Srinagar, June 27 (KNS): The vice-chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad Sunday condoled the demise of Prof Aziz-ul-Azeem, former Dean Academics and Head, Department of Mathematics, of the varsity.

In a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS) a spokesperson said that the VC, Registrar Dr Nisar A Mir, Dean Academic Affairs Prof Shabir A Bhat and other senior functionaries of the university prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul while expressing their heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family.

“Prof Aziz-ul-Azeem was a distinguished mathematician who contributed significantly to the growth and development of the university. His contributions will continue to serve as a guiding force for young scholars to draw inspiration from,” Prof Talat said.

Prof Aziz-ul-Azeem was globally known for ‘Aziz Theorem’ while leading several path-breaking research projects in mathematics.  

The deceased was brother-in-law of Dr Saleema Jan, Director EMMRC and Media Advisor Kashmir University and Prof Shahid Rasool, Central University of Kashmir.

“The VC, Registrar and other senior officers expressed their sympathies and solidarity with Dr Saleema and Prof Shahid Rasool in this hour of grief.”

Meanwhile, VC Central University of Kashmir Prof Mehraj Uddin Mir, also expressed his condolences to Dr Salima Jan and Prof Shahid. 

He termed Prof Aziz as a stalwart in mathematics, a noble person and a dedicated teacher. (KNS)