SRINAGAR: Renowned academician and Geography scholar Prof. Tasawoor Ahmad Kanth, popularly known as Prof. TA Kanth, passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 70 after battling cancer for the past few months.
Prof. Kanth 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 development.
A distinguished researcher, his work covered several important areas, including glaciers, glacial geomorphology, climate change, Himalayan ecology, landslides and environmental studies. His research made a significant contribution to the understanding of the Himalayan region and its environmental challenges.
He was widely regarded as one of Kashmir’s respected teachers, academicians and researchers. Despite requests from the university, he declined an extension of service upon retirement.
His retirement had drawn an exceptionally large gathering of former students, research scholars and academic colleagues, many of whom travelled from different parts of the world to express their respect and admiration for his scholarship, dedication and contribution to academia.
His death has left a void in Kashmir’s academic and research community.
The Nimaz-e-Janazah will be offered at 12 noon at his residence in Hyderpora, Srinagar.
He is survived by his wife, a retired professor, two married daughters and a son.
