Leh, Aug 30: The other day, the University of Ladakh was honored by the visit of Graham Mayer, Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. He was accompanied by a distinguished delegation that included Gary Applegarth, First Secretary, A. Sukesh, Senior Political Advisor, and Abhiram Ghadyalpatil, Political Specialist.
Dr. Subrat Sharma, Dean Research Studies, along with DST-PURSE Team, LAMA team, Dr Stanzin Angmo, Dr Amjad Hussain and Dr Ibrahim Yousuf guided the delegation on a tour of the university’s state-of-the-art facilities and showcasing the latest advancements in scientific research and collaboration.
The tour included sophisticated instruments such as Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Physisorption Surface Area Analyzer, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Multichannel Electrochemical Workstation, Genome sequencer and Nitrogen & Protein analyzer, etc. The delegation expressed their admiration for the advanced instrumentation available at the University of Ladakh, noting that such high-level equipment is rarely found in similar institutions.
Mayer showed keen interest in the ongoing projects and the various types of research being conducted at the university. The dignitaries were particularly intrigued by the diverse applications of these sophisticated instruments across different fields of study. During their visit, the delegation also had the opportunity to examine a collection of rocks and minerals from the Ladakh region and various parts of India.
They were impressed by the geological diversity and the research potential that these specimens represent. The visit was marked by a mutual exchange of ideas and a deep appreciation for the research capabilities of the University of Ladakh.
The visitors expressed their admiration for the facilities in the Visitor Book. Graham Mayer from the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi thanked the university for introducing him to the “impressive laboratory” and expressed his anticipation of the important work that would be conducted there. Gary Applegarth appreciated the “amazing tour,” wishing the university great success with its new equipment and looking forward to future visits.
A. Sukesh commended the “excellent preview of the labs,” noting that they are “truly impressive” and will significantly benefit both students and the community in the long run. Lastly, Abhiram Ghadyalpatil found it inspiring to see technology being integrated into science education, emphasizing that “India needs more scientists” and that this is a proud step in that direction
