MOHD ASHRAF SHAH
Assistant Professor
National Institute of Technology
India
Biography
Dr. M.A. Shah doctorate in Condensed Matter Physics from Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi and graduate from University of Kashmir, joined National Institute of Technology, Srinagar in September 1999 as an Assistant Professor. Before departure to Middle East, he has established World Bank funded Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre under TEQIP programme. Before returning to home land, he has authored “Principles of Nanosciences and Nanotechnologyâ€. He has also authored two books on the advanced state-of-the-art of Nanosciences with reputed international publishers. He is actively engaged as reviewer and editor of many scientific journals. Shah is also honoured as a visiting scientist in many prestigious institutions and has worked with the eminent personalities of the world at various places, where he pioneered the fabrication of nanomaterials and received trainings for operation of sophisticated equipments. He has explored versatile technique “Safe way to Nanotechnology†for the synthesis of oxide nanomaterials, though still in progress and practice. Dr. shah is a member of many science academies and societies and his work has been cited by number of scientific reporters as well as scientific media. Inspired by the revolutionary and emerging area of Nanosciences and its impact on common masses, Dr. Shah is sowing the seeds of Nanosciences in this beautiful valley for its permanent and well established base. People in general and students in particular should know how science of small can benefit us in our day to day life. Presently, organising INSPIRE programme launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India for the bright students of the valley, which aims to attract talent for study of science and careers with research. For details, please visit www.inspirekashmir.com
Research Interest
Fabrication of nanomaterials,Nanosciences, Nanotechnology.