Faculty Profile

Dr. Sadaf Moosa with 8 years of academic experience, is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Law at Xavier Law School, St Xavier’s University, Kolkata. She has completed her PhD in Law from Bankura University, West Bengal, on " The Impact of Genetically Modified Crops (GMC’s) on Agriculture, Ecological Order and Food Sovereignty: A Socio-Legal Analysis with reference to Existing Indian Laws". She has completed B.A.LL. B (Hons.) and Post Graduate Diploma in Women Studies from Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, and LL.M. (Corporate Laws) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. She has contributed chapters in edited books by national and international publishers and research articles in peer-reviewed journals. She has presented papers at international and national conferences, including seminars organised by UGC and ICSSR. In addition to research, she is also actively involved in Legal services and represented as a social activist and member of the bench of Lok Adalat organised by the State Legal Services Authority, West Bengal.he is passionate about using her legal expertise to make a positive impact on the world. She believes in guiding the leaders of tomorrow in a legitimate direction that can achieve a more secure world for everyone.

• Ph.D. in Law, Bankura University, Bankura, West Bengal (2022)
• LL.M. (Corporate Laws), Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (2011)
• PGD in Women Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh (2007)
• B.A.LL.B (Hons.), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh (2007)

• Assistant Professor in Xavier Law School, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata from August 2023 - Present
• Assistant Professor in Haldia Law College, Haldia, West Bengal, from May 2019 to July 2023.
• Assistant Professor in Law College Durgapur, Durgapur, West Bengal, from September 2015 to April 2019.

• Faculty Coordinator of Xavier Law School for CSOP from January 2, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
• Co-Convenor of Fr.Verstraetan Centre for Public Policy and Governance from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.
• Internal Member for Environmental Education/Environmental Studies and Sustainability from February 2, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

• 1. Article on Green Economy: Catalysing Sustainable Development in India, Journal Name: VIPS Journal of Law & Development, Vol.2, Issue 1, August 2025 p.g.37, ISSN 3049-3099 (Print), Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies-TC (VIPS-TC).
• 2. Article on Plastic Pollution in India: an Evaluation of Legal Approaches, SNLC Law Review ( Journal of Surendranath Law College), Vol 1, 2022 p.g. 177-193, Surendranath Law College.
• 3. Article on White Collar Crimes in India: An Introspection, Indian Bar Review Special Issue on White Collar Crime and Its Impact on the Society (UGC Approved Journal), Vol.47(1)2020 January-March 2020 p.g. 229-242 ISBN: 978-81-931981-0-0 Bar Council of India Trust, New Delhi
• 4. Book Chapter on Women Police Station: Way forward to Legal Empowerment, Women Empowerment and Role of Women Police: An Indian Perspective, Central West Publishing, Australia 2021 p. g. 87-96, ISBN: 978-1-922617-07-1
• 5. Book Chapter on E-Waste Recycling: Waste to Wealth, Future of E-Waste Management Challenges and Opportunities, Thomson Reuters, 2021 ISBN: 978-93-90529-85-8.