Indeed, it is a remiss to not acknowledge the endeavour of our benevolent teacher, Dr. M. A. Shah. His selfless efforts and support has polished ourlives with passion and success. Be it leadership, time management, hard work, dedication or social service, he always plays his role to the best he can do and which we all are the outcome of. An urge to not let his efforts and attempts go in vain is what makes me acknowledge his part during my studentship. The dedication he shows in every field of his concern is one of those attributes of being a devoted master. His sincere guidance has always carved us into a better humans we could ever be. I am myself obliged to him for his support and many learnings that will always benefit me throughout my life. Nonetheless, he has planted many great pupil who also have acknowledged his role in their respective lives. Let’s move forward to see what they have written in their feedback to our respected sir: Here we have the words from Mr.Sujeet Kumar bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY004; “Dear Sir, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for outstanding work you and your team have done in leading the physics department. Your leadership skills are truly exemplary. You have successfully established a clear vision for the department fostering a culture of academic excellence. The dedication and enthusiasm demonstrated by the faculty and staff are testament to your leadership.” Next, we have Mr. SANJEEV bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY005; “Dear HOD, Physics Department. I would like to take this opportunity to provide feedback on the outstanding work and leadership you have demonstrated in your role as the head of physics department. Your contributions have truly made a positive impact on the department, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share your thoughts. First and foremost your visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the department. Your clear vision and strategic planning have set the stage for academic excellence and have inspired both faculty and students to strive for greatness. Furthermore, I am impressed by your commitment to promoting research institutions. Your efforts in security funding and resources for research projects have provided invaluable opportunities for faculty and students to engage in ground-breaking work. In conclusion I want to convey my gratitude for your exceptional leadership, dedication, and contributions as the HOD of the physics department.” Next, Miss RAUNAUK SHARMA bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY10;
“Respected sir, I would like to express my sincere appreciation foroutstanding work you and your team have done in leading the physics department. I am very thankful to all the teachers for being such an amazing and for all your lessons. I have words how to thank this department.” Next, Mr. YOGESH KUMARKUMAWAT bearing the enrolment Number-2021MSPHY007; “I would like to take this opportunity to provide feedback on the outstanding work and leadership you have demonstrated in your role as the head of physics department. Your contribution really makes this department nice and through your period the department achieved the great height. One thing I would say, whenever we feel bad and need support you are always there for us.”
“Prof. M A Shah, an exceptional HOD- freedom and friendly approach. Inspired my passion for physics. Grateful for guidance and support. Thankful for a great academic experience.” Next, Miss POOJA B. bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY016; “Sir, was kind enough to help me at any situation.” Next, Mr. JIBRAN AYOUB BHAT bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHHY019; “Prof. M A Shah has always been on his toes to benefit the students”.
Next, Miss SIDHI VINAYAKA M MALLYAbearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY012; “I would like to thank you for your selfless contributions towards the welfare and upliftment of our department which I have experienced throughout my M.Sc. journey. You were awesome as a teacher and powerful as our HOD. I will not forget your leadership and your contagious smile which made our day. I will not forget the moments where you made me sing for you. And to add, you gave me a picture what a person must be at that height, being selfless and ever caring.” Next, Miss IFRAH SHEIKHbearing enrolment number-2021MSPHY022; “I would like to mention that two years journey in department of physics have been actually wonderful and your sincere efforts to uplift our department and made it recognized at National level with good reputation. Our department is facing good challenge and with the help of you it has been easy for the department to cope up all kinds of all challenges. Your sincerity and courage will always be an inspiration for us. We will keep you with us forever.” Next, Miss ASMAT HASSAN bearing enrolment number-2021MSPHY024; Dear Sir, Thank you so much for believing in me and supporting me with the recent project. You are the reason I completed it successfully thankyou so much sir.” Next, Miss MAHVESH YOUSUF bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY023; “Respected sir, I want to express my deep gratitude to my scientificsupervisor prof.MA Shah for your permanent attention and help in my work. I have learned a lot from you with respect both physics in general and Nano-science in particular, together with some extra lessons about life. Thank you sir for providing me with excellent supervision over the year.” Next, Mr.BILAL HASSAN bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY017 “Dear Sir, We are