Prof. Nafees Ahmad Khan of the Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been conferred the J.C. Bose Gold Medal Award for 2026 by the Indian Society for Plant Physiology (ISPP). Prof. Khan is a former Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences.
About the award
- Award: J.C. Bose Gold Medal Award 2026
- Conferred by: Indian Society for Plant Physiology (ISPP)
- Recognition for: Research contributions to plant physiology and allied agricultural and biological sciences
According to AMU, the award recognises his contributions to the understanding of plant growth, nutrient-use efficiency, photosynthesis, and the physiological mechanisms behind crop productivity under changing climatic conditions.
His research
Prof. Khan’s research has focused on hormonal signalling and its crosstalk with essential primary nutrients, particularly nitrogen and sulfur, to improve nutrient-use efficiency and enhance photosynthetic performance and productivity in crop plants.
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The University said this work is relevant to current agricultural challenges, including:
- Climate change
- Rising fertiliser requirements
- The need to raise food production while reducing environmental impact
Fellowships
Prof. Khan has received several national and international honours. He is a Fellow of:
- National Academy of Sciences, India
- National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
- Indian Society for Plant Physiology
- Indian Botanical Society
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Source: AMU Public Relations Office, 19 October 2026.
