Srinagar, Aug 24: A school teacher from Bandipora has authored a book on artificial intelligence in quantum computational chemistry, a field at the intersection of computer science and molecular research, that has now been released globally on July 18 and is available on platforms including Amazon and Flipkart.
The book, “AI in Quantum Computational Chemistry: Bridging Intelligence & Molecular Reality”, is written by Ulfat Nazir, daughter of Nazir Ahmad Shah of Garoora Bandipora. Nazir, who has been teaching at the Army Goodwill School in Aragam for the past two years, completed the manuscript in March 2025 after working on it for over a year.
Quantum computational chemistry is regarded as one of the most complex domains of theoretical science, dealing with how atoms and molecules interact at a quantum level. In recent years, the entry of AI has begun to alter research in this area. Ulfat’s book looks at how machine learning algorithms and AI models are being integrated to speed up molecular simulations, predict chemical reactions and design new compounds.
Researchers say the use of AI in this discipline could reduce both the time and cost of high-level chemical experiments. The book explains how AI techniques are making simulations more precise and how this may eventually reshape the pharmaceutical industry, nanotechnology and advanced materials research.
According to Ulfat, the writing began in early 2024 and took a full year to complete. The final draft was finished in March 2025 before it was sent for publication. The international release took place on July 18, making it available not only to university libraries and institutions but also to general readers through online sellers.
The book is structured for researchers and postgraduate students but also aims to serve as a reference for academics exploring AI’s role in natural sciences.
Ulfat’s background adds to the significance of the publication. Coming from Garoora, a village in Bandipora district in North Kashmir, she is one of the few scholars from the region to publish on such a specialised subject.
She continues to teach secondary-level students at the Army Goodwill School in Aragam. Colleagues describe her approach in the classroom as “practical and research-driven,” often encouraging students to explore subjects beyond their prescribed curriculum.
While the book addresses a global audience, the response in her home district has been one of recognition and encouragement. Teachers and students in Bandipora said the achievement reflects a growing interest among Kashmiri youth in advanced areas of research.
The release of the book comes at a time when AI is being widely applied across disciplines, from healthcare diagnostics to agriculture. In chemistry, AI is being tested for drug discovery pipelines, cutting down what traditionally took a decade of laboratory work to just a few years.
The publisher has made the book available on major platforms, making it accessible to researchers in India and abroad. Apart from Amazon and Flipkart, the book is also being catalogued for university and research libraries.
Ulfat said the aim was to ensure that the work was not restricted to specialists but could be accessed by students interested in new developments in computational chemistry.(KNS)
