History of Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT):
Engr. Z. A. Nizami was a man of substance and vision who promoted the idea of imparting high quality, rigorous education in engineering and technological sciences at The Aligarh Institute of Technology and Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology. Through his substantive efforts and strategic managerial skills, both institutions emerged as centers for technological skills and training.
Born on 25th May 1931 in Amroha, District Muradabad, U.P, India, Engr. Z. A. Nizami passed Civil Engineering in 1951 with a First Position from Aligarh Muslim University. He went on to complete his graduate work in Housing and Town Planning from The Netherlands followed by studies in Human Settlement from Berlin University, Germany. He also obtained a Master’s Degree in Planning of Mega Cities from London University, UK. He was a Member of Housing & Planning, Nederland and Pakistan Engineering Council.