Islamic University Of Science & Technology (IUST)

08/02/2026

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Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), is a distinguished academic and researcher with a strong multidisciplinary background. He earned his Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan, and an M.S. in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.

With over 38 years of academic and research experience, Prof. Romshoo has held several prestigious positions, including Scientist at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Tokyo, and Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi. Prior to assuming his current role, he served as Dean of Research at the University of Kashmir, where he also headed multiple academic departments.

Prof. Romshoo has supervised 26 Ph.D. and 5 M.Phil. scholars and has an outstanding research portfolio comprising over 250 peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals, and book chapters. As of December 2025, his work has garnered over 8,000 citations, with an h-index of 50 and a cumulative impact factor exceeding 430. His research focuses primarily on hydrology, glaciology, and climate change, with particular emphasis on the north-western Himalayan region.

In recognition of his impactful contributions to science, Prof. Romshoo has been awarded the prestigious JC Bose Fellowship, one of India’s most competitive research fellowships. Prof. Romshoo is an elected Fellow of several eminent professional bodies, including the Indian Academy of Sciences (FASc), the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (FISRS), and the Indian Society of Geomatics (FISG). His contributions have been recognized with more than a dozen prestigious national and international awards, notably the State Award for Meritorious Public Service in 2025 (Government of Jammu & Kashmir), Satish Dhawan Award (2019) from ISRS-ISRO, National Geoscience Award (2013) conferred by the President of India, ISG President’s Appreciation Medal (2015), Best Research Award (2010) presented by Shri Narendra Modi (then Chief Minister of Gujarat), Kasumigaura International Prize (2009) from the Government of Japan, and the University of Kashmir Best Performer Award (2010) conferred by the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.

Born in Kashmir on April 13, 1964, Prof. Romshoo is married to Shaheena Kausar, who has a keen interest in plants and cooking. They are proud parents of two accomplished children: Baseerat, a Postdoctoral Fellow in Atmospheric Physics at TROPOS, Germany, and Faisal, a Ph.D. scholar in Pure Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Through active engagement in state, national, and international committees and working groups, Prof. Romshoo contributes to policy formulation on critical issues related to environment, water resources, climate change, and disaster risk reduction, and through his exemplary work, he continues to inspire the scientific community and has made a lasting impact on society.

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04/02/2026

𝗜𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

Awantipora February, 04: The Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGG&PA), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in coordination with the Office of the Registrar today inaugurated a Two-Day Capacity Building Programme at the Rumi Library Conference Room, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and institutional governance.
The inaugural session was chaired by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, IUST, Prof. Dr. Shakeel Ramshoo, who stressed the importance of administrative competence in modern institutions. “For maintaining accountability, transparency and sustainable institutional growth, a sound understanding of rules, regulations and effective use of technology has become the need of the hour,” the Vice-Chancellor remarked.
Addressing the gathering of Deans, Officers, and Heads of Departments, the Registrar, IUST highlighted that continuous capacity building plays a vital role in achieving improved service delivery and better administrative outcomes.
During the welcome address, Dr. G. N. Itoo, Director CGG&PA, underscored the broader vision of the initiative. “This programme is part of a sustained effort to strengthen administrative capacity at IUST. CGG&PA will continue to organize thematic capacity-building sessions to support efficient, rule-based, and technology-driven governance,” he said.
The programme, scheduled for February 4 and 5, 2026, focuses on administrative rules, financial procedures and digital governance tools. The first day featured expert sessions on managerial skills, secretariat procedures, and e-Office implementation, while the second day will focus on financial rules, treasury procedures and e-Procurement (GeM).

Issued by PR&MC, IUST

02/02/2026

𝗜𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗤𝗔𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

Awantipora, February 02: The Islamic University of Science and Technology today held its 12th meeting of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at the main campus. The meeting was chaired by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor. The meeting was attended by the Dean Academic Affairs, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Dean Outreach, Deans of Schools, faculty members, University officers, external members, and a student representative. Welcoming the members, the Chairperson emphasized the critical role of IQAC in strengthening academic quality, governance, transparency, sustainability, and student-centric services in the university. The quarterly meeting of the 12th IQAC highlights the leadership’s commitment to periodic quality review of various issues in the University.
Director, DIQA, Dr. Peer Bilal, apprised the Committee of key institutional achievements during 2025. IUST secured first time entry in three categories of NIRF-2025. The University was also conferred the 6th National Water Award in the Best Institution category for its initiatives in water conservation. The Director also presented major academic and institutional milestones, including the introduction of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in emerging and interdisciplinary areas, a nearly 70% increase in student admissions over the past two years, and placements reaching 75%.
Significant progress in research and innovation has been achieved this academic year with faculty publishing 376 Scopus-indexed research papers, attracting 9,975 citations, and the University’s Scopus h-index rising to 75. During 2025, 35 patents were published and/or granted, and IUST retained its 4-Star rating under the Ministry of Education’s Institutions Innovation Council framework.
The IQAC reviewed the Action Taken Report of the 11th IQAC meeting and deliberated on agenda items including a Gender Audit, strengthening of the Plagiarism Policy with AI-related provisions, adoption of a University-wide Waste Management Policy, review of the Student Satisfaction Survey, and implementation of a uniform examination pattern.
The Chair emphasized the need for sustained collective efforts, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based planning to further strengthen IUST’s quality assurance framework and national standing. The vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Athar Ud Din (Deputy Director, DIQA)

𝐼𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑃𝑅&𝑀𝐶, 𝐼𝑈𝑆𝑇