Publications analyze the application of artificial intelligence in accelerated molecular discovery
Rather, it's a shail
Srinagar, August 24th (KNS): The Bandipora school teacher is writing a book on quantum computational chemistry, a crossroads between computer science and molecular research, which was released globally on July 18th and is available on platforms such as 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 taught at the Army Goodwill School in Allagum for the past two years, completed the manuscript in March 2025 after working on it for more than a year.
Quantum computational chemistry is considered one of the most complex domains of theoretical science that deals with how atoms and molecules interact at the quantum level. In recent years, the entry of AI has begun to improve research in this field. Ulfat's book explores how machine learning algorithms and AI models are integrated to speed up molecular simulations, predict chemical reactions, and design new compounds.
Researchers say the use of AI in this field can reduce both the time and cost of high-level chemical experiments. The book explains how AI technology makes simulations more accurate and how this ultimately reconstructs the pharmaceutical industry, nanotechnology and advanced materials research.
According to Ulfat, the writing began in early 2024 and took a year to complete. The final draft ended in March 2025 before being sent for publication. The international release took place on July 18th and is now available to the general reader, not only through university libraries and institutions, but also through online retailers.
The book is made up of researchers and graduate students, but is intended to serve as a reference for scholars exploring the role of AI in the natural sciences.
The Ulfat background adds the importance of publications. Coming from Gariola, a village in the Bandipora district of North Kashmir, she is one of the few scholars in the region to publish on such professional subjects.
She continues to teach secondary level students at Army Goodwill School in Allagum. Coworkers describe her approach in the classroom as “practical and research-driven,” and encourage students to explore subjects beyond the curriculum they have been prescribed.
The book deals with a global audience, but her reaction in her hometown is one of recognition and encouragement. Bandipora teachers and students said the results reflect the growing interest among Kashmiri youth in the advanced field of research.
The release of the book comes when AI is widely applied to fields ranging from medical diagnosis to agriculture. In Chemistry, AI is tested for drug discovery pipelines, traditionally reducing ten years of laboratory work over several years.
The publisher has made the book available on major platforms and made it accessible to researchers in India and abroad. Apart from Amazon and Flipkart, the book is also cataloged for universities and research libraries.
Ulfat said the purpose is to ensure that the work is not limited to professionals, and to ensure that it is accessible to students interested in new developments in computational chemistry.
