PhD Graduate from NIT Srinagar Joins University of Edinburgh as Postdoctoral Researcher | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: In a landmark achievement for the region’s academic community, Dr Zarak Bhat, a PhD graduate from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, has joined the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, as a Postdoctoral Researcher.

Dr Zarak is the first PhD scholar from the Nanoelectronics Research and Development Group at NIT Srinagar. She completed her doctoral studies under the supervision of Dr Sheikh Aamir Ahsan in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

She has been inducted into the APRIL AI Hub at the University of Edinburgh, where her research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence-driven methodologies into electron device design workflows. Her work aims to accelerate optimization processes, enhance performance prediction, and improve productivity in semiconductor innovation.

During her doctoral research, Dr Zarak worked extensively on power Gallium Nitride (GaN) models. Her contributions, published in leading journals including IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, were instrumental in developing the NITSRI-GaN modeling framework. The research has been recognized for bridging device-level physics with circuit-level simulations, particularly for next-generation power electronic systems.

Dr Ahsan, who leads the research group, expressed pride in Dr Zarak’s achievement, noting that it highlights the group’s dedication to high-quality, industry-relevant research. “It is always rewarding to see students grow and take on new challenges at leading global institutions,” he said.

Congratulating both Dr Ahsan and Dr Zarak, NIT Srinagar Director Prof Binod Kumar Kanaujia termed this as a proud moment for the institute and the entire Kashmir valley. “Dr Zarak’s selection at a prestigious global institution reflects the high academic standards and research excellence nurtured at NIT Srinagar,” he said. Prof Kanaujia further emphasized the institute’s commitment to fostering innovation and producing researchers capable of contributing to cutting-edge fields like semiconductor technology on the global stage.

Dr Zarak’s appointment marks a significant milestone for both the researcher and the institute, underscoring the growing international recognition of advanced semiconductor research being conducted at NIT Srinagar.