Dr. Manish Kumar

M.Sc., Ph.D.

Date of Joining: 3rd May, 2005

  • Dept. of Bioengineering & Biotechnology

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Research Areas

  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Plant-Pathogen Interactions
  • Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
  • Metabolomics

Work Experience

  • Teaching: 21.6 Years
  • Research: 24.8 Years
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Academic Profile

Dr. Manish Kumar holds an M.Sc. and a Ph.D., with a strong academic foundation in his field of expertise. His academic journey reflects a commitment to knowledge, research, and continuous learning. He is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and contributing to the development of students through teaching and research.

Award and Honours
Award and Honours

2

Total Award and Honours
Publications
Publications

64

Total Publications
Book Chapter
Book Chapter

13

Total Book Chapter
Project
Project

6

Total Project
Book
Book

1

Total Book

Leadership & Institutional Service

  • Academic Leadership: Serving as Professor and Dean, Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology
  • Institutional Contribution: Recognised with the BIT Faculty Appreciation Award (BITFAA’24) for significant contributions to the developmental activities of the Institute
  • Professional Memberships: Life Member of the Zoological Society of India, Association of Microbiologists of India, and Indian Society of Technical Education

  • Research Leadership: Leading research in Environmental Biotechnology, Plant-Pathogen Interactions, Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, and Metabolomics

     

Teaching & Mentorship

  • Teaching Experience: Over 20 years of teaching experience in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
  • Research Guidance: Mentoring students and research scholars in plant biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and related research areas
  • Academic Development: Encouraging scientific learning and research skills through teaching, laboratory-based learning, and research activities
  • Professional Development: Supporting students in developing interdisciplinary knowledge and research capabilities in biotechnology

Award and Honours

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International Travel Grant

BIT Faculty Appreciation Award (BITFAA’24)

Publications

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  • Kumar, M. , Afreen, U. , Jha, S. , & Mukhopadhyay, K. . (2026). Cytosine methylation at proximal 3'UTR modulates gene expression of leaf rust responsive microRNA targeted allene oxide cyclase (TaAOC) in wheat. Cereal Research Communications, 54, 227–237. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-025-00749-x
  • Kumar, M. , Chowdhury M., R. , Kumar, D. , Pandey M., K. , Jha, S. , & Mukhopadhyay, K. . (2025). Identification of long non-coding RNA from transcriptome data of leaf rust infected wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and revealing their interaction with microRNAs and mRNAs. South African Journal of Botany, 187, 177–187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2025.10.032
  • Gaggar, P. , Dhandhanya U., K. , Mukhopadhyay, K. , & Kumar, M. . (2025). A dive into plant SNAREs: gatekeepers of plant immunity and pathogen defence. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2025.102950

Current Sponsored Projects

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  • Non-targeted metabolomics approach to decode metabolite reprogramming during plant defense against fungal pathogens in wheat
  • Development of Micro-Encapsulated Streptococcus salivarius K12 and Curcumin Extract Gel and Its Effect on Oral Mucositis in Oral Cancer Patients
  • Unraveling the roles of wheat and Puccinia triticina microRNAs through Dual RNA-sequencing during leaf rust infection and characterization of microRNA–encoded peptides associated in the process
  • Identification and Molecular Characterization of SNARE Genes in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Response to Leaf Rust Disease

Books

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Book Chapters

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  • Afreen, U., Verma, A., Mukhopadhyay, K., & Kumar, M. (2026). Estimation of DNA methylation in wheat using reverse phase ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry during leaf rust pathogenesis. In Plant biotic stress (pp. 185–194). Humana. ISBN: Print ISBN-978-1-0716-5161-2; Online ISBN978-1-0716-5162-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-5162-9_15
  • Afreen, U., Kumar, M., & Mukhopadhyay, K. (2023). Small RNA networking: Host-microbe interaction in food crops. In Plant small RNA in food crops. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-91722-3. scopus https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91722-3.00017-8
  • Kumar, M., & Singh, S. (2023). Hairy root cultures: A versatile tool for bioactive compound production. In Biosynthesis of bioactive compounds in medicinal and aromatic plants, food bioactive ingredients (pp. 139–150). Springer. ISBN: 978-3-031-35221-8. scopus https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35221-8_7

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

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  • A method for synthesizing silica nanoparticles from waste plant matter

    • Inventors: Dr. Kunal Mukhopadhyay, Uzma Afreen, Dr. Paramjit Kour, Dr. Manish Kumar
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  • An anti-leaf rust nano encapsulated spray composition for protection of wheat plants and method of preparation thereof

    • Inventors: Dr. Kunal Mukhopadhyay, Uzma Afreen, Dr. Manish Kumar
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Fellowship

  •  Fellow of Zoological Society of India