very thankful to the support you provided. We cannot forget the love and guidance that you have provided to us during these two years, words feel short to express our gratitude towards your incredible teachings. We pray for your good health and may Allah bless you with higher achievement and fullfill all your dreams.” Next, Mr. MEHRAJ DIN AHMAD DAR bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY025; “Prof M. A. Shah is an exceptional educator who stands out among the many professors I have encountered. One of the things I admire about Him is his passion for the subject matter. His genuinely care about students and growth of his students and go above and beyond to ensure everyone is included and supported. Thanks for being there. All the best sir.” Next, Mr. DARY KEVINbearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY008; “His kind and friendly nature was very supportive and motivating throughout the course. He could be approached by anyone anytime and every grievances was resolved at the earliest. His dedicated and determination has helped shape the department in a positive way.” Next, Mr.MUZAFAR SALAM bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY001;
“Outstanding, fabulous, kind, charming, extraordinary person of physics department.” Next, Mr.NAIR ABHIGHITH RAVINDRAN bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY014; “A great guide and mentor. Always motivating to purse higher goals and not to get satisfied with small achievements. Sir was always helpful to me whenever I needed help.” Next, Mr.ASIF AHMAD MIRbearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY021; “Such a dynamic personality, motivating inspiring and caring. Fully helping nature, I love you sir.” Next, Mr.HARIS HASSAN BHAT bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY015; “He is quite helpful.” Next, Mr.MIRDUL SHYAM bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY006; “You are very awesome sir we will always miss you by your hardwork, your patience. You are motivation for hundreds of students. And I specially see a good administrator in you at last lots of love, love you sir.” Next, Miss VARNIKACHAUDHARY bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY013; I really appreciate how you listened to our concerns and validate us. I feel like our whole class can approach you with any sort of problem and know that you will surely help us to find a solution.” Next, Mr.BIPIN BABU bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY009; “He is a very kind HOD, the best quality of him and all the in our department is approachability, whatever issue you haveyou can communicate with the shah sir and he will do the needful.” Next, Mr.SAJID BASHIR MIR bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY020; “One of the greatest personalities I have ever met in NIT Srinagar. He has done very good job for betterment of our department. I personally can say he means a lot to me as he guided me when I was in my bad. I certainly can say he is a good professor and very good at things. Man is usually called as ‘ONE MAN ARMY’.” Next, Mr. PATEL LAV ISHW ARBAL bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY003; “When I took admission in NIT Srinagar September, 2021 and I met Dr. M A Shah that was my grateful day. He is very happiest, energetic and always wears a smile on his face. Sir, has always worked for department progress like, 1). Higher education for students (Ph.D., internship in IIT, IISERs 2). Faculty and students meeting in every months and clear the problems of students and faculty, 3). Organised many Ministry programs (like NBL, Nanotechnology in semiconductor). I am very happy for joining M.Sc. project under guidance of him. Again, Dr. Shah is not only a professor but he always stand with students family problems and every time when he meet me. “How about your mother and sister?” (As I lost my father in April 2023). His relation and mine is very different from other students. Thank you, sir I will always remember you.” Next, Mr. DINESHKUMAR S. bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY011; “Prof. M A Shah, an exceptional HOD- freedom and friendly approach. Inspired my passion for physics. Grateful for guidance and support. Thankful for a great academic experience.” Next, Miss POOJA B. bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY016; “Sir, was kind enough to help me at any situation.” Next, Mr. JIBRAN AYOUB BHAT bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHHY019; “Prof. M A Shah has always been on his toes to benefit the students. The queries put forward by students were always keenly and sorted at the earliest possible hour. Personally, I would say he is a man with crystal heart. For the sake of the students, he even fights with the administration so that none of the students suffer. So far, I have heard that the Department of Physics at NIT Srinagar excelled under his chairmanship. I wish him the best of luck in becoming a person who really administers the NIT as a Dean or higher authority. To put it simply, “He is a Lone wolf”. And thanks for believing and trusting me in each step you took at the department. This added to my experiences in building my leadership qualities.” Next, Miss CHITRA MISHRA bearing the enrolment number-2021MSPHY002; “I thank you sir for all your efforts to help me in my studies and being a great teacher in my life.”
(The Author is a Post Doctoral Research Scholar at Lovely Punjab University. The views, opinions, facts, assumptions, presumptions and conclusions expressed in this article are those of the author and aren’t necessarily in accord with the views of “Kashmir Horizon”.)
