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WILAYAT RIZVI

Full Name: Syed Wilayat Hussain Rizvi Residence: Jalali Bagh, Alamgari Bazar Srinagar, J&K State of India Pin: 190011 e. mail:       wilayatrizvi@gmail.com Job:	  Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir Present Posting:  Govt. Amar Singh College, Gogji Bagh Srinagar Pin 190011 Present Post:     Associate Professor, Head, Department of Botany EDUCATION: Ph. D. in Tissue Culture (Botany): October 2011. Centre for Research and Development (C.O.R.D.) Faculty of Science, University of Kashmir, J&K, INDIA Title of Thesis: “In vitro studies of some Apple varieties of Kashmir (Ambri, Golden Delicious, Chambura and Maharaji)”.

Pre-Doctoral (M. Phil) in Tissue Culture (Botany): March 2000. Centre for Research and Development (C.O.R.D.), Faculty of Biological Sciences University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, INDIA Title of Dissertation: “In vitro culture of two apple cultivars (Ambri and Golden delicious)” Grade: O + O + O [Outstanding]

M. Sc in Botany: July 1994. Faculty of Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, INDIA

B. Sc (Botany + Zoology + Chemistry + English) through 10+2+3 Scheme {NCERT}-October 1990. University of Kashmir Srinagar Kashmir, India.

AWARDS AND HONORS: 1.	Received best oral presentation award (1st prize) from H.E. Governor of J&K Mr. N.N. Vora for presenting a research paper entitled “Raising of In Vitro Clones of Some Apple Cultivars of Kashmir Through Axillary Bud Culture” in Two Day National Conference on “Recent Trends in Bioscience” held in S.P. College Srinagar held on 3rd and 4th October 2011.

2.	Received State Level Innovative teacher award for the year 2011 from J&K Counsel for Science Technology Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir through Hon’ble Minister for Science and Technology though Hon’ble Minister for Science & Technology.

Brief Biography:

Wilayat Rizvi was born at Zadibal area of Srinagar on 24th March 1968 at 1200Noon [Eid-e-Mubahala] in a reputed but down to earth middle class family. His father, Syed Afzal Rizvi [an Arts graduate] was the owner of rice husking machines besides being a land lord. His mother Zamrooda Rizvi was a house wife a used to teach religion to neighboring children at home. Wilayat has one elder brother Mushtaq Rizvi and two younger sisters Shaheen and Nighat. Wilayat Rizvi' ancestors like Syed Hussain Qumi had migrated to Kashmir from Iran (Qum), settled first Zainagir area in Spore, then at Ahmadpora and finally at Zadibal. His ancestry is connected Imam-e-Riza (8th Imam). At Zadibal his first grand ancestor, Aga Syed Ibrahim had migrated from Ahmad Pora in early 19th century (around 1820AD) followed by Aga Syed Ahmad, Aga Syed Rasool Rizvi and Syed Afzal Rizvi

Due to financial problems at home his father admitted Wilayat Rizvi in a local Govt school named Imamia Public School, Zadibal in 1973 where he impressed his whole teaching staff in the first year of his studies by getting first position in whole school. However, having lesser age, he was detained in first primary for two years. During his schooling Wilayat Rizvi also studied his religion Islam and theology. He received many awards and was head boy for all the twelve years in Govt. Boys School Zadibal. The head master of the School Mr. Jawahar Lal Raina was highly impressed by his performance and, therefore, arranged a merit scholarship for him. He qualified Senior Secondary School Exam [10th standard] in March 1985 through J&K Board of School Education. During his schooling Wilayat was impressed by the teachings of Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim Khan, Mr. Mohammad Jaffer Mir and Mr. Irshad Ahmad. Mr. Ibrahim Khan taught him science and math in 8th class whereas Mr. M. Jaffer and Mr. Irshad taught him math and science in 9th and 10th standard.

