Prof. Siddiqi is patient, supportive and available and inquisitive about his student’s interest. He has been a positive influence in my academic career. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to work with him as a Ph.D student in his laboratory at National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS). Prof. Siddiqi has always made time to review my work on weekly basis and give excellent guidance. I spent a great deal of time with him in terrace canteen with a cup of tea talking about my trouble shootings and experimental objectives. He always wants us to be focused and clear in our concepts. I truly believe he is an outstanding professor and I express my heartfelt thanks.