CUK alumnus selected as PhD candidate at Iowa State University

Ganderbal, July 5: Sajad Hussain Mallah, former M Sc Chemistry student of the 2020-2022 batch of Department of Chemistry, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), has bagged Ph D admission with scholarship at Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa, USA.

At CUK, Sajad demonstrated exceptional academic prowess and deep passion for chemistry.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath hailed Sajad and the Department for the achievement, urging students to emulate him. He acknowledged the support provided by all the faculty members including the Head of the Department to Sajjad.

Prof. A Ravinder Nath motivated Sajad to learn research thoroughly, laboratory safety regulations, and utilise all opportunities and resources available in the Iowa University. He recommended Sajad to become a member of American Chemical Society (ACS), and other related societies.

Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool, also congratulated Sajjad for achieving the feat and bringing laurels to the CUKashmir, as an alumnus.

Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar, commended Sajad’s accomplishment, and emphasised his impact on students serving as motivation and inspiration for future generations.

In his message, Head, Deptt of Chemistry, Dr. Chinnappan Baskar, said, “We are proud of Sajad's accomplishment. His success is a testament to his hard work, academic excellence, and the quality of education provided at our institution.”

STUDENTS RECEIVE RISE FELLOWSHIP

Four students from the Department of IT, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) who were awarded Research Internship for Students of Engineering (RISE) fellowship, have successfully concluded their Internship at IIT Jammu.

The students of B.Tech CSE 8th Semester were Sayed Saood, Saliq Neyaz, Kaisar Hameed, and Sadaf Zahoor. RISE is a competitive programme designed to provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects at premier institutions. The fellowship aims to foster a strong foundation in research methodologies and innovative thinking.C