Excelsior Correspondent
AWANTIPORA, Nov 26: Vice Chancellor (VC), Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, has been awarded the prestigious J.C Bose Fellowship by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) for the year 2025.
A handout stated that the J.C Bose Fellowship is among India’s highest scientific honours conferred on scientists who demonstrate sustained excellence, global impact and leadership in their fields.
Prof. Romshoo, a distinguished earth scientist, has a track record of over 37 years of pioneering work on Himalayan glaciology, hydrology and climate change, contributing significantly to national policy formulation and India’s positions under various international environmental frameworks.
ANRF commended the transformative nature of Prof. Romshoo’s research, particularly its relevance to water security, climate adaptation, disaster preparedness and trans-boundary water sharing.
The Rs. 1.3 crore Fellowship will further advance Prof. Romshoo’s research on cryosphere-climate-water interactions and the award acknowledges his proven ability to conceptualize and lead complex, multi-institutional research programmes.
Prof. Romshoo has an exceptional scholarly record, with over 290 publications, including more than 50 lead-author papers in the past five years. His accolades include the National Geoscience Award, Satish Dhawan Award, Kasumigaura International Prize, a state award from J&K Government and many other honours. He is an elected Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences and other leading scientific bodies.
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