Samar Mubarakmand
Dr. Samar Mubarakmand (Urdu: ثمر مبارک مند; b. 17 September 1942; NI, HI, SI, FPAS) is a Pakistani nuclear physicist known for his research in gamma spectroscopy and experimental development of the linear accelerator.
Dr. Samar Mubarakmand | |
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ڈاکٹر ثمر مبارک مند | |
Mubarakmand in 1998 | |
| Born | 17 September 1942 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Government College University University of Oxford |
| Known for | Nuclear deterrence program Integrated missile program Gamma ray spectrometer |
| Spouse | Khalida Samar |
| Awards | Nishan-e-Imtiaz (2004) Hilal-e-Imtiaz (1998) Sitara-e-Imtiaz (1992) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Nuclear Physics |
| Institutions | Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Government College University Planning Commission |
| Doctoral advisor | D. H. Wilkinson |
He came to public attention as the director of the test teams responsible for the performing the Pakistan's first atomic tests (see Chagai-I and Chagai-II) at the Ras Koh Hills, located in Balochistan Province, Pakistan. Prior to that, he was the project director of the Pakistani missile research and development program and supervised development of the Shaheen-I ballistic missile, and the Babur cruise missile programs. Mubarakmand was the founding chairman of the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (Nescom) from 2001 until 2007. He was subsequently appointed by the Government of Pakistan to assist the Thar coalfield project. He is Voluntarily Heading the Mineral Exploration work in district Chiniot as Chairman Board of Directors Punjab Mineral Company, (M&M Deptt) Government of Punjab.