Wilayat Rizvi studied full medical [English, Physics, Chemistry and Life Science] in 11th and 12th class at Sri Pratap School during 1985 and 86 when he was impressed by teachings of Prof. Peer Bashir Hussaini [then famous as Bashir botany], Mr. Tanvir Sadiq and Prof. Nazir Ahmad Lanker. Wilayat appeared in Common Entrance Test [CET]in 1987 but did not qualify for MBBS due to a fire tragedy at his home. To overcome financial problems, Wilayat started teaching math and science to 9th and 10th classes in 1986 and struggled hard to continue his studies and used to take anti-sleep drugs like methadone to study more at Night. Dr. Zafrina Majeed [a gynecologist in Europe] was his first student.

Wilayat received graduation classes in Islamia College of Science & Commerce, Srinagar completed bachelors degree in Science through Kashmir University in 1990. Then he joined Department of Botany in Kashmir University in 1991 and received masters degree in March 1994. In Kashmir University he was highly benefitted by the teachings of Prof. Zaffer Reshi, Prof. Irshad Nawchoo, and Prof. Sikander Farooq. During graduation and post graduation Wilayat gained a lot of fame as a reputed science teacher and started teaching life science to 11th and 12th classes from 1989. He lost his mother in 1990 which increased his responsibilities for his family.

In March 1994, Wilayat was appointed as biology teacher in Burn Hall School [a highly reputed Christian Missionary School] where he taught for eight months and was then offered to teach Botany to B.Sc. Final Year students in Govt. Women’s College, Srinagar [the most reputed college in J&K state] from 12th October 1994. He taught botany to different graduation classes here upto June 1997 and then Joined Centre of Research for Development [CORD]in University of Kashmir for perusal of M. Phil. in Tissue Culture [after qualifying entrance test with 2nd position] under the joint supervision of Prof. A.M. Shah and Prof. A. N. Kamili. He was awarded M. Phil Degree in Botany [Tissue Culture] with ‘O’+‘ O’+ ‘O’ [outstanding] in March 2000.

In spite of qualifying KAS [Kashmir Administrative Services] and IAS preliminary exams in 1994 he did not appear in mains due to lack of interest in administration. His only aim in life was to become a good teacher and, therefore, got first position with 112 points out of 120 in the screening test held by Public Service Commission [J&K] for the recruitment of Lecturers in 1999. Through an interview he was selected as lecturer in Botany in September 2000 and appointed in Govt. Degree College Khanabal. He taught botany there for three years and was then transferred to Amar Singh College in June 2003. He lost his father in August 2005 which increased his more responsibilities towards his family.

Wilayat Rizvi started Ph.D. in December 2003 in Centre of Research for Development [CORD] in Tissue Culture under the joint supervision of Prof. A. N. Kamili and Prof. A.M. Shah. He was awarded Ph.D. Degree in Botany [Tissue Culture] in October 2011.

After a long struggle to overcome his responsibilities, Wilayat married to Shabnam Afzal [a post graduate in Home Science] on 12th November 2005 and was gifted by Creator with two daughters namely Mahoor Zehra and Manha Zehra.

To make teaching learning process much easier Wilayat Rizvi developed many formulae famous as Rizvi’s formulae. He received Best Oral Presentation Award from Governor of J&K Mr. N.N. Vora for presenting a reach paper in a National Level Seminar. He also received state level Innovative Teacher Award from Department of Science and Technology J&K Govt. for the year 2011.

After being honored with responsibilities as Dean faculty of Science, Convenor, UGC affairs, Convenor, Internal Quality Assurance Cell [IQAC] and Head, Department of Botany, Wilayat Rizvi made many outstanding contributions for Amar Singh College like digitization of whole college data, development, launching, monitoring and updating college website, development of smart classroom and creation of Bioscience Research Laboratory, installation of CCTV cameras at sensitive positions to check ragging and gender harassment by external agencies.

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

Lecturer in Botany in Burn Hall Higher Secondary School (A Christian missionary School) – March 1st 1994 to September 30th 1994.

Lecturer in Botany (Contractual): in Government College for Women M. A. Road (Higher Education Department, J&K Government), October 1st 1994 to December, 1997.

