Exclusive Podcast with Dr. Asghar Qadir | Theory of Relativity | Mathematics | Cosmology

Virtual University of Pakistan proudly presents an exclusive Podcast with the renowned Pakistani mathematician and cosmologist, Dr. Asghar Qadir HI, SI, FPAS, former Director of Camp NUST.
Explore the fascinating world of mathematical physics and physical cosmology with one of Pakistan's top mathematicians. Dr. Asghar Qadir has made significant contributions to the field of Relativity and continues to inspire countless minds with his groundbreaking work.
Nowadays, Dr. Asghar Qadir is widely considered one of the top mathematicians in Pakistan. He has played a prominent role in promoting Relativity in the country and has made significant contributions to the fields of differential equations, theoretical cosmology, and mathematical physics. His notable work includes advancements in general relativity and cosmology. Throughout his career, he has mentored several graduate students and held key administrative positions, including Chairman of the Mathematics Department and later Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. In 2004, Professor Qadir founded the Center for Advanced Mathematics & Physics at the National University of Science and Technology, serving as its founding Director General until 2011 and as Professor Emeritus until 2019. As of 2023, he is a visiting professor at the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences, Government College University, Lahore. He remains one of Pakistan's foremost mathematicians.
His principal areas of research include:
Theory of Relativity
Loop Quantum Gravity
Mathematical Sciences
Theory of Relativity
Introduction to General Relativity
Cosmology
Awards and Honors:
Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Government of Pakistan (2008)
(First) Distinguished National Professor, HEC Pakistan (2004) (for life)
ISESCO Award for Mathematics (2003)
Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Government of Pakistan (1999)
Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences (1996)
Al Khwarizmi First Prize for Mathematics, by Government of Iran (1995)
Prize, National Book Council of Pakistan, (1991)
Senior Fulbright Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA, (1986-87)
Fulbright Hayes Award (1978-79)
First prize in General Knowledge Contest for High School Students (1961)
He has held research positions and fellowships at the following institutions:
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
Quaid e Azam University (QAU)
International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL)
University of Texas at Austin (UT)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Senior research fellow at Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE)
Joint secretary at Al-Kindi Society for the Advancement of the Philosophy of Science, Islamabad
Associate member and senior associate of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy.
Life member and vice-president, Albert Einstein Society (Pakistan Chapter)
Life member, joint secretary and secretary, Pakistan Physical Society.
Life member and president, Fulbright Alumni Association
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