Law and Society, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, XXX (43), 27-33.

Mohammad, F, & Conway, P. (2003). Justice and Law Enforcement in Afghanistan under the Taliban: How much is Likely to Change? POLICING: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management, 26(1), 143-162.

Mohammad, F. (2002). Epistemology, Metaphor & Public Administration. Journal of Law and Society, XXVII (40), 29-46.

Mohammad, F, Shaughnessy, M, Johnson, S, & Eisenman, R. (2002). Understanding torture and torturers. Journal of Evolutionary Psychology, XXIII (2 & 3), 131-147.

Mohammad, F. (2002). Theoretical Understanding of Drug Problem in the North-West Frontier of Pakistan. Journal of Law and Society, Publication of Legal

Book Reviews

Fida Mohammad, Policing Space: Territoriality and the Los Angeles Police Department (Book Review), Police Practice and Research, An International Journal, SUNY, Plattsburgh, New York. University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, Vol. 1(3) (2000), pp. 439-441.

Fida Mohammad, Contemporary Problems of Pakistan, Book review published by Contemporary Sociology, Edited by J. Henry Korson. Boulder: Westview Press, Vol. 24, No. 6 (November 1995), pp.776-778.

Newspaper Articles (non-refereed)

Fida Mohammad, “PPP: From Populism to Czardardom,” published in The Frontier Post (English National Daily Pakistan) on January 15, 2008 (some of my newspaper articles are published under my full name Fida Mohammad Shinwari. Shinwari is name of my Pashtun tribe), Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad, “The Dynamics of Musharraf’s Assault on Supreme Court,” published in The Frontier Post (English National Daily Pakistan) on November 07, 2007, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad, “Anatomy of Lota (pot),” published in The Frontier Post (English National Daily Pakistan) January 09, 2007

Fida Mohammad Shinwari, “Courage, Soldiers and Cowards,” It published in February 2007 in The Frontier Post, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Humayun Siddiqui and Fida Mohammad, “With Friends Like These,” The Statesman Pakistan, February 10, 2002, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad and Humayun Siddiqui, “Loyalty and National Interest,” December 23, 2001, The Nation (Pakistan), Islamabad, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad and Humayun Siddiqui, “Jihad and the Philosophy of Martyrdom,” The Frontier Post January 25, 2002, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Humayun Siddiqui and Fida Mohammad, “A Chance for Pakistan,” January 25, 2002, The Statesman, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad & Akhtar, Humayun, “Accountability and Legitimization of Rulers,” published on March 4, 2000 in The Frontier Post, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Akhtar, Humayun & Fida Mohammad, “Is Ehtesab’ a Ploy to Save the Corrupt,” published on February 25, 2000 in Pakistan Links, Los Angeles, USA

Akhtar, Humayun & Fida Mohammad, “Accountability: A Ploy to Save the Corrupt, published on February 19, 2000 in The Frontier Post, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad, “Islam’s Position on Torture and Custodial Killing,” published on January 30, 1999 in Pakistan Links, Los Angeles, USA

Fida Mohammad, “Sources of the Islamic Penal Laws,” published on October 22, 1998, The Chase, Eastern New Mexico University Weekly Newspaper, Portales, NM

Fida Mohammad & Humayun Akhtar, “DEA or Devil Made Me Do It,” published on June 20, 1997 in The Nation, Islamabad, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad & Maj.(Ret.) M. Shafiq Khan, “Trusted Criminals-I,” published on January 10, 1997 in The Frontier Post, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad & Maj.(Ret.) M. Shafiq Khan, “Trusted Criminals-II,” published on January 11, 1997 in The Frontier Post, Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Fida Mohammad & Maj.(Ret.) M. Shafiq Khan, “Two of Its Kind” (Political Prostitution in Pakistan), published on November 19, 1996 in The Frontier Post, a Peshawar, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Invited Presentations

Delivered a public talk titled: ISIS: Conundrum; the event was organized by Center for Social Science Research (CSSR), SUNY, Oneonta, NY October 28, 2015