Lecturer in Botany (Permanent) in Government College for Boys Anantnag (Higher Education Department, J&K Government, appointed through Govt. Order No: 305-HE of 2000 dated 11.09.2000) September 11th 2000 to May 16th 2003.

Lecturer in Botany (Permanent) in Amar Singh College Srinagar (Higher Education Department J&K Government) May 17th 2003 to September 10th 2005 Senior Scale Lecturer in Botany (Permanent), in Higher Education Department J&K Government) with posting at Amar Singh College Srinagar from September 11th September 2005 to 1st Jan 2006. {placement though the evaluation of my Annual Performance Reports (APRs) submitted to ministry of Higher Education J & K Government by College Principals)

Assistant Professor (senior scale) in Botany (Permanent) in Higher Education Department J&K Government) with posting at Amar Singh College Srinagar from September 2005 to August 2010.

Assistant Professor (Selection grade / 3rd scale) in Botany (Permanent) in Higher Education Department J&K Government) with posting at Amar Singh College Srinagar from September 2010 to August 2013.

Associate Professor in Botany (Permanent) in Higher Education Department J&K Government) with posting at Amar Singh College Srinagar from September 2013 till date [formal order awaited]

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES Guest faculty member: PG Department of Psychology, the University of Kashmir J&K (2005, 2006 sessions) Resource Person: Refresher Course for Higher Secondary (10+2) Lecturers in Life Science (Genetics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) from 31st January 2001 to 28th January 2001 {State Level} Resource Person: Refresher Course for Higher Secondary (10+2) Lecturers in Life Science (Genetics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) from 1st December 2001-3rd January 2002{State Level} Resource Person: Refresher Course for Higher Secondary (10+2) Lecturers in Life Science (Life Science) from 1st December 2001-3rd January 2002{State Level} Resource Person: Refresher Course for Higher Secondary (10+2) Lecturers in Life Science (Enzyme Technology and Post translational modifications of proteins) December 2001-3rd January 2009{State Level} Visiting Professor – in Ministry of School Education J & K Government for training students appearing in CET (National Level Common Entrance Test for selection in MB’BS, BDS, BVSc and B.Sc. Agriculture) from 1st January 2006 to 3rd March 2007.

Resource Person: Delivered a lecture on Research Methodologies in Refresher Course for Assistant Professors in Life Sciences (Life Science) at Staff Academic College University of Kashmir on 27th January 2012{National Level} Resource Person: Delivered a lecture on Capacity building and Career Counseling for 12 standard pass-outs at Govt. S.P. College in a seminar organized by KAS Officers in J&K Govt. on 15th March 2012. Judge: Adjudged best presentations made by students in Inter School Debate held in Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School on 20. 05.2013. Resource Person Delivered lecture on Post NAAC Senario and presented IQAC activity Report from 2004 to 2011 in ‘One Day IQAC workshop on “NAAC Reaccreditation in Hr. Education Institutes” at Govt Amar Singh College Srinagar on 27th December 2011. Resource Person Delivered a lecture in the capacity of resource person on research methodology on 12-01-2012 in three week refresher course for college teachers organized by Staff Academic College University of Kashmir Resource Person: Delivered a lecture on capacity building cum career counseling in bioscience on 10-03-2012 at S. P College Srinagar. Resource Person: Delivered a lecture on sensitization of students towards science subjects at Magam Hr. Secondary school on 20-03-2012. Resource Person: To observe International Women’s Day, participated in panel discussion on ‘Women Empowerment’ on 08-03-2012 organized by Govt Amar Singh College. Resource Person: Delivered a special lecture on ‘Capacity Building’ on 21.08.2013 at Town Hall Budgam in the honour of the invitation from former Hon’ble Minister of Science and Technology J&K Government. Mr. Aga Ruhullah. The lecture was highly appreciated by the senior citizens of  District Budgam. Resource Person: In response to invitation from Hon’ble Minister for Science & Technology for bringing awareness among students in district Budgam (Declared as backward district at National Level), delivered a special lecture on ‘Career Counseling Cum Capacity Building’ on 22.10.2013 at Shiekhul-Aalam Hall Budgam by the senior citizens of  District Budgam. AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS: Dean Faculty of Science - Govt. Amar Singh College Srinagar from April 2008 upto April 2013. Convener Botany-Divisional Level Purchase Committee, ministry of Higher Education J & K Government, for the purchase of Laboratory equipments, and consumable items in Botany (from 2005-2009). Head, Department of Botany – Govt. Amar Singh College Srinagar from September 2009 till date Coordinator UGC affairs - Govt. Amar Singh College Srinagar from April 2009 upto 12th April 2013. Coordinator IQAC [Internal Quality Assurance Cell]- Govt. Amar Singh College Srinagar from September 2009 till date. Convenor College Website monitoring committee - Govt. Amar Singh College Srinagar from April 2008 to May 2011. Co-Convenor Disciplinary committee - Govt. Amar Singh College Srinagar from April 2009 to May 2011. Convenor Disciplinary committee - Govt. Amar Singh College Srinagar from April 2011 upto12th April 2013. Member Board of Academic Studies, Department of Botany University of Kashmir for framing UG syllabi from November 2011 till date.

