PhD graduate from NIT Srinagar joins University of Edinburgh as Postdoctoral researcher
06/04/2026
Srinagar, April 06 (KIP)- In a proud moment for the research 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, 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 optimisation 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, played a key role in developing the NITSRI-GaN modeling framework.
The research has drawn attention for bridging device-level physics with circuit-level simulations, particularly for next-generation power electronic systems.
Her appointment marks a major milestone for both the researcher and the institute, reflecting the growing global recognition of advanced semiconductor research being conducted at NIT Srinagar.
Dr. Ahsan, who leads the research group, expressed pride in this achievement, noting that such milestones highlight the group’s commitment to high-quality industry-relevant research.
“It is always a rewarding experience to see students grow and take on new challenges at leading global institutions,” he said.
Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, congratulated Dr. Ahsan and Dr. Zarak. He termed it as a proud moment for the institute and the Kashmir valley.
“This achievement is a matter of immense pride for our 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 added that NIT Srinagar is committed to fostering innovation and producing researchers who can contribute meaningfully to cutting-edge fields like semiconductor technology on the global stage.