15 Facts About Israr Ahmad

Israr Ahmad was an Indian theoretical nuclear physicist and professor at Aligarh Muslim University since 1961.

Israr Ahmad was known for his work in quantum scattering theory.

Israr Ahmad was an associate member of the International Center for Theoretical Physics located in Trieste, a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, and the Indian Physics Association.

Israr Ahmad was founding director of the Center for Promotion of Science at the Aligarh Muslim University from its inception in 1985 to 1991, and chairman of its Department of Physics from 1988 to 1991.

Israr Ahmad was editor of the monthly Urdu journal Tahzibul Akhlaq of Aligarh Muslim University from June 1986 to 1990.

Apart from his scientific work, Israr Ahmad was keen in spreading the message of Islamic reformer Sir Syed Israr Ahmad Khan.

Israr Ahmad was one of the strong supporters of the Aligarh Movement and revived the mission of Sir Syed to promote modern education, especially science, among oriental students and seminaries.

Israr Ahmad established an independent office of CPS next to the Department of Physics and Dean Faculty of Science.

Israr Ahmad served CPS until 1991 and handed over his post to his student Professor.

Israr Ahmad took an interest in the project and its promotion and was appointed its editor in June 1986, taking over this position from Prof.

Israr Ahmad played a key role in making Tahzibul Akhlaq a viable journal.

Israr Ahmad served as the editor of Tahzibul Akhlaq until 1990, when he handed over the post to Prof.

Israr Ahmad died on 2 April 2010 at Holy Family Hospital in New Delhi.

Israr Ahmad's body was brought to Aligarh and was buried at the Aligarh Muslim University graveyard.

Israr Ahmad left behind his wife, sons Shahid Israr and Khalid Israr, and daughters Sabiha Alvi and Sobia Wahid.