Expert in Digital microphotography and microvideography Expert in delivering lectures on plant science through internet (EDUSAT) Delivered more than 70 lectures through EDUSAT HUBB. Expert in e. content generation Member of www.iDNA.com Member Acta Horticulturae (An International Journal of Horticulture)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

08/1999 to    	Tissue Culture Lab in Centre of Research for Development (CORD)- 12/2010	 University of Kashmir – Developed complete protocol for cloning in vitro of four varieties of apple three of which ( Ambri, Chambura and Maharaji) are indigenous to Kashmir valley.

09-2004 to	Department of Botany Amar Singh College Srinagar – 08-2005	Supervised Research Work on “Plant Biodiversity in Kashmir Valley” submitted by Nuzhat Jabeen in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master in Science with Specialization in Ecology and Environment to Skkim Manipal University, Extension Centre, New Delhi.India

05-2005 to	Department of Botany Amar Singh College Srinagar – 08-2006    	Supervised Research Work on “REPRODUCTIVE POTENTIAL OF SILVER FIR (Abies pindro) in Kashmir Valley” submitted by  Fida Hussain Wani in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master in Science  Specialization in Forestry to Doon(PG) College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Selaqui, Dehradun Utranchal, India

06-2011 to	Department of Botany Amar Singh College Srinagar – 06.2012	Supervised Project Work on “Diseases of Apple Trees in Kashmir Valley submitted by Baba Abrar Flahi to Indra Gandhi National Open University   (IGNOU) for the pursuit of Bachelors Degree.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS: 1.	Wilayat Rizvi, Azra N. Kamili and A. M. Shah (2007), Micropropagation of Ambri Apple – a highly prized cultivar in Kashmir Valley. Journal of Biodiversity of the Himalaya. 2:117-123

2.	Wilayat Rizvi, Azra N. Kamili and A. M. Shah (2009), Impact of BA and TDZ on in vitro shoot proliferation of two indigenous cultivars (Maharaji and Chambura ) of Apple (Malus pumila Mill.) in Kashmir. Journal of Biodiversity of the Himalaya. 3:221-228.

3.	Wilayat Rizvi, A.M. Shah and Azra Nahaid Kamili (1999), Abstract presentation Micropropagation of Golden Delicious cv. of Apple (Malus domescus)-In vitro approach. “Interactive Programme in Biotechnology” 4.	Wilayat Rizvi, A.M. Shah and Azra Nahaid Kamili (1999), In vitro plantlet regeneration from Ambri cv. of Apple (Malus pumila). “Interactive Programme in Biotechnology” 5.	Wilayat Rizvi, Azra N. Kamili and A. M. Shah (2004), “Direct Shoot Multiplication in Cultured Shoot Apices Of Golden Delicious Cultivar of Apple”. “State-of-the-Art on Conservation of Biodiversity in India with Particular Referance to the Himalaya”. 71-73 ORIENTATION & REFRESHER COUSES: 1.	Attended three week UGC Sponsored General Orientation Course organized by Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir from 21-10-2002 to 15-11-2002 and presented a paper on “Sixth State of Matter”

2.	Attended three week UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science (Inter-Disciplinary) organized by Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir from 16-08-2005 to 06-09-2005 and presented a paper titled “Language of Life” (Genetic Approach) through Microsoft Power Point.

