Srinagar, Nov 15 (KNS): Eminent academician and renowned Geography scholar Professor Tasawoor Ahmad Kanth, popularly known as Prof TA Kanth, died here on Sunday after battling cancer for the past few months. He was 70.
Kanth breathed his last early Sunday morning, marking the end of a distinguished academic career spanning several decades.
He served as Professor, Dean and Head of the Department of Geography and Regional Development at the University of Kashmir, where he made significant contributions to teaching, research and academic administration.
An accomplished researcher, Kanth's academic work focused on glaciers, glacial geomorphology, climate change, Himalayan ecology, landslides and environmental studies. His research contributed to the understanding of the Himalayan region and its environmental vulnerabilities.
His retirement from the university was marked by an exceptionally large gathering of former students, research scholars and academic colleagues, with many travelling from different parts of the world to acknowledge his contribution to academia.
Despite requests from the university, he had declined an extension of service after completing his tenure.
His demise has left the academic and research community in Kashmir mourning the loss of a scholar whose work and contributions had earned him widespread respect.
The Nimaz-e-Janazah will be offered at 12 noon on Sunday at his residence in Hyderpora, Srinagar.
He is survived by his wife, a retired professor, two married daughters and a son. (KNS)
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