Prof M M Taqui Khan speaking at College
Day 1993-94. Madam Prof Badar Taqui Khan
Prof G Gopal Krishna, Principal and self seen
Prof Khan with PM Indra Gandhi
Prof Khan with PM Rajiv Gandhi
A College Day 1993-94 picture generated good old memories. The Chief guest was Prof MM Taqui Khan, eminent chemist, 1956 PhD, from Massachusetts, under a Nobel Laureate. He served as head of the department of Chemistry, Osmania University and Principal Nizam College. He served as Director of National Lab - Salt and marine Research Institute from 1983 to 1991, Has 70 PhDs guided, 70 patents, and 300 publications. He intriducte Bio-inorganic Chemistry at PG level at NC.He served as Chairman Governing Body of Nizam College, post retirement in 2004. I was privileged to be GB member in his council. A nawab who had his own lab at home to start. A Padma Bhushan worthy.
We see madam Prof Badar Taqui Khan a co-invitee, she has been his partner in academics also. Served as Principal of University College for Women OU. and professor of Chemistry.
Prof Gopal Krishna, Principal of Nizam College, was professor of physics and instrumental in introducing Biophysics, collaborating with Genetics & Microbiology at UG level, NC. Later after few years in 2000, started Biotechnology at UG level for the first time anchored by our Genetics Department, under my headship.
The phrase "scientist worth his salt" most directly applies to *Prof. Mirza Mohammad Taqui Khan,* who played a key role in the technology transfer for India's iodized salt program, which helped combat iodine deficiency in the Country.
