Exceptional research: QAU awards four professors

ISLAMABAD: The Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) on Wednesday conferred “Young researcher awards 2013” on four researchers in recognition of their contributions to research work in different fields. Gold medals and cash prizes were given to Assistant Prof of Plant Sciences Dr Tariq Mehmood, Assistant Prof of Economics Dr Abdul Jalil, Assistant Prof of Chemistry Dr Afzal Shah and Assistant Prof of Biotechnology Dr Bilal Haider Abbasi. QAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Eatzaz Ahmed said that the purpose of the award was to promote research culture among young researchers. He said the awards will be presented annually to the selected faculty members who will make exceptional contributions in research. He urged the young scientists that research should closely be liaised with the indigenous needs uplift the socio-economic conditions of the people.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 18^th, 2014.