A Panelist on Syrian Refugee Crisis sponsored by French, Italian and Philosophy Clubs, SUNY Oneonta, Oct 7th

Invited to debate on issue titled: “The Bearing of Arms: A Challenge and A Defense,” sponsored by The Oneonta Speech & Debate Team, SUNY, Oneonta, NY 13820, April 30, 2014

Invited presentation: “Building Bridges Between American Muslims and Law Enforcement Agencies,” Presentation to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Albany Center , 200 McCarty Avenue Albany, NY 12209, March 18, 2014

“Whither US Policy in Afghanistan”, public Lecture, sponsored by Center for Social Science Research, State University of New York College at Oneonta, February 12, 2013

A Panelist on Domestic Violence sponsored by Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, SUNY, Oneonta Campus, April 16th, 2012

A Panelist on Race and Police sponsored by UUP United University Profession, Oneonta SUNY, Oneonta Campus, March 13, 2012

“Contemplative Practices in Islam,” Yoga & Meditation Society, SUNY, Oneonta, September 16, 2013, SUNY, Oneonta, NY

“Contemplative Practices in Islam,” Yoga & Meditation Society, SUNY, Oneonta, October 31, 2012, SUNY, Oneonta, NY

“Islamic Philosophy of Dhikr,” Yoga & Meditation Society, SUNY, Oneonta, September 15, 2010, SUNY, Oneonta, NY

"Pashtoons: “A Culture of Paradox," was nominated for Last Famous Words lecture series and presented my paper on November 5, 2009 in CME , Lee Hall (Famous Last Words is a program in which a faculty or staff member has been nominated by Omicron Delta Kappa to present their “Last Lecture.” Co-sponsored by Hunt Union, CME, FYE, and ODK), SUNY, Oneonta, NY

“Contemplative Practices in Islam,” Yoga & Meditation Society, SUNY, Oneonta, September 16, 2009, SUNY, Oneonta, NY

Contemplative Philosophy of Islam, November 12, 2008, SUNY, Oneonta, NY

“Contemplative Practices in Islam,” Yoga & Meditation Society, SUNY, Oneonta, October 31, 2007, SUNY, Oneonta, NY

“Cultural Competency in Communication,” to the employees of Violence Intervention Program of OFO (Opportunities for Otsego), May 9, 2007, Oneonta, NY

“Rape, Language & Society,” a presentation to 9th Rape Crisis Counselor Certification Class, sponsored by Violence Intervention Program of OFO, March 21st 2007, Oneonta, NY

“Sexual Assault,” a presentation to 8th Rape Crisis Counselor Certification Class, sponsored by Violence Intervention Program of OFO, October 12, 2006

“Dynamics of Rape” a presentation given to Crisis Counselor Certification Class on October 20th, 2005, Oneonta, NY

“Criminal Procedure in Islam,” sponsored by Muslim Students Association of University of Oregon, May 1999, Eugene, Oregon

"Pedagogy & Political Correctness: A Discourse on The Middle East." Sponsored by North-West International Education Association (NWIEA), April 1995, Portland, OR

"Islam & Fundamentalism: Myth & Reality," in Annual Regional Middle East Seminar, sponsored by The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, April 1995, Portland State University, Portland, OR

“Islamic Perspective on Environmental Issues," Annual Meeting, Washington State Sociological Association (WSSA), October 1994, Everett, WA

Conference Presentations

Why Pakistan Cannot Fight Extremism? Eastern Sociological Society 83rd Annual Meeting, at Boston, Massachusetts on March 22, 2013

US-Pakistan Security Dilemma in Afghanistan, Eastern Sociological Society 82nd Annual Meeting, at New York, New York on February 24, 2012

DECENTERED POWER: Road to Anarchy in Pakistan, Eastern Sociological Society 82nd Annual Meeting, at New York, New York on February 25, 2012

Peace and Security, Round Table Discussant, Eastern Sociological Society 81th Annual Meeting, at Philadelphia on February 24, 2011

Heterogeneity within Taliban Movement, Eastern Sociological Society 81th Annual Meeting, at Philadelphia on February 25, 2011

