Shyam Sood
Rajouri, Oct 9: An Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, has added one more feather in the cap of BGSBU, Rajouri Dr. Mohd Asghar has been awarded the Young Scientist Medal for 2021 by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) New Delhi.
A resident of a far-flung area in district Rajouri Dr. Asghar comes from a modest background and has been a hard-working researcher to achieve this feat.
Dr. Asgher has been awarded for his outstanding work on the role of heavy metals and signaling molecules in plant physiology using cultivated and medicinal species.
His research on ethylene optimization using sulphur supplementation for augmenting photosynthesis and growth under cadmium stress can be used for developing heavy metal tolerant crop plants.
Dr. Asgher will receive a citation, medal & a cash prize of Rs 1.0 Lakh by INSA.
“BGSBU takes pride in congratulating Dr.Mohd Asghar for the prestigious INSA Young scientist award 2021. We are delighted that he has made a mark in plant physiology and has brought pride to the university & his work will bring international recognition to BGSBU” said Prof. Akbar Masood, VC BGSBU.
Since 1974, INSA annually presents the Young Scientist Award–considered to be the highest recognition of promise, creativity and excellence in a young scientist–to distinguish young scientists who have made notable research contributions in science and technology.
Prof Masood, VC said that the exemplary success of Dr.Asghar will motivate many budding scientists.
Prof. Iqbal Parwez, Dean Academic Affairs, and Dr. Susheel Verma, Head and Associate Dean, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology also congratulated Dr. Asgher for his brilliant achievement.
