Prof Romshoo named as Stanford’s top global scientists’ list for 5th time

Srinagar, Sep 17: Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo on Tuesday featured in Stanford University’s list of top global scientists.

This is the fifth time Romshoo has made it to the list.

Romshoo is a recognised 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, Prof 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 KasumiGaura International Prize, among others.

Prof 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 IUST, Prof 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.