Faculty associates

Dr. Asma Qadri is a distinguished scholar of Punjabi language, literature and culture, and currently works as a Research Associate with SASI, where she leads the Folk Heritage Research Project. At the University of Punjab in Lahore, she brings her expertise to the classroom as a Professor at the Institute of Punjabi and Cultural Studies, guiding students at the Master's and PhD levels.

Over the course of her career, Dr. Qadri has published more than twenty-five books and countless academic articles exploring Punjabi poetry, Sufi thought and the rich cultural traditions of South Asia. Her work shows us how the poetic and ethical teachings of the past continue to reflect and be informed by the lived experiences of our communities. Through her research, publications, and lectures delivered internationally, Dr. Qadri has established herself as a prominent voice in promoting interfaith dialogue and advancing the understanding of South Asian literary and cultural heritage.

2026 Research Associate at Fraser Valley University BC CA
2024 Visiting Professor at British Columbia University History Department BC CA
2013 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (University of California Santa Barbara USA)
2010 PhD (Lahore College for Women University)
1997 Masters in Punjabi language and literature (University of the Punjab Lahore)

Research articles
24 Research papers published in HEC (Higher Education Commission of Pakistan) recognised research journals. Around 50 articles have been published in other journals.

Digital Humanities
Collaborated with colleagues filmmaker Nicolás Grandi (Argentina) and Dr. Anne Murphy (Canada) to create an exploration of the poetry of critic, poet, and playwright Najm Hosain Syed (b. 1936), entitled Jīvan یجب Bol, ਜੀਵਨ ਬੋਲ, ون ول – words for living. The project consists of video-poems
exploring the work of Punjabi writer and critic, Najm Hosain Syed: our first experiment along these lines is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-ea-usy1- c&feature=youtu.be

Lectures:
Delivered lectures in different universities and community organizations in the USA, CANADA, UK, and AUSTRALIA
Organized and presented papers in many international conferences (India, USA, UK, Canada)

Invited guest at the University of British Columbia, April 2022, for workshop on the integration of the arts and humanities. Supported by the Office of the Dean of Arts, University of British Columbia, and the Interdisciplinary Histories Research Cluster, University of British Columbia.

1. Alif Waar Wichaar. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab
Pakistan, 2026.
2. Zimme Puchy Asmaan. Amritsar: Singh Sabha International Canada, 2025. (Gurmukhi
edition)
3. Ao Raat Jgao. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab
Pakistan, 2024. (Translation of the 1st poetry book Kafian of Najm Hosain Syed, with Naveed
Alam )
4. Punjabi Classici Shairi Da Sinf Vairwa. Lahore: Suchait Kitab Ghar Pakistan, 2024.
5. Kart Surt De Akhān. Lahore: Sulaikh Publishers Pakistan, 2023. (edited Punjabi folk tales)
6. Maddan Kaar. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab
Pakistan, 2022.
7. Sangat Sodh. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab Pakistan,
2022.
8. Sawl Nād. Lahore: Suchait Kitab Ghar Pakistan, 2021. ( Edited book writings of University
research scholars)
9. Khayāl Jhok. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab Pakistan,
2021.
10. Nām Dī Loe. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab Pakistan,
2021.
11. Nanak Pandheṅ Ajoke Pair. Patiala: Shaheed e Azam Press & Hospitality Pvt.Ltd, India, 2021.
(Gurmukhi edition)
12. Gāwan Rang. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab
Pakistan, 2020
13. Gāwan Ras. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab Pakistan,
2020
14. Joṛ De Bhed. Amritsar: Sachal Prakashan India, 2019. (Gurmukhi edition)
15. Raṅg Sūtr. Amritsar: Sachal Prakashan India, 2019. (Gurmukhi edition)
16. Rīt Prīt Surīt. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab Pakistan,
2019.
17. Gā Sunan, Sun Gāwan. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the
Punjab Pakistan, 2019.
18. Nanak Pandheṅ Ajoke Pair. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the
Punjab Pakistan, 2019. (Selected work of Najm Hosain Syed)
19. Gāwan Sang. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab
Pakistan, 2018.
20. SāṅgĪ Sāṅg Racāiā. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab
Pakistan, 2018.
21. Joṛ Khyāl ki Khyāl Joṛ. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab
Pakistan, 2018.
22. Raṅg Sūtr. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab Pakistan,
2017.
23. Joṛ De Bhed. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication, University of the Punjab Pakistan,
2017.
24. Paṅjābī Clāssicī Shā'irī Dā Sinf Vairvā. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication,
University of the Punjab Pakistan, 2016. (vol 3)
25. Paṅjābī Clāssicī Shā'irī Dā Sinf Vairvā. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication,
University of the Punjab Pakistan, 2016. (vol 2)
26. Paṅjābī Clāssicī Shā'irī Dā Sinf Vairvā. Lahore: Department of Press and Publication,
University of the Punjab Pakistan, 2014. (vol 1)

