0000-0001-6053-3667 About
Professional Summary
Dr. Manish Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, with specialized expertise in plasma physics, terahertz radiation generation, renewable energy technologies, and photonics. He maintains a professional portfolio with a personal GitHub website (https://kumarmanish8288-sudo.github.io/kumarmanish2106) and LinkedIn profile.
Educational Credentials
Dr. Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from IIT Delhi (2008–2010, CGPA 8.0) with a thesis titled "Coherent Radiation Generation by Particle Beams and Nonlinear Mixing of Lasers" under Prof. Vipin Kumar Tripathi's supervision. He completed an M.Tech. in Energy Studies from IIT Delhi (2000, CGPA 8.5) focused on nonlinear Alfvén wave solutions in plasmas, and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from MNNIT Allahabad (1997, 69.22%) on digital controller design. Recently, he earned a Professional Certificate in Generative AI and Machine Learning from IIT Kanpur's E & ICT Academy (2025).
Research and Publications
Dr. Kumar has authored 14 peer-reviewed journal publications spanning diverse topics including terahertz plasma physics, fuel cell technology, electromagnetic theory, and photonic fibers. Recent work includes studies on electromagnetic theory based on fundamental units (IJFMR, 2025) and correlations between prime numbers and alphabets (December 2025 conference submission). His published monograph "Coherent radiation generation by lasers and particle beams" (ISBN: 978-3-659-84512-3) was released through Scholar's Press in 2016. He holds ORCID ID 0000-0001-6053-3667 and maintains an editorial advisory board position for the International Journal of Scientific Research and Electrical Engineering.
Academic Leadership and Mentoring
Over 13 years of teaching experience includes undergraduate and postgraduate instruction, guidance of one Ph.D. student (Dr. Ashish Kumar Mishra), supervision of six B. Tech projects, four interdisciplinary projects in power electronics, and six B. Tech exploratory projects on wireless power transfer. He conducted a Ph.D. viva at NIT Trichy in November 2017.
Institutional Service and Administration
Dr. Kumar held multiple departmental roles: Warden of Dhanrajgiri Hostel (2013–2015), DUGC member (2014–2016), DPGC member (2012–14), departmental tabulator (2005–07, 2011–13), and Electrical Engineering Society treasurer (2007–08). He serves as a member of the Center for Energy Resources and Development (CERD) at IIT (BHU), established under the Frontier Areas of Science and Technology (F.A.S.T.) scheme of MHRD.
Innovation and Applied Research
Dr. Kumar leads the "1.5 MW Integrated Dairy & Smart Hybrid Energy Systems" project, establishing a prototype laboratory at IIT (BHU) in September 2015. He conducted live demonstrations in Azamgarh village (March 2016) and presented proposals to the Meghalaya State Planning Board (November 2015), securing 5 acres of land for pilot research with drafted MoU pending government consent. Under the "Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana" scheme, he conducted field assessments and community engagement in Azamgarh District with data collection for project implementation.
Conference Engagement and International Recognition
Dr. Kumar has participated in 34 international and national conferences and workshops, serving as organizing committee member for the 2nd International Conference on Quantum Mechanics and Nuclear Engineering (Paris, 2019) and Asia Pacific Conference on Physics (Tokyo, 2019). He delivered keynote presentations and invited talks on diverse topics ranging from electromagnetic theory and terahertz radiation to philosophical frameworks at venues in Singapore, Bangkok, Zurich, Prague, Chicago, Boston, and New Orleans (2015–2022).
Prior Professional Experience
Before his academic career, Dr. Kumar worked as Junior Telecom Officer at BSNL (November 2001–July 2004) managing CCN operations and mobile telecommunications infrastructure, and as Graduate Engineer Trainee at Modipon Fiber Company (July 1997–February 1998) managing 15 MW power generation facilities.
Technical Expertise
Dr. Kumar is proficient in MHD and fluid theory for plasma property analysis, with hands-on experience across computing platforms (Windows, Linux) and software packages including MATLAB, Mathematica, LabVIEW, FEMLAB, and energy modelling tools (HOMER, RET Screen International).
Social Advocacy and Community Engagement
As Founder President of the Denotified Tribes Welfare Association (DTWA, registered 2012–13), Dr. Kumar has devoted 18 years to social service supporting marginalized communities. He filed public interest litigation (WPIL 13206/2013) in Allahabad High Court addressing reservation policy implementation for equitable social opportunities.
Personal Interests
Dr. Kumar maintains broad intellectual pursuits in astrology, astrophysics, metaphysics, literature, fine arts, music, chess, and culinary arts. Born June 21, 1974, he is fluent in English
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Publications (15)
- Correlation of Prime Number with English & Hindi Alphabets Save
- Review of electromagnetic theory based on two units viz. second & meter Save
- Effects of pH Change on the Operation of Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Save
- Effect of magnetic field tapering on whistler pumped free electron laser Save
- Effect of Magnetic Field Tapering on Whistler Pumped Free Electron Laser Save
- Fuel Cells: Contamination and Recent Advancements for its Stabilization Save
- Atomic energy as well as gravitational energy is another form of electrical energy Save
- Linear mode conversion of THz radiation into THz surface magnetoplasmons on a rippled surface of magnetized n-InSb Save
- GOD doesn’t play dice Save
- Comparative study of dispersion characteristics of uniaxial crystalline optical fibre under the extreme cases of helix pitch angles Save