3.	Attended three week UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science (Inter-Disciplinary) organized by Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir from 16-08-2007 to 06-09-2007 and presented a paper titled “In vitro studies on four cultivars of Apple in Kashmir” through Microsoft Power Point.

4.	Attended three week UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science (Inter-Disciplinary) organized by Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir in December 2009 presented a paper titled “Studies on Axillary bud culture of four cultivars of Apple in Kashmir” through Microsoft Power Point.

PRESENTATIONS/SEMINARS: 1.	Poster presentation in “3-days Interactive Programme in Biotechnology” held at SKICC, Srinagar from 19th to 21st June 1999 - Wilayat Rizvi, A.M. Shah and Azra Nahaid Kamili (1999), Micropropagation of Golden Delicious cv. of Apple (Malus domescus)-In vitro approach.

2.	Poster presentation in Interactive Programme in Biotechnology” held at SKICC, Srinagar from 19th to 21st June 1999. Wilayat Rizvi, A.M. Shah and Azra Nahaid Kamili (1999), In vitro plantlet regeneration from Ambri cv. of Apple (Malus pumila).

3.	Participated in National Seminar on “Recent Research Trends in Life Sciences” held on 26th to 28th August, 2002 in CORD (Centre of Research for Development) University of Kashmir.

4.	Paper presentation in National Seminar on “State-of-the-Art on Conservation of Biodiversity in India with Particular Reference to the Himalaya”. Held in SKICC – Srinagar {on 22nd to 24th June 2004). Wilayat Rizvi, Azra N. Kamili and A. M. Shah (2004), “Direct Shoot Multiplication in Cultured Shoot Apices Of Golden Delicious Cultivar of Apple”.

5.	Presented research paper in National Seminar on “State-of-the-Art on Conservation of Biodiversity in India with Particular Reference to the Himalaya”. Held in SKICC – Srinagar {on 22nd to 24th June 2004). Wilayat Rizvi, Azra N. Kamili and A. M. Shah (2004), “Micropropagation of Ambri Apple from shoot tips of 40 year old mature trees”. National Seminar on “State-of-the-Art on Conservation of Biodiversity in India with Particular Reference to the Himalaya”.

6.	Participated in 3- day work shop in June 2006 on e-Content generation organized by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) in collaboration with EDUSAT at Government (PG) College for Women M. A. Road Srinagar

7.	Participated in 3- day work shop from 11th Feb to 13th Feb 2008 on e-Content generation organized by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) in collaboration with EDUSAT at Government College for Women Jammu Tawi

8.	Participated in two-day work shop on Quality Assurance in Higher Education in the State of J&K (30th-31st March 2008) organized by Higher Education Department at AmarSingh College, Srinagar and provided technical support in the workshop.

9.	Attended 4th Science Congress, held from 12th to 14th November 2008 Organized by University of Kashmir in Collaboration with J&K Council for Science and Technology and DST, Government of India and presented paper titled, “Raising of in vitro clones of some apple (Malus pumila. Mill) cultivars of Kashmir through shoot tip culture.

10.	Participated (as IQAC Coordinator A.S. College) in 2- day work shop on NAAC-reaccreditation for Quality and Excellence in Higher Education  from 17th to 18th March 2009 organized by Government (PG) College for Women M. A. Road Srinagar in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education.

11.	Attended 6th Science Congress, held from 2nd to 4th December 2010 Organized by University of Kashmir in Collaboration with J&K Council for Science and Technology and DST, Government of India and presented paper titled, “Comparative study of the In vitro response of the shoot apices four apple (Malus pumila Mill.) cultivars in Kashmir.