“NAB to NRO: Dynamics of corruption in Pakistan.” 57 Annual Conference of New York State Sociological Association, Rochester, NY, October 16, 2009

“Homicide in Islamic Law: A Comparison with American Laws,” 46th Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March 12, 2009, Boston, MA

“Vigilantism: Talibanization in Pakistan,” Eastern Sociological Society 78th Annual Meeting, at New York City, NY, February 24, 2008

“Legal defenses: A Comparison between Islamic and American Criminal Justice System,” Eastern Sociological Society 78th Annual Meeting, at New York City, NY, February 24, 2008

“The US War on Terrorism: A View From Muslim World,” Eastern Sociological Society 77th Annual Meeting, at Philadelphia, PA, on March 17, 2007

“Ibn Khaldun’s Philosophy of History,” Eastern Sociological Society 77th Annual Meeting, at Philadelphia, PA, on March 17, 2007.

“Social Aspect of Sexual and Slander Laws in Islam,” Eastern Sociological Society 76th Annual Meeting, at Boston, MA, on February 25, 2006.

“Competing Discourses in Islamic World,” Eastern Sociological Society 76th Annual Meeting, at Boston, MA, on February 23, 2006. Paper was co-authored with Ho Hon Leung.

Ho Hon Leung and Fida Mohammad, Sociology, presented a paper, entitled “Asian Indians in Small Towns: Struggling or Settling?” at American Sociological Association, Philadelphia, PA, August 13-17, 2005

“9/11 and Islam in Central New York: The Cultural Impact of Terrorism Among Muslims in Central New York,” a paper jointly presented with Alex Thomas in 52nd Annual Conference of New York State Sociological Association, at Oswego, NY on October 9, 2004

“Penal Philosophy of Islam,” Eastern Sociological Society 74th Annual Meeting, at New York City, NY, on February 20, 2004. Also presided the session

“Restorative Justice and Islam,” co-authored with Dr. Sultan Hanif Orakzai (Deputy Inspector General Police), International Seminar on Restorative Justice held at Gandhara University, Peshawar, Pakistan, December 18, 2003. The paper was presented by Dr. Orakzai

“War Against Terrorism: Law-Enforcement Dilemmas in Pakistan,” 40th Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Boston, MA March 5, 2003

“Policing Under Taliban,” 39th Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Anaheim, CA, March 8, 2002

“Sufis, Heidegger and Love,” 20th Annual Conference of Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy (SAGP) and Society for the Study of Islamic Philosophy and Sciences (SSIPS), Binghamton, NY, October 2001

“Confession in Islamic Criminal Procedure,” 38th Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Washington, DC, April 2001

“Death as an Aesthetic Experience: Study of Martyrdom in Islam,” 37th Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, New Orleans, LA, March 2000

“Profile of Torturers,” 36th Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March 1999, Orlando, FL (Section on Human Rights and Punishment: Emerging Issues)

“Evidentiary Standards in Sexual Offenses in Islam,” 36th Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March 1999, Orlando, FL (Section on African/Commonwealth and Islamic Justice System)

“Torture and Murders in Fake Encounters in Pakistan,” Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March 1998, at Albuquerque, NM

“Jihad/Terrorism, Media, and Quran,” Annual Meeting of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1997, Louisville, KY

“Covering Islam in America: A Critique of the Media,” Annual Pacific Sociological Association Meeting, 1996, Seattle, WA (Section on Power and Knowledge)

"Legitimation Crisis & Corruption in Pakistan," Annual Pacific Sociological Association Meeting, 1995, San Francisco CA (Section on Crime and Delinquency)

Recent Professional Development

Attended two days Workshop on Assessment (June 3-4, 2010, arranged by Performance Task Academy titled: [CLA]SSROOM ACADEMY in Hunter College New York, NY

Attended “Writing Rubrics Workshop” on April 14, 2010, SUNY, Oneonta

Attended an all day workshop on Assessment at Mohawk Valley Community College, April 9, 2010

Attended workshop on “Infusing Diversity into Curriculum: Training the Trainer,” SUNY, Cortland, July 8-10, 2009

Made a presentation on Islam in a workshop on Infusing Diversity into Curriculum Workshop at SUNY, Oneonta on December, 5th 2010

Attended Joyce Shabazz workshop, the Campus Climate Forums, SUNY, Oneonta, on November 16, 2009 and March 5, 2010

Attended two days Workshop on Assessment (June 3-4, 2010, arranged by Performance Task Academy titled: [CLA]SSROOM ACADEMY in Hunter College New York, NY

University Service

2015-Present.

