Professor Tokeer Ahmad, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), has been honoured with admission as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) in the United Kingdom. This prestigious recognition acknowledges his outstanding contributions to the field of functional materials for sustainable green hydrogen energy.
The designation of ‘Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry’ (FRSC) is a mark of significant achievement within the chemical sciences community. It signifies a deep commitment to advancing the field of chemical sciences.
Founded in 1841, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is a renowned global organisation and the largest of its kind in Europe, dedicated to advancing the chemical sciences. RSC collaborates with both industry and academia, provides guidance to governments on policy matters, and fosters talent, innovation, collaboration, and the dissemination of knowledge and ideas that drive significant advancements in the field of chemical sciences.
Professor Ahmad graduated from IIT Roorkee and obtained a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. He currently holds the position of a full professor at the department of chemistry at JamiaMilliaIslamia, New Delhi. His research interests primarily revolve around the design of functional heterostructures for nanocatalysis, sustainable green hydrogen energy production, and gas sensing applications.
As reported by The Indian Awaaz, Professor Ahmad has received several prestigious awards and accolades, including the DST-DFG award, SMC Bronze Medal (BARC), ISCAS Medal, Inspired Teachers President Award, Distinguished Scientist Award, MaulanaAbulKalam Azad Excellence Award in Education, Teacher’s Excellence Award, and election as a Member of the National Academy of Sciences India.He has also been recognised as one of the world’s top two percent scientists for four consecutive years since 2020, both in career-long and recognized research areas of Materials Chemistry by Stanford University, USA.