12.	Attended Interface meeting as UGC Coordinator at UGC Head Office Bahadur Shah Zaffer Marg, New Delhi on 24-27 April 2011.

13.	Attended three day workshop on Residential Breakthrough facilitation Program organised by Higher Education Department in Tourist Reception Centre Nowgam, Bypass from 12th July to 14th July 2011.

14.	 Attended SIT-Coordinator’s meet (as Coordinator EDUSAT SIT) in Govt. Women’s College M.A. Road Srinagar on 12th July 2011.

15.	Attended Special Lecture on “Leadership Qualities” delivered by Dr. Little on 27th August 2011 at the office of H.E.L.P. foundation Inderhama near Zakura Srinagar.

16.	Participated in the Board Meeting in Department of Botany University of Kashmir, chaired by Dean Faculty of Biological Sciences for framing Syllabus for B.Sc. Part-I, II and III on 15th September 2011

17.	Participated in Two Day National Conference on “Recent Trends in Bioscience” held in S.P. College Srinagar on 3rd and 4th October 2011 and made oral presentation of research paper entitled “Raising of In Vitro Clones of Some Apple Cultivars of Kashmir Through Axillary Bud Culture”. Received best oral presentation award (1st prize) from H.E. Governor of J&K Mr. N.N. Vora.

18.	Participated in a seminar on “MEDIA FEST Widening Horizons of Digital Media” organized by World College of Media Studies New Delhi on 7th May 2012.

19.	Attended one day workshop All India Survey on Higher Education at University of Kashmir on 16th July 2012 as Nodal Officer for Amar Singh College for creating Statistical Data of the college.

20.	Participated in National Seminar on ‘ADVANCES IN BIOSCIENCES’ on 12th June 2012 as member of Organizing Committee and presented research paper entitled In Vitro Grafting in Apple.

21.	Organized Two Days Intercollegiate Eco-fest entitled ‘GREEN WAVES’ on 7th and 8th October 2012 at Amar Singh College Srinagar. The fest was financed by State Council for Science and Technology, J&K Government wherein Directors of Ecology and Environment, Remote Sensing, Disaster Management and Commissioners of Srinagar Municipal Cooperation, State Pollution Control Board and renowned artists were invited for special talks and for adjudging different events.

22.	Delivered a Lecturer on “Impact of Seed Fibres of Russian Popular tree on human health and vegetation in Kashmir” in a Seminar on World Earth Day held in A.S. College on 22nd April 2013.

23.	Participated in Two Day “International Conference on “Regional Development, Sustainability and Socio-Economic Development in Jammu & Kashmir Trends in Bioscience” held in A.S. College Srinagar and University of Kashmir on 5th and 6th June 2013.

24.	Participated in the Board Meeting in Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, chaired by Dean Faculty of Biological Sciences for framing Syllabus for B.Sc. Part-I, II and III on 12th March 2013

25.	Participated in National Seminar on Faculty Development in Higher Education held in A. S. College on 18th September 2013.

26.	In the capacity of Head, Department of Botany, was invited as one of the experts to Office of Dean College Development Council, for recommendation of the proposal of Ms. Shazia Mushtaq, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany for the pursuit of Ph.D. in Botany under UGC, FIP.

27.	Participated in the Board Meeting in Department of Botany University of Kashmir, chaired by Dean Faculty of Biological Sciences for framing Syllabus for M.Sc. in Bioresources on 09th January 2013

28.	In the capacity of Head, Department of Botany, was invited as one of the experts to Office of Dean College Development Council, on 24th January 2014 to assess and make recommendations for the Minor Research Proposal of Dr. Helal Ahmad Lone, Assistant Professor in Department of Botany, Amar Singh College Srinagar for onward transmission to UGC. The other members were Prof. G, Mustafa Shah (Dean, College Development), Prof. Inayatullah Tahir, Senior Faculty member in Department of Botany, University of Kashmir.