TEAM
Dr. Syed Farooq, President, The Himalaya Drug Company was born on 09 th January 1955 in Dehradun, in the family of Janab Syed Rashid Ahmed, a renowned researcher of Ayurvedic
remedies and a freedom fighter. Dr. Syed Farooq obtained his M.Sc., Ph.D. & amp; D.Sc. Degrees from H.N.B.G. University (DAV PG College Dehradun). Subject of his Ph.D. thesis was
“Study of chemical changes in cell membranes and was awarded a gold medal. The subject of his D. Sc. thesis was “Newer alkaloids for therapeutic effect on infected respiratory tract along with its pharmacodynamic & amp; kinetic studies”. He also holds a post graduate diploma in business management. He has published and presented over 200 papers in National and International conferences. He is the chief editor of the Universities Journal of Phytochemistry & amp; Ayurvedic Heights. He is the author of “555 Medicinal Plants”, “101 Herbal Remedies for Cough & Cold” and Biography of his father (Aap Yaad Aate Hain).
Dr. Syed Farooq is also associated with several government bodies such as Member State Accreditation Committee (like NAAC) for degree colleges in the State of Uttarakhand. Member, Uttarakhand Airport Advisory Board. He is patron of some degree colleges & schools and associated with a number of state and national level educational institutions and universities Viz:
- Board of Governors, Himalayan University, Uttarakhand.
- Member Executive Council, HNB, Uttarakhand Medical Education University.
- Member Executive Council, Uttarakhand Open University.
- Member, Advisory Committee, Doon University, Dehradun.
- Member VC selection Committee, Uttarakhand Ayurved University.
- Member Academic Council, Graphic Era University.
-Member Academic Council, DIT University.
- Member University Court of Aligarh Muslim University.
- Member RDC & EC Rohilkhand University.
- Member JMI University Court, New Delhi.
- Associated with HNB GArhwal University & Hamdard University.
- Chairman, Tasmia All India Educational and social welfare society, where free education, medical & scholarships are given to needy person.
- Patron, Pari Avaran Sahyog Society.
- Life member, Doon Sikh Welfare Society.
- Secretary General, Doon Citizens Council.
- Chairman, Rotary Foundation Committee & Vice Chairman - Rotary Club, Dehradun.
- Former Chariman, CII (Confederation of Indian Industry).
- Former Officiating Chairman, Uttarakhand Minority Commission.
- Vice President, India Islamic Cultural Centre.
- President – DAV Inter College Alumni Association, Dehradun.
His name was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World (USA) in 1997 in recognition of his academic works, in the year 2000 in INTERNATIONAL WHO’S WHO OF INTELLECTUALS 13th
edition of IBC (England) in recognition of his scientific research work in phytochemistry. He is the recipient of the President’s award and has received many national and international awards, during last 3 decades. He was also nominated for Padamshree Award in the year 2004. Dr. Syed Farooq has travelled worldwide and participated in sports delegation, horse riding & polo. He is prominently known for his research work, philanthropy, oratory & for his multifaceted personality.
