Mazhar Asif (born 2 January 1971) is an Indian academic administrator and scholar, with a focus on Indian medieval history and Sufism. He has been serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia since 24 October 2024. Professor Mazhar Asif from Jawaharlal Nehru University’s ( JNU ) School of Languages has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). The announcement, approved by President Droupadi Murmu in her capacity as JMI’s Visitor, establishes a five-year term for Professor Asif or until he reaches 70 years of age, whichever comes first. “The President of India, in her role as the Visitor of Jamia Millia Islamia, has been pleased to appoint Prof. Mazhar Asif , School of ... Professor Mazhar Asif , associated with the School of Languages at JNU in New Delhi, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia. He will serve a five-year term, commencing from the day he officially takes office. Professor Centre of Russian Studies, manuradha@mail. jnu .ac.in , [email protected] Mazhar Asif Professor Centre of Persian and Central Asian Studies mazharasif@mail. jnu .ac.in, [email protected]
