M. Qasim Jan
M. Qasim Jan | |
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Dr. Qasim Jan (far left) | |
| Born | 10 January 1944 Hangu, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Alma mater | University of Peshawar University of Oregon University of London |
| Known for | his work on petrology of the Kohistan Himalaya |
| Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2010) Sitara-i-Imtiaz (1999) Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (1993) Distinguished Scientist of the year (1990, 2009) Earth Scientist of the Year (1986) Honorary D.Sc. (King's College, London, 2009) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry and tectonics |
| Institutions | University of Peshawar Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Higher Education Commission Sarhad Univ. of S&IT, Peshawar King's College, London National Centre of Excellence in Geology University of Oregon University of Leicester University of Oklahoma Dartmouth College |
| Doctoral advisor | Robert A. Howie |
M. Qasim Jan (born 10 January 1944) is a geologist and research scientist from Pakistan. He has been the vice-chancellor of three Pakistani universities. His research has been in geology, mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and tectonics. He has authored or edited a dozen books, and has published numerous papers on geology and tectonics of the North-West Himalayas. Presently, he is Professor Emeritus at the National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Jan is also currently the Secretary General of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, and of the Association of the Academies of Sciences in Asia. He is also a fellow of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS).