Fourteen teachers at Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology (ZHCET) were given Research and Excellence Awards this week, for publications, patents and innovation. The awards were handed out at an International Education Fair the college ran with IDP Education, where 270 AMU students had registered to meet representatives of foreign universities.
The 14 award winners
- Dr M. Mohsin Khan, Applied Physics
- Dr Sheeraz Kirmani, Electrical Engineering
- Dr Abu Nasar, Applied Chemistry
- Dr Saad Shamim Ansari, Civil Engineering
- Prof. Izharul Haq Farooqi, Civil Engineering
- Prof. Mohd Masroor Alam, Civil Engineering
- Prof. Mohammad Wajid, Electronics Engineering
- Dr Mohammad Nadeem, Artificial Intelligence
- Dr (Ms) Mumtaz Riyasat, Applied Mathematics
- Dr Ateeb Ahmad Khan, Mechanical Engineering
- Dr Abdullah Y. Usmani, Mechanical Engineering
- Dr Wasi Ur Rahman, Chemical Engineering
- Dr Faizan Khalid, Green and Renewable Energy
- Dr P. M. Junaid, Food Science and Technology
Civil Engineering had the largest share with three names. Artificial Intelligence, Green and Renewable Energy, and Food Science and Technology each had one name on the list.
Studying abroad: what students were told
Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mohd Mohsin Khan opened the fair and, on the same visit, two newly renovated lecture rooms at ZHCET. He told students that time spent at foreign institutions widens their outlook and prepares them for jobs abroad.
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Representatives of the visiting universities and IDP Education took students through courses, admission requirements, scholarships and how to apply. For engineering students weighing a master’s abroad, it was a chance to ask those questions face to face on campus.
ZHCET Principal Prof. Mohammad Muzammil said the fair connected students with international universities and that recognising teachers’ research mattered. Dr Ale Imran conducted the programme, and Prof. Moina Athar, Training and Placement In-charge, ZHCET, gave the vote of thanks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ZHCET teachers received the Research and Excellence Awards?
Fourteen, from departments across ZHCET and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
Who organised the International Education Fair at AMU?
ZHCET, in collaboration with IDP Education. 270 AMU students registered.
Source: AMU Public Relations Office, 30 October 2026.
