Talk:Azam Ali (scientist)

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This scientist has been awarded the Bayer Innovation Award (2010) for research into wound dressings and is a holder of a number of US Patents. This information comes from a reputable research corporation in New Zealand. I think that establishes notability --Greenmaven (talk) 01:50, 17 December 2011 (UTC)


 * Did you missed the fact that the reputable research corporation is also the subject's employer? We need an independent third party reference for this prize and other info. Right now, both the references come from the subject's own company. --Ragib (talk) 03:53, 17 December 2011 (UTC)
 * I was aware that he is employed by AgResearch (it is not his company), but this is a government funded research corporation, which is highly regarded in NZ. I think it must rate as a reputable source. It has absolutely nothing to gain by putting out false claims about its staff members. There is a real problem on WP, when high achievers who are not in the limelight, have difficulty in being considered notable; whereas there are, I believe, about 200 pornographic actresses in WP. We don't seem to distinguish between notable and notorious. Best wishes --Greenmaven (talk) 05:48, 17 December 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the explanation regarding AgResearch. I do however think that we ought to have a third party reference supporting the award. I'm not saying he didn't get it, rather I'm pointing out the conflict of interest with a reference from his employer. I'm sure there would be other references, esp. from the institution that gives the award. --Ragib (talk) 17:14, 17 December 2011 (UTC)
 * Agreed. I have had a quick look, but did not find the necessary reference. I may try again a bit more thoroughly later. --Greenmaven (talk) 21:45, 17 December 2011 (UTC)