Prof. Romshoo named to Stanford's top global scientists list for a 2nd time

Srinagar, Sept 17: Professor Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor of Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) was on Tuesday featured in the Stanford University's list of top global scientists. This is the second time Romshoo has made it to the list.

Romshoo is a recognized Earth Scientist specialising in Glaciology, Hydrology, and Climate Change.

With a PhD. in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan, and over 36 years of research experience, Professor Romshoo has made pioneering contributions to glacier studies, water resource management, and climate change studies, with a particular focus on the fragile Himalayan region.

His work has earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including the National Geosciences Award, the Satish Dhawan Award, and the Kasumi Gaura International Prize, among others.

Professor Romshoo's remarkable contributions to Earth Sciences and Remote Sensing have also been recognized through his election as a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, and the Indian Society of Geomatics.

With over 265 peer-reviewed publications and 28 PhD. students under his mentorship, he continues to shape the future of scientific research and guide the next generation of scientists, read a press release from the IUST.

As Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Professor Romshoo has been instrumental in advancing research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Under his leadership, IUST has fostered an ecosystem that promotes startups and introduced in-demand courses such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Sciences, Robotics, Space Technology and Design Your Own Degree (DYOD), positioning the university as a leader in future-focused education, the handout read.