Rashid Ahmed Khan Tahirkheli

Dr Rashid Ahmed Khan Tahirkheli
Born Ghazi, Pakistan
Died 13-august-14
Hayatabad
Residence Hayatabad, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistan
Fields Geology
Institutions Vice-Chancellor Gandhara University, Pakistan, 1999 to 2014; Vice-Chancellor University of Peshawar, 1982–1987; Professor and director, University of Peshawar

Rashid Ahmed Khan Tahirkheli was the vice-chancellor of Gandhara University.[1] Prior to his appointment he was Director of the Geology Department and ex Vice-Chancellor at Peshawar University. He was also Professor Emeritus in the National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. His scholarly reputation rests on his contributions to the Geology of the Himalayas, Karakoram and Hindukush. He received prizes including Sitara-i-Imtiaz in 1982.[2]

Academic career

Prior to becoming Vice-Chancellor of Gandhara University, Tahirkheli was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peshawar, 1982–1987; Professor and director, Center of Excellence in Geology, 1978–1988; Chairman, Department of Geology, 1964–1978; Reader and chairman, Department of Geology, 1964–1969; Senior Geologist/Deputy Director at the Geological Survey of Pakistan, 1962–1964; Geologist, 1959–1962, and Assistant, Geologist, 1951–1958.

Tahirkheli was awarded a nine months Senior Fulbright Fellowship (1974–75) to perform research at the US Geological Survey, National Centre at Denver (USA). He became an Adjunct Professor in Dartmouth College (USA) in 1984 and was awarded a McNamara Fellowship in 1984 for one year.

He was the Vice-Chairman of the International lithosphere program, Himalaya and neighbouring region (IUGG-IUGS), subcommittee 6, UNESCO (1978–90), Chairman of the Working Group on Mineral Development for 6th five-year plan (1977–82). He was appointed a member of Mineral Technical Committee, Ministry of Natural Resources (1968–80).

Education

Dr Tahirkhaili studied at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1945 and at University of St Andrews, Scotland, earning a Master of Science in 1960, and a doctorate in 1964.

Other awards

Tahirkheli was elected as Fellow of Pakistan Academy of Science in 1983. He was awarded the Medal for Academic Excellence by the Edinboro University in 1986.

Works

References

  1. ↑ "Vice-Chancellor Message". Gandhara University. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar: Faculty Awards".
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