Two research scholars from the Department of Library and Information Science at Aligarh Muslim University, Ehsan Ali Wani and Sana Hayat Khan, have won Best Paper Awards at the 14th International Library and Information Professionals Summit (i-LIPS 2026). The summit was held at the University of Lucknow from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
The AMU team presented five research papers at the summit, and two of them took the top paper honours. The AMU Public Relations Office shared the news on 12 November 2026.
What the AMU team presented
Faculty members and research scholars of the department presented work on how information and communication technology is changing libraries. Their topics included:
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- Research data management
- Artificial intelligence and how it should be governed
- FAIR principles for research data
- Scholarly peer review
- Ontology engineering for digital preservation
Two faculty members also gave lectures. Dr Mohammad Nazim spoke on “Data and Discovery”, with a focus on research data management. Dr Muzamil Mushtaq spoke on the governance of artificial intelligence in higher education institutions in India.
Who won the awards
| Research scholar | Award | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Ehsan Ali Wani | Best Paper Award | i-LIPS 2026, University of Lucknow |
| Sana Hayat Khan | Best Paper Award | i-LIPS 2026, University of Lucknow |
Prof Mehtab Alam Ansari, Chairperson of the department, congratulated the faculty and scholars for representing AMU at the international summit. You can read the university’s note here: AMU news release on the i-LIPS 2026 awards.
Why it matters for students
Library and information science at AMU is no longer only about cataloguing books. Research data, AI policy and digital preservation are now areas where universities, research labs and archives are hiring. If you are a BLibISc or MLibISc student thinking about a PhD, these are the kind of topics that are winning recognition at national and international meetings. For more student achievements this week, read how two AMU geology students cracked the UPSC Geo-Scientist exam.
Frequently asked questions
Which AMU scholars won Best Paper Awards at i-LIPS 2026?
Ehsan Ali Wani and Sana Hayat Khan, research scholars of the Department of Library and Information Science, AMU.
Where was i-LIPS 2026 held?
The 14th International Library and Information Professionals Summit was held at the University of Lucknow from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
How many papers did AMU present at i-LIPS 2026?
Research scholars of the AMU Department of Library and Information Science presented five papers, and two of them won Best Paper Awards.
Who is the Chairperson of the AMU Department of Library and Information Science?
Prof Mehtab Alam Ansari is the Chairperson of the department.
