Dr Khalid Raza of Jamia bags award for his AI-driven biomedical research. Read the report:
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is proud to announce a historic dual recognition at the prestigious India Research Excellence – Citation Awards 2025, organised by Clarivate (Web of Science).
In the individual category, Dr. Khalid Raza, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, received the award for Research Excellence in Interdisciplinary Sciences for his pioneering contributions to Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology, Drug Discovery, and AI-driven Biomedical Research. His research has significantly advanced the integration of machine learning and bioinformatics, enabling novel insights into genetics, genomics, and precision medicine.
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In the institutional category, JMI has been conferred the award for Research Excellence in Natural Sciences. This recognition to Dr Khalid Raza reflects the university’s outstanding research contributions in the fields of natural sciences, underscoring JMI’s role as a hub of innovation and scientific inquiry at the national and global levels.
Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice-Chancellor, JMI, said: “It is a moment of great pride for JMI to be recognised by Clarivate for Research Excellence in Natural Sciences, and for our distinguished faculty member, Dr Khalid Raza, to be honoured in the individual category. This dual recognition not only highlights the outstanding work being done at JMI but also reaffirms our commitment to fostering a strong research culture. On behalf of the entire university, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Dr Khalid Raza and to all our faculty members whose collective contributions have brought this honour to Jamia.”
Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI, said: “This achievement is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and hard work of our researchers across disciplines. Dr Khalid Raza’s recognition exemplifies the excellence we strive for in every department, while the institutional award reflects the shared efforts of our academic community, especially from Natural Sciences.”
The India Research Excellence – Citation Awards have been presented biennially since 2004 by Clarivate to recognize pioneering contributions to research across India. An expert panel at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) selected the award recipients using a methodology that combines quantitative bibliometric analysis, including metrics such as highly cited papers, and qualitative review based on data from the Web of Science Core Collection and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics. The 2025 Citation Awards include publication output from 2019 to 2024.
The 2025 edition marks the 10th anniversary of these awards, recognizing nine individuals and eleven institutions nationwide for their excellence in research and innovation. With this dual recognition, JMI further strengthens its position among India’s leading research universities, committed to advancing discovery, innovation, and global collaboration.