Having met Dr. Alam in 2009 for the first time at the American Embassy in New Delhi, where he was teaching Hindi and Urdu, gave me a great opportunity to know Dr. Alam a lot better. First I took his Hindi language courses and later I additionally took his Urdu classes. I took these classes over my whole assignment time of six years at the Embassy. He was not only a great teacher, but also a person whom I could ask any question about Indian culture and living situations. He was my teacher and mentor for the whole time. His class preparation was outstanding and he developed a curriculum, which was custom tailored to fit my requirements. Over time we developed a close friendship and he enriched my stay in India tremendously. He enlightened me in many ways, not only teaching me Hindi and Urdu but also giving me a great insight into the complex structure of Indian society.

I wish him all the best for his upcoming endeavors and knowing his dedication to teaching and understanding people, he will be very successful and an enrichment for every student taking his classes.