Surbhi Sharma Awarded Ph.D. by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

REASI, December 24: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) is pleased to announce that Surbhi Sharma has been conferred with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). She successfully defended her research work on the topic “Locating Black Feminist Standpoint in Autobiography: An Inquiry into the Experiences of Maya Angelou”. Sharma’s groundbreaking research provides critical insights into the experiences and narratives of the renowned African-American author and activist Maya Angelou, exploring them through the lens of Black feminist theory. Her work significantly contributes to the fields of literary studies and feminist discourse.

The research was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Anurag Kumar and co-supervision of Dr. Amitabh V. Dwivedi. Their guidance and expertise played a pivotal role in the successful completion of the thesis. Surbhi Sharma was formally congratulated by Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of SMVDU, along with other members of the committee. Prof. Kumar lauded Sharma’s dedication and scholarly contributions, stating that her work reflects the academic rigor and research excellence that SMVDU aims to foster among its scholars.

On this momentous occasion, Sharma expressed her gratitude to her supervisors, faculty members, and the university for their unwavering support throughout her academic journey. The entire SMVDU fraternity extends its heartfelt congratulations to Surbhi Sharma and wishes her success in her future academic and professional endeavors.