Monday, March 23, 2020

Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui

Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui:-

                                                                     He was a pioneer of scientific research in Pakistan. He had obtained his doctorate from Germany in 1927 and was already well known internationally for hi research work.


 In pre-partition India, he was associated with the Drug Research Institute of the famous Hakim Ajmal Khan of Delhi. In 1951 Dr Salimuzaman set up the Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR),and later also launched a scientific journal , still in print today.





 He was the head of the Chemistry department in Karachi University and in 1966 he established the prestigious Husein Ebrahim Jamal (HEJ) Research Institute for Chemistry. He served this world-class institute till 1990.


His contribution to applied and pure research comprises 150 published papers and 50 patents. In recognition of his achievements , he received several national and international awards, honorary doctorates and fellowships.
Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui was truly versatile: an expert in his own field of chemical research , he was also a poet , writer , musician , and an artist whose work was exhibited in Europe , India and Pakistan.

Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui

Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui:-                                                                      He was a pioneer of scientific research in...