Jammu & Kashmir Institute of Mathematical Sciences
was started in the year 2013 by the Department of Higher Education,
Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir with the primary aim of conducting quality research in
mathematical sciences in collaboration with centers of excellence in other parts
of globe to achieve the important aspect of human resource development in the
field of mathematical sciences by attracting younger generation of the state to
the field. It is envisaged to develop the institute with the state of art infrastructure so
as to provide the appropriate milieu to achieve its objectives..
My predecessor, Prof. Wali Mohammad Shah has done a commendable job in raising
the primary infrastructure in the campus of Amar Singh College, Srinagar and
defining the path towards realization of its goals. From 2013 JKIMS has
conducted various training programmes, workshops & seminars at state and
national level.
I joined the Institute as Nodal Officer on 16th September 2015 and an immensely
honored to serve on this institution for the benefit of student community opting
for such a field of study. I am a second generation Mathematician after my
father, who has served the higher education department for more than three
decades and authored more than a dozen books on Mathematics, so understanding
the importance of Mathematics as mother of all sciences, especially making it
attractive for the younger generation, comes to me naturally. It will be my
endeavor to carry the legacy and forward the mission of providing better
academic environment in order to achieve its objectives.
The educational institutions nowadays are faced with greater challenges in
focusing their priorities in increasing the quantity and quality of service
delivery, providing of practical cum industrial oriented syllabus. JKIMS
will offer courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and post
doctoral level in mathematical sciences. In addition, the institute
proposes to initiate distance mode education with several open universities of
the country.
Keeping in view the spirit and philosophy behind JKIMS, I look forward to put
our integrated efforts together and receive the cooperation from all
stakeholders including students, academics and members of civil society to
achieve academic excellence in this campus.
Prof. Assia Siddiqi