Prof Romshoo gets 2-year extension as VC IUST

Awantipora, July 16: Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo has been granted a 2-year extension in his term as Vice Chancellor by the Govt of J&K.

Prof Romshoo was appointed as Vice Chancellor of IUST in 2021 as the fourth Vice Chancellor and the order issued by Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat on July 8 states that the extension shall be effective from August 15, 2024 when his first term completes.

The University under the leadership of Professor Romshoo has achieved remarkable milestones particularly with regard to the implementation of NEP 2020, fostering a research-oriented and student-centric educational environment, promoting interdisciplinary research, encouraging entrepreneurship and a start-up culture, strengthening industry-academia collaborations besides prioritising upgradation of the university's infrastructure.

Professor Romshoo, having served as Dean of Research at the University is an eminent academic and distinguished researcher, with an illustrious career spanning over 35 years. His extensive research in the field of Earth Sciences, particularly focusing on climate change, water resources, and glaciology, has earned him national and international recognition.

Prof Romshoo also espouses social and environmental causes engaging actively in community outreach programmes particularly related to climate change impacts, disaster management, and sustainable development in the Kashmir region.

IUST community congratulated Prof Romshoo, and expressed confidence that the university will further its mission of providing quality education, advancing research, and contributing to the socio-economic development of the region under his leadership.