0000-0002-2432-3459 About
Academic Author, ELT Researcher, International Presenter
Research Assistant (Adjunct) to Prof. Tania at Waseda University
Founder and President of Sir Syed Foundation, India
ELT Pretesting Research Partner with Oxford University Press, UK
Outgoing Cabinet Member, AMU Students' Union
Mr. Naved Alam is an exceptional young researcher and youth Icon whose academic distinction, diplomatic engagement, research excellence, and social impact reflect the highest ideals of youth intellectual and global citizenship. As a postgraduate student at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and a dynamic youth leader, academic researcher, and global advocate who currently serves as an Outgoing Cabinet Member of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Students’ Union, a democratic body representing more than 38,000 students. In this prestigious position, he has played a vital role in voicing student concerns, preserving AMU’s historic legacy of intellectual freedom, and connecting youth with national and international policy dialogues. His election to this role reflects the trust and admiration he commands among the AMU student community and marks him as one of the most promising young leaders in India’s academic and Muslim landscape.
His leadership journey extends beyond the university. Mr. Alam served as Vice Chair of the UNICEF Committee at IGMUN, where he represented AMU among 137 international delegates under the United Nations Association-USA framework. He was also elected as Co-Chair of the UNA-USA Youth Affinity Group, engaging in high-level discussions and mobilizing young people around the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. His global participation was further amplified through his recent selection as an International Youth Delegate at the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025.
In academia, Mr. Alam has proven his excellence as a Research Assistant (Adjunct) to Prof. Tania Hossain at Waseda University, Japan, and as an ELT Pretesting Research Partner with Oxford University Press, contributing to global English language learning assessments. His international research on Artificial Intelligence in Education was published and presented at the prestigious Thailand Halal Science and Technology Conference (HASIB 2024), earning him widespread appreciation from scholars across Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan.
He has received more than 200 certifications of achievement, and several major national and international recognitions, including:
• Golden Salute Award (2019) – Official Delegate to Rashtrapati Bhavan
• India Book of Records (2021)
• Leaders of Bharat Award (2023)
• Youth Leadership Award (2023)
• Achievers Award (2024)
• International Research Grant to attend HASIB Conference in Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Alam has been an invited keynote speaker, guest of honor, and special youth envoy at numerous academic summits, student parliaments, and leadership conclaves across India and abroad. He has also made significant contributions to language preservation and multicultural academic dialogue through presentations at national linguistic conferences.
His global affiliations further demonstrate the breadth of his involvement:
• Member, National Health Service (NHS), UK (since 2014)
• Member, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP), USA
• Member, United Nations Association–USA (Youth Network)
• Delegate, Indian Student Parliament (2021)
As the Founder President of the Sir Syed Foundation, a student-driven NGO, he leads grassroots initiatives focusing on educational upliftment, social justice, youth mentorship, and community engagement, carrying forward the vision of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Mr. Naved Alam stands as a rare example of a 21st-century young changemaker: academically grounded, socially responsible, globally connected, and spiritually anchored.
Employment
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Waseda University Research Assistant (Adjunct) to Prof. Tania Hossain2024 - Present
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Sir Syed Foundation Founder and President2021 - Present
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Aligarh Muslim University Cabinet Member2018 - Present
Education
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Projects & Funding
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