ISLAMABAD: Dr Iqbal Ahmed, a distinguished scientist from the Department of Chemistry at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and President of the Academic Staff Association, got global recognition as his name was included in Stanford University’s “Top 2% Scientists of the World 2025” list. He got this honour due to his research contributions in the field of modern and sustainable energy, said a press release on Sunday. This list was considered the most authentic and credible global ranking, featuring only those scientists whose research carried the highest international citations and impact. Dr Iqbal Ahmed was working on the development and testing of advanced energy materials that have the potential to revolutionize future energy storage and conversion technologies. His efforts were illuminating new horizons of sustainable energy not only for Pakistan but for the entire world. Expressing his views, Dr Iqbal Ahmed said that this honour was not limited to him alone but was also a matter of pride for AIOU and the whole of Pakistan. DNA
