Profile Summary

• An accomplished and dedicated Academic Professional with over 8 years of experience in teaching Economics, History, and Business Management at prestigious institutions.
• Possesses a strong academic background with a PhD in Business Management, specialising in consumer behaviour in the processed food sector, and expertise in subjects like Indian Economy, Global Economics, Agribusiness Management, and History.
• Skilled in providing high-quality instruction and guidance in UPSC General Studies (GS) and Optional Papers, supporting students' success in competitive exams.
• Skilled at simplifying complex concepts, fostering critical thinking, and offering personalized mentorship to students.
• Published multiple research papers on topics related to consumer behavior, food processing, and economic reforms.
• Active contributor to academic conferences and workshops, with a keen focus on data analysis, statistical methods, and curriculum development.
• Strengths include exceptional analytical skills, strong interpersonal & communication skills, and commitment to student success through doubt clarification, study material development, and consistent academic support.
• Proven track record in guiding students to excel in competitive exams and enhancing their understanding of critical subject areas.
• Highly skilled in academic research, content delivery, & student engagement.
• A results-driven educator, consistently striving to cultivate an environment that promotes intellectual growth, enhances problem-solving skills, and prepares students for academic and professional success.

Expertise

• Academic Leadership & Curriculum Development
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Research Methodology & Data Analysis
• Curriculum Delivery & Content Creation
• Student Mentorship & Counseling
• Consumer Behavior Analysis & Market Research
• Academic Writing & Publication
• Quantitative & Qualitative Research Techniques
• Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
• International Conference Presentations & Academic Networking
• Competitive Exam Strategy Development & Execution
• Training & Workshop Facilitation
• Cross-functional Team Collaboration
• Mentoring & Academic Performance Enhancement
• Project Management & Coordination
• Soft Skills Development & Capacity Building
• Educational Technology Integration & E-learning Strategies

Awards & Recognition

• Awarded Merit Scholarship by the Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University for 2010-11 & 2011-12.
• Second Prize in the Student’s Seminar 2012 for presenting the paper "Economic Reforms in India: A License to Boom?" at AMU.
• All India Rank 269 in AIEE-PG (ICAR-JRF) 2010, in the Agribusiness Management stream.
• Medals in Athletics at Zonal and State Level tournaments (2006-2010).

Awards & Recognition

• Awarded Merit Scholarship by the Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University for 2010-11 & 2011-12.
• Second Prize in the Student’s Seminar 2012 for presenting the paper "Economic Reforms in India: A License to Boom?" at AMU.
• All India Rank 269 in AIEE-PG (ICAR-JRF) 2010, in the Agribusiness Management stream.
• Medals in Athletics at Zonal and State Level tournaments (2006-2010).

Education & Certifications

• PhD in Business Management
  Topic: Cluster Study of Women Consumers Preferring Packaged Processed Food
  Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (2018)
• M.A. in History (Dec 2024)
  Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
• UGC-NET in History: Qualified in December 2023
• Certificate Course on Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
  Harvard Business School, Harvard University (Online, 2020)
• UGC-NET in Management: Qualified in June 2012
• Master of Agricultural Economics and Business Management
  Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (2012)
  Awarded the Gold Medal for securing the first position in the MAEBM Degree Programme
• B.Sc. in Agriculture
  Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (2010)

Work Experience (Full-time)

• Assistant Director | SAFI IAS Academy | SAFI Group of Institutions, Kozhikode, Kerala | April 2025 – Present
• Professor (Academics) UPSC, GS-History, GS-Economy | PhysicsWallah Pvt. Ltd. | Nov 2022 – Aug 2023
• Assistant Professor (Economic Studies) | Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Bhopal | July 2018 – Oct 2019
• Assistant Professor (Agribusiness Management)

Work Experience (Visiting /Part-time Faculty)

• Visiting Faculty, GS-Economy | SAFI IAS Academy, Vazhayur, Mallapuram, Kerala | August 2024 – April 2025
• Visiting Faculty (GS - History/ Economy) | 99 Notes.com, New Delhi | August 2024 – April 2025
• Visiting Faculty (History Optional) | Prep Career, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi | Sept 2023
• Faculty (GS-History) | Praajasva IAS Foundation, Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Jan 2022 – Nov 2022
• Senior Faculty (Indian Economy for IES, Paper-2 Economics Optional) | Ecoholics | March 2021 – April 2025
• Visiting Faculty (GS - Economy) | Residential Coaching Academy, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi | 2021 – April 2025
• Faculty (GS-History and GS-Economy) | Lukmaan IAS, New Delhi | May 2020 – Nov 2022
• Senior Faculty (GS-History, GS-Economy, History-Optional) | Synopsis IAS | Dec 2020 – Nov 2022
• Visiting Faculty (Economy - GS & History - GS) | Residential Coaching Academy, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | 2019 – 2025
• Senior Faculty (GS-History and GS-Economy) | Iqra IAS, Pune | Oct 2019 – April 2025

Publications

• Shamsuzzama, M. & Zia M., (2018), Female Consumers of Packaged Processed Food and Factors Motivating Them: A Cluster Analysis, International Research Journal of Human Resources and Social Sciences, Vol. 5(3). ISSN (2349-4085). Pp 520-535
• Zia, M., (2017), Impact of Product Attributes on Purchase Decision of Consumers of Processed Food in India, Proceedings of the 10th MAC, Czech Technical University, Prague, ISBN: 978- 80-88085-13-3.
• Zia, M., (2015), SWOT Analysis of Food Processing Sector in India, Multi brand retailing by Rais Ahmad and Kamran Rais, Regal Books, New Delhi, ISBN 978-81-8484-433-7.
• Zia, M., (2016), Prospects and Problems of Food Processing Sector in India: In the light of Make in India Initiative, Journal of Intellectual Studies & Theories, Vol. 4 ISSN: 2347-1638.
• Zia, M., (2016), Consumer of Processed Food in India: Barriers and Possibilities, Journal of Agriculture Engineering and Food Technology, Vol. 3(3). ISSN: 2350-0085
• Khan, A. S., & Zia, M., (2014), Globalization and Rural Women in India: A critical evaluation, International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management, Vol. 4(8). ISSN 2231-4145