Dr. Merajuddin Faridi
Ph.D. • M.P.Ed. • B.P.Ed. • Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University (A.M.U.), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Profile summary
Dr. Merajuddin Faridi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh (U.P.), India. His academic training includes a Ph.D. (AMU) with specialization in sports management, along with M.P.Ed. and B.P.Ed. degrees.
His work covers sports organization/administration and facilities management, with additional scholarly interests that include sports nutrition awareness and obesity/weight-status topics in educational and community settings.
Email (as provided): merajuddinfaridi@yahoo.co.in
Reviewed calculators on CalcTypes
- Child & Teen BMI Percentile Calculator (CDC, Ages 2–19) — reviewed for user-facing clarity (screening-only context), obesity/BMI interpretation wording, and readability for a general audience.
Education
- Ph.D., Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) (2005)
- M.P.Ed., Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra (2001)
- B.P.Ed., Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra (1999)
Ph.D. topic (as reported): “A Critical Evaluation of Organization, Administration and Facilities of U.P. Sports Directorate” (Sports Management).
Appointments
- Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh (2015 – Present)
- Assistant Professor & H.O.D., Department of Physical Education, Government Post Graduate College, Khair–Aligarh (U.P.) (2009 – 2015)
Major research assistance (UGC)
- Principal Investigator, Major Research Project in Sports Management, sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi (01 Feb 2010 – 31 Jan 2012).
Administrative & academic responsibilities (selected)
- Assistant Proctor, AMU (2019–2020).
- Assistant Superintendent of Examination, Faculty of Arts, AMU (2018–2019).
- Assistant Superintendent of Examination, Department of Physical Education, AMU (as reported).
- Observer, University Entrance Examination at other states of India (as reported).
- Member, Board of Studies, Department of Physical Education, Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra (as reported).
- Warden, V. M. Hall, AMU (2020 – Present).
- Warden, S. S. Hall (South), AMU (2017–2019).
- Warden, Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall, AMU (2015–2016).
- Convener, Games Committee, Government P.G. College, Khair–Aligarh (2009–2015).
- Convener, Admission Committee, Government P.G. College, Khair–Aligarh (2009–2015).
- Member, Examination Committee, Government P.G. College, Khair–Aligarh (2009–2015).
- Member, University Cricket Selection Committee, Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra (2009–2015).
Sports achievements (cricket)
- Represented Rest of India (M.A. Chitambram Trophy, Under-19), organized by BCCI (1991–92).
- Represented Uttar Pradesh (Cooch Bihar Trophy, Under-19), organized by BCCI (1991–92) — National Championship (won).
- Represented Uttar Pradesh (Cooch Bihar Trophy, Under-19), organized by BCCI (1992–93).
- Represented Uttar Pradesh (Vijay Hazare Trophy, Under-17), organized by BCCI (1989–90).
- Represented Uttar Pradesh Schools (C.K. Naidu Trophy) (1989–90).
- Represented Kanpur University (North Zone Intervarsity Championship) (1996–97).
- Selected by U.P. Sports Directorate to study in U.P. Sports Hostel at Green Park, Kanpur (1989–90).
Publications (as listed in CV)
- Vital stages of management of human capital in sport organizations. SHODH SANCHAR BULLETIN. Vol. 10, Issue 40 (Oct–Dec 2020), pp. 36–41. ISSN: 2229-3620.
- Book: Glossary of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. Sports Publication, Ansari Road, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-90016-37-2.
- Book: BUILDING A FOUNDATION: A Resource Manual for Physical Educators. Sports Publication, Ansari Road, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-90016-36-5.
- Comparative Study of Critical Factors affecting Intervarsity Sports. International Research Journal of Human Resource and Social Sciences. 2016;3(5).
- Role of Media in the Promotion of Sports. International Research Journal of Human Resources and Social Sciences. 2016;3(2).
- Status Analysis of Awareness of Sports Nutrition Among the Athletes. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. 2017;7(8).
- The Connection Between Home Environment and Adolescent Weight Status. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. 2017;7(10).
- Strategic Management and Sports Association. Journal of Physical Education Research. 2017.
- Motivational factors affecting students’ participation in Inter-Hostel and Inter-Hall Sports. International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (IJRESS). 2018;8(1).
- Factors affecting sport at Aligarh Muslim University. International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (IJRESS). 2018;8(3).
- Obesity: A Disaster of the Society. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR). 2018.
- Sport facilities management in Indian educational institutions. Think India Journal. 2019;22(Special Issue-08).
- Attitude of society towards unemployed physical educators. Physical Education and Sports Sciences. 2019.
- Sport management strategic planning using SWOT analysis. Parishodh Journal. 2020;IX(III).
- Global approaches to sport organization’s effectiveness. Journal of XI’AN University of Architecture & Technology. 2020;XII(IV).
- Survey and analysis of importance of facilities managed by Sports Directorate of Uttar Pradesh. Indian Journal of Physical Education and Yogic Sciences. (July–Dec; vol/no as reported). ISSN: 2229-3191.
- Empowerment of higher education physical education teachers in India. International Journal (Impact Factor reported: 2.325). ISSN: 2277-2456.
- Conservation of human rights through sports and physical education. International Journal (Impact Factor reported: 2.325). ISSN: 2277-2456.
Conference / seminar paper presentations (selected)
International conferences (as listed)
- “Fifteen Essential Steps of Planning & Evaluating an Effective Public Health Service Program” — 1st International Conference on Science, Technology & Public Health.
- “Stress level and problems faced by unemployed physical educationists” — International Conference on “Stress Management: Dimensions and Suggestive Measures”.
- “Recent trends in Sports Management” — “SPORTS MEDCON-2009” (06–08 Nov 2009), New Delhi (IFSM).
- “Organization and Administration of U.P. Sports Directorate” — “ICON SPORTS-2010” (16–17 Jan 2010), BHU, Varanasi (U.P.).
- “Global Advancements in Sports Management” — International Symposium on Global Trends of Physical Education and Sports in 21st Century (02–03 Apr 2011).
National symposium / seminars (as listed)
- National Symposium on Sports Physiology Today and Tomorrow (13 Mar 2010), Department of Physiology, J.N.M.C., AMU, Aligarh.
- National Seminar on Scientific Innovation in Sports (13–14 Feb 2010), AMU, Aligarh.
- “Teachers Empowerment in Higher Education” — National Seminar on Scientific and Technological Approach in Higher Education (18 Apr 2010), Government P.G. College, Bilaspur, Rampur (U.P.).
- “Conservation of Human Rights through Sports and Physical Education” — National Seminar on Human Rights (27–28 Mar 2010), Government P.G. College Khair, Aligarh (UGC sponsored).
- “Role of Sports in Poverty Alleviation” — National Seminar (09–10 Apr 2010), Government P.G. College Khair (UGC sponsored).
- “Fitness Training Management” — National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Physical Education and Yoga (27–28 Feb 2011), J.S. (P.G.) College Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr.
- “Women in Sports” — National Conference on Globalization: Impact on Rights of Women (09–10 Mar 2014), Government Degree College, Mathura (U.P.).