ARUN KUMAR
Manipal University Jaipur, VIT University, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
About
Dr Arun Kumar K is a Doctorate from Sambalpur University; carried out his research at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi Pusa and M.Sc in Biotechnology from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University. He had 100 + publications (indexing with SCI, WoS, Scopus) and other publications in International/National journals. He has presented his work in 32 international conferences held in India and abroad, contributed to 8 Genbank submissions, authored 7 book chapters, and holds 2 patents and one manual published. Dr. Arun Kumar K has received recognition for his contributions, including being awarded Best Teacher by the Union HRD Minister of India during her visit to LPU. He is listed among the top 50 authors in the Indian Citation Index (2016) and the top 100 Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Scientists in the AD Scientific Index (2023). Dr. Kumar has received the Young Scientist Award from JMD Educational Society and the Education Excellence award from Navbharat Rashtriya Gyanpeeth. With 18 years of academic and research experience, he has held various positions such as Head of Department, Dean, Vice Principal, NAAC and ICAR Coordinator, and served on various institute-level committees. He has also worked as a research scholar in renowned research institutes such as the Centre of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Institute of Oceanography, and Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Dr. Arun Kumar K has supervised 14 Master's degree thesis and 1 doctoral degree thesis. He is a professional member in Indian Society of Soil Science and Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness. In addition, he has taken on the role of chairing national and international conferences and symposiums. He has also shared his expertise as a resource person in numerous workshops, conferences, and faculty development programs. Dr. Kumar has completed the German Language (B1) course offered by Max Plank Goethe Institute. His research interests encompass Soil Nano-Biotechnology, Soil Molecular Biology, Soil Microbiology, Environmental Biology, and Environmental Microbiology.
Employment
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Manipal University Jaipur Professor2025 - Present
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VIT University2023 - 2025
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Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Professor2021 - 2023
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology Vice Principal2019 - 2021
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Parul University Dean2018 - 2019
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Lovely Professional University Head of Department2014 - 2018
Education
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Projects & Funding
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Publications (59)
- The Transience of Biochar: Accounting for Microbial Feedback Loops Save
- Enhancing nutrient use efficiency and productivity of field pea (Pisum sativum L.) through dual inoculation of Rhizobium and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi under reduced fertilization Save
- Microbial and botanical enrichment of manure enhances fertilizer value and resource efficiency Save
- Biopolymer–microbe matrices as a rhizosphere framework for soil carbon stabilization and soil function Save
- Spider‐Web Closed Agroforestry: A Bio‐Inspired Design Framework for Sustainable Land Use and Carbon Sequestration Potential Save
- Advanced Bioremediation for Wastewater Treatment by Merging Nanotechnology and Bioflocculants Save
- Future Prospects and Innovations in Bioenergy Technology and AI Assistance in Bioenergy Research Save
- Hydrothermal Processing of Organic Waste Save
- Dataset and Python scripts supporting: Nano-biofertilizer improves nutrient use efficiency and sustains maize productivity under reduced fertilizer inputs Save
- Effect of Organic Manures and Biofertilizers on Productivity and Profitability of Wheat + Chickpea Intercropping System Save