2010-2012. Dissertation Fellowship Committee

Member of Faculty Mentoring Program

2006-2012. Dean’s Advisory Committee for Contract Renewal

2009- 2012. Member of General Education Assessment Committee (GEAC)

2008- August, 2010. Department chair.

2001-2008. Member of Curriculum Committee

I am serving as an advisor to Criminal Justice Club.

Reviewed and article on Torture for Political Psychology Editorial Office; Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy https://www.idc.ac.il/en/politicalpsychology July 4, 2010

Reviewed and article titled: Patriarchal Social and Administrative Practices in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Pakistan: A Case for Gender Inclusive Reforms for Area Study Centre (Russia, China & Central Asia), University of Peshawar, June 25, 2010

External Reviewer of Doctoral Thesis by Mr. Niaz Muhammad, “Participator Approaches of Non-Governmental Organization (NGOS) to Rural Development,” University of Peshawar, Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan, March 16, 2007.

External Reviewer of Doctoral Thesis by Anwar Alam, “Assessing the Role of Public and Private Sector Organizations Towards Population Control in the Rural Areas of N.W.F.P.,” University of Peshawar, Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan, January 3, 2007.

Community Contributions

2009- 2013. Member of Community Relations and Human Rights Commission for City of Oneonta, NY

“Understanding Islam,” First United Methodist Church, Oneonta, NY November 21, 2010

“Islam and Muslim World,” presentation sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Oneonta, NY May 13, 2010

Kente Graduation Speaker in Kente Graduation Recognition Ceremony Hunt Union – Ballroom African & Latino Studies Dept., SUNY, Oneonta, April 29, 2010

Presentation on Islam in POLS 279, Religion and Politics, SUNY, Oneonta, April 12, 2010

Q & A, Islam and Christianity, First United Presbyterian Church‎, Oneonta, NY February 14th 2010

Member of Planning Committee of Community Relations and Human Rights Commission for City of Oneonta, NY, for Commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. January 23, 1010

Organized “Ramadan Celebration,” event and dinner sponsored by Center for Multicultural Experience, SUNY, Oneonta, (neither I and nor Mary Bonderoff has any record, but I believe we are doing this for at least six years)

“Juvenile Delinquency,” a presentation given to Literacy for Incarcerated Youth of Color, sponsored by Literacy Outreach Program, Oneonta, NY, October 7, 2004

“Islam and Politics,” presentation given to Comparative and Int'l Politics class, State University of New York, Oneonta, NY, April 15, 2004

“Islam An Introduction,” presentation given to Survey of World Religions class, State University of New York, Oneonta, NY, December 8, 2003

“Martyrdom In Islam,” a presentation given to Sr. Seminar-Psychology of Extremism, State University of New York, Oneonta, NY, September 25, 2003

A panelist on “The Day the World Changed: Thoughts on September 11,” State University of New York, Oneonta, NY, September 10, 2002

Member of a Panel Discussion, “The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is Peace Possible?” The event was sponsored by Community Forum on March 4, 2002, at Autumn Café, Oneonta, NY

“Introduction to Islam,” The First Presbyterian Church of Worcester, Worcester, NY, November 8, 2001

“Islam 101,” sponsored by the Center of Multicultural Experiences, State University of New York, Oneonta, NY, October 24, 2001

“Islam, Fundamentalism & Terror: Complex Issues in Search of Answer” Cooperstown Presbyterian Church, Cooperstown, NY, October 17, 2001

A panelist on “Analysis of Terror,” State University of New York, Oneonta, October 3, 2001

Languages

Proficient (speaking, reading and writing) in English, Pashto, and Urdu.