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A Kumar

Also known as: Amit Kumar

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Hohai University, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Marathwada Agricultural University Parbhani

ORCID iD 0000-0002-6073-0860
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Professor Kumar, a distinguished environmentalist and hydrologist, has been recognized among the top 2% of global scientists for three consecutive years (2022–2025). His research spans diverse areas, including the sources, fate, and transport of carbon across water, air, and soil, as well as greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs, lakes, and forests. Prof. Kumar earned his M.Tech and Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, supported by an MHRD fellowship. He furthered his academic journey with postdoctoral research at Hohai University, College of Hydrology and Water Resources, China. Currently, he is a professor at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology and works with the School of Hydrology and Water Resources. Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Kumar has edited five books and published over 180 peer-reviewed research and review articles in prestigious international journals. He has also participated in numerous international training programs and conferences, receiving fellowships from prominent organizations, including ICAR, ETH Zurich, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF), and DAAD.
In addition to his academic contributions, Prof. Kumar serves as an honorary Associate Editor for Frontiers in Environmental Science, Frontiers in Microbiology, International Journal of River Basin Management (Taylor & Francis), and Weather, Climate, & Society. He is also an advisory board member for Ecological Indicators (Elsevier). Professor Kumar has successfully led two Young Scientist projects, one consultancy project, and a project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), further cementing his reputation as a leader in the field.

Employment

  • Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology Professor
    2024 - Present
  • Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology Associate Professor
    2019 - 2024
  • Hohai University Post doc Researcher
    2017 - 2019
  • Environmental Testing and Apprisal Laboratory Deputy Quality and Deputy Technical
    2017 - 2017

Education

  • Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Ph.D
    2012 - 2017
  • Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee M.Tech
    2010 - 2012
  • Marathwada Agricultural University Parbhani B.Sc
    2006 - 2010

Projects & Funding

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