Aligarh, October 19: Prof. Nafees Ahmad Khan, Department of Botany and former Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been conferred the prestigious J.C. Bose Gold Medal Award for 2026 by the Indian Society for Plant Physiology (ISPP) in recognition of his outstanding research contributions to plant physiology and allied agricultural and biological sciences. The award recognises his significant contributions to advancing scientific understanding of plant growth, nutrient-use efficiency, photosynthesis, and the physiological mechanisms underlying crop productivity under changing climatic conditions.
Prof. Khan is a distinguished plant physiologist whose pioneering research has focused on hormonal signalling and crosstalk with essential primary nutrients, particularly nitrogen and sulfur for improving the nutrients use-efficiency, enhancing photosynthetic performance and productivity in crop plants. His research is particularly relevant in the context of contemporary agricultural challenges, including climate change, rising fertilizer requirements, and the need to enhance food production while reducing environmental impacts.
Prof. Khan has received several national and international honours and recognitions. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India; the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences; the Indian Society for Plant Physiology; and the Indian Botanical Society.
