Dr. Showkat Ahmad Dar

About

Dr. Showkat Ahmad Dar is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Sharda School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida. He has completed his B.A and B.Ed from Kashmir University; his M.A. in Political Science from University of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya with Gold medal, Indore and M.A Public administration from Indra Gandhi national Open University; and his Ph.D. from Annamalai University Tamil Nadu, and His Post–Doc from Melbourne, Australia-University. His research interests include E-Governance, Mobile Governance, Public Policy, Human Rights, and Digitization in administration, Technology and diplomacy and Cyber Crime. He has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Govt Degree College Handwara and Govt Degree College Baramulla and a Teaching Assistant at Annamalai University. He has participated in conferences and paper presentation competitions, presenting on topics like E Governance, Mobile Governance, Cyber crime, Public Policy, Digitalization of administration and Human rights in Jammu and Kashmir. He has been published several articles in Web of Science, Scopus and UGC CARE journals and International peer reviewed Journals. He has published several books like Digitization of administration in India, Mobile Governance (m-Gov) in India, Research and Publication ethics, and Reinventing Public Administration in the Digital Era and Anatomy of Cybercrime in India.

Experience

• 2 years of Teaching Assistant
• 4 year as Assistant Professor
• 2 years Experience in Teaching civil services Aspirants at Rise institute and Mission IAS Srinagar Kashmir

Qualification

• B.A. and B.Ed from Kashmir University
• M.A. in Political Science from DAVV Indore
• M.A in Public Administration from Indra Gandhi national Open University
• Ph.D. in Political Science from Annamalai University
• Post – Doc from Melbourne , Australia- University

Award & Recognition

• Gold Medalist In Political Science

Research

PAPERS PUBLISHED

• Dar, S. A. (2024). The future of mobile management: Predictive maintenance and fault detection with AI. In Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Communication Systems: Technology and Applications (CRC Press). ISBN: 9781040128091. 
• Dar, S. A. (2024). Unleashing the power of artificial intelligence and automation in public administration. Journal of Public Administration Research. https://doi.org/10.32996/jpar
• Dar, S. A., Naveen kumar, A. S. (2020). Role of Panchayati Raj institutions in rural development in India. Ilkogretim Online – Elementary Education Online, 19(2), 2485–2497. https://doi.org/10.17051/ilkonline.2020.02.696838
• Dar, S. A., & Sakthivel, P. (2022). The shift from e-governance to m-governance in Kashmir administration: A thematic exploration. Res Militaries, 12(1), 607–626.
• Dar, S. A., & Sakthivel, P. (2023). A study on users perceptions on mobile banking in Handwara, Kashmir. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 14(78), ISSN: 0976-0997.
• Sakthivel, P., & Dar, S. A. (2023). Strengthening local democracy in India: A focus on robust governance. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 14(80), ISSN: 0976-0997.
• Dar, S. A. (2023). The applicability of Chanakyas thoughts in todays politics. Journal of the Oriental Institute, 72, 149–162. ISSN: 0030-5324.
• Dar, S. A., & Sakthivel, P. (2022). Role and impact assessment of mobile learning: A study of District Kupwara, North Kashmir. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 13(75).
• Dar, S. A., Naveen kumar, A. S. (2020). Role of bureaucratic reforms in enhancing administrative efficiency in Indian states. Ilkogretim Online – Elementary Education Online, 19(2), 2498–2508. https://doi.org/10.17051/ilkonline.2020.02.696839
• Dar, S. A., & Nagrath, D. (2022). Are women a soft target for cybercrime in India? Journal of Information Technology and Computing, 3(1), 23–31. https://doi.org/10.48185/jitc.v3i1.503
• Dar, S. A., & Sakthivel, P. (2021). M-Governance: A tool for tackling corruption in Jammu and Kashmir. Vidyabharti International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 12(2), 528–535.
• Dar, S. A., & Sakthivel, P. (2022). Public services delivery through m-governance: Jammu & Kashmir government initiatives. Vidyabharti International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 12(2).

BOOKS PUBLISHED

• Sakthivel, P., & Dar, S. A. (2026). Anatomy of cybercrime in India. LexArcheus Publication House. ISBN: 9789349738577.
• Dar, et al; (2025). Reinventing public administration in the digital era. LexArcheus Publication House. ISBN: 9789349738737.
• Dar, S. A. and Sakthivel (2024). Digitization of administration in India. Blue Duck Publication House. ISBN: 9788119463565.
• Dar, S. A. and Sakthivel (2024). Mobile governance (m-Gov) in India. Infinity Press. ISBN: 9789392917493.
• Dar, S. A., & Manzoor, R. (2023). Research and publication ethics. Kitab Writing Publication. ISBN: 9789358680096.
• Dar, S. A. (2023). Three knots of life. Kitab Writing Publication. ISBN: 9789358681154.

Certifications

• AI Certified Trainer and Teacher (University of Helsinki) – Certified in Artificial Intelligence training and teaching methodologies, with exposure to modern AI-based learning tools and academic applications.
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Expert – Skilled in data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation, and use of SPSS and NVivo for research.
• Research & Academic Writing Expert: Experienced in scholarly writing, publication, and research documentation.
• Policy Analysis Expert – Skilled in evaluating public policies and governance frameworks.

Area of Interest

e- Governance, Mobile Governance, Public Policy, Human Rights, and Digitization in administration, Technology and Diplomacy and Cyber Crime