Mumtaz Ali Kazi

Mumtaz Ali Kazi (25 June 1928 – 25 January 1999), popularly known as M.A. Kazi, was one of Pakistan’s leading scientists and educators. He was President of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences from 1978 to 1988 and President of the Chemical Society of Pakistan from 1977 to 1990.

Kazi completed his doctorate in chemistry in 1955 from King's College London becoming one of the very first PhDs of Pakistan. His professional career spanned over 45 years during which he authored a number of books, papers and articles on science and education. Kazi's major topic of research was Islam and science.