Katihar, Bihar: Al-Karim University, Katihar, has announced the appointment of Professor Syed Moied Ahmed, a distinguished academician and eminent expert in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, as its new Vice-Chancellor.
This appointment is being hailed as a visionary step towards academic excellence and institutional growth for the university, which was established under the Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013, and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2019.
Professor Ahmed brings over three decades of rich clinical, academic, and administrative experience to his new role. He is currently re-employed as a Professor in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). His extensive educational background includes an MBBS from Calcutta University, an MD and PhD from AMU, and prestigious fellowships such as FICCM, FCCP, FIMSA, FICA, and MNAMS. He also holds an International Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine from Leeds Teaching University Hospital, UK.
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Renowned for his significant contributions to Critical Care, Difficult Airway Management, and Resuscitation Science, Prof. Ahmed has been instrumental in authoring Indian guidelines on CPR (COLS, BCLS, CCLS) and the All India Difficult Airway Guidelines. A prolific researcher, he has published over 130 papers in esteemed national and international journals, edited several volumes, and successfully mentored more than 50 MD theses across various disciplines.
His commitment to academic discourse is further evidenced by his past role as Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (Central Supplement) and his current position as head of the Journal of Resuscitation. He has delivered over 150 invited lectures and led numerous workshops both in India and abroad, showcasing his dedication to knowledge dissemination. Furthermore, his work has significantly advanced clinical protocols in managing conditions such as ARDS, snakebite, organophosphorus poisoning, and ICU-acquired infections.
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During his tenure as Chairman, Department of Anaesthesiology at AMU, Prof. Ahmed notably increased MD seats from 9 to 19 and established a Simulation Lab for both undergraduate and postgraduate training. He also served as Deputy Medical Superintendent of JNMC. His leadership extends to several national professional bodies, including the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), Indian Resuscitation Council (IRC), and Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM).
Prof. Ahmed’s remarkable career has been widely recognized and celebrated. He has been felicitated by the Vice Chancellor of AMU, the Vice President of India, and the President of ISA. His accolades include the Dr Y.V. Bhoj Raj Award for Best Review Article and the INO-US Best Academician and Researcher Award.
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