2024 Community work :
● Present paper, Seminar Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Surrey: Grand Taj Banquet Hall BC Canada, 2024 January. Presented paper.
● Interfaith Webinar on Faith Perspective Of Environment Protection organised by Global Sikh Council,2024 February.(online)
● Special talks at San Jose Gurdwara San Francisco USA, 2024 June.
● Live Radio Talk with Shahzad Khan, FM 91.5 Surrey, Canada, 2024 July.(online)
● Baba Farid Jii Bani, Organised by The Sikh Foundation San Diego, USA, 2024 July.
● Present paper, World Punjabi Seminar organised by Jeeway Punjab Adbi Sangat Foundation BC Canada, 2024 August.
● Weekly reading and discussion of Guru Granth Sahib Juup Ji at Kalghi Dhar Gurdwara, Abbotsford Canada, 2024 September- 2025 December.
● Weekly reading and discussion of Guru Granth Sahib at Heritage Museum Abbotsford Canada, 2025 December till date.
● Add Sach Jugaad Sach, Talk organised by PHX Global Gurmat Vichaar Arizona USA, 2024 November.(online)

2025 Community work:
● Baba Farid Jewan Te Likhta, Online Talk organised by PHX Global Gurmat Vichaar Arizona USA, 2025 February.
● Present paper, One Day International Seminar on Baba Farid Literary Contributions,Historical Insights and LastingLegacy Organised by Mata Sundri College for Women University of Delhi, 2025 February.
● Weekly Online Sangat of Baba Farid Shalok, reading, writing, discussion & singing, 2025 March till date
● 1st Pouri of Juup Jii Sahib, Online Talk organised by PHX Global Gurmat Vichaar Arizona USA, 2025 April.
● Book Launch: Zimme Puche Asmaan, Organised by The Department of History UBC, 2025 May.
● Interfaith lectures, organised by Gurdwara Nanak Mission Brampton Toronto, 2025 June.
● Bulleh Shah, online talk organised by Dhunanand Foundation USA, 2025 August.
● 1st Pouri of Juup Jii Sahib, Online Talk organised by PHX Global Gurmat Vichaar Arizona USA, 2025 September.
● Interfaith Lectures, organised by Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Sikh Institute, Fresno USA, 2025 October.

2026 Community work:
● Baba Farid Life and Teachings, Talk organised by South Asian Studies Institute, University of Fraser Valley Abbotsford BC CA, January 29th 2026
● Shalok Baba Farid, Online Talk organised by PHX Global Gurmat Vichaar Arizona USA,January 13th 2026.
● Langar, Talk organised by South Asian Studies Institute , University of Fraser Valley Abbotsford BC CA, February 19th 2026.
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● Trinjan Mela ( International Women's Day), organised by South Asian Studies Institute, University of Fraser Valley & City Council of Abbotsford, March 7th 2026.
● Feminine Voice In Punjabi Folk And Classical Poetry, online talk organised by Dhunanand Foundation USA, March 8th 2026.
● Interfaith lectures, United Kingdom organised by Gurdwaras of Hanslow, Ealing, Leicester Shepherds bush, and Warwick University, March 20th to 30th 2026.
● The Sacredness of Seva, online talk organised by Dhunanand Foundation USA, June 28th 2026.
● Singing The Beloved Punjabi Poetic Traditions, Lecture series organised by Punjabi Poetica San Francisco USA, July 9th to 30th 2026.
● Chai & Chat (Punjabi Folk stories and discussion), organised by South Asian Studies Institute, University of Fraser Valley Abbotsford BC CA, September 25th 2026.