Several IIOJK scientists feature in Stanford’s top 2pc global researchers list
Srinagar: In a significant recognition of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s expanding role in global scientific advancement, several local scientists have been featured in Stanford University’s prestigious list of the top 2% global researchers.
According to Kashmir Media Service, this acknowledgment highlights the major contributions made by the region to international research in fields such as Clinical Medicine, Food Technology, Nanotechnology, and Earth Sciences.
Several scientists from the occupied territory have earned places on Stanford’s top two percent list, reflecting the growing research output from the region.
These include Prof. Farooq A. Masoodi from the Department of Food Technology, Prof. Shakeel A. Romshoo and Prof. Ghulam Jeelani from Earth Sciences, Prof. Manzoor A. Shah from Botany, and Prof. Aziz-ul-Azeem from Mathematics. Additionally, Prof. Imtiyaz Ahmad from Zoology, Prof. Firdous Ahmad Khanday from Biotechnology, Dr. Manzoor A. Mir from Bioresources, and Dr. Shabir A. Parah and Dr Farooq Ahmad Khanday from Electronics have also been recognized. Other notable scientists from the region include Dr Adil Gani, Dr. Idrees Ahmad, and Dr. Mudasir Ahmad, all from Food Technology, and Dr. Faheem A. Sheikh from Nanotechnology.
Other than these, Dr Parvaiz Koul, the former Director of Soura Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), stands out for his contribution to Respiratory Medicine.
