PESHAWAR: Vice Chancellor Khyber Medical University (KMU), Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan, has congratulated Meritorious Professor Dr. Zia Ul Haq, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, former KMU Vice Chancellor and currently Executive Director of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, on his inclusion among the world’s top 1.7% scientists in Public Health and Medical Sciences in the Stanford University–Elsevier global scientists’ ranking. He also congratulated Prof. Dr. Nowshad on his inclusion among the world’s top 2% scientists in Dental Materials. news Desk
The Vice Chancellor termed both achievements a matter of immense pride for KMU, saying they reflected the university’s academic excellence, research productivity and growing international recognition. He expressed confidence that their accomplishments would inspire young researchers and faculty members to pursue high-quality research and hoped more KMU scholars would earn similar recognition next year.
Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan also noted KMU’s recognition in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and said the university had completed preparations for inclusion in the QS World University Rankings.
In response, Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq thanked the Vice Chancellor for his encouragement and support. He reaffirmed his strong academic association with KMU as Meritorious Professor of Public Health and pledged to continue contributing to high-impact research, international academic collaboration and the development of young researchers at KMU and across Pakistan.
The achievements underscore KMU’s commitment to advancing excellence in medical, dental and public health education and internationally recognized scientific research.
